SALEM MAGHERBI

Talking over the MD isn’t the only way to dazzle in the meeting room. Tom Dixon’s stationery range melds the British designer’s signature motif with an abstract, eye-catching design on the cover and gold foil on the edging. Better than using phrases like “cascade the relevant info” and pretending to know what they mean.

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After the financial crush that is Christmas, booking a holiday may seem like a pipedream. That doesn’t mean you can’t help prepare for one, though. Topman’s Navigator shades are a classic choice that’ll suit most face shapes, and, thankfully, boast a price tag far more forgiving than two weeks in Tenerife.

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The advent of contactless payments means two things: brazen pint-buying come Friday, and little need for cold, hard cash. So, downsizing to a simple, good-looking cardholder from the likes of Ralph Lauren keeps a man’s accessories game stripped back and stylish.

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Yes, a man’s nostrils can be picky at the best of times, but the warm reception received by Chanel’s Allure Homme has been nigh on universal. Comprised of fresh, classic notes like coriander, black pepper and Venezuelan tonka bean, there’s good reason why Chanel has been the go-to cologne for countless gents, generation after generation.

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There are menswear staples, then there are white shirts. The piece that’ll provide the backbone to every man’s wardrobe should be classic, well-fitted and well-made – three boxes that Ted Baker ticks with aplomb.

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Nobody dislikes Stan Smiths. Nobody. And if there is but an utterance of disappointment come Christmas Day, he’s frankly not deserving of top-shelf white leather minimalism that’ll sit with almost everything in his wardrobe.

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Unless you want to risk a mouth full of teeth that look like Coco Pops, a state-of-the-art toothbrush is essential. Oral-B’s Smart Series 6500 packs multiple functions into a streamlined, easy-to-use design that removes 100 per cent more plaque when compared to manual brushers.

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Few men have more than one Swiss watch. Even fewer know names beyond Rolex. So, make like Calvin Klein and meld Jura-like craftsmanship with a brand he’ll actually know. The Minimalist option is a rare example of a fashion watch that boasts quality mechanics and aesthetics.

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What’s worse than an unkempt beard? A badly-maintained one, resplendent with scorched patches, uneven hairs and stray stragglers. Thankfully, none of these mishaps will occur thanks to the Philips S7370/12 Series 700. Granted, it may sound like a sports car, but the electric razor is the Aventador of the grooming world with a shaving head that can flex in five different directions whether wet or dry, long or short.

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Although it started life as a shoe made for Norwegian farmers, the humble loafer has become a must-have footwear style – and with good reason. Dune’s Snaffle lifts the iconic design with a single metal bar, adding a point of detail that clinches that difficult smart-casual territory.

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