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Gift Guide: For him

What do you buy the man who has everything? Luxury expert George Bamford has the answers

Sunday 26 November 2006 01:00 GMT
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1. The Refinery If you want to pamper your boyfriend in London, send him to the Refinery, one of the best men-only spas. Treatments start from £35 for a wet shave, The Refinery, tel: 020 7409 2001, www.the-refinery.com

2. Panerai Granturismo GMT This is the must-have watch for Christmas. It is a Panerai collaboration with Ferrari, so it's amazingly well-made. £3,450, tel: 020 7312 6860, www.panerai.com

3. Bamford & Sons travel bag It's the ultimate travel bag, made in soft, black calf leather with amazing Ferrari-red stitching. From £495, tel: 020 7881 801, www.bamfordandsons.com

4. UK Jack Bearbrick set Part of a range of cool collectables developed by a Japanese company called Kubrick. £55, Dover Street Market, tel: 020 7518 0680

5. Skull cufflinks by Deakin & Francis for Ralph Lauren Made by an English, family-run manufacturer, these have a bit of goth mixed with the elegance of Ralph Lauren. £4,995, Ralph Lauren, 1 New Bond Street, London W1, tel: 020 7535 4600

6. iPod Shuffle 1GB This is the smallest iPod ever, and the best for a short trip - to the point, no mucking around. As it says on the Apple website: "boombox meets matchbox". £55, www.apple.com/uk

7. 'Nudes 1978-2006' John Swannell is a photographer who has been working since the 1970s. His nudes are incredible. £40, Hoopers Gallery, 15 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1, tel: 020 7490 3908

8. Torsion SP Carlo Gruber Lo shoe Adidas has updated the iconic Carlo Gruber winter sport range from the 1970s. The footwear collection includes this running shoe. £70, Adidas, tel: 0870 240 4204

George Bamford is a director of the luxury men's emporium Bamford & Sons

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