Features and types
The selection brings together everyday types: belts, T-shirts, hats, socks, bags and accessories. They are simpler gifts than a jacket or a pair of shoes, because size matters less and taste shows in the brand and the color. In our Formia shop we carry brands of American workwear and heritage and of premium-casual Italian manufacture: this page collects the items that lend themselves to being given as gifts.
Belts
It is the largest type. A belt is given by size, which must be known precisely: further down, in the frequently asked questions, the simplest way to work it out.
T-shirt
The T-shirt is the piece in the selection that depends most on fit: it is best to compare it with one the recipient already wears, looking at width and length.
Hats
They include beanies and hats. As a rule the size leaves more margin than on a T-shirt or a belt, and what mainly decides is the color: for this reason they are a safe choice when the size is not known.
Socks
Socks are the type with the least risk on size and the simplest gift to pair with another item, for example a beanie.
Bags and accessories
These are the types with the least choice: bags and accessories. They are best viewed directly in the grid, where each item has a photo and an updated price.
What you'll find in this collection
This fall the new arrivals include T-shirts, hats, belts, socks and bags. The brand with the most new items is Carhartt WIP, followed by Alberto Luti, Sebago and Filson.
Among the models, the Chase Beanie by Carhartt WIP is one of the beanies that arrived this season; the Sangerville by Sebago are socks in colors ranging from blue to purple and yellow; the Aiburai T-shirts are available in blue, white, burnt and dark brown. Aiburai, Armor-lux, Chesapeake's, Edwin, Filson and Herschel are in the collection with items from this season.
How to choose
To those who ask us for a gift in the shop, we suggest starting from three things: the recipient's size, the budget and how much workwear or heritage he wears. The person who chooses the shop's items was trained in the Neapolitan tailoring tradition: the eye goes first to fabric, stitching and finishing, then to the brand.
By budget
Sebago socks and Carhartt WIP beanies are in the affordable range, Aiburai T-shirts in the mid range. For belts, bags and accessories the updated price is in the grid. When the recipient's tastes are little known, the affordable range is the safest: a color mistake matters less.
By the recipient's taste
For those who wear workwear and American heritage there are Carhartt WIP, Filson, Red Wing Shoes, Chesapeake's and Sebago. For those who prefer premium-casual Italian manufacture, Alberto Luti, Bl'ker Vintage, Circolo 1901 and Fortela. Some brands have a long, documented history: Filson dates from 1897, Red Wing Shoes from 1905, Armor-lux from 1938, Sebago from 1946, Edwin from 1947.
When to choose
For a birthday or for Christmas it is best to decide in advance: the assortment changes every season and, with more lead time, there is more choice of colors and sizes.
FAQ
What to give a man who already has everything?
Everyday accessories: socks, a belt, a beanie, a T-shirt. They wear out and get replaced, so they don't overlap with the pieces he already has. An example from the selection is the Short Watch Hat by Carhartt WIP, available in black and in colors such as Shungite and Dark Scarab.
How do you choose the size if you don't know the recipient's?
For the T-shirt, take one the recipient already wears as a reference, comparing its width and length with those of the chosen piece. For the belt, measure one already in use, from the buckle to the hole used most often. When no measurement is available, beanies, hats and socks are the safest choice.
Can you give a gift with more than one item?
Yes, and it works best with types in the affordable range. The Chase Beanie by Carhartt WIP with a pair of Sangerville by Sebago, for example, pairs a beanie and socks in the same price range.
Which brands are among the gift ideas for him?
The most represented are Carhartt WIP, Alberto Luti, Sebago and Red Wing Shoes. Next come Filson, Chesapeake's, Solo Pelle, Bl'ker Vintage, Armor-lux, Edwin and Aiburai, while Fortela, Circolo 1901, Stetson and Herschel are present to a lesser extent.
