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Homage Iconic Shirts

2011-11-01T00:11:00.000-07:00

Sometimes the hardest people to buy gifts for are those who like Totally Normal Things like sports. I know, the idea that some people don't spend their free time studying Danish textile design is beyond me, but I suppose they deserve awesome gifts as well!

Though I tend to be wary of Funky Retro Shirts™, I feel like the shirts from Homage are actually celebrating moments in history, moments that people remember and treasure for the rest of their life. If you've got a Cleveland Browns fan on your list, or anybody who remembers the 1991 Slam Dunk Contest, I've found the perfect gifts for you.

If my Grandfather, the legendary Poppa Tom was alive, we all know which shirt I'd get for him:

Multi Tools

2011-10-30T21:02:00.000-07:00

I love giving multiitools as gifts because they are super practical, while still coming in all sorts of unique forms. I find myself giving them to the people that I have the hardest time buying gifts for, the people who want practical things but have few interests, and like, do I give them another Barnes & Noble gift certificate? Come on.

Clockwise from top left.

Evowood Swiss Army Knife: The iconic Swiss Army Knife takes on a new look and feel with the remnants of top-quality walnut wood that would otherwise go to waste. The use of the sustainable wood makes each one unique. $80-$160

Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Kit: This keyring comes with four components, including precision tweezers, a pry bar, screwdriver keys in both flat-head and Phillips-head, and the best part: a 1" capsule lighter. The capsule lighter is water and air-tight, and stands up on its own as to be used as a hands-free heat or light source. This is like the super-spy multi-tool. $42

Leatherman Wave Black Oxide Multi-tool: The Leatherman is perhaps the most iconic multi-tool, and the black oxide finish makes this model the most useful and best looking of the bunch. $62

MOMA Multi Tool: This model from the Museum of Modern Art is one of the more affordable and fun choices, with the awesome feature of a 12-bit screwdriver set concealed in the bright blue hammer. $25

iSlice Ceramic Blade Cutter: Okay, this tool actually only has one use, thus it doesn't qualify as a multi-tool but COME ON, look how cool and useful it is! Traditional box cutters are unsafe, clunky, and a pain to use, but I could cut the shit out of some stuff with this without shedding nary a drop of blood. $20

Beautiful Skin Leather Accessories

2011-10-26T18:34:00.000-07:00

These leather accessories from Beautiful Skin are still pulling at my heart strings a full year after I discovered their incredible online shop, though sadly they have changed their name and I find "Beautiful Skin" a bit, um, more Buffalo Bill-y than their previous name. Alas, it appears their name is the only thing that has declined, as their product line has exceeded previous expectations.

Useful gifts like sunglasses cases and card holders, plus accessories for every modern gadget including Kindle, iPad, iPhone, and more. All items are handmade by printing the designs onto high-quality leather and then stitched together. Totally incredible, unique gifts that are sure to be appreciated.