While the profusion of hipster culture can get really annoying, one of the better things to come out of it is old fashioned barber shops. Why not get your guy a gift certificate from here?

This is a custom tie shop located on Carnaby Street in London. Not only is this family-run business one of the city's more legendary shops, but it has the world's nicest shopkeepers.

One of my favorite stores in the world. Beware, they close exactly when they say they're going to close regardless of how many customers are waiting outside. If you want to bring a true piece of London back for your guy, this is the place. I've always wanted a walking stick (with a dog on the handleOne of my favorite stores in the world. Beware, they close exactly when they say they're going to close regardless of how many customers are waiting outside. If you want to bring a true piece of London back for your guy, this is the place. I've always wanted a walking stick (with a dog on the handle if anyone is listening) from here.… see moresee less

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Great little independently-owned store. If you're guy is into toy soldiers, this is the place to find them.

Not only is this a great place to pick something up for him, but it's a great shopping experience. Gorgeous store.

This barbershop will be celebrating its 100th year this year. That's a lot off the top!

The boutique of the moment, this is the same Monocle as the magazine of the same name.

Great for the men in your life too! Their cashmere scarves are so cozy on a cold winter day in Paris.

Great for the men in your life too! Their cashmere scarves are so cozy on a cold winter day in Paris.

These guys take shaving and haircuts really, really seriously; so much so that they don't even have a TV so you won't get distracted. If you're really into shaving supplies they're known to carry some of the best.

What with Royal Ascot, polo season, and the Jubilee, it could be raaaather difficult for a fellow to find time for a custom fitting. Luckily Henry Herbert has a custom scooter service so if you can't come to the tailor, the tailor will come to you.

If you're like me this wall of swatch books makes you want to cry with happiness. This is serious, no kidding around, expert tailoring and I would give anything to be able to see them make a suit from start to finish.

OK, this is the single best name for a retail store I've ever heard in my life. How could one not want to shop here???

While the staff here was polite they seemed a little surprised by seeing a woman walk in, but no big deal. I had to see it since I'd heard so much about it. Prince William wore a Turnbull & Asser shirt in his engagement photos to Kate Middleton in 2010.

In a princely mood? Pay a visit to John Lobb, footwear provider to the royals. They specialize in bespoke shoes but even if you're not planning on buying anything it's worth a look-see as it's a real old school gem.

Classic barber and the perfect place to pick up a gift of two for the guy in your life.

I LOVE this store!!! They've been making ties and scarves for men for generations.

Great store for men's clothing.

Shaving supplies for men and if I'm remembering correctly they have a barber in the back. They have lines like the "Eton College" collection.

Barber shop chain now in the U.S.