Thoughtful Valentine's gifts
In Britain, the tradition of Valentine’s gifting took gentle form long before it became commercial spectacle. In the 1800s, tokens of affection were modest and personal: a finely folded letter, a ribbon, a pair of gloves, a handkerchief edged in lace. Gifts were chosen not for show, but for sentiment, small, useful objects, given with care and meant to be kept.
At Turnbull & Asser, we believe a gift should still follow that same principle. Something well made. Something useful. Something that slips easily into everyday life and becomes part of it. Our Valentine’s edit brings together pieces designed to be worn, used and kept, each rooted in craft, and chosen for the way it endures.
EXPLORE THE VALENTINE'S EDIT
FOR HIM
A WELL CUT SHIRT
A shirt is never just a shirt. It’s what he reaches for first, what he wears when it matters, what settles into shape with time. Chosen in a fabric he favours or a pattern he’s always admired, it’s a gift that earns its place quickly, and stays.
SILK TIES AND POCKET SQUARES
Quiet additions that make a difference. A silk tie in deep navy or soft burgundy. A pocket square with a hint of pattern. Pieces that work with what he already owns, and lift it gently.
CUFFLINKS
Small, but not insignificant. Cufflinks mark an occasion, even on ordinary days. Worn at dinners, celebrations, or simply when he feels like dressing with a little more intent, they become part of his personal signature.
FOR HIM AND HER
SCARVES
Cashmere, silk, or corduroy — light layers that bring warmth and presence, without effort. Something to reach for on colder mornings, or when the day calls for a little more refinement.
KNITWEAR
Soft cashmere or merino, easy to layer and comfortable to wear. A thoughtful gift, quietly celebratory, and made to be used and enjoyed.
LEATHER TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
Wallets, travel trays and small leather goods - made to be taken along, softened by use, and marked by shared journeys.
THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
In the Victorian age, a Valentine gift was often chosen to be carried close, a keepsake in a pocket, a token worn against the skin, a letter folded and kept long after the words were memorised. The intention mattered more than the scale.
A thoughtful gift still works the same way. It doesn’t need to announce itself. It simply needs to feel right. Something chosen with the person in mind, and with a sense of what they’ll still enjoy for years to come.
This Valentine’s Day, choose a gift that will settle quietly into their life and stay there.
