Motor City: The 15 Best Gifts From Detroit’s Shinola
Once the manufacturing capital of the United States, Detroit loomed large in the American psyche as a place of industry, can-do grit, and quality products. Decades of distress may have tarnished that reputation—but inside the city itself, you can still find the die-hard Detroit natives who have kept the dream of American design alive.
Shinola is a driving force in the Motor City’s revival, and that’s only a part of why it’s become one of our favorite brands here at GearMoose. Whether you’re already a die-hard Shinola fanatic or haven’t yet been introduced, the list that follows will give you everything you need to develop a newfound love and appreciation for American-made design.
The Harbor Monster Automatic
Inspired by the red sentinel lighthouses guarding the Lake Michigan coastline, Shinola’s Harbor Monster Automatic watch is a gorgeous blue and red timepiece powered by an SW200-1 automatic movement with a 38 hour power reserve. And with a depth rating of 1,000 feet, it’s fully prepared for any shoreline activities.
Computer Brief
Taking everyday workwear to whole new levels, Shinola’s Computer Brief is lovingly detailed with their proprietary Navigator leather and gunmetal hardware. Strategically reinforced at stress points and equipped with plenty of interior pockets, it combines the best of buy-it-for-life durability and sleek lightweight performance.
Shinola x Benchmade Carbon Fiber Crooked River Pocket Knife
Offering classic folding pocket knife style with futuristic materials, this Benchmade and Shinola pocket knife collaboration is a thing of understated beauty. Its CPM-S30V steel competes for sharpness with the best blades on the market, and its super lightweight carbon fiber body is as tough as it is good looking.
Cotton Watch Cap
Long days out on the wind-whipped Lake Michigan coastline have given Shinola’s designers a real taste of the winter cold. So it should come as no surprise that their Cotton Watch Cap is about as warm and cozy as a beanie can get—and it gets bonus points for being sustainably produced with organic cotton, too.
Travel Watch Case
Designed to keep your favorite timepieces safely tucked away and in one piece, Shinola’s Travel Watch Case is a handsome addition to any guy’s travel kit. It has a wrap-around zipper for easy access, and snap closure interior tabs to make sure your watch stays exactly where you want it.
The Monster GMT Automatic
Equally ready for your next outdoor adventure or a fancy date night, Shinola’s Monster GMT Automatic watch is a great example of the brand’s signature style. The fully open case back is a gorgeous touch too, letting you see the intricate inner workings of the Monster’s Sellita SW330-2 movement.
Utility Lanyard
Who would have thought that you could take a lanyard, the favored accessory of PE teachers everywhere, and make it something genuinely cool? That’s exactly what Shinola’s done with their Utility Lanyard, by crafting it in leather and adding a swivel clip for extra versatility.
Shinola Dominoes Set
Dominoes are a game device nearly a thousand years old, with their first mention being recorded in China in the 1200s. Shinola’s take on the classic game is emblazoned with the brand’s signature lightning bolt, made in Rhode Island, and packaged in a super cool oak box with a sliding steel lid. Perfect for holiday get-togethers.
Money Clip Card Wallet
It’s sleek, it’s minimalist, and it’s exactly what the well-dressed man needs to complement his outfits. We’re talking about Shinola’s Money Clip Card Wallet, made from their premium Navigator leather and adorned with a heavy duty gunmetal money clip on its reverse side.
Hand Poured Candle
The Shinola Hotel in Detroit is a bucket list worthy rental that we think everyone should visit at least once. But if you’re nowhere near the Midwest, you can still have a little piece of the hotel’s ambience in your home courtesy of Shinola’s Hand Poured Candle—a duplicate of the hotel’s signature scent of cherry blossom, leather, and smoke.
The Runwell Desk Clock
Have you ever picked up your phone just to check the time—then ended up going down a rabbit hole of notifications, before forgetting what you were looking for in the first place? Well you can nip that problem in the bud with Shinola’s analog Runwell Desk Clock, and do it in high style while you’re at it.
Utility Duffle
A duffle bag is one of our must-have storage options for quick travel, as it allows for easy “throw your clothes in and go” spur of the moment adventures. Shinola’s Utility Duffle would make a great addition to any adventurous guy’s closet, and its American-made leather construction means it will be a travel companion for years to come.
Shinola Holiday 2022 Playing Cards
Poker, Blackjack, heck, even Go Fish can be fun if you have the right group of people to play it with. But the right cards—in this case, Shinola’s metallic-embossed Holiday 2022 Playing Cards—make it all the more enjoyable. They’re a perfect stocking stuffer too, if you’re still looking for gifts for those hard to shop for people on your list.
Hard Linen Journal
Made in the United States from entirely US-sourced materials, Shinola’s Hard Linen Journals will connect you to a whole lineage of American authors, from Hemingway to Faulkner and beyond. They’re available in 10 colors, and pair perfectly with Shinola’s lineup of writing accessories.
Power Supply 2 Port + Dual USB
An ideal gift for the traveling man, Shinola’s Power Supply 2 Port + Dual USB power strip can replace a whole suite of clunkier charging options. The braided cord helps to keep everything on the straight and narrow without kinking, all while concealing a full eight feet of extension for wherever you need your devices powered.
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