Forget box sets – get stuck into some sock sets, and notebooks, coffee kits and grooming products.

According to statistics, most people start their Christmas shopping in November. So, if you think a piece, such as this, solely devoted to gift ideas is premature, unseasonal or downright offensive, you are officially in the minority. Having said that, we obviously feel a little bit guilty talking about Christmas only a week after Halloween because we began proceedings with a testy defence. But clearly not guilty enough not to compile this list at all. No, we ultimately hope that it will be of service to you. After all, if you scroll down, you will see a list of gift sets – things on MR PORTER designed to suit many men’s needs. A collection of things, handily packaged, to be bought in one fell swoop, safe in the knowledge it will be appreciated, never to reappear on eBay. Gift shopping made easy, then.

Synonymous with a lack of imagination, or last-minute panic, socks can be the source of some ridicule when it comes to the buying of gifts. But we would like to officially reclaim the reputation of these diminutive pieces of fabric. Socks are rarely, if ever, unwanted. In fact, quite the opposite. They have a habit of losing themselves, after all, and there is nothing quite like the feeling of slipping on a new pair, especially those from the London Sock Co. What’s more, you don’t need to worry about fit or style when buying someone socks – so you can’t go wrong with a pair or two, or six as the case may be.

Perhaps the man you are buying for is a little bit more cerebral, and a gift of socks would likely cause mild irritation rather than untempered joy. In this case, you’ll need to come up with something with a bit more sophistication. Look no further, then, than a Smythson notebook set – perfect for logging meeting dates, business ideas, and ill-advised, unfinished poetry.

Notebooks not quite sophisticated enough? If your guy likes wine and fancies himself as a bit of a bon vivant, he’ll appreciate a proper wine set. This, by L’Aterlier Du Vin, contains everything an oenophile needs to open and preserve their plonk, including a stopper for both sparkling and red or white wine.

If you’d prefer to gift something a little more substantial (and sober) and your giftee appreciates fine design, consider this Tom Dixon stainless steel stovetop set. Perfect if the recipient would rather talk about the origin of coffee beans than wine terroir – this Art Deco-inspired set should be admired for years to come.

Whatever a man’s personal interests, most are, or should be at least, interested in personal hygiene. And if they’re not – all the more reason to buy them an exclusive-to-us Aesop grooming kit. This is comprised of a face cleanser, hydrating cream, shaving serum, spray-on moisturiser and more. So there’ll never be an excuse for him not to look his best.