‘Tis the season for merriment and with that comes late nights, over imbibing and feasting of the worst kind. And inevitably, all that excess will take its toll on usually handsome mugs. Luckily, the skincare whizz kids here at MR PORTER have put together a grooming advent calendar to combat the superficial signs of party season. Containing a comprehensive range of treatments from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare’s Stress SOS Eye Cream to brightening, blemish-busting Bro Masks, this will be the first line of defence to help him save face.

If he’s a fan of a good brew, then BORNN’s colourful mug is sure to bring an artful touch to his supping sessions. Made from crack-proof enamel, it has a distinct advantage over your standard porcelain, while the paint-spatter design looks as though Mr Jackson Pollock himself could have applied it.

Cashmere might be worth its weight in gold, but you don’t need a king’s ransom to gift some to your nearest and dearest with these socks from The Elder Statesman. The California label is known for being particularly choosy about the quality of its yarns, so you can be sure he’ll feel like he’s walking on clouds in these.

If the man in your life is the sort who enjoys honing his life skills and keeping both his body and his mind in shape (or needs a polite hint to do so), he’ll certainly appreciate our handy handbook. It’s brimming with useful tips ranging from matters sartorial to getting a better night’s sleep. What’s more, profits from every copy sold go towards the MR PORTER Health In Mind Fund, which actively addresses issues affecting menfolk.

Who doesn’t love the soothing glow and mellow scent of a good candle? Not only will the hand-blown receptacles of this set enhance any environment, but with three of Diptyque’s signature scents to choose from, he’ll be wallowing in a cloud of olfactory delight long after the Christmas lights have been switched off.

A checked shirt might seem pretty standard attire, but in the capable hands of Mr Oliver Spencer, it takes on a more distinctive character. This case in point is made from a warm, peachy European flannel woven in a colourful plaid that feels both singular yet subtle at the same time. Any style maven will be elated to find this under the tree on Christmas morning.

Some say that, in our digital-everything age, proper penmanship is a thing of the past. But with these contemporary tools from Caran d’Ache, he’ll want any excuse to get scribbling again. Made in Switzerland to the brand’s exacting standards, this boxed writing set consists of a fountain pen, ballpoint pen, rollerball pen and mechanical pencil to tackle any scripting task.

There’s no better antidote to frosty winter mornings than a good scarf – and this one from our very own in-house label Mr P. is made of a plush chill-beating mix of merino wool and cashmere. The blown-up houndstooth pattern gives it a stylish point of difference, while the black and blue hue is a harmonious partner to sedate winter shades.