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07 April 2009

Mad Men GiftFilter I'd ask this on the green but I already spent my question this week asking about another gift. My brother is really into the TV program Mad Men, and I think quite interested in the style and culture of that era. He is turning 24 this week and will be a lawyer in a year. Looking for a gift suggestion besides the DVDs (and not the soundtrack or posters either).[More:]

Price range is less than $25. Something that can be shipped would be best.
Maybe a 50s vintage, or vintage styled, bar tool set?
posted by kellydamnit 07 April | 02:00
A very nice, vintage martini set.

I have the one my grandparents used, and it was a wedding present to my husband.
posted by lilywing13 07 April | 03:33
Vintage skinny ties. Cufflinks.
posted by Specklet 07 April | 04:59
Specklet and I are on the same page, I think, but I'll add vintage pens and/or pocket squares.
posted by box 07 April | 09:43
Vintage fountain pen would be awesome.
posted by middleclasstool 07 April | 10:10
I got him a cocktail shaker and recipe book a couple of years ago. Martini glasses sound like a good idea. Anyone have any further recommendations there?
posted by grouse 07 April | 10:15
I guess I don't know where to go to find a vintage martini glass or fountain pen, or how to choose one.
posted by grouse 07 April | 10:16
Does he drink martinis at home very often? I'm probably biased because I'm not a big drinker, but those things seem to sit around and collect dust.

If he's going to be a lawyer, he'll be wearing a lot of suits--so, I like the pocket square or handkerchief idea. Not vintage, but new, crisp white pocket squares. Maybe monogrammed? Or maybe a tie clip? Cufflinks and skinny ties are also nice, but unless his wardrobe already leans that direction he might not have much use for them.
posted by mullacc 07 April | 10:30
Thanks for the ideas, mullacc! I don't think getting any sort of apparel is a good idea, since he is very particular about that sort of stuff.
posted by grouse 07 April | 11:03
Lots of good stuff here, if you've got time to have something shipped.
posted by JanetLand 07 April | 14:19
I think you can't go wrong with Al Jaffee, but Sergio Aragones is far more prolific. Wait, what?
posted by ooga_booga 07 April | 14:39
Anything that is still made in America will have a vintage 50's to it. Vornado has some cool (heh) fans; ebay is also a good source of vintage American made fans. They are a background decor item that is prominent in a lot of film; usually missed by the viewer as a trees in the forest type of item...

posted by buzzman 07 April | 14:57
I see suggestions for martini glasses and cocktail shakers... But no suggestions for whiskey, THE drink of choice on Mad Men.

Rock glasses. These, if you can find them. ;)

I'll let you know if my google-fu turns up anything else that might work.

Seconding the pocket squares suggestion. Mmmmm, pocket squares. I wish I had a suit just so I could wear them.
posted by CitrusFreak12 08 April | 00:55
Maybe a book like this that illustrates the style of the era.
posted by concrete 08 April | 14:38
Rona Jaffe's The Best of Everything (which a character is seen reading) was reissued a few years ago.
posted by brujita 09 April | 00:20
My latest project, almost done || Austenbook

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