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Top Instagrammers’ Stylish Ideas for the Holidays

With Christmas just days away and most gift shopping out of the way, there’s probably no better time to kick back and reward yourself with a few luxury purchases for the wardrobe and home. Here, eight stylish ideas from some of our favorite style icons in the making on Instagram. Unfailingly photogenic and the envy of every Instagrammer, they each boast fanbases in the thousands and sport the latest trends with aplomb. Follow them and you might just pick up a style tip or two.

Patrick Janelle aka @AGuyNamedPatrick, 2014 CFDA Fashion Instagrammer of the Year

Number of followers: 290K

Favorite thing: Travel cocktail kit, $275. At Stephen Kenn. Says Janelle: “The travel cocktail kit from Stephen Kenn is the best way to keep the frenzy of holiday travel at bay. Instead of relying on the basic selection of booze from the flight attendants’ meager liquor cabinet, pack your goods ahead of time and mix yourself a proper Manhattan up high and in style.”

(Patrick’s portrait by @amyvirginia)

Fabio Attanasio aka @FabioAttanasio of The Bespoke Dudes. Attanasio is also a contributor to GQ Italia

Number of followers: 44.4K

Favorite thing: Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Black and white rollerball, about $790. At Montblanc. Says Attanasio: “My favorite thing is by far my Montblanc Meisterstuck pen, a gift from my mother after my graduation from law school. I always bring it along with me during my interviews and company visits.”

Brian Sacawa aka @HeSpokeStyle, author of HeSpokeStyle.com

Number of followers: 36.1K

Favorite thing: Wool mohair blend double-breasted top coat in blue, $699. At Suit Supply.

Moti Ankari aka @TheMetroMan, associate market editor at Bloomberg Pursuits and NYC fashion blogger

Number of followers: 68.5K

Favorite thing: Truro leather tassel loafers, John Lobb, $1,465. At Mr Porter. Says Ankari: “I’ve had my eyes on these bad boys for quite sometime and would kill for them (thanks in advance, Mom!).”

Zac, Kirk, Clay and Ryan Chambers aka @BrothersandCraft, the new informational source for all things related to men’s style, quality craftsmanship and fine goods

Number of followers: 45.2K

Zac’s favorite thing: Stockholm Bla raincoat in dark navy, $368. At Stutterheim.

Kirk’s favorite thing: Saffiano leather garment and duffel bag, Hook + Albert, $550. At Nordstrom.

Clay’s favorite thing: Wedge sole Derbys, Common Projects, $505. At Barneys.

Ryan’s favorite thing: Wood desk collection. At Grovemade.

Tim Yap
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Contributing writer Tim Yap was born in Kuala Lumpur and lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vancouver and Toronto prior to moving…
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