Basically Awesome: Gifts from Izola

By Stefan Doyno October 13, 2014

basically awesome personalized gifts izola gatsby — Image used with permission by copyright holder

Looking for something amusing for your pad? Look no further than IZOLA.

The brand was launched in 2005 by Neil Rasmus (one of the guys behind Billy Farrell Agency – one of New York City’s largest full service photo company) and Richard Brandt. These two guys have injected humor into everyday objects from shower curtains and pocket knives to flasks and shoe brushes.

This season IZOLA has released a new slew items you’re sure to love – and will make for great holiday gifts, that is if you’ve already started looking.

So what are some of our favorites right now?

The ‘Gatsby’ Flask – Who doesn’t love a 5oz flask? They can be real lifesavers – especially when you can customize and engrave it yourself This flask is shaped differently (spherical) from the standard flasks out there and is made from stainless steel. If “Gatsby” isn’t your thing, there are seven other expressions to choose from like “hair of the dog” , “best intentions” and ‘three sheets to the wind”. It’s perfect for any dad, or for that uptight friend who is in desperate need of a drink.

Remember those “unbreakable” black combs? We’ll, mine broke last week. IZOLA’s Brass Comb will make you want to comb your hair, even when you don’t have to go anywhere. This item comes with a canvas pouch, and can also be engraved. The perfect item to be passed down from pop to son.

Another item on our must have list – the ‘Take Care’ shave kit. The ultimate travel companion is IZOLA’s shave kit that is constructed out of heavy 20oz cotton canvas – so they can take a good beating while you travel the globe. They’re also lined in water resistant material, which makes cleaning them all that much easier.

So now that you’re on the lookout for some great holiday gifts, make sure to stop by IZOLA’s website and look at all the well curated items.

Topics

Shaving

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Stefan Doyno is a two-time Emmy-winning television producer who has worked for various shows at ABC News, including Good…

Grooming

Dull skin? Here’s how to liven it up

Banish dull skin once and for all with these tips and insights

a bunch of serums in a row

You wake up, look in the mirror, and find yourself doing a double-take—and not for good reasons. You may notice your skin looks rather blah and even gray — isn't hair what goes gray? While all the talk of achieving "radiant skin" often targets women, men may also want a glow, not merely during the summer months. However, dull skin may be standing in the way.

Having dull skin can also be about more than looking your best (though there's no shame if that's your primary pain point). Sometimes, dull skin includes side effects like patchiness, increased sensitivity, itchiness, and flakes. None of these symptoms will make you feel your best, either.

Grooming

Cologne sale: Save on brands like Tom Ford and Creed – from $20

Someone spraying a Tom Ford cologne on themselves.

Spring is the perfect time to start experimenting with cologne. If you are still on the hunt for your signature scent or want to try out a new brand, we have a sale that you are going to want to learn more about. Right now at Gilt, you can get heavy discounts on cologne from popular brands such as Tom Ford, Hugo Boss, Dior, Versace, Creed, Coach, Burberry and many more.

If you need a little more advice on what to select, here an expert reveals how to pick the right fragrance for you. You can shop colognes for as low as $20 during this sale so make sure to take advantage. Click the button below to start adding a few of these luxury fragrances to your cart before time runs out.

Grooming

These are the best crew cut haircuts for summer

Get the easiest haircut to maintain this summer

crew cut haircuts for men brad pitt

Now that the 1990s are back, we are starting to explore some of the fashion trends of the decade that brought us the rise of the flannel and the brightly colored neons and fluorescents. Of course, clothing is just the start. Accessories, shoes, and even entertainment are beginning to reach back into the 90s vault. Hair is another place where we as a society are looking backward to the 90s for inspiration. That means it is time to reexamine the crew cut and whether or not it is the right cut for you.

Like many things in men's style, the crew cut can be traced back to both the military and the Ivy League campuses. The name itself refers to the cut the members of a crew team received when they needed to keep their hair short and out of their faces to streamline their race through the water. It is also the cut that recruits receive when they sign over their lives to Uncle Sam and the United States military. Short, simple, and perfect for the summer, these are the best crew cuts for you to try in 2024.
Even crew