The gift-giving season is upon us, and I’ve researched what women and men truly want under the tree. The answers were diverse and detailed: women most often chose specific bags, gloves, and wallets, while men favored business and travel bags, card holders, and belts.
If you too want to gift someone something quality but don’t have time to conduct surveys yourself, don’t worry. I’ve selected the most popular pieces from The Manual collection that combine superior craftsmanship, elegant design, and quality leather. You only need to choose the perfect gift, and I’ll help you with that.

Tips for Holiday Gift Shopping

My favorite tip for holiday gift shopping is planning ahead. The easiest trick is to use your phone as a little “wish list” for your loved ones. When they mention in passing what they like, simply discreetly note the scent, color, material, style, or some small detail that matters to them. You don’t have to write down a specific item; it’s enough to recognize their taste: someone loves elegant gifts, someone avoids plastic, and for someone it’s important to support local brands. When the time comes to buy, you’ll be confident in your choice, and leather gifts fit perfectly into all these categories.

New Year’s Gift for a Friend or Girlfriend: Fun Elegance

The Manual Co. is a brand that succeeds in something rare: it remains consistent with its classic identity while simultaneously speaking the language of younger generations. That’s why, when looking for what to buy a friend for the New Year, our collection offers pieces that will be worn with pride and easily fit into the urban style of the younger population.
This year, the big hit is specific textures, like croco print and fur with print, so my first suggestion is a large bag of this type that fits everything, and you just choose one of eight patterns. My second suggestion is a mini gold leather bag for those girls who love jewelry or shiny details. For those with a more classic style, the recommendation is a bag with woven leather that looks like it came straight from the runway. All these bags are compact enough for everyday use, and distinctive enough to start a conversation.

Gifts for a Colleague for the New Year: When a Safe Choice is the Best Choice

This year your company is organizing a Secret Santa event, and you’ve drawn a colleague you don’t know well enough? No problem. Leather accessories are your solution. They’re universal, quality, always useful. Belts, gloves, and wallets fall into those gifts that no one will leave unwrapped.
Top 3 choices for this year:
Leather gloves – Something every woman should have in her wardrobe is quality leather gloves that will last for years and elevate every winter outfit to a higher level.
Black croco wallet + card holder – Instant luxury thanks to the texture, and the black color guarantees it matches everyone’s style. Bonus: it’s practical, and you can buy them together or separately.
Thin belts – Worn over dresses, sweaters, coats. They transform an outfit from ordinary to thoughtful. Your colleague will wear them more often than you think.
Additional tip: When choosing for someone whose style you don’t know, choose classics, but you don’t necessarily have to stick to all black. It’s perfectly fine to turn to cream tones and lighter leather as well.

New Year’s Gift for Mom, Aunt, or Grandma: Practical and From the Heart

Mom, aunt, and grandma – these are women who always have everything at hand: toys for the kids, important documents, makeup, tights, an umbrella “just in case it rains,” and a hundred other little things. That’s exactly why they don’t need small, decorative bags. They need reliable bags that can carry their entire world.
For moms who love to organize their chaos, a large bag with pockets and decorative straps is an excellent gift.
A mom who follows trends will be thrilled with a croco piece with a pouch like this one.
Aunts who always have the most interesting stories and the best style at gatherings deserve bags with character:

1. A phone case inspired by female strength.


2. A semi-woven bag with fine details for women in your family who love romantic style and floral patterns.


3. For the aunt who travels often, a spacious bag that can transform into a weekend bag is an ideal New Year’s gift. Add a charm to that, and you have a complete gift set.

As for grandmas, they often have a clearly defined style, so it’s easiest to choose New Year’s gifts for them. Grandmas often prefer pieces that remind them of bygone times, like these from the Excella or Bauhaus collection. Besides bags, I’m sure grandmas will appreciate quality leather gloves as well as a nice classic wallet with a compartment for coins.

New Year’s Gifts for Men: Foolproof Classics

Finding the ideal gift for men is often a challenge because they rarely talk about their wishes. However, quality leather goods remain a foolproof choice that combines aesthetics and functionality. Based on the survey I conducted, three key pieces emerged that every modern man wants in his collection.
Leather Wallet/Card Holder First place, expectedly, goes to the wallet. Unlike mass production, Manual wallets exude the smell of real leather and practicality that guarantees they’ll last for decades. Whether it’s a slim card holder for minimalists or a classic model with multiple compartments, this is a gift that will be used daily.
Laptop Bag/Business Bag
A leather business bag has long ceased to be reserved only for lawyers or doctors. Today, it’s desired by the vast majority of men who are aware that quality leather always makes a strong first impression and radiates authority. Apart from the aesthetic aspect, it’s primarily a practical companion: its solid structure will perfectly protect important documents, laptop, and all necessary technology from external influences. It’s that piece that transforms ordinary work attire into serious business style, giving every man a dose of confidence regardless of the profession he practices.
Classic Leather Belt
A leather belt is that indispensable detail that’s worn daily, making it an ideal gift for someone who is especially dear to you. On our website, you have a wide selection, and my favorites are those with woven leather, as well as more classic models. To ensure maximum comfort, it’s important to know that every Manual belt can be shortened free of charge and adjusted to the owner’s waist size. However, to avoid additional steps, we advise you to seek help in selecting the initial size via our online chat or directly at retail locations before purchasing.

Your Search for the Perfect Gift Ends Here

The New Year is an opportunity to give your loved ones something they’ll use every day, not just during the holidays. From small leather accessories to spacious travel bags, every Manual piece is a promise of quality and bears the seal of traditional local craftsmanship.
Don’t waste time in holiday crowds. Choose the perfect gift from the comfort of your home, and we’ll deliver it free of charge to your address anywhere in Serbia. Every gift comes packaged in our recognizable box, providing that special feeling of luxury that your loved ones deserve.

Happy holidays and enjoy the gift-giving!