Valentine’s Day arrives every year, reliably and without much subtlety. Romance moves to the foreground, gestures get bigger than usual, and love rhetoric fills the air, insisting that affection should be visible, well-timed, and ideally noticed. The day has a habit of announcing itself, whether or not it feels personally relevant.
For some, that atmosphere is part of the appeal. For others, it feels excessive, or simply beside the point. Valentine’s Day often comes with assumptions about how it should be spent, even by those who would rather treat it as just another date on the calendar.
This guide takes a lighter view of the occasion. Instead of framing Valentine’s Day as something that requires participation, it treats it as optional. An excuse, at most. To buy something indulgent, to book a good dinner, to spend time with friends, or to let the day pass quietly without assigning it too much meaning.
Men’s Folio Malaysia presents a Valentine’s Day gift guide for those who prefer taste to theatrics, and are perfectly comfortable treating the day like any other.
Because if no one is treating you like royalty, someone has to.
Kilian Paris Her Majesty Eau De Parfum (RM 1,510.00)
His and Hers. Both yours.
Aesop Reverence Duet Set (RM545.00)
Love, via Balenciaga.
Balenciaga Darling Necklace (RM2,200)
For the adult pleasure of knowing exactly where your money is going.
Louis Vuitton Double Card Holder (RM2,100.00)
For people who refuse to pick just one.
Dior Scented Candle Discovery Set (RM1,295.00)
Dinner with the homies.
A romance like this.
Possession (1981) by Andrzej Żuławski on Bluray (RM156.64)
They do not.
Girls Love My Swag T-Shirt (RM63.28)
Dressing without occasion.
Neon – ANORA ‘LITTLE WIFEY’ Thong (USD15)
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