What to Get My Booty Call

valentine's day illustration

... and seven other ideas for men stumped by Valentine's Day

by Sam Moulton

belt with ornate gold buckle

My extremely cool arty girlfriend who detests anything overtly romantic
Well-known fact: Women think big belt buckles look great on men. Lesser-known fact: They look just as good on women. Made by an artist (and mother of four) in Wilmette, these limited-edition brass and Italian leather belts look stylish and sexy. Because there's nothing remotely lovey-dovey about a belt buckle, it's a gift almost guaranteed not to backfire. Tuyere belts, $250, at Habit, 1951 W. Division St.; 773-342-0093, habitchicago.com 

 

Photographs: Earrings by Megan Lovejoy, Illustration: Bill Brown