Ala Moana Center Knows What Guys are Seeking
This Holiday Season with its Top-10 List of Gifts for Men
Guys on anyone’s list will surely have a Merry Christmas with these exciting gifts.
HONOLULU –Ala Moana Center gets into the minds of men this holiday season and releases its list of Top-10 Gifts for Men. Whether if he’s been searching for a new pair of shoes, a trendy hat, some type of high-tech gadgetry, or a new set of golf clubs, make him the happiest guys on the block this year with any one of these terrific gift ideas.
1. Staying Fit is Fun!
Working out is fun again with Apple’s iPod Shuffle and Nike’s iPod Nano Sport Kit. As the world’s smallest digital music player, the iPod Shuffle holds up to 240 songs and weighs less then half an ounce, giving any guy an easy way to enjoy his workouts. And for the more serious athlete, the Nike iPod Nano Sport Kit is the dream Christmas gift. With built-in wireless sensors and receivers that interact exclusively with Nike shoes and the iPod Nano, it will not only tell someone the length of their workout, distance covered, pace and calories burned all in real-time, but also allow them to track their performance with a Mac or PC computer. Available at Apple (Mall Level) for $24 - $79.
2. Walking on Cloud 9
With a stylish new pair of Nike AirMax, any guy will feel as if they are walking on clouds. This fashionably functional running shoe offers revolutionary technology with the Pebax® cage and the Air-Sole® unit, all constructed to provide the most heel cushioning. The shoe is able to work in conjunction with an iPod Nano (Nike + iPod Sport Kit required), transmitting all the workout information wirelessly to a receiver on a user’s iPod Nano for immediate audio feedback, all while working out to their favorite songs. Available at Foot Locker (Third Level) for $109.99
3. Packing Some Style
For the trendsetting man on the move, pick up a T3 Ducati Balance Backpack. This backpack is perfect for professors, students and outdoorsmen alike. It features a padded computer section, CD, phone and accessory pockets and is available in a racy red and black print. Available at Tumi (Mall Level) for $250.
4. Make His Buddies Blue with Envy
Any guy on the go will be the center of attention when sporting his new Motorola Bluetooth® Headset H500. This handy earpiece gives users a stylish, ergonomic design while providing impressive battery power- almost eight hours of talk time. Conveniently, this headset is compatible with all Bluetooth® enabled wireless phones. Available at Radio Shack (Street Level) for $84.99.
5. Trendy Hat Completes the Ensemble
Give him something cool and chic with a Solid Fedora Hat from Banana Republic. The well-crafted, Solid Fedora Hat is a perfect complement to any fall or winter ensemble thanks to its fine-stitch detailing around the banded base and brim, 100% polyester lining, and can be purchased in two sizes. Any stylish guy wouldn’t be able to resist tipping his new hat in appreciation! Available at Banana Republic (Mall Level) for $58.
6. Give the Gift of Time
Ladies, for that special man in your life, he’ll be spending all of his time with you once he opens his beautiful large Tiffany Atlas® round quartz resonator watch this Christmas. This Swiss-made watch features Tiffany’s legendary, clean Roman numeral design with a classic silver dial on a black leather strap. All Tiffany & Co. watches are C.O.S.C certified. Available at Tiffany & Co. (Mall Level) for $1,700.
7. The All-American Gift Set
This Christmas, give the gift of tradition with the Classic American Polo Gift Set from Polo Ralph Lauren. The set includes three, classic-fitting polo shirts in White, Newport Navy and Native Red. Each shirt features a signature two-button placket, ribbed polo collar and armbands, uneven vented hem, the classic embroidered pony accent on the chest and is machine washable. Available at Ralph Lauren (Mall Level) for $195.
8. Shades of a NASCAR® Star
Prepare your favorite driver’s eyes for optimal performance (and style) with the Signature Series JPM Spike™ Sunglasses. This new line of Spike™ eyewear celebrates Monaco Grand Prix racer, Juan Pablo Montoya’s transition from Formula One™ to NASCAR®. These cool shades offer clarity and protection thanks to the lightweight C-5™ alloy frames coated with UNOBTAINIUM® for a comfortable grip, and the titanium IRIDIUM® lens coating that deflects harsh glares and optimizes depth perception for increased maneuverability. Available at Oakley (Mall Level) for $170.
9. Watch His Wega, Mega Watt Smile Light Up the Room
Guys have an affinity with high-tech toys, especially TVs – and you won’t be able to drag them away from the new Sony Grand Wega 42-inch 3 LCD Rear Projection TV with Integrated Widescreen HDTV. It features high-detail picture quality, natural color reproduction and exceptional brightness levels for a near-perfect at home viewing experience. And the enhanced connectivity from HDMI™ technology provides the best quality playback from almost every connected device. Either alone or with the family, watching everything from favorite sitcoms to home movies and Monday Night Football will look and sound just right on this new high-tech Sony TV. Available at Sears (Street & Mall Level) for $999.
10. Hybrid Clubs for Maximum Golf Performance
Get the golf pro in your life something special this Christmas with a brand-new set of Bobby Jones Hybrids by Jesse Ortiz. This original set of hybrid clubs are designed for maximum performance, shorter in length for increased accuracy, and carry the ability to get the ball out of any lie. This impressive set of golf clubs was voted “Best Hybrid” by Golf Magazine in 2006, and the only one to receive outstanding marks in “Performance/Playability” and “Personal Preference” in the 2006 Golf Digest ‘Hot List.’ Available at Bobby Jones (Mall Level) for $720.
For ongoing updates on holiday events and services as the season draws near, call Ala Moana Center’s Customer Service Center at 808-955-9517 or visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com/top10.htm .
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options. Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers. Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.
Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 209 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings. The company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 18,000 retailers nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the company Web site at www.generalgrowth.com.
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