This Father’s Day ignore all the novelty gifts and get Dad something he really wants. If you’re stuck for ideas here are some that will serve any discerning gentleman. Whether your Dad is more into his grooming or cooking, fashion or gym visits, Father’s Day doesn’t have to be a struggle when it comes to choosing what to buy.
Saint Laurent Trainers
You’ll have seen from my men’s Christmas gift guide how well a decent pair of leather shoes go down with the men in your life. Dads are no different. Whether Dad is in to his sneakers or more of a fan of practical loafers, shoes are always a gift worth opening.
Right now I’m loving Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Gucci and Lanvin for men. They’ve each brought out their own take on the classic low top trainer. Whilst the prices are almost triple that of Nike, Adidas, Common Projects etc, they’re a luxury gift that Dads will definitely enjoy.
This season it’s all about the discrete labelling and iconic designs. Just take these Gucci Ace Low Top Trainers (£450). Inoffensive, typically Gucci and ultimately depicting one chic gentleman. As always, high fashion isn’t about branding everywhere – logo T-shirts already say enough. I’m obsessed with these Saint Laurent low top shoes, so much so I even bought them for my husband (and Daddy to be).
Biscuiteers
Biscuiteers, their biscuit tins are already loved and sent by many. Their special Father’s Day gift edit includes these adorable ‘Super Hero’ biscuits and boy do they taste amazing. This family sized tin (£45) comes complete with 16 intricately decorated chocolate biscuits to give to your Daddy.
Oral B
The dental industry has become full of electronic brushes with prices ranging across the entire spectrum. Whilst some brushes really are that fantastic you can get some brilliant ones mid-market. Or even in the sale. Like the Oral-B Pro 2000 electric toothbrush. Right now it’s on offer from around £70 to about £39 in most high street stores. Including Selfridges.
Its CrossAction brush oscillates, rotates and pulsates to effectively remove up to 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush.
Voya
For Dads who gym or just like to give their aches a bit of a relax, Voya are a fantastic brand I discovered this week. Found in spas and online, they’re an organic seaweed based company harnessing the unique restorative, healing and anti-ageing properties of seaweed.
The Muscle gift pack (£57.50) comes with two luxurious products for industrious Dads. ‘Feel The Heat’ and ‘Serenergise Oil’.
LAB Series
Whether Dad has oily, dry or combination skin or perhaps he needs a little pick me up or a treatment, LAB Series have been helping men for years. The Future Rescue Serum (£50) features a ‘Quad Focus’ approach to combating visual ageing. Overall it helps men renew the look of their skin. Or how about the Pro LS All In One Face Cleansing Gel (£12.50) which cleanses the face and beard.
The Pro LS All In One Face Treatment (£24) offers four essential skincare benefits in one step (soothing, moisturising, repairing and mattifying). It’s just used as a daily moisturiser so no fussing or need for multiple products. The Pro LS All In One Face Hydrating Gel (£24) is a quick-absorbing and lightweight moisturising gel. It draws in, retains and locks in moisture to help maintain hydration levels while also calming and soothing the skin with an immediate cooling sensation.
Remington Cleansing Brush
Dads and partners alike will love the new ‘Recharge Skin & Stubble Brush’ from Remington. It’s a facial cleanser that instantly energises tired and dull looking skin, perfect for Dads who are always on the go. The dual action rotating and vibrating brush invigorates and cleanses skin helping men get softer skin and a smoother shave afterwards.
The bristles in the skin and stubble brush lift flat-lying hairs, helping to soften them. It’s both washable and showerproof and comes with a handy 60 second timer. It also comes with a travel pouch, worldwide voltage and a charging stand. It also comes with three brush heads too. They each can work at three different speeds. The charcoal infused brush is designed for everyday deep cleansing and the sensitive brush head is for those days when freshly shaved skin is feeling irritated. If Dad prefers to let stubble grow, the Recharge brush softens the hair to make it more manageable and invigorates the skin underneath.
Intense Fragrance
Dads will know about Paco Rabanne Invictus but the new Intense version is darker than ever. Paco Rabanne Invictus Intense Eau de Toilette (£68, 100ml) is such an incredible scent. The Invictus man embodies perfection and this fragrance doesn’t fall short. It’s dense, vibrant and intense. With black pepper, orange flower and laureal leaf, paired with whisky cream and salty black amber, it woods on a malt and salty black-amber accord. Evoking memories of nights out and stylish weekends, it’s a fragrance Dad will love.
Chefs & Cooks
As a fan of restaurants, a few of my favourite books include Mildreds: The Vegetarian Cookbook (£25), NOPI and Spuntino: Comfort Food (New York Style). If Dad is big in to his Israeli cooking, try Zahav (£25). Each of these books make it super easy to learn how to cook like a professional in the comfort of his own kitchen. You don’t need a million and one ingredients for these recipes either, just good fresh produce.
Leaner, Fitter, Stronger book from ASOS is jam packed with healthy eating ideas which aren’t your typical boring smoothies and salads but more meaty and sweet. Obviously there are the few odd salads thrown in here and there but when you see the chicken dishes, you’ll understand where I’m coming from!
Philips OneBlade
A shaving solution that when wrapped up, makes a wonderful gift for all Dads. When I included it on my Mens Christmas Gift Guide post last year, readers went nuts for it and bought in their droves from the link I included. To say it’s popular is an understatement. Probably because of its great quality and price point.
Designed with unique ‘OneBlade’ technology, it’s able to trim down beards, shave them off or just tidy up the edges. It comes with 1, 2, 3 or 5mm comb too for even stubble, just click on the desired comb.It has a long lasting battery (rechargeable Li-Ion battery) which delivers 60 minutes of constant styling power after a 4 hour charge. The single blade itself is replaceable and lasts up to 4 months.
The Refinery
The Refinery is a really big deal. In Jan 2000, they started offering barbering, skincare and spa treatments in exclusive luxury retreats in both Mayfair and Knightsbridge. If you haven’t visited with your Dad, brother of partner now is the time.
Their luxurious products don’t disappoint. Sophisticatedly packaged in minimalistic bottles, they’re a great addition to any modern bathroom. Gentlemen all over the UK are already enjoying their exceptional ingredients and smothering themselves in this premium skincare.
Available products:
Shave Foam Gel (£18), Face Mask (£24), Mattifying Moisturiser (£36), Revitalising Moisturiser (£36), Eye Gel (£24.80), Shave Oil (£31), Post Shave Balm (£35), Shampoo (£19), Conditioner (£19), Body Wash (£30)
Ermenegildo Zegna
At £146 a bottle, the new Ermenegildo Zegna Essenze fragrance in Indian Spice is a luxury gift Dads will enjoy sparingly for a long while. When I first had a quick sniff of this I was obsessed. It’s one of those fragrances you get instantly addicted to and can’t stop smelling. It’s a woody/spicy scent launched only this year. Top notes are coriander, cardamom and star anise; middle note is exotic floral notes; base notes are cedar, agarwood (oud) and patchouli. For the discerning and sophisticated gentleman, I can already see this on not only my Dad’s cabinet but also my Grandad’s and husband’s.
Panasonic Shaving
The Panasonic Rechargeable Shaver ES-LV95 (£330.99) is perfect if your Dad deserves a real treat this Father’s Day. Right now you can grab one on offer for £200 at Selfridges.
When you hold the shaver instantly you know it’s a premium product. The head moves in all directions moulding to the shape of the face. It’s 100% waterproof and relatively lightweight. The wet/dry cordless shaver features a fast 14,000cpm direct linear motor drive.
If that’s not enough, it also boasts an automatic cleaning and charging system to clean, sterilise, dry and charge the product in around 90 minutes. Dad is definitely in for a real treat with this.
There are three foil patterns that work in combination to capture and cut the beard. It includes a quick lift-foil, finishing foil and comb blade. There’s a clever little sensor for optimum shaving results with reduced burden on Dads skin too. There’s also a sonic vibration cleaning mode to generate high-speed micro-vibrations for an easy-to-clean product with minimal splashing. If Dad has a moustache or sideburns then not a problem – it has a pop up trimmer too.
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