When carried out with thought and care, the powerful act of gift giving can strengthen relationships and express unspoken gratitude. Our intentional Father’s Day gift guide was curated for creating long-lasting memories, with offerings the fatherly figure in your life can enjoy, admire, or wear with pride.
Covetable cream
A firm favourite among the men in our lives, we promise he’ll be captivated by this facial cream from a skincare stalwart. Smooth in texture, it’ll glide on with ease, its uplifting citrus scent providing an invigorating start to his morning routine.
Aēsop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream, $70 for 60ml, $100 for 120ml.
Green looks good on you
Give him the gift of Bottega Veneta’s signature ‘Parakeet’ green in cardigan form. With a bit of care and love, he’ll treasure this style staple for years to come — the luxurious garment is made from 100% wool.
Bottega Veneta wool cardigan from Mytheresa, $1,149.
Rain or shine
If he needs a new storm shield, he’ll appreciate a Blunt umbrella for its enduring structural integrity and protection from the most turbulent elements. When choosing a colour, we can’t get past this limited-edition rich brown hue, adding a touch of elegance to an everyday accessory.
Blunt ‘Classic’ limited-edition espresso umbrella, $149.
Super smooth
Here’s a delicious spirit with an intriguing back-story to add to Dad’s bar cart. Touted as New Zealand’s ‘smoothest’ vodka, it’s distilled eight times, cut with artesian spring water, and fed through volcanically-derived black obsidian for a pristine finish. Equally as indulgent on the rocks as it is in his favourite cocktail, here’s hoping he’ll share with you too.
Burnt Hill vodka 700ml, $64.99, from Mineral.
For a true gentleman
Made in France at the Givenchy atelier, this is a fragrance for when only the best will do. Formulated by master perfumers and a master whisky distiller, the fragrance combines the best of sophisticated floral and woody depths with notes of intoxicating iris and smooth Scottish whisky.
Givenchy ‘Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privée’, $186.
Strategic style
Upgrade his chessboard with this modern rendition from Swedish minimalists Printworks. Both functional and aesthetically pleasing, Dad will take pride in displaying this sophisticated set and hopefully be inspired to use it more — so you better brush up on your theory, stat.
Printworks chess board, $59.90, from Good Thing.
Gold star
Say I love you with an exquisite treasure he’ll wear with pride. This classic rectangular signet ring can be engraved for a personalised touch, and is available in gold plated, 9ct yellow gold, or sterling silver.
Meadowlark gold plated ‘Wilshire’ signet ring, $359.
Functional art
Here’s another work of art he’ll take great pleasure in using and admiring. This handmade carafe features a glass sphere top that rests inside the mouth or sits playfully under the base. Add his favourite wine or beverage of choice, and you’re good to go.
Fazeek ‘Vice Versa’ carafe, $166.
Fold and go
The genre-bending Galaxy Z Fold4 will enthral him. It’s a device that combines the functionality of a smartphone with PC-like features and is perfect for viewing movies, playing games, or sneaking in a bit of work. After all, all dads deserve a bit of me time now and again.
Samsung ‘Galaxy Z Fold4’, from $2,849.
Chestnut chic
Elevate his stride with the functional and stylish Blundstone ‘1900’ dress boot — a sleek silhouette imbued with impact absorption technology for ultra-comfortable wear. The luxurious chestnut leather will complement his existing wardrobe and spruce up a casual fit with effortless ease.
Blundstone ‘1900’ dress boot, $325, from Pat Menzies Shoes.
Wrapped up
If he desires the finer things in life, consider this sumptuous Gucci silk wool scarf, its oversized GG motif paying homage to a 1930s Gucci rhombi design. Offered in a mood-boosting red on blue or classic brown and beige, he’ll love wrapping up in this luxurious neckwear.
Gucci ‘GG jacquard’ wool silk scarf, $845.
Family feast
Bring his loved ones together with a memorable feast at Eight restaurant. Indulge in mouth-watering cuts of wild pork steaks and venison, not to mention a special trio of beef short, pork, and lamb ribs. Available for Sunday 4 September only, don’t forget to book — and make a day of it.
Eight, lunch $109 per adult, dinner $139 per adult. Children aged 5 to 12 dine at half the adult price. Children 4 and under dine for free.
Rise and grind
Invest in the best for dad with this durable briefcase. Meticulously designed for work and travel, the decadent leather carry bag includes allocated space for a compendium and a pocket for his laptop. Even better, he can wear it his way with a detachable strap, allowing him to choose between handles, crossbody, or slung across the shoulder.
Deadly Ponies ‘Dual Zorro’ briefcase, $1199.
Beard tamer
Tame even the wildest facial hair with this luscious plant-based oil, leaving the face and hair smooth and moisturised. All dad needs to do is apply to his beard or moustache as desired, taking a moment to soak in the refreshing scent of bergamot and lavender.
Le Labo beard oil, $107, from Mecca.
Classic cut
Update his necessaries with this timeless belt, featuring an interchangeable buckle for versatile wear. Crafted from premium R.M. Williams leather, it’ll age like fine wine.
R.M. Williams ‘Traditional’ belt, $159.
Lunar luxe
Machined from a single block of black ceramic, the innovative Omega timepiece honours the mastery of the Apollo 8 crew, the first humans to witness the dark side of the moon in 1968. Sleek and sporty, this is a watch for the dependable dad who loves being on time in style.
Omega ‘Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Co-Axial Chronometer Chronography 44.25 mm’, POA.
Brew time
If he loves making a pot of coffee, enrich his experience with this sublime glass brewer, which slowly filters liquid through a unique cotton paper filter for a smoother, more aromatic brew.
Kinto coffee carafe set, 300ml, $69.90, from Father Rabbit.
Modern mastery
Meet the contemporary companion for mastering a full day of calls, unwinding with high-quality sound, or aiding focus with premium noise cancellation. With spacious ear cups and memory foam padding for long-lasting comfort, if your dad works from home, he won’t be able to put these headphones down.
Montblanc ‘MB 01’ headphones, $1,236.
Aesthetic aviators
The exclusive Specsacvers x Ted Baker collection has arrived, featuring styles celebrating the British heritage brand and Ted Baker’s personality and quirk. For a dose of cool, opt for these gunmetal aviator sunglasses optimised to protect against sunglare — perfect for the dad you’ll find on the golf course or out fishing.
Specsavers x Ted Baker ‘SUN RX 06’ sunglasses, $459.
The entertainer
He’ll be entertaining the troops with this multi-tasking wood-fired oven, fitting for pizzas, bread, and roasts galore. Go on, make this summer Dad’s best one yet.
Matador woodfired pizza oven, $649, from Bunnings.
Walking on air
If he loves smart-casual, he’ll love dressing up or down in these five-eyelet Derby-style sneakers. He’ll want to wear these extra comfortable kicks around the clock with their lightweight soles, optimum cushioning, and flexibility.
