Courtesy of Rothy's
Local Father's Day gifts to make him feel like king of the world
07 June 2021
Dad's Day is on the horizon, folks—it's Sunday, June 20th to be precise.
Since Pops isn't always the easiest person to buy for, we put together our top picks for all dad types: literary, outdoorsy, style-y, and sporty. As per usual, everything hails from a Bay Area brand or store...'cause that's how we roll.
Happy Father's Day!
Treat Dad's Feet
(Courtesy of Rothy's)
Guys can finally get in on the comfy-cool, eco-friendly shoe game that ladies have been enjoying for years. Mm-hmm, Rothy's just released its first two men's styles: a classic lace-up sneaker and a sleek, nubby-soled driving loafer. Perfect for dads of all stripes, the knit kicks are made of 100 percent recycled materials and come in sizes 7 to 13 and several classic shades. Plus, the loafer comes in two camo prints.
// Sneakers are $175, loafers are $185; rothys.com
▲For the Ramblin' Man
(Courtesy of DSPTCH)
Since getting out of Dodge is no longer a pipe dream (thank you, science), we love the idea of giving this good-looking, well-made (in the U.S.) weekender bag from DSPTCH. The thick, waxed canvas fabric, spacious compartments, pockets galore, removable shoulder strap and cool hardware will surely convince him to take you along.
// $285, dsptch.com
▲Grin and Beard It
(Courtesy of Every Man Jack)
Whether he has a full-on Grizzly Adams situation or a meticulously groomed moustache, daddio's face will feel the love and look glorious with the Exalted Beard set. From SF brand Every Man Jack, it includes four beard-centric cleansing and grooming products. Like all the brand's cruelty-free, vegan offerings, they're filled with natural and plant-based ingredients made in the USA. Plus, 50 percent of the packaging is responsibly made with post-consumer recycled content.
// $32, everymanjack.com
▲Just an Old Fashioned Guy
(Courtesy of Hanson of Sonoma)
If your old man's a whiskey man, he'll give the nod of approval to Hanson of Sonoma's limited edition American Single Malt Whiskey, which blends the best of Scottish and Japanese tradition and techniques for a four-year-aged spirit distilled from four malted barleys. Buy him a bottle ($200) or go for the (liquid) gold with Hanson's Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit which, in addition to the hooch, includes bitters, sugar cubes, and dehydrated blood orange ($225). For another $50, they'll throw in a pair of engraved glasses and whiskeys stones. Bottom's up!
// $200-$275, hansonofsonoma.com
▲Short + Sweet
(Courtesy of Everlane)
Wearing shorts can sometimes be a perilous endeavor—which is exactly why taking the guesswork out of the equation for fashion-challenged dads is a gift unto itself. Do him a favor and wrap a ribbon around Everlane's track shorts. Made of organic French terry and available in three versatile colors (we're team Balsam), the comfy sweat shorts have a luxe feel and hit the leg at the perfect spot.
// $50, everlane.com
▲Holy Smokes, Dadman
(Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma)
Grill-master dads and their tot apprentices will look super profesh in these matching heavyweight aprons. Made of sustainably sourced cotton with stain-resistant coating, the cool covers are designed to protect clothes from the high heat and sizzling smoke of the grill. Now what'll it be…hamburgers, hot dogs, or corn on the cob?
// Aprons are sold separately: adult size is $40, kid's size is $25; williams-sonoma.com
▲Hankering for Hankies
(Courtesy of Topdrawer)
They may be a throwback to earlier, more analog days, but there are endless uses for a good ole cotton/linen/chambray hankie. Think sweat dabber, eyeglass cleaner, and, yeah, sneeze catcher. Available at Topdrawer, the wrinkle-free, 17-inch squares come from a storied Japanese textile shop and there are colors and patterns aplenty, all dad-friendly.
// $18, topdrawer.com
▲Tales to Make Dad Laugh and Cry
(Courtesy of @newbookwednesday)
Berkeley favorite son and Pultizer Prize–winning writer Michael Chabon captures the magic of daddy-ing in his slim collection of essays Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces. Funny, heartfelt and reflective, the (2018) book focuses on what it means to be a father, and that's a lot. Splurge on the hardcover.
// $20, bookshop.org
▲Pour It On
(Courtesy of Blue Bottle Coffee)
He'll only drink Blue Bottle java, you say? Delicious pour-over coffee is a cinch to make with the Oaktown brand's signature ceramic coffee dripper—created by scientist and engineers—and set of filters made with bamboo paper. Cheers!
// Set comes with 90 filters, $36; bluebottlecoffee.com
▲But First, Cookies
(Courtesy of Craftsman & Wolves)
Real men eat cookies. There ain't nothing like the crispy-edged, chewy-centered scrumptiousness of Craftsman & Wolves signature Valrhona chocolate chip cookies. The decadent chunks of chocolate and sprinkling of vanilla sea salt are simply perfection. One bite and Dad will happily crumble.
// $42 for a dozen handmade cookies, crafstmanandwolves.com
▲The Dad Hat
(Courtesy of Culk)
Fans of longtime SF brand Culk will immediately recognize the pop Golden Gate Bridge graphic on this cap. The appropriately named I Heart SF Dad hat is made of 100 percent cotton twill with an adjustable buckle closure, and comes in black/orange and yellow/blue.
// $28, culk.co
▲For Not-So-Basik Dads
(Courtesy of Basik Candle Co.)
Perhaps the dads in your world adore sweet vanilla or candy scents—and that's A-OK. But for those who prefer smokier, spicier aromas, the No.3 Teakwood + Leather candle from Basik Candle Co. is the ticket. Warm and cozy with notes of sandalwood, black pepper and pimento berry, the coconut-wax-blend candle (with a wooden lid) is our kind of handsome.
// $35, baskicandle.com
▲Pride + Joy
(Courtesy of Zenni)
Zenni is seeing rainbows…it is Pride Month, after all. We think Dad will look really smashing in these Uptown frames from the Pride Collection. The glasses, which can be made into shades, blue-light or prescription specs, are not only fun but proceeds go to the It Gets Better Project, which supports LGBTQ youth. #SeeMoreLove
// $30 (includes basic prescription lenses, anti-scratch coating & UV protection), zennioptical.com
▲Smells Like Chivalry
(Courtesy of Ineke)
Derring-Do is a darkly romantic men's scent from San Francisco perfumer Ineke Rühland. In our mind, it's exactly the kind of fragrance Bridgerton hunk the Duke of Hastings would wear while wooing Daphne. Think classic fougère notes with spring rain and fresh magnolia flowers warmed up with a touch of cardamom and pepper. Dashing dads, this one's for you.
// $125 for 2.5oz, ineke.com
▲What a Pair
(Courtesy of State of Flux)
Whoever said gifting socks was boring never had a pair from the hip Mission brand State of Flux. Featuring the fresh SOF logo and color-block styling, these cotton crews add instant fun to any look. We love this salmon/grey/white color combo but the pairs also come in bolder and subtler shade options.
// $12, stateofflux.com
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