14 Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Monday, June 11th, 2012
As Design Bureau's resident advisor on all things Dad, I am hear to tell you that Yes, while we might grumble or say Don't worry about it that actually Father's Day gifts are not unwelcome. Here are a few basic options for dad, whether he be design-conscious or not, that simply can't go wrong.
Braun Watch
A simple European classic for the design-loving dad
$160 at Needsupply.com
Fire Hose Wallet by Elvis & Kresse
Made from decommissioned U.K. firehoses, 50% of the profits from these unique billfolds go to firefighter charities.
$118 at ahalife.com
Tucker & Bloom North to South Messenger Bag
A grown-up messenger bag that can double as a DJ bag or a laptop bag
$189-$209 at Handbago.com
Felt Black Unisex Slippers
Stylish meets cozy in these felt slippers from Swedish product designer Pia Wallén
$80 from unisonhome.com
Daxx Stainless Steel 24-piece BBQ Set with Case
Take advantage of his urge to cook over an open flame
$64.99 at overstock.com
Hammer Screwdriver Combination Tool
Cool tools to help him get the job done
$20.00 at schoolhouseelectric.com
Levi's 511™ Commuter Trousers
For the young urban dad who arrives to work on two-wheels, Levi's has engineered these with cyclist features. They repel moisture and reflect headlights at night.
$78 from Levis.com
The Motley and The Spare Room Dopp Kit/Draught Dry Goods dopp bag
Get Gin 'n' Tonic bath salts in a limited edition leather-and-canvas kit for the traveling dad who needs softening up
$139 at themotley.com
Hard Graft Tilt iPad case
Help him warm up the look of tablet technology with this tilting case
£80 at hardgraft.com
The High 'n Dry Cargo Net
For the workshop or the office, it will hold stuff, look manly and is made in the USA
$48 from bestmadeco.com
The Gentlemen's Deck
Everything a true gentleman needs to know in a handy and handsome deck of cards
$15.95 at fraustoandco.com
Mid-Century Ads: Advertising from the Mad Men Era. 2 Vols
The ultimate Mad Men watcher's viewing companion for the dad-in-ad
$ 59.99 from Taschen
The SwissTool Spirit X
The multi-tool worthy of a real DIYer
$110 at Victorinox.com
Chicago Collection watch kit (requires iPod Nano)
Turns your Nano into a watch, featuring made-in-Chicago Horween leather
$ 129.95 at lunatik.com
Use Father's Day promo code Grads&Dads (20% off thru June 17)
Tagged with: Braun • father's day • gift • shopping • Swiss Army • Unison Home
2 Comments
Chris Force
June 13, 2012I own that Braun watch and love it.
Unison
June 13, 2012Design Bureau included our Felt Black Slippers in this classy post for Father’s Day. Thanks DB!