By Imran Jalal,
Father's Day, which falls this Sunday (June 20), may not be the usual social affair thanks to social distancing and dining restrictions. But that does not mean the gifts you shower on Dad have to suffer. Ahead, we curate a list of 15 cool picks for various budgets that will thrill the main man.
He's bound to make a splashy entrance at the gym with a Dior Oblique-festooned shoe bag from the Dior World Tour capsule line. The piece can be carried as a top handle or slung over the shoulder.
Make your next drinking session with dad a classy affair by using this set of Deco-inspired glasses.
Kim Jones' visually arresting interpretation of this Converse classic is made for the daring fashion hero in your life.
Please the audiophile in your life with a pair of Bang & Olufsen noise-cancelling headphones that have been outfitted with plush lambskin ear cushions and Venezia leather headband by Berluti. Ain't that music to the ears?
In search of the perfect weekend Tank watch for dad? Look no further than this monotone quartz-powered timepiece which pays homage to Must de Cartier Tank Vermeil watches from the '80s with its colourful lacquered and stripped back dial design. Also available in blue and burgundy.
If your dad appreciates artisanal craftsmanship and fine leather goods, this buttery soft suede tote with long calfskin top handles and shorter handwoven handles will be a slice of heaven.
Bolin Webb R1 Mach3 metal cartridge razor and stand shaving set, £196.16 (S$367), www.mrporter.com
If your old man loves his vintage cars, he'll approve of this sleek shaving set which takes its design cues from the curves of a 1960 AC Cobra sports car.
He will appreciate this spray which is made with a refreshing blend of essential oils like spearmint and cinnamon as it can be spritzed on face masks for a little refresh and cleansing.
Made of environmentally friendly FSC-certified rosewood and adorned with an Abstract Art colour treatment, this set of ping pong bats will ensure your man always got game.
Meet the perfect mandals of the season: a muted, comfortable, versatile design from the collaboration between Birkenstock and British designer/artist Faye Toogood that will go with anything in his wardrobe.
Banish your dad's bad habit of stuffing bulging wallets into the back pocket of his pants. This slim origami-like design is made from one piece of Mysore goatskin and can fit coins and folded bills snugly.
This handcrafted piece by the Los Angeles-based brand is made from toquilla straw and comes with frayed edges, a floral-print canvas and grosgrain band, a matchstick accent. In short, it is the perfect accessory to complete the wardrobe of the stylish bohemian fella.
Forget run-of-the-mill water bottle designs and opt for one that comes with a rock star appeal like this silver-toned Givenchy design. The piece comes with a removable leather shoulder strap too, so he can lug it around everywhere he goes.
Gift him the secret to a good shave (read: thorough exfoliation). This ergonomic tool is bound to be an MVP in his grooming kit as it preps skin for a shave by gently cleansing any gunk and dead skin off his face.
This utilitarian lunch box, with its bamboo wood cover and silicone band for extra security, is made for his low-key style flex during lunchtime in the workplace.