Father's Day is on Sunday 16th June 2019. As someone looking forward to becoming a grandfather for the first time I've been through a gratifying number of Father's Days. Gifts can be hard to choose for the man who has everything so I thought that, rather than suggesting specific gifts, I'd list some websites where you'll find something suitable at a range of prices from around £40 to several hundred pounds.
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| Some of the brands mentioned below (from top left): Laird Hatters, DR Harris, Hamilton and Hare, Billy Tannery, Penelope Cream, Sartorialab, Geoff Stocker, Budd Shirtmakers |
Many of the products are British-made and I've included a few small brands for you to support:
Pocket squares and ties from Penelope Cream and Geoff Stocker.
Leather bags Bennett Winch and Billy Tannery.
Styling: give him a personal styling voucher from the outstanding Sarah Gilfillan of Sartorialab.
Grooming: some of my favourite grooming products and fragrances come from D.R. Harris.
A watch: The Rake's online store contains a large selection of clothes, grooming products and more. An excellent buy is the Baltic HMS watch; outstanding value at £370 for an automatic movement and a stunning design.
Monogrammed underwear and robes from Hamilton and Hare who offer a monogramming service at their 39 Chiltern Street flagship store in London.
British-made clothing from small manufacturers: Emily & Khadi, Kestin Hare, Flax London, Pajotten and Yarmouth Oilskins are just a few of the many smaller menswear brands who focus on British manufacture.
Hats from Laird Hatters - maybe a panama for the summer months?
A shirt from Budd Shirtmakers.
Leather belts, watch straps, wallets and other small products: Ettinger, Equus Leather, Tim Hardy.
Leather belts, watch straps, wallets and other small products: Ettinger, Equus Leather, Tim Hardy.
Finally, if you're still looking, you'll definitely find something here - Outdoor supplies, from bags to wallets to knives, all beautifully and ethically made in the UK and elsewhere from The Level Collective.