Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you are still looking for the perfect gift for the special men in your life, look no further! The Glam Pad has asked 14 leading designers and influencers to share their top Father’s Day gift ideas… in addition to what they would most like for themselves! As a follow up to our Mother’s Day Perfume Guide, we also asked our male contributors to share their favorite scent.
We’d love to hear your favorite gift ideas and scents as well… Please enjoy our shopping guide and add your comments below. Happy Father’s Day!
My top Father’s Day gifts:
Papas got a brand new bag. Seriously though a good bag is a great Father’s Day gift. Not just any bag, a weekender. Like any great piece of gear, it’s the promise of adventures to come and patina of past times that make this a gift that keeps on giving.
Here’s three bad boys built to last:
Hats are another great gift this time of year. I wear a lot of hats, and this one from Hemlock has been a head turner:
Finally, aside from protection, guidance, love and those kinda key Dad skills, I think we are bestowed with providing fun. Rough and tumble, Mom exasperating, “Y’all take it outside” play is my specialty. That’s why I love these indoor/ outdoor frisbees, balls and games from Buena Onda.
For me?
I wanna Surfskate board. Welp, actually I just ordered it.
Scents?
I like essential oils like sandalwood and patchouli, but this one from Santa Maria Novella is amazing.
What are your top Father’s Day gift ideas?
- A gift certificate to a game of golf somewhere fabulous.
- Self care mani/pedi. The dads i know barely have time for a haircut!
- A stylish grill tool set by Laguilole.
- Green egg mini for all of your tailgate/picnic needs.
- Yeti cooler in new color
What would you most like to receive?
I’d like the cooler or some fabulous pajamas.
Do you have a favorite cologne?
I like Aqua di Parma or Balsico et Fellini.
Concert pianists, New Orleans hosts, and authors of Classical Shindig: Amateur Artistry from the Simple to the Sublime
Gift Ideas:
In south Louisiana, our climate zone allows for early seasonal fruit and this year I sent our first crop of peaches and tomatoes to Tennessee for Father’s Day. Also, we’re giving a big container of frozen bourbon slush (family recipe below) which are topped with bourbon infused cherries from Yes Cocktail found at our local store, Judy at the Rink.
For a small gift, nothing can beat the canine bottle openers from Reed Smythe. You get to choose one of three doggie heads.
What would we mostly like to receive:
Michael
- Anything baked in someone’s home; cheese straws, cakes, brownies
- Or alternatively, a chilled bottle of champagne.
Quinn
- A really good massage.
A favorite cologne:
Michael
Loewe 7 – Everyone wants to know what it is. I prefer citrus but this scent is an exception. It’s spicy and exotic. I smell like I just stepped out of an an ancient Spanish cathedral.
Quinn
Floris 127 – A citrus and lavender scent whose devoted buyers included Eva Peron and Winston Churchill.
What are your top Father’s Day gift ideas?
- Paintings by favorite artists (including children!)
- Something vintage – timepieces, bar ware, money clips, cuff links, etc. I love things that are unique, thoughtful, and outside the box
- Interesting electronics – a record player, a portable Bluetooth speaker, high quality headphones
- Tickets to sports events, concerts, engagements, especially those that Dad could enjoy with the whole family
- Don’t count out the tie! Or any clothing for that matter. A really good tie from Tom Ford or Sid Mashburn; a fun and interesting belt from LaMatera or Smathers and Branson; a comfortable polo or pair of shorts from Onward Reserve…
What would you most like to receive?
My wife and kids have come to learn that I’m pretty easy at Father’s Day – or any holiday for that matter. Here are the things that always work for me:
- Anything Elvis is a winner – bonus points if it’s vintage or original….
- Books! I especially love rare, hard to find, or out of print architecture and design books.
- And I’m very sentimental about anything that my kids make specifically for me themselves – those always get a place of honor either at our house or at my office…
Favorite Cologne
Gift idea:
- For the athletic Dad a new pair of sneakers or a pair of swim goggles for the ocean. Great for summer weather. For the less active Dad a training session at the gym.
- Also the more traditional gifts like monogramed Beer glasses are always useful.
- French wine from Burgundy
Favorite cologne:
Gift Ideas:
My Dad always loved the newest electronic gismo…..or hanging out in a hardware store. So I think I got him gift certificates to spend at the hardware store!
He also loved cologne….but would never spend the money for Tom Ford! My favorite, besides Creed, is Tom Ford Lavender Palm. Unfortunately, it is discontinued!
For me? Oh just give me anything with a watermelon on it!
Co-founders of Madcap Cottage
Gift Ideas:
John and I love to pick up the phone and call our dads on Father’s Day and really catch up, too few people talk on the phone these days. Texting is so impersonal. I am also having my dad’s car detailed and John sent his mom a gift certificate for her to take his dad out to a festive brunch at his favorite Des Moines, Iowa restaurant.
What Gift Would You Most Like to Receive?
John and I don’t have kids, so we won’t be receiving Father’s Day gifts. But if our four pound-rescue pups could gift us something, we would hope it might be a relaxed, languid picnic in our North Carolina backyard with heaps of Sauvignon Blanc and piled-high club sandwiches with the crust cut off–and the pups scampering about in sunny bliss. John and I have enough “stuff,” the ultimate luxuries for us in this era of our lives is time and experience.
What are your favorite scents?
I only wear Carnal Flower by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle. Heady and head turning. John Loecke has fallen under the spell of the Highgrove scent from London-based Penhaligon’s, Says John, “It is like spending the day in a wonderful garden.”
What are your top Father’s Day gift ideas?
- Lace up pull on sneakers from Loro Piana.
- Scotstyle Alligator tall shoe horn.
- A beautiful plant from Zeze!
What would you most like to receive?
D. Porthault linens.
Do you have a favorite cologne?
Bois du Portugal from Creed.
What are your top Father’s Day gift ideas?
I think subscriptions are good gifts that keep on giving. I recommend Kansas City Steaks, which is perfect since Father’s day is right in the middle of grilling season!
What would you most like to receive?
I love working in the garden, so tools or plants to feed that hobby are top of the list!
Do you have a favorite cologne?
I think cologne can come off too strong. I recommend scented hand creams instead, if you can convince dad to moisturize!
What are your top Father’s Day gift ideas?
I think a new fragrance is a great gift idea. I also think a hat is a great gift as that is not something a lot of men would buy for themselves and so many men look great in hats.
What would you most like to receive?
Since my cats are my only children, I’m pretty sure I won’t be getting anything from them, but should that change, I would say that you could not go wrong with an Hermes belt or scarf.
Do you have a favorite cologne?
Currently my new favorite is Krigler 2142 “Sierra Vista” It is woody but fresh. They are a new luxury brand only sold at Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and The Peninsula hotels…..and only currently have 9 outposts in the US.
Design Director, Dorothy Draper & Company, Inc.
Top Father’s Day Gift Ideas:
I gifted my dad my Cane Stubbs & Wootten Needlepoint canvases from Lycette last year for Father’s Day. He is an avid needlepointer so he is stitching them himself, but certainly would be a wonderful gift to make a pair for your father! We added his monogram and he selected the colors for a one of a kind gift. Any needlepoint piece is a great gift, especially a belt or key fob.
My dad and I both enjoy collecting Staffordshire pieces – it’s something fun we do together. Gifting something you both enjoy is always a nice idea.
Summer fun requires fresh swimsuits – always a fun gift. Lilly Pulitzer is a classic that my dad and I have worn for years!
Experiences are always a great gift – something like the Woodford Reserve Dinner at The Greenbrier would be something I know my dad would enjoy. Even if not on Father’s Day specifically, a great experience that can be celebrated on the next visit.
What I would most like to receive:
Summertime is definitely on my mind and this pink seersucker blazer from Haspel would be a great gift!
Love these new raffia espadrilles from Stubbs & Wootton – perfect for summer escapes
Also, would love an English bulldog to make me a father to celebrate Father’s Day, ha!
Favorite cologne:
I like St. John’s West Indian Lime – always a classic but still fresh and feels like vacation.
Vice President of Marketing, Scully & Scully
What are your top Father’s Day gift ideas?
There’s no better place to shop for classic, heirloom quality gifts for Dad than Scully & Scully! Some of favorite ideas, designed to last a lifetime, are below…
- A classic crocodile belt
- Sterling silver striped money clip
- Leather cufflink box
- Backgammon Set
- Golf Chess Set
What would you most like to receive?
Do you have a favorite cologne?
