The Esquire Guide to finding the perfect Father's Day gift
The only Father's Day gift guide you need
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WITH FATHER’S DAY approaching, the Esquire team has taken on the task of researching the best and most exciting gift ideas to surprise your dad with on Sunday, 6 September.
Anything can be the perfect Father’s Day gift if you match it to the right dad. Got a dad whose really into his wine cellar era? That’s a bottle of Penfolds. Not just any Penfolds, but the cellar’s new Special Shiraz which celebrates the grape that made the vineyard famous. Of if he’s a watch man, there’s an Omega with his name on it.
Truthfully, the best Father’s Day gift can be broken down into one of the following categories: the functional, like a brand-new Samsonite suitcase. The fun stuff, like a bottle of wine. And the fashionable stuff, like a Montblanc belt or Ralph Lauren eyewear.
Functional, fun and fashionable – we’ve found the best of the best for Father’s Day this year.
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Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra electric shaver
If your dad needs a new electric shaver, you won’t find one better than the Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra. Just listen to these tech specs: a 360-degree flexing head, 8 million cutting motions a minute, a -0.08mm shave and an AI system that reads your pressure and technique to adjust power in real time. The Philips i9000 Prestige Ultra is comfortable, fast, easy to use and the best electric shaver we’ve ever tested.
Penfolds Special Shiraz
Think shiraz and the mind naturally goes straight to Penfolds. No other Australian vineyard comes close to the calibre of vintages that Penfolds pours out.
Ahead of Father’s Day, they’ve chosen to celebrate the grape that helped build the house with a limited edition Special Shiraz. Matured in a mix of seasoned French oak and new American oak, aiming for a profile described as generous and expressive.
Piaget Polo Signature Date watch
A sport watch with all the elegance of a dress watch, Piaget remains unmatched with their Polo line.
At 42mm, it’s got enough heft to impress but sit nicely on the wrist and classic blue colour scheme is as timeless as they are modern. In other words, this may be the perfect watch.
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Eau de Parfum
The Italian designers have transformed their most iconic men’s fragrance into a more intense, radiant version.
Mandarin, grapefruit and bergamot are paired with savoury-sweetness cardamom, crisp juniper and smooth woody drydown of patchouli and cedarwood. An elegant upgrade to a classic for dad this Father’s Day.
Tod’s Gommino suede loafers
Loafers are having a moment yet none come close to the soft, quiet luxury of Tod’s timeless Gomminos.
The new logo edition in chocolate calf skin is the same classic shape and comfort, with elevated details such as handmade stitching.
Omega Speedmaster 38mm
A little moonwatch, a little more colour and sitting at a sweet spot size of 38mm, the new Omega Speedmaster 38mm has the hallmarks of an instant classic.
Of the new colourways, the 18k Moonwash Gold bezel with green aluminium ring insert and two-toned gold bracelet was the standout, balancing the size of a dress watch with a sports watch’s design with a flash of colour.
R.M. Williams suede trucker jacket
As enduringly timeless as their boots, you can’t go wrong on Father’s Day with this suede trucker from R.M. Williams.
Stylish with the same rugged, everyday appeal that has made the brand so popular.
Samsonite ZIPPRIX FT carry-on
A new set of luggage is essentially an open invitation to go travelling. With Samsonite’s in-built WayPoint smart tag, dad will never need to worry about his luggage going AWOL on the road.
Country Road rugby shirt
No one does Father’s Day quite like Country Road and their rugby shirt is a seasonal classic.
Ralph Lauren sunglasses
These sunglasses look cool. Their real impact lies in the details, with the etched metal temples inspired by vintage fountain pen nibs. Class.
Montblanc suede belt
Sometimes the more traditional gifts truly are best and you cannot go wrong with a great belt. Thankfully, this one by Montblanc is fantastic.
Dior Sauvage Extrait
Timing is everything and Dior timed the release of their latest, and most potent, flanker of their best-selling Sauvage perfectly.
The Extrait edition marks the first time the familiar bergamot and lavender opening is joined by heady oud.
Hugo Boss tie
Casual or corporate, there’s always a reason to have a great tie to wear on occasion.
Matiere Premiere Metal Lavender
Not your average lavender for a not-your-average dad. The classic note of old school barbershop scents is given a futuristic twist.
Tommy Hilfiger Denton 1985 chino
Or perhaps your dad is a pants man?
The Macallan Sherry Oak Cask 18 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
The Macallan is so highly coveted amongst collectors for a reason – their whiskies have wonderful complexity and purity of flavour.
The 18 has a rich aromatic profile of ginger, dates and dark chocolate define the expression, supported by dried fruit, sweet spice and polished oak.
Great for dads who know their blends or for those who simply enjoy a good glass at the end of the day.
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