Make your dad feel extra special with these thoughtful gifts.
Yes, he might blurt out a ‘dad joke’ more often than not or on occasion wear that T-shirt which makes you thank your stars that you didn’t inherit his fashion genes! However, your dad’s had your back since you were in diapers, and he’ll continue to be in your corner till the end of his time. Fathers or parents for that matter, should be appreciated and made to feel the love daily, but celebratory gifts will always be welcome. No, a World’s Best Dad mug doesn’t make the cut. So, this Father’s Day (June 20, 2021), show your old man some love with one or more of the good stuff from our list.
1. A ROYAL HAIRCUT
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Who doesn’t want to chop off their lockdown mane? Lockdown is easing up across India, and salons are opening up slowly with safety protocols in place. So, gift him The Royal Haircut experience—one of the signature services at Truefitt & Hill. This 60-minute ritual includes a shampoo rinse, followed by hair cut by one of their master barbers, followed by a calming head massage, and finally, shampooing, conditioning and blow-drying. Your old man will come out feeling like royalty!
2. NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES
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If your father is a music aficionado, get him a nice premium, wireless noise-cancelling headphones. The Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless offers impressive build quality, good comfort and smooth, rich sound in an over-the-ear headphone design that shuts out a lot of external noise. It comes with a classy case and works well as a headset for making calls as well! He’d be pleased for sure!
3. A CORD-LESS VACUUM CLEANER
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This one’s the ultimate gift for those dads who like their living space to be spick and span without the effort or the backache! The Dyson v11 absolutepro is being touted as the brand’s most intelligent vacuums till date! It’s said to snatch up all kinds of filth off the floor—sensing and adapting for optimum cleaning on all types of surfaces. Plus, its LCD screen reports performance and run time while doing its thing. It’s also cord-less—meaning, your dad won’t have to do the Tango with the wires! Look for Father’s Day offers to get yourself a great deal!
4. A FINE BOTTLE OF WHISKEY
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Highly recommended for dads who love all the ‘good things’ in life! Lagavulin-16 Year Old Single Malt, is arguably the most intensely flavoured, smoky and rich whiskey of them all, and has been aged in oak casks for at least 16 years. This will be a great addition to his home bar/booze loot! Crack it open with him and raise a toast to him on Father’s Day!
5. A CLASSIC PAIR OF SUNGLASSES
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The Persol 714 frames owes its fame to the late legendary American actor Steve McQueen, who wore them in the film The Thomas Crown Affair. It has been 50 years since then, but this tortoise-shell foldable sunglasses continues to be a legend. Your father deserves nothing less!
6. A SURPRISE DINNER (AND DRINKS)
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Invite a couple of your dad’s (vaccinated) friends over for a surprise meal and cocktails with the rest of your family. Order his favourite things to eat and drink. He’d be more than thrilled to catch up with his pals post lockdown!
7. A SMARTWATCH
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Apple Watch SE will keep him on track with his fitness goals. Plus, make texting, calling, listening to music, and finding directions and much more a whole lot easier! You can’t go wrong with this one!
8. WALKING/RUNNING SHOES
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If your dad loves going on power walks that can last for hours, the Nike Joyride Run Flyknit is the perfect gift for him/ Casual walkers (or runners) will love these shoes, which contain thousands of beads in the sole that expand in all directions upon impact for adaptive cushioning with each step. Besides, he’ll get to show off his new kicks when he heads to the park with his buddies.
9. GROOMING GOODIES
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While the grooming brand needs no introduction, the Gillette Fusion ProGlide manual razor with FlexBall Technology makes maximum contact over contours and gets virtually every facial hair—making for one clean, smooth shave sans the effort! You could also get the shaving gel/cream and the aftershave to make it a complete set. Your dad may not be a huge fan of skincare, but a thoughtfully put together goodie bag from The Body Shop with just the basics may be enough to convert him into one!
10. BESPOKE MENSWEAR
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Yes, we know clothes as gifts are done to death, but who honestly doesn’t like receiving new outfits to show off? Forgo the fast-fashion brands and custom-make stuff. Get a bespoke menswear designer to tailor-make some cool designs for him—you’ll get to choose different fabrics and textures or prints and in colours that he loves. The best bet? They will all be one of a kind; just like your dad!
There you have it, there’re plenty of good ideas to make your old man really happy this Father’s Day! To our credit, there wasn’t even a single boring tie mentioned! We did our job, now you do yours.
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Eva Pavithran
Vertical Head - Lifestyle