30 Great Father’s Day Gifts to Give Instead of Ties
While ties make a perfectly fine Father’s Day gift — for your actual dad, your husband, or the neighbor with a newborn — most men probably have enough neckwear. And it’s an oddly outdated gift in the way that most work environments don’t seem to require them (unless you’re starring in Mad Men sometime soon). So why not get the dad(s) in your life something less expected? He’ll love that you put more thought into this Sunday’s proceedings, and the gift can even come from the same well-known brands and stores as the aformentioned silk accessories. Ahead, click to browse 30 smart swap-out options, featuring wallets, desk ephemera, new clothes, and other non-boring gift ideas.
Lanvin Think of these as a really nice way to tell him, "I think it's high time to retire those wraparound sunglasses."
A.P.C. It's simple, classic, and rendered in an easily washable cotton if the baby spits up on it. And you can "borrow" it for those co...
A.P.C. It's simple, classic, and rendered in an easily washable cotton if the baby spits up on it. And you can "borrow" it for those cold nights at the beach.
Thom Browne A Thom Browne tie bar is sure to keep his neckwear in place, with the sort of subtle branding that will remind in-the-know colleagues...
Thom Browne A Thom Browne tie bar is sure to keep his neckwear in place, with the sort of subtle branding that will remind in-the-know colleagues where it came from.
Banana Republic Dads of a certain age really don't understand bags. Something streamlined with padding will still protect that iPad he's trying t...
Banana Republic Dads of a certain age really don't understand bags. Something streamlined with padding will still protect that iPad he's trying to figure out.
ACNE If you're married to a grown-up man-child, you know that getting him to wear anything other than sneakers is a challenge. Better than checke...
ACNE If you're married to a grown-up man-child, you know that getting him to wear anything other than sneakers is a challenge. Better than checkered Vans, this Swedish fashion label makes "fancy" slip-ons he can wear both to the playground and later to a Broadway play.
Jack Spade Anything nicer and you'll just make your boyfriend jealous.
Ralph Lauren Polo's new red fragrance combines saffron, redwood, and red grapefruit for a smell that's refined, but a little edgy —because father...
Ralph Lauren Polo's new red fragrance combines saffron, redwood, and red grapefruit for a smell that's refined, but a little edgy —because fatherhood doesn't mean you have to be boring.
Onassis Bright blue: a great alternative for Nantucket Reds in the cooler months.
Alfred Dunhill There always seems to be some reason for a man to own a beautiful lighter. No judgments.
Drake's Worn with a crisp suit jacket and white linen pants, this polka-dot scarf from Drakes will make him the sharpest dressed man on the Jitney.
Burberry A man won't complain that you gave him an umbrella if it happens to be from the British master of rainwear. Avoid the checks so it's mor...
Burberry A man won't complain that you gave him an umbrella if it happens to be from the British master of rainwear. Avoid the checks so it's more subtle.
Massimo Duti The classic dad gift, sure. But actually useful if he's got some travel coming up.
Sid Mashburn Shoe trees are the sort of thing he never knew he needed until he started using them daily.
The Hill-Side Does your dad like the idea of dressing up, but hates looking too fussy? Enter the Hill-Side's accessories. Quirky enough for the m...
The Hill-Side Does your dad like the idea of dressing up, but hates looking too fussy? Enter the Hill-Side's accessories. Quirky enough for the modern guy, but tasteful enough for any man with a few years under his belt.
Billy Reid Midlife crisis? Billy Reid reimagines the Official Nostalgia Jacket from track-and-field days with a subtle navy color, comfortable Fr...
Billy Reid Midlife crisis? Billy Reid reimagines the Official Nostalgia Jacket from track-and-field days with a subtle navy color, comfortable French cotton, and leather accents.
Brioni If he's about to retire, step up dad's waistline with this handmade Italian suede belt from Brioni.
Charvet For the dandy wannabe, whether he's actually your dad or just a particularly deserving husband with toddlers.
Tommy Hilfiger A cricket sweater over a solid oxford shirt makes for an outfit that's simple, but not stupid.
Faconnable Easily packable, for the kind of guy who'd rather be at the beach.
Barneys Collar stays: Necessary. Especially if the man still works in a corporate environment where suits are a daily thing.
Bonobos "The Golfer" is a Father's Day gift guide trope, but that doesn't mean he won't love this polo from the new Bonobos golf line, ...
Bonobos "The Golfer" is a Father's Day gift guide trope, but that doesn't mean he won't love this polo from the new Bonobos golf line, Maide.
Brooks Brothers Real men like business cards. This pebble leather card case lets him hand off his information with the best of them.
J.Crew Birkenstock insoles have been a dad staple for decades, and these custom sandals for J.Crew won't make him look like he's waiting for Wood...
J.Crew Birkenstock insoles have been a dad staple for decades, and these custom sandals for J.Crew won't make him look like he's waiting for Woodstock.
Paul Smith A much better tablet case than the tech-y ones sold at the Apple Store.
Gant If he grew up along the Eastern Seaboard, this combination of lemon, coriander, and lavender will remind of coastal breezes, wooden boats, a...
Gant If he grew up along the Eastern Seaboard, this combination of lemon, coriander, and lavender will remind of coastal breezes, wooden boats, and all that New England mythology.
Ovadia & Sons Every guy should have a bit of croc in his life, trust us.
Alexander Olch A little hip, sure, but that's not a bad thing.
Paul Stuart Teach your dad what those style blogs mean when they say, "Add a pop of color."
Gucci Get your siblings in on this purchase. Only if you think he'll actually wear them, though. Perhaps with jeans?
Club Monaco This rugged wallet combines horse bridle leather with a durable twill, meaning it won't bust apart like George Costanza's infamous bi...
Club Monaco This rugged wallet combines horse bridle leather with a durable twill, meaning it won't bust apart like George Costanza's infamous billfold.
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