Jeanne Beker scours the city and finds eight Father’s Day gifts that even hard-to-please dads won’t return.
Haute Hawaiian
VILEBREQUIN SWIM TRUNKS FROM HARRY ROSEN, YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE, $255
“Whenever I go to France, I buy my man Vilebrequin. They’re like a status symbol — everyone is running around in them in St. Tropez. They have some fantastic prints, and this Hawaiian look is fabulous.”
Little bit of luxury
SILK POCKET SQUARE FROM LE FIRME, 3-95 EAST BEAVER CREEK RD., RICHMOND HILL, $60
“This pocket square is so versatile. You can wear it with the royal blue side popping out, with the burgundy side or with the pale blue side — or you could arrange it in a way so that all the colours show at once.”
Smooth sailing
VITO SHORTS FROM GOTSTYLE, 21 TRINITY ST., $78
“If your dad is your anchor, you may want to tell him with this pair of funky shorts. The nautical theme is just so hot these days.”
Peace, love & polos
“This polo is especially nice because it’s a hot coral colour, which is so flattering on all skin tones. And it’s got a little embroidered peace sign, which is a nice spin on the classic alligator.”
Cool camouflage
KLAXON HOWL HAT FROM UNCLE OTIS, 26 BELLAIR ST., $85
“This bucket hat is perfect for fishing, wearing on the dock or even riding around a golf course. Itʼs got a great camouflage print, and you can encourage your dad to walk the wild side by showing off the leopard print on the underside.”
Watch hunger stop
WATCH FROM MICHAEL KORS, 131 BLOOR ST. W., $355
“A timepiece is always a welcome gift, and Michael Kors is doing this sporty watch in conjunction with United Nations World Food Programme to supply meals to hungry people around the world.”
Mint condition
CUFFLINKS FROM STUDIO1098, 1098 YONGE ST., $248
“These are really charming, a lasting, wonderful token of your love for Dad. They can be made with any coin and your dad’s year of birth or any significant year.”
Mad for plaid
BELT FROM BROOKS BROTHERS, BAYVIEW VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE, $55
“This is an elegant belt with a sporty kind of feel. It’s practical because it doesnʼt have any belt notches, so you donʼt have to guess at Dad’s size!”