The segment duffel is the perfect carry-all for dad's essentials. (Courtesy of Mission Workshop)
18 Father's Day Gifts With Swagga, Made in the Bay Area
05 June 2018
He taught you how to ride a bike, made waffles on the weekend, and assembled your Ikea furniture in your first college dorm.
This Father's Day, give World's #1 Dad a truly great present to say thanks.
Not sure what to get?
We've put together a list of Bay Area–made gifts—from a barbershop spa experience to cool yet functional attire for your old man to show off his swagger—in a range of styles and budgets. You' sure to find something in here for the best dude in your life.
Taylor Stitch's Minimalist Billfold
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Taylor Stitch'sminimalist billfold ($98) is a trim and polished way for Dad to carry all those credit cards (you put him into debt—it's the least you can do). Made of 100 percent supple Spanish cowhide with hand-painted edges, it comes in five hues. This is a small batch run, so hop on it. // Taylor Stitch, 383 Valencia St. (Mission), and 2030 Chestnut St. (Marina), taylorstitch.com
▲Everlane's Cashmere Hoodie
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Of all people, dad deserves a bit of luxury in his life. Everlane's comfy cashmere hoodie ($140) is the perfect new staple for his wardrobe. A practical style in sleek hues (charcoal, navy, and black) and lightweight Mongolian cashmere, it's ultra durable and gets softer with wear. // Everlane,461 Valencia St. (Mission) and online at everlane.com
▲Church Barbershop & Apothecary's Sunday Service
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You may remember when we gushed over Church's 'gram worthy dapper shop and holistic hair and skincare options when the barbershop/apothecary opened last October. Pamper Pops with the Sunday Service ($75), consisting of a haircut, style, and a transformative facial. Your dad will walk out looking and feeling fresh AF. // Church Barbershop, 524 Octavia St. (Hayes Valley), appointments can be made online at churchbarber.com.
▲Blue Bottle Coffee Subscription
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What's better than artisanal coffee brought to your door? Not much! Gift dad a Blue Bottle subscription (starting at $8) with his choice of espresso, blend, or single origin whole beans. They'll be roasted to order and shipped within 48 hours to guarantee freshness and flavor. // bluebottlecoffee.com
▲Allbirds' Tree Runners
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It's likely that the coolest guy in the world is already rocking a pair of Allbirds, but these limited edition men's Tree Runners ($95) are not to be passed up. In the kauri stone hue, it's great summer shoe, made of breathable eucalyptus fiber for cooling effect. Best of all, the material is naturally derived and renewable so you (and Dad) can feel good about a new pair of kicks. // Allbirds, 53 Hotaling Pl. (Jackson Square), allbirds.com
▲Benny Gold Paper Plane Socks
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Every guy needs a good pair of socks. Give Dad the chance to show his flair with Benny Gold's paper plane design ($10) for just the right amount of fun. // Benny Gold, 968 Valencia St. (Mission), bennygold.com
▲Goorin Bros. Northside Baseball Cap
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Goorin Bros. marled Melton wool Northside hat is the baseball cap for grown-ups, with a contrasting suede underbill, a wicking sweatband, and an adjustable leather back strap. They only made a limited number of of these hand-sewn beauties, so snag Dad's favorite color quick. // Buy it online at store.goorin.com.
▲Peak Design's Everyday Backpack
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Peak Design's Everyday backpack ($260) adapts to a man's shifting needs via a slew of thoughtful design functions: configurable dividers that can be added and removed; two weatherproof zips for dual side accessibility; internal padded accessory pockets; and a laptop sleeve (up to 15 inches). Whether your dad is a photographer, handyman, or just loves organization, he's going to love this backpack. // Peak Design, 529 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley), peakdesign.com
▲Ministry of Supply's Going Places Shorts
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Summer is nearly here! Get him going places with Ministry of Supply shorts ($105), made with stretchy, wrinkle-resistant warp-knit fabric that's machine washable. These are going to be a staple. // Ministry of Supply 1903 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights), ministryofsupply.com
▲Aegis Handcraft Locker Tag Hook
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He'll never lose his keys again with Aegis Handcraft's fish hook keychain ($46), which conveniently attaches to a belt loop and stays there. The vintage brass finish and knotted indigo-dipped leather cord will give him just a hint of hipster style. // Available online at aegishandcraft.com.
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Handcrafted in the heart of the Mission, BeardFather's beard oil ($24) is a nourishing blend of argan, jojoba, and sweet almond oils combined with an proprietary brew of essential oils. In a fresh, woodsy scent, this is the perfect gift for dads with beards. // 2589 Mission St. (Mission), beardfathersf.com
▲Welcome Stranger's Chore Jacket
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Welcome Stranger's Chore jacket ($205) is the perfect grab and go article. A rendition of classic French workwear, this navy throw-on in 100 percent cotton herringbone twill already has a comfy lived-in feel. Plus, three pockets allow for storing the essentials. // Welcome Stranger, 460 Gough St. (Hayes Valley), welcomestranger.com
▲Mission Workshop Segment Duffel
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Dad's no slouch, so no reason for him to look like, even if he is just going to the gym. Update his workout carryall with Mission Workshop's segment duffel ($225), a weatherproof tote designed for modular customization. It also makes a great overnighter. // Mission Workshop, 541 Valencia St. (Mission), missionworkshop.com
▲Hudson Grace's Wine Chiller
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If Dad's a vino lover, he'll love serving it up in this sleek stone wine chiller ($68). Pop it in the freezer for an hour, and then place his favorite bottle inside to be kept perfectly chilled and dry indoors or out. // Hudson Grace, 3350 Sacramento St. (Presidio Heights), hudsongracesf.com
▲Black Scale's Tonal Stitch T-Shirt
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There's nothing more classic than a good black T-shirt (well, except maybe a white one). Upgrade this staple with Black Scale's 100 percent cotton tee ($40) with an exterior stitch that adds just the right amount of detail. // black-scale.com
▲True Cothing's Arsenal T-Shirt
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For the techie dad, snag a comfy shirt he'll love. True's Ongaku Arsenal tee ($28) is practical-geeky-cool. Just like Dad. // True Clothing, 1415 Haight St. (Upper Haight) and East 1550 Newell Ave. (Walnut Creek), trueclothing.net
▲Bespoke Threads
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Tailor's Keep suits.
Want to really do it up? There's nothing quite like gifting something custom made. Get Dad sized up, let him pick out the luxe fabrics of his choice, and then have shirts, sport coats, or a full-blown suit cut perfectly for his frame. Then take him out to a fancy dinner. See our list of shops offering beautiful custom suiting in SF.
▲Paragliding Lessons
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He's already got socks. And a duffle. And a suit. For the Dad who needs nothing but a little QT with his kid, consider taking him for tandem paragliding lessons ($200/person) over the San Francisco Bay. IfOnly will set you up with an expert instructor, and the two of you will be rocking the skies in no time. // ifonly.com/adventure
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