Father knows gets best with our top picks for gifts from Bay Area brands, shops, and artisans.
Don’t sleep on this one—Sunday, June 16th will be here in a flash.
Happy Father’s Day!
Most Delicious Tee
(@nikklo_films, via @merzbschwanen)
Fathers who love when you say “Yes, chef” after they serve up a bowl of cereal will want this (exceptional) basic white tee—the one Carmy (Jeremy Allen) wears in The Bear: The 215 Classic Fit Wheeled T-Shirt ($105) is the hottest chef-core item out there. Made in Germany by Merz b. Schwanen, it's crafted of premium 2-count organic cotton, super sturdy and comes in a slew of other colors. // Buy at Self Edge @ 569 Valencia St., Sausalito’s Karl The Store @ 1201 Bridgeway and online at merzbschwanen.com
Dope Dopp
(Courtesy of Joshu Vela)
He’ll always travel first-class with Joshuvela’s Leather Dopp Kit ($138). Crafted in San Francisco of premium vegetable-tanned leather from Tuscany, it’s a quiet-luxury version of a classic. Fits all his grooming essentials and makes packing a pleasure. Bonus: It will be a cinch to get him to take more vacays. // Shop in store at 150 Hooper St. and online at joshuvela.com
Nice Ice
(Courtesy of Fiat Lux)
Yeah, dads deserve diamonds, too. Handmade in Fiat Lux’s San Francisco studio, the Arcadia Wide Band ($1,716) is one handsome guy. Starring the jeweler’s signature pattern and eight, teensy conflict-free baguettes, the ring’s as timeless as he is. It comes in 14-karat yellow, rose or white gold. P.S. This is the pinky ring. // Shop in store at 1942 Fillmore St, 3169 16th St. (Pacific Heights) and online at fiatluxsf.com
Happy Feet
Socks for pops? Hella yes, when they’re as fun as these Takashi Murakami Jellyfish Eyes Socks ($25). Available exclusively at the Asian Art Museum, these crew socks (one size fits most) add instant cool to everything —Dad jeans to khakis. They come in pink and white. // Shop the museum store at 200 Larkin St. and online at store.asianart.org
Dad Hands
(Courtesy of Monastery)
Monastery’s Universal Balm ($48) was designed as a nourishing salve for the hands but works wonders on the whole body (and face!). It's made with all-natural ingredients from the planet over—Neroli from the Italian coast, Hawaiian sandalwood, and hinoki from the woods of Japan. Altogether, the soothing balm softens skin, supports collagen, and improves texture. The coolest part? It comes with a coin-logo key to ensure he gets every last drop. // Shop at 4175 24th St. (Noe Valley) and online at monasterymade.com.
Haute Hipster
(Courtesy of AB FIts)
Father figures with a twinkle in their eye and a cheeky style sense will love this limited-edition Stay Okay Windbreaker ($88). From longtime North Beach retailer AB Fits, the house brand’s jacket features an illustration of cool AF store founder Howard Gee. Comes in ecru and gold. // Shop in store at 1519 Grant Ave and online at abfits.com
(Courtesy of @bobbylondonsf)
On Union Street, Bobby London is a one-stop-shop for dads of certain tastes. On Saturday, June 15th, the boutique is hosting a special shopping and wine tasting event with fellow dad-run winery Vinum Cellars. When you join 7x7 Social Club, you'll score 30 percent off all purchases at Bobby London plus 30 percent off Vinum wine club memberships when you sign up in store. Join 7x7 Social Club. // Bobby London, 2187 Union St. (Cow Hollow), bobbylondonsf.com
▲Light Up His Life
(Courtesy of Cayla Carpenter)
Is your father more a public or private type? Either way, local Cayla Carpenter has a signature soy candle to light him up. Public ($40) is uplifting and citrus-forward with hints of mint and eucalyptus while Private ($40) is spicy and seductive but not sugary sweet. They burn together harmoniously but each is brilliant alone. Candles have wooden wicks and burn for 60 hours. // Shop online at caylacarpenter.com
▲Hawaiian Punch
(Courtesy of Freenote)
His love of Aloha shirts knows no bounds. Even if you’re not as smitten, it’s easy to get behind Freenote’s elevated Hawaiian Blue Dragon ($250). Sewn in California on silky Japanese poplin and featuring mother-of-pearl buttons from Italy, this cool shirt with detailed dragon print is sartorial fire. No doubt, he’ll win best-dressed dad at the block party. // Shop at Standard & Strange, 755 Hearst Ave. (Berkeley), and online at standardandstrange.com.
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