Shopping for dads is always tricky because men are creatures of habit and generally like to stick with products they know and love. So, what do you get him for Father’s Day? From fragrance to a luxurious facial and a tech-enhanced coffee mug, here’s our 2019 Father’s Day gift guide that’ll set you back $200 or less. Get to it!
“My dad loves the great outdoors (living in Sydney) and is constantly found pottering on his sail boat. So, a jaunty pair of classic Ray Ban Aviator sunglasses, $200 via Farfetch, would be the perfect gift for him to shield from those harmful UV rays and look chic and sharp while shooting the breeze.” — EIC Kenneth Goh
“Dad’s a simple man who has just three passions: Travel, music and beer. So what better than a personalised beer stein set that reminds him that he is loved every time he raises it? There’s a good selection at giftslessordinary.com and prices start from $65.” — Executive Editor, Charmaine Ho
“It’s hard to find time to care for my skin as a busy parent. Between a hectic shooting schedule and chasing after two active boys, I can’t commit to a multi product regiment. That’s where Allies of Skin All-Day Mask, $114.04 for 50ml via Net-a-Porter, comes to the rescue. The tube of wonder is a one step solution for dads alike.” — Creative Director, Windy Aulia
“New Balance has a reputation of producing some of the most comfortable shoes, ever. This Father’s Day, I would like to get my dad a pair of on-trend dad sneakers—specifically the New Balance 608, $189 via Footlocker. With its incredibly chunky midsole and padded ankle collar, it’s sure to provide his feet with the best comfort and support during his day.” — Senior Art Director, Daphne Tso
“My dad goes cycling in the park near his place every evening. To encourage his pursuit of being physically active, I would like to get him the Garmin Vivosmart 4, $199 via Lazada. It’s a sleek fitness activity tracker with abundant features such as activity timers for different sports, heart rate and stress monitoring tools, as well as vibration alerts for call and text message from his phone.” — Contributing Art Director, Vivienne Looi
“Father’s Days isn’t just for dads—it’s also for the men in our lives who’ve shown us unconditional love and support come rain or shine. I have someone like that in my life, and I think he’ll love these Fender Telecaster Body Bookends, $74.99, via Swee Lee. Fashioned from alder wood into the shape of a guitar, these bookends bear an uncanny resemblance to the original Fender guitars. They also make for a great way to display his favourite books. I highly recommend them.” — Associate Editor, Charmaine Chan
“When I love something, I want to share it with the ones I love. In this case, Sulwhasoo. Knowing that my father isn’t going to start using skincare at 70, the only way to have him experience this is at Sulwhasoo Spa – Men’s Treatment, $120 for 80 minutes. It’s where skin-fortifying formulas meet time-honoured Korean facial and massage techniques to recharge and indulge the senses.” — Beauty Editor, Dana Koh
My dad is a big whiskey drinker so for Father’s Day I’m getting him a bottle of the limited edition Chivas Regal Mizunara, $148 via The Whiskey Shop. Made with a blend of Scottish grain and malt whiskies, part of the blend is aged in casks made from Mizunara (aka Japanese oak) and was inspired by Master Distiller Colin Scott’s trip to Japan. It’s East meets West in a bottle.” — Senior Digital Writer, Gracie Stewart
“My dad enjoys a good cuppa. Paired with the Ember app, the Ember Ceramic Mug will allow him to set the perfect drinking temperature, which will be maintained for an hour. And that’s not all, the smart cup remembers the last preferred temperature for the next tea or coffee fix, whilst boasting a minimal and sleek finish—perfect for dads who also appreciate good design.” — Senior Digital Writer, Shermin Ng
“For as long as I can remember, my father has always start his day with a hot cuppa. I trust that the Nespresso Inissia coffee machine, $198 via their website, will be a welcome addition to the kitchen—serving him café quality coffee in the comfort of his home.” — Graphic Designer, Donovan Quek
“For Father’s Day I’m getting my dad a Google Home Mini, $79 via the Google Store. The speaker has the Google Assistant built in which makes it the perfect gift that’s both fun and handy for my tech-loving dad. Living abroad and being away from my parents is hard, but talking about and listening to music always brings me and my dad closer together. Just ask Google to search, play, or start anything, and you’ve got it. Bonus? Get it before June 17 and save $25!” — Editorial Assistant, Beverly Tan
If there’s one thing my dad and I have in common, it’s an appreciation for an exceptional cologne. And luckily for us (more him than me) we have similar taste in fragrance, so I’ll be getting him this Acqua di Parma Mediterraneo Mirto Eau de Toilette, $130 for 75ml via Sephora, for Father’s Day. It’s by an Italian-style fragrance that’s meant to smell like sea breeze, with notes of myrtle, basil, lemon and bergamot. He’s going to love this!” — Editorial Assistant, Navin Pillay