Adozen ideas for Father’s Day 2015
TIE ONE ON: We like the dapper contrasts of Brooks Brothers’ Plaid with Mini BB No. 1 Stripe Reversible Bow Tie — refined, but with a touch of preppy insouciance. Self-tie with either side facing out; $65 at Brooks Brothers. COOL CAT: A pair of Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses will pilot dad into any situation with a large degree of suave. The polarized lenses boost performance while your favorite guy has it made in the shade; $199.95 at Macy’s. ABOUT TIME: All those bulky chronographs are for macho show-offs. Tiffany’s new East West watch collection with horizontally set dials offers discreet swagger and effortless elegance; $3,500 at Tiffany. GREEN WITH ENVY: In the House of Creed’s treasured scent repository, perhaps no men’s fragrance is as desired as Green Irish Tweed. Crisp, sporty, indulgent, GIT combines verbena, iris and violet leaves with sandalwood and ambergris; $175-$470 at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. WILD ABOUT HARRY: Upgrade your shaving routine with Harry’s Father’s Day Shave Set that includes one Winston razor handle, razor stand, foaming shave gel, three-blade cartridges and travel blade cover; $40 at harrys.com. ICE, BABY: La Prairie’s face-saving serums aren’t just for women. Dads augment their grooming routine with La Prairie Cellular Swiss Ice Crystal Emulsion that brightens and hydrates a dull, dry face; $300 at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. YOU’RE THE TOP: Send Daddy-o out looking coolio in this straw fedora from Armani Exchange. A classic shape in a fun, summer-happy color, the fedora features a black ribbon and logo detail; $49.50 at Armani Exchange, Galleria. NEW “YORK”: Toss your Tretorns and kick out your K-Swiss. Our new favorite sneakers are Coach’s York Lace Sneaker in white leather; $195 at Coach stores. GO FISH: Up Dad’s pool-party or beachgoing game with these stylish Nautica trunks. There’s no shame in a marine print when it’s this eye catching; $69.50 at Macy’s. DOCU DRAMA: Not all men’s briefcases need to look like “Mad Men” accessories. Longchamp’s Parisis Multico “document holder” is a super sharp briefcase with a shoulder strap and a new business aesthetic; $745 at Nordstrom. HEART SMART: Train intelligently with a Fitbit Surge Fitness Watch with heart-rate tracking and real-time workout stats. This smartwatch keeps track of everything and also looks cool; $249.95 (in four colors) at Best Buy and Target stores.