Father’s Day 2023: 24 useful gifts for every type of dad

This Louis Vuitton golf bag is perfect for dads who enjoy to tee off in luxury. The made to order bag comes in the brand’s iconic monogram canvas and natural leather trimmings. On top of clubs, the bag can also carry clothes, shoes, golf balls and more—thanks to its various interior and exterior pockets. 

If dad prefers to do his workouts at home, surprise him with Echelon’s Reflect Smart Connect Fitness Mirror. The 50-inch touch mirror provides over 3,000 live and on-demand connected fitness classes. Explore its wide range of classes including HIIT, kickboxing, strength training, pilates and more. The mirror also features a built-in camera, allowing dad to connect with his personal trainers for live sessions at home. 

Upgrade dad’s sports watch with the Garmin Vivoactive 4. The GPS smartwatch will not only help monitor your health but also track your sleep, stress and respiration. What’s more, the watch also provides animated workouts and allows you to download music for phone-free listening. 

Dads who enjoya good run revel in Hoka’s Clifton 9 Running Sneaker. The ninth iteration of the brand’s classic Clifton series maximum cushioning, breathable knit and a gusseted tongue. The result is a light and responsive shoe that allows dad to run faster and comfortably. Each shoe is also vegan and amde from recycled materials. 

For gourmand dads

If dad has a massive sweet tooth, treat him to Lady M’s latest creation—lavender mille crepe cake. The indulgent cake sees the brand’s iconic paper-thin crepes generously layered with velvety lavender pastry cream dotted with dried lavender flowers. The cake also sees a center filled with sweet blackberry jelly. 

One can never have too many Le Creuset pots, right? Le Creuset’s latest Pretty in Pastel range is a great addition to dad’s ever-growing collection. The exclusive Takashimaya range offers a wide selection of pastel blue products to choose from. For something classic, the signature round French oven is great for pot roasting, soups and stews. 

Pizza tastes good, but homemade pizza tastes even better. Dads who are looking to upgrade their outdoor cooking setup can get a little extra help with Ooni Koda’s 16-inch pizza oven. This oven offers heating capabilities that rival professional pizza ovens and is complete with a cordierite pizza stone allowing an even cooking session. On top of pizza, this stove is also perfect to cook steaks, fish and vegetables. 

Make Father’s Day all the more special by gifting dad a luxurious box of Patchi chocolates. Newly opened in Singapore, this artisanal Lebanese chocolatier is home to a wide range of products from chocolate bars to pastries. Fans of the tea and chocolate combination will love the 165-box set featuring an assorted mix of milk and dark chocolate. The indulgent creations are complemented by a fragrant tea selection including jasmine and earl grey.

For spirit-loving dads

Impress dad with Glenfiddich’s latest gift bottle set, in collaboration with Finnish artist Santto Mustonen. Available with 12-year-old, 15-year-old and 18-year-old expressions, each gift set features vibrant illustrations of the iconic Glenfiddich Royal Stag. The illustration was inspired by the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries in the world of whisky. It’s complete with a Glenfiddich-branded hip flask in Mustonen’s signature brush strokes. 

Dads who enjoy indulging in a bottle of vino at home will revel in Eurocave’s wine cabinets. This French label is known for designing premium cabinets for wine preservation. A wide range of cabinets are available in a range of sizes, suitable for various needs. The brand’s Tete a Tete wine cabinet is designed to fit 12 bottles, including extra storage for two opened bottles. The cabinet also ensures that opened vino can last up to seven days while keeping them at an ideal serving temperature.

Bond with dad over a glass of Fuji whisky this Father’s Day. The Kiring Single Grain Whiskey Fuji 30-Year-Old is prepared in a Kettle batch-type distiller and has been carefully aged for over 30 years. The result is a bottle filled with complex flavours of fruits, nuts and black honey. On the palate, the blend is soft and slightly woody, with hints of bitter dark chocolate. 

This luxurious expression is a collaboration between Woodford Reserve and Baccarat. It features Kentucky bourbon aged in XO cognac cask to produce a complex and fruity bourbon that’s balanced with a creamy finish. The golden liquid comes in a custom Baccarat decanter and a crystal stopper. 

For tech dads

Upgrade dad’s turntable with Bergmann’s Galder-Odin gold edition. The luxurious turntable sees an elegant combination of black velvet finish and 24 carat gold plating. The turntable also uses user friendly vacuum, holding down and tightening the record to the platter. This also helps to improve the sound from each record. 

Dyson’s first foray into the audio scene, the brand’s latest creation features a wearable fan-powered air purifier and headphones. The former captures 99 per cent of particle pollution while pushing out a stream air. The latter delivers immersive high-fidelity audio while cancelling unwanted noise. This is done through the use of eight active noise-cancelling microphones.

Dads who are looking to transform their living spaces into a smart home will appreciate having the Google Nest Hub. This nest allows you to control any compatible smart devices on one screen—imagine turning off your home lights with just your voice.  

Upgrade your dad’s home audio system with Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay A9 4th Gen. This minimalist speaker features high-quality polymers and precision-milled aluminium, offering crisp vocals, deep base and rich instrumentation. It’s also customisable, allowing the system to fit seamlessly into any home. 

For the stylish dads

Let dad shop in style with his new elegant Mismo card wallet. The compact card wallet is made with smooth full-grain leather and designed withtwo compartments: a large internal compartment as well as two credit card slits. This means that dad will have room to hold all his credit cards, receipts, coins and notes.

If dad enjoys accessorising, why not pamper him with a dedicated subscription box? On top of getting to try new products, the subscription service will also ensure that his everyday essentials are always stocked up. Sprezzabox sends out monthly packages featuring a combination of clothing and accessories ranging from socks and ties to pocket squares and lapel pins.

Surprise dad with one of his favourite colognes this Father’s Day. Or, swap it up and get him something new. Dads who enjoy clean and fresh scents will enjoy Chanel’s Bleu de Chanel, a sensual scent featuring aromas of citrus, labdanum, sandalwood and cedar. 

Elevate dad’s look with Bottega Veneta’s Intrecciato Leather messenger bag. The elegant bag comes rendered in the brand's Intrecciato Hydrology leather and is designed with a classic foldover top and an adjustable shoulder strap. 

For jet-setting dads

Let dad write his itineraries in style with the Mont Blanc Meisterstück Gold-Coated Fountain Pen. The elegant gold-coated pen is crafted with black precious resin and adorned with a hand-crafted 14k solid gold nib. It’s also finished with the brand’s iconic white emblem. 

If dad is all about travel, why not get him a new stylish luggage for his next vacation? Tumi’s latest spring 2023 collection features a plethora of new additions to the brand’s popular Alpha Bravo Collection and Voyageur Collection. The Areo International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry On is perfect for international travel and is complete with a USB port, retractable top and side carry handles, built-in combination TSA lock and more.

One of the worst things that can happen while travelling is losing your luggage. Allow dad to keep track of his luggage on his next trip with a pack of Apple AirTags. Make the gift more personable by engraving dad’s initials onto the tag. 

Complement the tags with the Apple AirTag Hermès bicolour bag charm, allowing dad to easily tie the charm to any bag. The leather accessory comes in a range of colours too.

Brunello Cucinelli’s calfskin city backpack makes travelling much easier. The sleek and lightweight bag showcases a slight natural calfskin grain. When it comes to functionality, the bag has three exterior pockets and internal compartments. It’s complete with adjustable shoulder straps, a water-resistant fabric lining, drawstring flaps and more. 

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