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For the Traditional Father Father's Day wouldn't be complete without gifting a dad with a tie. Instead of boring stripes or cheesy fishing animations, opt for a classic that is so trend-right this season. Banana Republic is one-stop shopping for modern designs that suit younger and older dads alike. With plaid dominating the fashion scene, the 100 percent silk blue plaid tie is especially eye-catching. ($59.50, www.bananarepublic.com) |
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| For the Metro Dad Men may not admit it, but they are curious about all the beauty creams lined along the bathroom sink. Of course, men are also less likely to loiter in Sephora pondering about moisturizer. Look to The Real Shaving Company to feed his grooming desires. Inspired by traditional barbershops, the line tailors skincare specifically to men's needs, offering alcohol-free products that pamper skin without drying it out and protect against nicks and in-grown hairs. Choose from Pre-Shave Self Heating Face Mask, Daily Facial Scrub with cocoa butter or Post-Shave Daily Anti-Wrinkle Cream—and rest assured that your own beauty bottles will be safe. ($7.50 to $16, www.realshaving.com and select Rite Aid stores) Bonus: Throw in Jack Black Jet Set Traveler Kit for the dad on the go.. The cleaner, scrub, shave lather and moisturizer will zip through security in 1.5-ounce bottles. ($32, www.getjackblack.com) |
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| For the Sentimental Papa Get your kids involved and create a photo book filled with meaningful images. Pick a theme like the outdoors or a recent celebration to compile a collection that will take him down memory lane. Snapfish.com allows users to personalize the album with different covers and page illustrations. The leather covering will make it a perfect fit for an office. ($24.99, www.snapfish.com) |
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| For the Wine Lover The Monogrammed Screwpull Black Nickel Wine Opener Set uses rotation technology to pop the cork out with one simple motion—and it can be used on any sized cork, even plastic ones. Make it his own by personalizing the nickel-plated handgrip. ($150 to $160, www.williams-sonoma.com) |
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For the Lazy Boy Yes, wrapping a hammock may be difficult, but your dad will thank you for it once it's set up in the backyard. The Pillowtop Hammock is every man's dream for a mini-getaway from the hassles of the workweek. Complete with back-friendly positioning of ergonomic recliners, this weather-resistant, plush hammock takes lazy summer days to a whole new level. ($350, www.brookstone.com) |
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For the City Slicker Flashing a Kenneth Cole Flip Up leather wallet will add a touch of style to his look wherever he goes—even if it's the quickie mart around the corner. Although he may argue that he likes his well-worn wallet, one look at the Flip Up and he'll be happy to trade up. ($50, www.kennethcole.com) |
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For the Athlete The marriage of two industry giants results in a cool and functional gift: Nike Air Zoom Structure Triax+ 11 Men's Running Shoe. Gifting dad with this pair of sneakers ensures a comfortable run and a personal trainer of sorts. The Nike+ provides instant workout feedback when paired with an iPod nano and the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit. ($95 for shoes and $328 for Nike+ Runner's Gift Pack 8GB, www.nikeplus.com) |
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| For the Traveler Find a man who doesn't mind asking for directions and we’ll buy you a pair of Jimmy Choos. Garmin's nüvi 200 GPS device is preloaded with City Navigator NT map data for all U.S. states (except Alaska) and Puerto Rico. Thanks to a rechargeable lithion-ion battery, the sleek navigator will guide Dad on the dashboard of his car or in his pocket. Equipped with a JPEG picture viewer and world travel clock as well as a currency and measurement converter, getting lost won't ever make it into his itinerary. ($213.32, www.garmin.com) |
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For the Environmentalist Show Dad a little TLC with these luxe, reversible towels made from rich, 600-gram organic cotton. Sure, towels may not sound exciting, and this unconventional gift isn’t something he would necessarily buy for himself, but he will definitely appreciate them each time he uses them. ($8 to $22, www.westelm.com) |
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For the Cook Those BBQ ribs don't smoke themselves. Boost Dad's grilling collection with Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue by Cheryl and Bill Jamison. The sizzling tome will provide even an expert with unique tips for finger-lickin' barbecue. ($11.53, www.target.com) |
