The Hot List: 15 gift ideas to celebrate Father’s Day

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how best to treat your dad – and indeed any other men in your life worthy of the celebration.

We all know how easy it can be to fall into the trap of stereotypical gifts he doesn’t actually want or need. Which is why this week’s Hot List is dedicated to dad-friendly gifts he’s certain to love. 

That said, there are some gift-giving rituals that must be adhered to. Our list includes the obligatory Father’s Day socks – made cool with a colourful, kitschy design to be flashed beneath a pair of relaxed-fit trousers – alongside a selection of luxe grooming essentials, homeware heroes, fashion must-haves, a must-have summer read and so much more. 

Who said dads were difficult to buy for?

1. The classic shirt with a twist
Dancing Bears Oxford Button-Down, £200/$251, Rowing Blazers x Grateful Dead

2. The warm and moody candle
Bassett Leather & Oud Candle, Ultimate 2.1kg, from £148/$186 (currently reduced; usually from £213/$267), Soho Home

3. The ultra-chic breath freshener 
Of Course I Still Luv You Mouthwash, £22/$28, Selahatin

4. The picnic season essential
Tundra 35 Cool Box, from £250/$314, YETI

5. The skin-smoothing scrub
Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub, £22/$28, Cowshed

6. The keep-forever suitcases
Clifton Set in Ochre, £527/$662, Antler

7. The do-it-all cookware for the home chef
Cast Iron Perfect Pot, £150/$188, Our Place

8. The ultimate coffee table book
City Country Coast, £35/$44, Soho Home

9. The vintage-inspired cover-up
Blanket Striped Cardigan, £395/$496, Aimé Leon Dore

10. The low-effort brightener 
Eye Cream, £55/$69, Soho Skin

11. The limited-edition timepiece
BR V2-94 Bellytanker ‘El Mirage’ The Rake x Revolution Limited-Edition Automatic Chronograph Watch, £4,600/$5,779, BELL & ROSS

12. The minimalist summer sandal
The Los Feliz in Wool Felt, £270/$339, Fear Of God X Birkenstock

13. The buzziest summer book launch
The Bee Sting, by Paul Murray, £18.99/$24, Waterstones

14. The colourful ‘Dad’ socks
Father Graphic-Print Cotton-Blend Ankle Socks (pack of three), £30/$38, HAPPY SOCKS

15. The hand-cut crystal decanter
Huxley Decanter, from £213/$267, Soho Home