Being out of shopping practice won’t cut it this June 20th, as we all know that those special men in our life demand some careful planning when it comes to gifting.
With up to 100 brands, Kildare Village is the one-stop destination gifts every dad will get excited about. Let’s make life even easier? Irish Tatler went shopping on your behalf…
1. The Home Cook Hero
Whether it’s mastering the most amazing seared steak, perfecting poached eggs or seamlessly opening and preserving wine, Kildare Village is a treasure trove of kitchen kit and inspiration.
Boutiques: Le Creuset, Zwilling, Home&Cook, Villeroy & Bosch
We’re buying him:
Sommelier set, RRP €149, Village price €99, Zwilling
Or
Cast Iron Square Grillet in Cerise, RRP €165, Village price €97, Le Creuset
2. The Watch Guy
Ian Fleming once said, “A gentleman’s choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit,” and we agree. And from the Swiss expertise of Longines to the sporty accuracy of Rado, there is plenty to choose from. Boutiques: Hour Passion and Watch Station
We’re buying him:
Longines Automatic L27554785, RRP €1,900 Village price €1,266, Longines
Or
Blue Ceramic Chronograph Watch, RRP €499, Village price €344, Emporio Armani
3. The One Who’s Going Places
Got a dad who likes to be on the move? Help him to travel in style with a luggage upgrade or a sleek new jacket that packs 125 years of design and excellence into one piece.
Boutiques: Samsonite, David Clulow, Barbour
We’re buying him:
Bleisure Daytrip 15’’ backpack, RRP €155, Village price €103, Samsonite
Or
Duke Wax Jacket, RRP €239, Village price €159, Barbour International
4. The Fit Fan
Help your dad stay active and well, as well as comfortable and cool with some high tech gear. From the expertly-made, low-impact polo shirts of golf specialists Under Armour to the boundary-pushing North Face, there is plenty to choose from.
Boutiques: Nike, The North Face, Under Armour, Gym&Coffee
We’re buying him:
Summit Shell Jacket, RRP €70.00, Village price €52.50, Gym&Coffee
Or
Iso Chill Polo, RRP €70, Village price €48.99, Under Armour
5. The Creative Type
Gifts for the dad who doesn’t do suits – from a classic, crisp new pair of jeans, to a light bomber that will help him stand out from the crowd.
Boutiques: Fossil, Puma, Reiss, Eleventy
We’re buying him:
White sneakers, RRP €285, Village price €190, Eleventy
Or
Buckner backpack, RRP €239, Village price €154, Fossil
6. The Little Helper
A gift from kids to dad, with a little help from you. Boutiques: Clarins, Penhaligons, L’Occitaine
We’re buying him:
Men’s Grooming Collection, RRP €64, Village price €43, Clarins
Or
Not sure what to get your dad? How about the gift of a personal shopping edit? Priced at €150, it includes a 90-minute consultation with a Kildare Village personal shopper, a curated edit of the latest collections, access to the Kildare Village private VIP lounge and refreshments.
For this and more great Father's Day gift ideas see the Kildare Village website.
Brought to you in partnership with Kildare Village
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