Here’s Your 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
Visconti Italian Socks
There’s no need to compromise on quality and comfort for a bit of well-heeled style.
Combining the renowned performance of merino with the excellence of Italian design and make, these socks from Visconti give you the best of both worlds.
The natural wicking properties of merino allow Visconti’s unique socks to deliver colour-rich style without any compromise on comfort.
Visconti will set your socks apart from the crowd.
Available at independent men’s stores
Parisian – 1919 Collection
Named after the year their founder’s daughter sewed the first Parisian tie, the 1919 collection is a celebration of opulent silks, woven in an intriguingly indulgent colour palette. Drawing on the intricate textural depth of jacquard weaving, bold florals and paisleys epitomise the collection’s aesthetic.
Inspired by archival ties produced in 1970s, this featured design creates a modern twist on the retrospective panelled format. Blending elements of both floral and paisley designs, the motifs float gently up the tie, fading away just below the knot.
Like an artist’s print, each 1919 tie is hand-numbered as part of a coveted limited edition.
The 1919 collection is presented in a satin-lined canvas bag. Perfect for travel, the tie can be kept neatly rolled within luggage, and also adds that special touch for gifting.
The Macallan “A Night On Earth”
Pick up something for dad to keep on his top shelf for a special occasion, AKA, whenever you come over to chat in front of the fire. A Night On Earth is a new Limited Edition release from Macallan. The design a collaboration with Japanese-French illustrator, Erica Dorn. Lead Whisky maker Sarah Burges has taken inspiration from growing up in Speyside in crafting this unique malt. Hints of vanilla, spice with a sweet rich palate.
glengarrywines.co.nz RRP$199
Ironclad Pan
When you’re buying your dad an Ironclad Pan you aren’t just buying him a gift, you’re getting yourself a pan, and then one day your children. Who needs a heirloom watch when you can have a cast iron skillet made here in New Zealand, hand poured and made to order.
albrown.co.nz $280
The PENN Fathom Electric
One less chord on the boat is always welcome. The PENN Fathom Electric claims to be the worlds’ first reel with an integrated battery, giving you that unfair advantage over fish because ultimately we are the masters of this world and they are but stupid fish biting food with big bits of metal in it. It gives torque and power and has an easy-to-use LED display showing a true line counter, auto-stop function and angler friendly customisations. It comes in three sizes (30, 50, 80) and is going to take the fishing world by storm.
Audio Technica AT-LP120X USB Turntable
Now that dad has been fully converted to Spotify it’s time to let him know that vinyl is back baby. The cool thing about the Audio Technica AT-LP120X USB Turntable is that you can plug it directly into your PC and then use the free Audacity plugin to convert all the old records into digital audio files, perfect for carrying forward into the rest of the 21st century. . The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records.
garyanderson.co.nz $799
Otacle D1 EDC Multi-Bit Driver
Made of lightweight TC4 titanium this pocket multi-bit driver is the perfect keychain ornament that is actually useful. Weighing just 42.5g it has a hidden compartment with 4 double-ended 4mm steel hex micro bits. If you’re not a fan of the sandblasted gunmetal colouring it also comes in cracked brass and blue.
oknife.com $33.99