In a funny “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” kid-on-the-street Q & A, a Kimmel staffer asked children whom they loved more, mom or dad. Most of the children, even the diplomatic ones, chose mom. This may explain why according to a Finder”™s study, more than half of Americans (55%) planned to purchase a gift for Mother”™s Day this year, to the collective tune of $11 billion or a median of $75 per person, while only 42% will be shelling out for Father”™s Day this Sunday, June 18, with a lower per person expenditure of $60. In total, that”™s $7 billion spent on dad, $4 billion less than what we spend on mom.”¯
Dads, take heart. We at Wake Up With Westfair would like to rectify this with some great gift ideas:
Celebrate Father’s Day with a gift of time in the form of Armitron watches. For the dad who appreciates a touch of luxury, the Trilogy watch offers timepieces in”¯gold,”¯brown or”¯black, with sleek designs and precise quartz movements.”¯If dad embraces a more contemporary style, the Blueprint collection is available in”¯silver,”¯gold,”¯black,”¯brown”¯and”¯black leather, the 42mm size adding a bold touch.
Luxury supercar manufacturer McLaren has a number of products for dad this holiday:
McLaren”¯X TUMI ”“ 60th”¯Anniversary”¯Collection –”¯The collection offers a range of limited-edition styles in”¯McLaren”™s signature papaya”¯color, including the”¯Torque Sling, Velocity Backpack,”¯and”¯Aero International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On.”¯”¯Prices vary.”¯
McLaren”¯X”¯LEGO”¯Speed Champions Set ”“”¯McLaren”¯teamed with”¯LEGO”¯to unveil the first double pack of”¯LEGO”¯Speed Champions, featuring two of”¯McLaren”™s most iconic supercars ”“ the”¯McLaren”¯F1 LM and”¯McLaren”¯Solos GT. $34.99.
McLaren”¯x Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Headphones ”“”¯The Px8”¯McLaren”¯Edition Headphones offer”¯high-resolution sound, noise cancellation and breakthrough user experience through the Bowers & Wilkins app and”¯feature a galvanic gray finish and papaya orange highlights.”¯$799. Available at”¯Bowers & Wilkins website”¯and select retailers.”¯
McLaren”¯X Castore Engineered Performance Collection –”¯Developed using sweat-wicking and breathable fabrics,”¯this performance gear is available in a variety of streamlined silhouettes for enhanced movement and comfort.”¯Prices vary.
While vrooming around with McLaren products, dad can look well-groomed with these “Made-in-Italy” brands:
Pisterzi Italian Grooming Art”™s”¯Solid”¯Serum is designed to nourish male skin, refreshing and moisturizing it. $144.”¯ For a more hands-on experience, treat dad to the”¯“Like”¯Father”¯Like Son” service at Pisterzi”™s atelier”¯in Manhattan”™s SoHo neighborhood (367 W. Broadway) for a 90-minute grooming session that both generations can enjoy.”¯ $170.
Marvis”™Classic”¯Strong Mint toothpaste, handmade in Florence, features an unmistakable peppermint scent.”¯$10.50. Available at”¯Bloomingdale”™s and at marvis.com.
Proraso”™s”¯Classic Shaving Duo Box”¯ includes a full-size”¯Shaving Cream in a Tube”¯and traditional”¯After Shave Lotion, both in Proraso’s classic formula with”¯eucalyptus and menthol, for every skin type and beard.”¯ $22. ”¯
Mondial 1908”™s”¯Gentlemen”™s Barber “Cuir Zeste” Eau de Parfum”¯offers a bright, modern scent, with notes of citrus, grapefruit and bergamot.”¯$120. ”¯
Also on the grooming front, the new Gama Barber Series”¯Collection”¯(GBS) includes the high-performance, ultra-powerful”¯GBS”¯Absolute Pro Cut 10”¯hair”¯clipper, featuring a 9000 RPM motor and a quick-charging battery with cordless function for 90-minute battery autonomy.”¯$221.95. Meanwhile, the Absolute Ultra T-Blade”¯trimmer is engineered for effortless close-cutting”¯and achieving those trendy crisp outlines and designs. T-Blade’s fine-cutting”¯teeth are designed for all-around outlining and fading, as well as trimming necks, beards, mustaches and edging around ears. $221.95 USD.”¯Both available at”¯gamaprofessional.us.
Turning to potables, we want to note that the Craft Whiskey Exploration Kit is designed for dads who are ready to be introduced to independently owned craft whiskeys from all over the world. SipScout”¯is the first subscription club for craft drinks explorers, and it”™s offering a one-off purchase of its popular whiskey tasting kit.
It features craft whiskeys styles from six different craft makers in six different regions to inform your whiskey understanding. The kit includes:
Six craft whiskey samples, enough for two people to share;
A printed SipScout report to guide you on your exploration;
A video overview of SipScout”™s whiskey tasting techniques;
A downloadable tasting guide to use with this tasting and beyond. $90.”¯
However you remember your fathers and father figures, past and present, we at Westfair wish you a Happy Father”™s Day.
