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Father's Day is fast approaching – eek! How did that happen? If you're in need of some gifting inspo we're here to help. We've pulled together a Father’s Day gift guide, so whether he’s sporty, cool, stylish, classic, or fashionable, read on to find out our top picks for dad approved gifts.

UPDATED 11TH JUNE 2024 | EDITOR - H. SAMUEL

Along with sunshine (fingers crossed), summer comes with an important date for all the dads and father figures out there. You guessed it: We're talking about Father's Day. “When is Father’s Day?” We hear you say – June 16th and it’s not long away, and while heartfelt words of appreciation will never go amiss, you’ll earn extra brownie points with a stylish gift that he actually wants.

But let's face it: Shopping for men can sometimes be a challenge. Why? We can only speak from personal experience, but besides from being surprisingly picky, if you’ve ever asked him what he wants and got this admirable, but inconclusive, response: “I don’t need anything” (not helpful, dad), then we feel your frustration. This, however, makes them no-less deserving of thoughtful Father's Day gifts – it just means you might have to think outside of the cufflink box. Whether he has more classic tastes or errs on the side of modern and trendy – from watches that will last him a lifetime to the coolest bracelets he won’t want to take off – we’ve rounded up the best picks for the dad in your life. So, before you give up and go for the ubiquitous voucher (unless it's a H. Samuel gift card, of course), check out our Father’s Day gift ideas below.

Dad Approved Gifts

Struggling to work out what is the best gift for Father's Day? Scroll down for guaranteed-to-please gifts for dads, from quintessential men's watches to leather bracelets, all the way to on-trend silver jewellery, these are the best Father's Day gifts for the sporty, stylish, classic, fashionable and cool dad. Well, you always were the favourite…

Father’s Day Gifts For The Sporty Dad

So, what to get dad for Father’s Day if he’s the sporty type? While some dads like to play; others like to watch it. Whether he’s an active sportsman or a spectator, a sporty watch makes the ideal gift. From silver to stainless steel and gold metals, to well-known brands such as Sekonda, Casio, Citizen and Garmin, we have plenty of gift-worthy options to choose from. Watches also make ideal personalised Father's Day gifts - simply add initials, a personal message or an important date on the back for an extra-special touch.

If you’re got a dad that’s always looking to knock a few seconds off his personal best, when it comes to gifts for Father's Day, you can’t go wrong with a fitness-focused smartwatch from Garmin. The Instinct 2 Solar is tough enough to keep up with him. Not only is it a seriously good-looking piece of kit, the rugged design has solar charging for unlimited battery life and a built-in GPS to track runs.

Father’s Day Gifts For The Stylish Dad

If the dad you’re shopping for is particularly stylish or, at least, desires to be, jewellery will always be thoughtful Father's Day gifts. Whether it be chains or rings, we have the most stylish pieces to suit.

Great Father's Day gifts don't get better than designer pieces. Look to brands like Calvin Klein and Diesel for everything from leather bracelets to logo-detailed pendants.

Father’s Day Gifts For The Classic Dad

We know we mentioned steering away from the cufflinks this year, but the best Father’s Day gifts for a classic dad are those. A classic and safe option, it’s a failsafe option. If you do go for cufflinks, make sure it’s a set that is sleek yet trendy – these Tommy Hilfiger cufflinks are just that with a signature engraved Tommy flag.

And on the Tommy Hilfiger front, another option for the classic dad for Father’s Day is a curb chain bracelet. This accessory comes complete with a polished stainless-steel clasp and the Hilfiger logo.

A gold or sterling silver chain is a versatile choice that complements any outfit whether worn alone or layered up with others – no matter which occasion he’s rocking up to, he’ll be doing it in style.

Father’s Day Gifts For The Cool Dad

So, you have the coolest dad around, do you? In that case, he must be into his jewellery. Men in jewellery is a thing. Of course, men’s jewellery is by no means anything new. The 80s had a plethora of famous men such as Prince, Dennis Rodman, and Lenny Kravitz who weren’t afraid to layer on the jewels. These icons paved the way for the moments us millennials tend to gush over: From stacked rings like Harry Styles and Timotheé Chalamet to Paul Mescal (of Connell’s necklace fame). And while it may be easy to write off men’s jewellery as something only these boys could pull off, necklaces, rings (especially signet rings) and bracelets are unique and versatile gifts, plus they're great conversation starters – perfect for the cool dad.

When it comes to gift ideas for Dad for Father's Day, we suggest sticking to classic metals like gold and silver that are easy to wear with any outfit. There’s no need to take them off, making these pieces perfect for the low-maintenance dad too. Simple pieces like a curb bracelet that he could wear every day and will last long enough to become an heirloom are ideal. Or perhaps a cross pendant or onyx and cubic zirconia signet ring that are perfect for mixing contemporary edge with classic style.