THANKS, DAD

Words by Lesego Ntsime | Images: Supplied

We’re officially six months into the year and that can only mean one thing: Father’s Day is around the corner. Each year on the third Sunday of June we take a moment to reflect and celebrate our best friends, heroes, teachers, part-time carpenters, part-time electricians and cheerleaders. 

This year; Father’s Day will fall on the 18th of June, making it one of the few occasions we can let a few dad jokes fly. Whatever your plans for the day, something special to express gratitude to your favourite paternal figure/s goes a long way.

So what do you get the coolest guy in the world? Dads can be some of the hardest people to spoil because who knows what he’s thinking while he takes a sip of coffee during his undisturbed reading time? Fret not, we’ve compiled a gift guide that will put a smile on his face and make him feel special. Find the perfect gift for every kind of dad out there - from the neighbourhood fashion dude to master chef a là Bob Belcher.

If you first heard the words 4IR, Artificial intelligence and Chat GTP from him, chances are he’s a dad in tech. He spends his time reading up on the latest technological advancements and sources his excitement from gadgets. Keep him connected and in-the-know with wireless headphones and speakers that enhance his podcast-listening sessions or opt for fitness watches that will help him stay healthy while looking cool. Alternatively, prompt him to create memories with instant cameras.

He’s a trendsetter, stays looking sharp without exerting too much effort and garners compliments wherever he goes; the world is his runway. If a dad in your life uses style to express himself, a thoughtful fashion item does the trick. Think statement pieces like long coats and blazers that arrive in textures such as faux leather, twill and denim or expand his sneaker collection with collector’s classics like the Nike Dunk or retro-inspired silhouettes like the New Balance 550.

He tends to his garden, minds his business and there’s no place he’d rather be than home. There’s nothing like an aesthetically-pleasing home decor item to show appreciation for his contribution to the house. Think modern-contemporary sofas or couches with a velvet finish for an opulent/quiet-luxury addition to his living space. For the host with the most, look to refined tabletop essentials or a sleek coffee machine that will change his mornings for the better.