10 Father's Day Gifts to Make Your Dad Feel Young Again
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to make dads everywhere feel like a million bucks. After celebrating Father’s Day year after year, it’s normal to run out of gift ideas for the dads who already have everything. So Esquire is here with a special theme this year—gifts to make your fathers feel young again. 2022 is the year of peak male nostalgia—Top Gun is in cinemas, '80s pop is on the radio, and Johnny Depp is back in fashion. Make your father feel 20 again with these fun gift ideas.
1| Hennessy VSOP
You can never go wrong with Hennessy. Treat your pops with a bottle of Hennessy VSOP to make him feel like he’s drinking from the fountain of youth. Even better, bring your father and brothers over to the Hennessy x NBA VIP Room located at Distillery BGC to celebrate NBA games with a shot or two of Hennessy. There’s no better way to celebrate this month than with basketball and alcohol.
2| Johnny Depp’s Dior Sauvage
After Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s court fiasco, Depp’s fragrance with Dior is now one of the most popular fragrances in the world. An aromatic fragrance for men, Sauvage’s top notes are Calabrian bergamot and pepper, and it's celebrated as Dior’s most “radically fresh, raw, and noble, scent.”
Shop on Rustan’s The Beauty Source from P7,000.
3| Calvin Klein Bomber Jacket
Bomber jackets are back in style thanks to Top Gun: Maverick. CK Calvin Klein’s technical satin oversized bomber will make your dad feel like Tom Cruise with its sleek, solid tone polyblend and ruffed-up sleeves. It’s utilitarian enough to pass Dad standards and simple enough to make him comfortable.
4| Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Sneakers
Set aside those loafers and oxfords and gift your dads with a snazzy pair of Polo Ralph Lauren Heritage Court II Leather Sneakers. Sleek enough to go with any outfit, these leather kicks also give off a distinguished air to satisfy even the most strait-laced fathers.
5| La Roche Posay Retinol Eye Cream
It’s never too late to start skincare. For the dads that are a little conscious about wrinkles, get them this powerful anti-aging eye treatment from La Roche Posay. The cream visibly reduces crow’s feet to make dads look and feel younger.
6| Ray-Ban Aviator Glasses
Complete the Top Gun look with dark-tinted Aviator sunglasses from Ray-Ban. This timeless design is beloved by men of all ages (and eras). From James Dean to Tom Cruise, Aviators have never failed anyone yet.
7| Tom Ford Oud Wood
Another world-class fragrance on the list is Tom Ford’s Old Wood, a classic woodsy scent from the luxury fashion house. An easy, uncomplicated sandalwood scent, Tom Ford’s Old Wood is long-lasting and the small bottle goes a long way.
Shop on Rustan’s The Beauty source for P12,600.
8| Lamborghini Acqua Set
You might not be able to afford a Lamborghini car, but you can definitely cop this Lamborghini toiletry set for only P2,000. The Acqua set by Tonino Lamborghini includes perfume, shower gel, and after-shave balm, all curated to make a man feel contemporary and cosmopolitan.
9| Belkin Powerhouse Charge Dock for Apple Products
We’re already way ahead of Back to the Future. It’s 2022 and wireless charging is the norm. If your old man already has an iPhone and Apple Watch, then complete his set with a Belkin Powerhouse Charge Dock for Apple products. It’s easy to use and hassle-free, perfect for anyone who forgets to charge their phones overnight.
Shop on Power Mac Center for P5,590.
10| Apple Watch Metal Strap
If you’ve already gifted your father with an Apple Watch, follow up with this minimalist Milanese Loop from Apple. It comes in gold, graphite, and silver and has a one-year warranty.
Shop on Power Mac Center for P5,790.
