Look, we have nothing against the absolute practicality of a pair of socks. But the father figure in your life is more than the sum of their woolens.
In this gift guide, we turn our focus to design lovers, adventurers and cooks, the dads who appreciate a nice shirt and
For the design lover
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For the fashion coveter
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For the home chef
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For the beauty buff
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For the adventurer
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