Father’s Day: 16 Great Gift Ideas for the Best Dad in the World

Three cheers for Daddy-o!

Here at Sassy Mama HQ, we love sharing a good That Papa story with all of you. We believe that Dads are worth celebrating! Whether they stay-at-home to care for the little ones, or work hard to provide for the family (hello, school debentures!), or come up with creative and unique ways to engage the kids like going on special dates… we’re grateful for them.

In honour of Father’s Day this year, let’s show the men in our life that they’re appreciated! If you’re looking for a little inspo, we’ve rounded up our favourite picks this year that will surely hit the jackpot. From activewear to cool tech gear to brewing lessons and fun experiential bonding opportunities (read: daddy and daughter day at the salon!) – he’ll feel loved this Father’s Day!

Read more: How to be a Dad: Lessons from my Father on Father’s Day

Like father, like son! If your little men want to look like their dad this Father’s Day, look no further than Māzŭ Resortwear. A true blend of tradition and modernity, while honouring Hong Kong’s rich maritime history – Māzŭ is known for incorporating traditional colours, local motifs, and unique fabrics to create classic swim shorts. Purchase a Father and Son pair of swim shorts at the special price of $2000.

Take a further 10% discount and use the discount code “SASSYxMAZU” until the end of June.

Available at www.mazuresortwear.com

Got a traveling dad with a sense of style? Get him this fab toiletry kit by The Great Diggers. Showcasing a curated selection of luxury lifestyle products, The Great Diggers feature unique and distinct items you won’t find anywhere else. This toiletry travel bag is made of recycled luxury car seat fabric, it’s got a waterproof interior lining, and is easily used as a Dopp kit. Its two compartments make it roomy enough for all his personal belongings. And because it’s eco-friendly, your man will feel good as he clutches the seat belt handle and takes it on the go!

All Sassy Mama readers will receive a 15% discount with the code: 15%TGD4SASSY

Available at www.thegreatdiggers.com.

For papas who love to capture the best family moments, the compact, waterproof-to-10m GoPro Hero 5 Session ($2,550) is sure to come in handy during your pool time fun. Featuring 4k video, in-camera video stabilisation and excellent voice control… the camera is bound to impress!

Available at Escapade Sports.

Whether the man in your life is a Fitbit loyalist or a newbie, this fitness tracker ($1,298) makes tracking his all-day active minutes, steps and calories burned a breeze. It helps him to stay on top of his workouts with positive motivation to keep him moving. We love that you can customise your band with different materials to fit any personal style, making it the best fitness accessory for the athletic, fashion-conscious dads!

Available at Escapade Sports.

Possibly the best way for daddy and daughter to bond! For all dads who are looking to style their daughters’ hair, the Daddy Did My Hair Workshop ($800 and early bird special for $500) will help them master different hairstyles (even waterfall braids!) for their own little girls. It’s a great chance for the dads to spend some quality time with their princesses. And our favourite part? The kiddos will get a chance to apply makeup on their dad! Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the class with a photo booth on hand to capture the special memories.

Available at airplay.

For the dad who loves to travel and look good while doing it, look no further than TUMI’s vast range of travel, business and lifestyle bags and accessories that combine innovative design and practicality.

We think the Alpha 2 T-Pass Business Class Brief Pack ($4,790) is a stylish carry-on for every father to take on his travels, and the 19 Degree Aluminium Short Trip Packing Case ($8,590) is a durable, modern-looking case perfectly sized for short getaways and business trips. There is also complimentary initials monogramming in store for that added personalised touch.

Available at Tumi.

Every dad thinks their child’s a genius in some shape or form right? Now, he can brag about his little artists’ masterpieces while displaying it on his phone case here! Simply snap a picture of your the artwork and turn it into a customised phone case. For that extra personal touch, you can also create a signature label to wrap it all up. Perfect!

Available at Casetify.

Maker’s Mark Whisky ($398) is the perfect gift for the whisky fanatic papas out there. Delicately crafted in small batches in Kentucky, USA, it’s sure to be a staple and great addition to any liquor collection. Whether he likes it neat or on the rocks, Maker’s is definitely a crowd pleaser. Check out Invaluable’s comprehensive whisky guide here for inspo and up his whisky game with Whisky Stones (a set of 9 available from Liquor & Liqueur at $180).

Available at The Whisky Store.

If dad loves a good skincare routine (or you think he should!), make sure to check out Kiehl’s Best Groomed Dad special. Kiehl’s has been dedicated to producing unique and effective formulations to address men’s skin care needs since 1950. With 67 years of experience, Kiehl’s collection takes care all the specific skin care needs of man. This bundle includes, Facial Fuel Energising Face Wash, Facial Fuel, Facial Fuel Energizing Tonic For Men, Amino Acid Shampoo and a Facial Fuel Energising Scrub all for $415.

Available at Keihl’s locations around Hong Kong.

Send your craft beer connoisseur papa to back to school this Father’s Day. We’re loving the new Back to School Brewing classes that offer unique beer brewing experiences. In the Intro to Brewing Class ($800 per person), he’ll know more about the ingredients and brewing process. On top of the hands-on brewing experience and tasting, he’ll also have 12 bottles of the beer he made delivered to his door after the class. Get your gift certificate here now and surprise dad with this one-of-a-kind experience!

Available at Back to School Brewing.

Hot off the press! Local Hong Kong mum, Kirsty Sullivan has written a book that encourages your little ones to go to bed and then stay there. Inspired by her own dad, Special Ways is beautifully illustrated, and depicts 52 playful ways for parents and caregivers to put young children to bed. Check out the online store to purchase the eBook (HK$35) or paperback (HK$100), with free delivery in Hong Kong.

From now until Sunday, 18 June, use the discount code SASSYMAMASPECIALWAYS and receive 10% off your book!

eBags Professional Slim Laptop Backpack ($1,056) is perfect for the traveling dad who wants to keep all his essentials in one organised space. With specific pockets for everything under the sun (panel organiser, loose papers, business card pockets and key leash to name a few!), he definitely won’t be asking you where his keys are ever again! Everything fits in a slim, slender body making it easy to swing over while traveling from trip to trip.

Available at eBags.

Head over to Harbour City’s Exclusivités this month and shop from a wide range of chic wine accessories and glasses for the vino connoisseur loving dad. The Oeno Box Collection Professional Wine Accessories Set ($3930) is perfect for papas who would love to have all their essentials in one, modern case. Easy for entertaining or for pouring a glass for yourself, this keeps

Available at Exclusivités.

For the dad that loves a good Netflix and chill, there is no better gift than this amazing Couch Arm Table ($1131) from Uncommon Goods. Keep couch essentials (beer, snacks, TV remote etc.) on hand with this arm-gripping sofa arm table made from solid cherry wood. The adjustable clasps can hold onto any size or style of arm and comes in either a round or rectangular top. Our favourite bit? It’s chic and modern and will fit into any style and decor you have going on in the living room. Perfect!

Available at Uncommon Goods.

For the style savvy papas, Shanghai Tang has released the second generation of sunnies inspired by the old 1960’s Hong Kong and romance. The Retro Chinese Round Sunglasses ($1980) is modern and vintage all at the same time. The mirrored frames will keep papa looking cool all summer. No shade thrown here!

Available at all Shanghai Tang locations.

Want to give dad a daily reminder of how much your kiddos love him? He’ll definitely love this extra special pair of personalised envelope cufflinks containing wooden letters etched with your child’s drawing on them ($677.76) from Gifts Less Ordinary. What’s more, you can even add a short message on the reverse! We love this idea and we think dad will too!

Available at Gifts Less Ordinary.