Ten ideas for Father’s Day gifts

WHILE daughters tend to display a tad more imagination on the Father’s Day front, son’s more often than not rely on the tried and tested formula of a tie and socks combo or at a push a supermarket bottle of Scotch.This Sunday why not break the yearly cycle of mundane presents and buy your dad an inspired gift? We’ve even done the leg work/ online browsing for you.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Jun 2012, 15:23 BST

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For the tech-savvy father: Lexon Peas USB port

£15

www.sciencemuseumshop.co.uk

For dads that need fashion instruction: Hat

£12

For the active or retired bike enthusiast: Cyclepedia by Michael Embecher

£19.95

Thames and Hudson

For the father who never left the 60s: Wigwam

£84.99

www.homehomehome.co.uk

For the movie buff with a sweet tooth: Retro hamper with choice of seven 80s movies

£28.99

giftwrappedandgorgeous.com

A safe bet for the son/daughter: Paul Smith socks

£17

harveynichols.com

For the travelling father: Brooks Brothers toiletry bag

£108

brooksbrothers.com

For fathers with a penchant for walking: Clarks Originals Desert Trek shoes

£69

urbanoutfitters.co.uk

For the father who appreciates fine whisky: Classic Malt Collections tasting set

£38

harveynicols.com

For the internet-savvy father who likes his technology to look good: Par Avion laptop sleeve

£108

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