Editor\'s letter
editor\'s choice,beauty,wine,Film,fashion,Fathers Day
Natasha Aitken
Who\'s your daddy? Or more importantly, what are you going to get him? This week we\'re dedicating our weekly must-have items to Father\'s Day. Whether he\'s daddy cool, or daddy don\'t have-a-clue, we\'ve got everything from retro cameras to wine wizardry to make the father figure in your life feel appreciated (for once). Happy Father\'s Day!
Natasha Aitken, Editor
Diana F+ Lomography camera
editor\'s choice,Fathers Day
Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Diana F+ Lomography camera
Yes, some dads are into the latest wave of digital, techie equipment. Most, on the whole however, are clueless and run a mile. The Diana F+ camera is the perfect antidote for the technophobe dad who isn\'t yet ready to embrace the digital era. The dreamy, radiant lo-fi images this camera produces will remind him of yesteryear while the retro look will be right up the old boy\'s street!
£65 from www.oki-ni.com
Kilgour tie
editor\'s choice,fashion,Fathers Day
Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Kilgour tie
While the relaxed open neck shirt look is still going strong, we at handbag believe there should be a fashion protest against the abandonment of the tie. It\'s time we got the men of the land to smarten up. And the perfect way to do it? With this little beauty from the bespoke Saville Row tailors Kilgour. This knitted silk tie is smart (being navy blue) and stylish (with white polka dots) and would be a real treat for fashion-savvy dads.
£75 from www.kilgour.eu
Power Monkey Explorer Portable Solar Charger
editor\'s choice,gadgets,Fathers Day
Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Power Monkey charger
No, this isn\'t one of those psychedelic rock bands your dad caught back in ‘68 but instead a very cool, very handy portable charger that powers up iPods, digital cameras and the latest mobile phones - all by the light of the sun. Far out, man!
£59.99 from www.ethicalsuperstore.com
Tom Ford for Men Ancillary Collection
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Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Tom Ford cleansing bar
Without doubt, the most gorgeous men\'s fragrance... ever! Tom Ford For Men is the ultimate in grooming gorgeous to treat the man in your life this Father\'s Day. Whether you\'re making daddy cool or treating the fella you\'ve recently made a father, this contemporary twist on five classic grooming goodies is essential for any modern man. The vintage-inspired Cleansing Bar soap-on-a-rope is our fave - it\'s about time our mens\' beauty products looked and smelt as good as ours!
From £11, available nationwide
Uniqlo Cotton cashmere mix v-neck jumpers
men,fashion,Fathers Day
Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Uniqlo jumpers
Dads often need a little help in the dressing department... not literally, that would be weird, but a word of advice is often advisable. Head down to Uniqlo for reasonably priced, and dare I say it, trendy clothes that the father figure in your life will love. Plus, the added bonus for you is, you can borrow it; nothing cooler than an oversized jumper over jeans. Happy Fathers day you!
£14.99 from Uniqlo
LOVEFiLM Gift Box
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Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Lovefilm
Film buff fathers will love this fabulous subscription gift from online rental service LOVEFiLM. Simply log on to the website and select the subscription package you think will suit your pop\'s weekly film rental needs best, then dream up the perfect father-daughter message of love to personalise your finished package. Also included in the deal is the ultra-informative Time Out book, 1000 Films To Change Your Life.
Prices start from £16 from www.lovefilm.com
Perfect Man and Perfect Man Alternative
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Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Perfect Man and Perfect Man Alternative
These two unique mens\' fragrances set in French glass bottles are the perfect luxurious pressie to send to your dad with love. Perfect Man is a blend of woody notes and aromatic herbs such as thyme and basil with a twist of fresh mandarin that makes this a really sophisticated treat. Or maybe you\'re buying for a certain quirky someone who doesn\'t encapsulate ‘perfect\'. Perfect Man Alternative fragrance is a blend of Mediterranean citrus fruits, carrot seed, Tunisian rosemary and woody tones which amount to a vibrant, compelling scent for those who like to stand out from the crowd.
Perfect Man and Perfect Man Alternative by Bella Bellissima. £38 each, 0800 123 400 www.bellabellissima.co.uk
Coldplay -- Viva La Vida
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Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Coldplay
Though Coldplay might still be considered just a Dadrock version of Radiohead they sell bucket loads of records and pack stadiums wherever they play. And being that they are Dadrock, a new album from them is perfect around Father\'s Day. In all their interviews for this new effort Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends, the band have been saying how this a huge musical step forwards for their sound (don\'t worry though, it really isn\'t). Coldplay might not be everyones\' cup of tea but no one can deny they do know how to bang out a catchy tune. More importantly, get this for your dad this weekend and it\'ll make him feel like he\'s the Fonz!
£8.99 from hmv.com
Blurb Books
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Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Blurb book
Cheap, cheerful and utterly memorable, a book of photographs for your dad can be yours for as little as £6.95 thanks to the publishing pros at Blurb. Photos, text and design can all be incorporated and they have lots of examples on the Blurb site to get your imagination going.
Starting from £6.95 from www.blurb.com
Nuance Wine Finer
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Top 10 must haves for Father\'s Day: Wine Finer
Whether he\'s got a cellar stocked full of France\'s finest or he simply enjoys a bit of cheap plonk - if your dad likes red wine he\'ll love a Nuance Wine Finer. This device releases red wine\'s subtle taste without decanting and in 30 seconds he can decant a whole bottle of wine while pouring it into glasses. The pourer filters out sediment, pieces of cork and tartar with a satisfying bubbling sound, ensuring no spillage and making any leftovers fresh for later. Cheers!
£29.95 from www.amaroni.com
