BD_FATHERS DAY August 14, 2013

WHO'S YOUR DADDY?

WITH CONTRIBUTOR CAROLINE HEWSON

Here at Studio Arrc, we don't like to be cliche, and we don't use the term 'stereotype' loosely.... However, we understand that purchasing the perfect gift for the men in our lives is difficult at best, so we'll allow a little pigeon-holing this Fathers Day to keep you covered!

Studio Arrc welcomes back stylist Caroline Hewson to give us a taste of what's hot on the market. From the Sport Mad to the Vino Aficionado, you will be set to impress this September 1st.

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The Entertainer

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Shoes by Gucci, $710; Stockist T: 1300 442 878 / Cufflinks from Harrolds Luxury Department Store for Men, $120; harrolds.com.au / Bow tie by Gucci, $150; Stockist T: 1300 442 878/Beck Jacket $499. Shirt from $99.95. Knitted Silk Elephant Tie $129.95. Vitale Pocket Chief $39.95 all by MJ Bale; mjbale.com / MM-1 Computer Speakers by Bowers & Wilkins, $575; Mrporter.com / Mister Marvelous EDP by Byredo Parfums, from $158; meccacosmetica.com.au.

Renaissance Man

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Slim Fit Velvet Blazer by Paul Smith, $498; Mrporter.com / Crossed Arrow Cushion from Coral & Tusk; coralandtusk.com / Il Bisonte Diary by Hunt Leather, $225; Stockist T: 1800 064 768 / Brogues from Harrolds Luxury Department Store for Men, $590; harrolds.com.au / Vitale Pocket Chief by MJ Bale, $39.95; www.mjbale.com / Golden Age Cinema and Bar Gift Vouchers from Paramount House, from $25; 80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills - Opening September 6 / 300 Series Chronograph Watch by Uniform Wares, $1010; Mrporter.com.

Globe Trotter

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Shirt by Ermenegildo Zegna, $495; zegna.com / Wash bag by A.P.C; $140; Mrporter.com / Suede Driving shoes by Ermenegildo Zegna, $685; zegna.com / Duffle in Veau Foulonne by Longchamp, $995; Stockist T: 1800083355 / Four in-flight essentials for hair and body Kit from Aesop, $41.00; aesop.com / Cashmere pillow and eye mask by Armand Diradourian, $247; Mrporter.com.

Salty Seadog

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Tshirt by Country Road, $49.95; countryroad.com.auTowel in Black, Perri & Ecru by Jac + Jack, $150; jacandjack.comBelts by Marcs, $29 each; marcs.com.au / Anchor Print Trunk by Tommy Hilfiger, $110; tommy.com / Leather & Metal Hook Bracelet by Miansia Foksol, $113; Mrporter.com / Classic Stripe Beach Shoe by Soludos $39.95; Stockist T: 02 9358 0600 / Burroughs Sunglasses by Barton Perreira, $547; bartonperreira.com.

The Man Who Has Everything 

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Il bisonte pencil and leather case by Hunt Leather, $29; huntleather.com.au / Candle by Diptyque, $78; meccacosmetica.com.au Flask and Canvas bag by Best made, $148; bestmadeco.com / The Mathematician Brass Kit by Eclectic by Tom Dixon, $134; Mrporter.com / Essential Coffee Hamper by Jones The Grocer, $80; jonesthegrocer.com / Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet - the perfect shave Duet by Aesop, $80; aesop.com

For the Art of Manliness

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Neoh Duffle Backpack by Tailfeather, $330; vanishingelephant.com / Watch by WeWood, $119; we-wood.com.au / Craftsman Boot by RM Williams, $425; rmwilliams.com.au / Linen Cotton Chambray Shirt by Trenery, $119; trenery.com.au / Long Summer Parker Jacket by Scotch & Soda, $309.95; scotch-soda.com.au / Combo Pack Vacuum Flask and Cooler by Stanley, $149.95; cambur.com.au / Roc Slim-fit Cotton Blend Trousers by Acne, $218; Mrporter.com.

Book Worm

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Abe Sweater in Biro by Jac + Jack, $399; jacandjack.com / Westwood Scarf by MJ Bale, $99.95; mjbale.com / Samuel P Optical by Barton Perreira, $400; bartonperreira.com / Single Malt Whisky from the Scottish Highlands by Glenmorangie Original, $75; available at all good liquor stores / “Inferno” by  Dan Brown and “Hidden Order” by Brad Thor; available at all good booksellers / Chocolate by Dulcey, $14.65; simonjohnson.com / Boskar - Leather Hold-All with Bally Stripe detail by Bally, $2095; Stockist T: 1800 781 851.

Master Chef 

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Sania Tea Towel pack of 3 by Country Road, $26.95; countryroad.com.au / Long Dew Servers in 'Fire' by Dinosaur Designs, $105; dinosaurdesigns.com.au / Athena Citrus Juicer by Amco, $239.95; cambur.com.au / Small Ball Bowl in Yellow Solid by Dinosaur Designs, $66; dinosaurdesigns.com.au / Nespresso Umilk by Nespresso, $299; nespresso.com / Assorted Jams and Condiments by Simon Johnson, $15 each; simonjohnson.com.

Sport Mad 

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Air Pegasus shoe by Nike, $140; nikestore.com.auWayferers by Ray Ban, $289.95; from Sunglass Hut T: 1800 656 926 / Activity Monitor AM3 by iHealth – measures steps taken, distance travelled, and calories burned, $89.95; myer.com.auAmen: How Adam Scott Won the Masters by Will Swanton & Brent Read, $27.99; myer.com.au / Personal 3D Golf Sensor Glove by Golf Sense, $129.99; davidjones.com.auBack Pack by Adidas, $40; adidas.com.auGo Pro Hero3 Black Edition with waterproof case, $489; myer.com.au.

Vino Aficionado

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2011 Pinot Noir by Cloudy Bay, $49.95; available at all good liquor stores / Wine Thermometer Cuff by Menu, $75; top3.com.au / Australian Wine Companion 2014 Edition by James Halliday, $39.95; myer.com.au / Black Tie Armdeo Decanter by Riedel, RRP $799.95; riedelglass.com.au / Black Series Collectors Edition by Riedel, from $199; riedelglass.com.au / NM Block Table by Normann Copenhagen, $395; top3.com.au.

Tech Head

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QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones by Bose, $399; myer.com.au / Tablet Stand and Smart Stylus by Belkin, $49.95; davidjones.com.auiBike Mount and GSP App, $79.95; davidjones.com.auBeolit 12 Airplay Bluetooth Speaker by Bang & Olufsen, $990; myer.com.au / Stitch Tablet Sleeve by Country Road, $99.95; countryroad.com.au600DTKIS DSLR Camera with twin lens kit by Canon, $1099; davidjones.com.au.

 

Thank you to all suppliers for contributing to our Fathers day edit!

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