Beyond The Tie

With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, the time is now to
indulge Dad’s outdoorsy, stylish and tech-savvy sides! The special holiday, coupled with the gorgeous summer weather, provides the perfect
moment show all the great fathers out there that you appreciate their sense
of adventure. —

For the dapper dad: From the city to the country to the
beach, fashion-forward fathers everywhere love a good tie. Take this
traditional gift idea a step further with vintage-inspired neck-wear from
classic New England brand General Knot Co. We are loving this
sartorially-blessed stunner in a playful pattern straight from the 1950s.

$98, generalknot.com

For the adventurous family: Who says NYC isn’t packed with
opportunities for thrilling outdoor exploration? This Father’s Day, treat Dad to
a day of kayaking or paddle-boarding on the Hudson River! Manhattan
Kayak Company offers up a variety of classes and outings sure to provide an
unforgettable family-bonding excursion.

manhattankayak.com/kayaking-instruction

For the culinary master: With the rising temperatures comes
endless opportunities for outdoor meals. For the dad in your life who just can’t get
enough of alfresco dining during the summer months, offer up a tasty bottle of
artisan hot sauce from New York’s own Elixer of Pain! Don’t let the hard-core
name scare you off, these sauces are sure make the most refined of palates jump
for joy.

From $5, kickstarter.com/projects/714810375/elixirs-of-pain

For the refined techie: With so many professional papas out
there glued to their iPhones, it stands to reason that a ruggedly original
phone case would be just the ticket for Father’s Day. We are in love with the old-school
look – yet distinctly modern style – of BookBook’s chic, weathered iPhone
accoutrement. Dad will dig the literary appeal with the everyday functionality.

$59.99, twelvesouth.com

Mia Weber is a
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