Lifestyle · 19 Jun 2026
Beyond Socks: The Father’s Day Gift Guide

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This Father’s Day, gifting goes beyond the predictable. No more last-minute socks, mugs or novelty ties. Beyond Socks: The Father’s Day Gift Guide is a curated edit of elevated grooming, fragrance and wellness experiences designed for every kind of dad, from the polished professional to the dad who deserves a well-earned reset.
Taking place ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, 21 June 2026, the guide brings together a refined selection of gifts from Sensai Skincare, Vivari Hotel & Spa, Issey Miyake, Zadig & Voltaire and Narciso Rodriguez.
Whether he is a man of ritual, scent, rest or style, this year’s edit offers thoughtful ways to celebrate dads, grandfathers, husbands, mentors and father figures with gifts that feel personal, considered and memorable.
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For the dad who appreciates a polished, low-effort grooming ritual, SENSAI Silky Purifying Cleansing Gel Water and SENSAI Silky Purifying Creamy Soap offer an elevated double-cleansing pairing. Available at ARC, the Cleansing Gel Water works as the first step to gently lift away impurities, while the Creamy Soap follows as the second step, leaving skin feeling fresh, clean and cared for. Together, they make a thoughtful grooming gift for the father figure who values skincare that feels refined, effective and effortless.
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For the father figure who needs time away from the everyday, Vivari Hotel & Spa, located in Featherbrooke, Johannesburg, offers the gift of stillness. Its luxury accommodation is designed around restoration, with five room categories ranging from Classic Rooms to the Crown Suite, each created as a considered retreat with warm textures, soft light and quiet estate surroundings.
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For the dad who appreciates warmth, depth and understated sophistication, Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Eau de Parfum is a refined new fragrance choice with a richer, more sensual edge. Newly launched and available at ARC, it offers a distinctive take on masculine fragrance for the father figure who prefers something elegant, memorable and quietly confident.
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For those looking to turn Father’s Day into a memorable meal, Mezepoli offers a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience in the heart of Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. Known for its modern Mediterranean approach, no-fuss urban dining and vibrant atmosphere, Mezepoli is a fitting choice for a Father’s Day outing in one of the city’s most loved leisure precincts.
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For the sophisticated dad, Narciso Rodriguez for Him Bleu Noir Parfum offers a woody floral musk fragrance for the father figure who appreciates depth, elegance and quiet confidence. Launched in 2022 and created by perfumer Sonia Constant, it is available in 50ml and 100ml.
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For the dad who wears his texture with confidence, IntrinsiCurly Me offers salon-professional haircare created for wavy, curly and coily hair. Proudly South African, the range is designed to support all curl types, with products that help nourish, moisturise and define natural texture, making it a thoughtful grooming gift for the father figure who takes pride in his waves, curls or coils.
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To shop the Father’s Day edit, selected fragrance and skincare gifts are available at all major retailer. For those looking to gift an experience, Vivari Hotel & Spa luxury accommodation can be booked directly through Vivari Hotel & Spa – , while Father’s Day lunches and dinners at Mezepoli can be reserved directly with Mezepoli and IntrinsiCurly Me can be shopped online at IntrinsiCurly Me and in-store at Clicks.
Whether shopping for a signature scent, an elevated skincare ritual, a restorative stay or a memorable meal, this edit makes it easier to celebrate dad with something considered, useful and genuinely special.
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