Just because most of the country is in isolation doesn't mean that Father's Day will be cancelled. After all, like the good moms on Mother's Day, the good dads out there deserve a day to feel special and loved, too. Every year there are lots of gift ideas that speak to different types of dads, but this year we thought we'd help round up gifts for the hipster dads out there. These are the dads who appreciate good (maybe craft beer) and have great style.
So what does that mean? Well, we did some digging and found some great ideas for the hipster dads out there that can be purchased online. From Warby Parker glasses to a beer-making kit to beard grooming supplies (because, of course!) we will have things covered and help make this Father's Day as special as possible.
Warby Parker Glasses
Hip, modern glasses are the key to any hipster dad's heart. Warby Parker makes great options that are easy to order online. The company also offers online eye exams and a cool try-on trial service with the ability to have them mail five different glasses for him to try on.
Warby Parker Glasses ($95)
Voyager Turntable
For some reason, turntables (record players), have become one of the prime examples of a hipster collectors' item. Dad can play records or have a cool vintage item to display on his desk or bookshelf. It's a fun and unexpected gift that he'll love for Father's Day.
Voyager Turntable ($76, Nordstrom)
Allbirds Sneakers
Everyone loves a good comfy sneaker, but hipster dads are way too cool for the typical blue and white dad shoe that has become the symbol of their kind. Instead, Allbird sneakers are modern and comfortable, coming in a ton of different colors and designs to match his taste.
Allbirds Sneakers ($95, Allbirds)
Beer Brewing Kit
Beer and hipsters go together like peanut butter and jelly. Plus, beer is good! Help dad be able to brew his own beer with a beer brewing kit. This gift will come especially handy if he needs a fun new activity to do during quarantine. This one is fairly budget-friendly.
Beer Brewing Kit ($45, Uncommon Goods)
Neighborhoods Map Coasters
Coasters used to be things that protected tables from moisture and scratches, but they're turned into an art form over the years. A dad who loves keeping his tables safe but also paying homage to certain cool metropolitan neighborhoods he loves will enjoy these neighborhood map coasters.
Neighborhoods Map Coasters ($36, Uncommon Goods)
Wine Cork States
If dad likes to drink wine, collect corks or both, and really has pride for his home state, then this wine cork collection state board will be his perfect gift. The wall hanging has spaces for each wine cork to add to the larger collection. He can display it in his den or office.
Wine Cork States ($35, Uncommon Goods)
Panana Hat
It wouldn't be a list of hipster gifts for hipster dads without at least one hat. This panama hat will be perfect for dad to wear on the deck, while gardening, or on vacation when traveling is permitted again. It'll definitely complete his look. This one folds flat to fit in a bag or suitcase.
Panana Hat ($50, J. Crew)
Vintage Stripe Calf Socks
We recommended sneakers for dad above but we can't forget to recommend socks to go along with them. And not just any socks. These Bombas socks come in a vintage stripe design that any hipster dad would love. These are an upgrade from the classic gift of a pack of socks for dad.
Vintage Stripe Calf Socks ($12, Bombas)
Wooden Beer Bottle Caddy With Opener
Have we mentioned how much hipsters like beer? Hipster dads will love to have their own beer caddy to store their artisan brewery bottles in a fancy way and be able to take it wherever they want. The best feature is definitely the opener attached to the side.
Wooden Beer Bottle Caddy With Opener ($25, The Knot)
Enrich Beard Conditioner
Not all dads have beards, but lost of hipsters do, so there's a good chance a hipster dad will be rocking that facial hair. He'll likely also want to take care of that beard, so why not give him a way to do that with beard conditioner from Gillette. This one is budget-friendly.
Enrich Beard Conditioner ($10, Gillette)
Dad Shirt
This gift is for the new hipster dads out there. Now, all dads can and are encouraged to wear their babies, but this shirt is one that hipster dads will especially enjoy. It's not mainstream but super fun and a great way to bond with baby.
Dad Shirt ($75, Lalababy)
Custom 'I Love Dad' Face Socks
OK, we have another pair of socks on this list because hipsters and dads just love a good pair of fun socks and because they're a classic dad gift. This pair can be customized to have a specific dad's literal face on it all for under $16. That's a deal that can't be beaten.
Custom 'I Love Dad' Face Socks ($16, Make Custom Gifts)
Real Dad Beard Comb
Speaking of the beards that hipster dads tend to have and the grooming they like to do. Dad will need a comb to help keep his beard in good shape. The longer the beard, the bigger the hipster and the bigger need for this funny comb.
Real Dad Beard Comb ($8, AxeComb/Etsy)
Dad's Stuff Holder
There's no rule that says hipsters need to like wood and have a lot of little gadgets and whatnot, but just in case this dad does, we found a great gift option for him. We present a wooden "stuff" stand for him to store all of his things, from his wallet to phone to watch, glasses, and more.
Dad's Stuff Holder ($36, DrapelaWoodworks/Etsy)
Backpack
Backpacks make practical gifts for anyone, but it's the style of the backpack that really matters. Each bag has a style to match the person and we feel like this black one from Etsy fits the aesthetic of the hipster dads out there.
Backpack ($84, PandaUA/Etsy)
Personalized Camera Strap
If dad loves taking pictures, there's a good chance he has a camera. If so, then getting him a camera strap is a smart idea. Plus, because it's from Etsy it can be personalized. He'll be able to carry his camera around with ease with a reminder of his family's love on it.
Personalized Camera Strap ($53, TetherStraps/Etsy)
Badass Tea Towel
There's no rule that says dads can't love their kitchen or bar. After all, if he is a hipster dad he'll have an appreciation for the cool and unique. This tea towel will pay homage to his awesomeness and says "Dad, because badass isn't an official title."
Badass Tea Towel ($15, Preppypineapplehome/Etsy)
Toiletry Bag
Hipster dads are special, and so they deserve more than just a basic toiletries bag to have when they travel. Step it up a notch by gifting him a personalized toiletries bag for him to store his stuff in style.
Toiletry Bag ($29, Natural Leather Shop)
Blue-Light Computer Glasses
We already recommended a pair of prescription glasses, but we also wanted to share a gift idea that dad will love if he uses the computer or phone a lot: blue-light glasses. They'll protect his eyes while also making him look super hipster (aka awesome.)
Blue-Light Computer Glasses ($18, Amazon)
Plaid Flannel
It wouldn't be a hipster-style gift list for dads without a flannel shirt! This affordable plaid flannel from Old Navy is a great pick and dad can wear it all year. Can't beat that.
Plaid Flannel ($13, Old Navy)
*Psst: if you choose to purchase an item from this post, Cafemom may receive a small cut. Each item and price is up to date at the time of publication; however, an item may be sold out or the price may be different at a later date.
