Struggling to find a gift for Father's Day that isn't a mug or booze?

We've collate a list of useful and well designed gifts for the VIP Dad figure in your life, all from indie stores and designers. 

(Or gifts for your husband, if like me, you have a 2 year old and you are buying a gift on behalf of them)

Cool sock - These by RoToTo are a splurge but still under £30

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Perpetual Calendar and Clock - Great for the desk or a bedside table 

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A stool has many usages and comes in huge range of colours. A seat, coffee table, mini wardrobe, plant stand. A great modern classic for Dad's who love beautiful design and want a piece they can keep forever

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Pizza cookbook - there seems to be a huge trend with men becoming obsessed with making the perfect pizza, gift them this and you reep the rewards by getting to enjoy 10/10 from the comfort of home. Win win.

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Move over Birkenstocks, there's a new Dad sandal in town. 

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A waterproof and tearproof notebook made from Stone all that and it comes in loads of beautiful colours (including Navy and Black, obvs)

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A very practical bag, multiple pockets, various ways to wear it, loads of colours. If he doesn't like it, you can wear it. 

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A great pen - write beautifully looks cool, will get lots of use. 

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