Father`s Day is an awesome day to show the man who raised you how much you care about him. A stylish dad doesn`t only dress well, but cares about the future of his children and the future of this world. When choosing a gift for your dad, give him a gift that will make a difference.
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1. Fashionable Man Bags
Messenger bags are both fashionable and functional, so why not get one from Rickshaw bags, made from recycled fabrics. These bags have modular pockets that he can insert or remove to customize the bag. You will be supporting local job creation, as the bag is assembled in the U.S. Another very stylish bag is the one from Tierra Ideas, which also has a very cool back story. Their Desert Hybrid bag is made from the inner tubes of old tractors and bicycles, as well as recycled Delta plane seat covers. The bag`s shoulder strap is a car seatbelt.
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2. Eco-friendly Watches & Cufflinks
If your dad is time-conscious, get him one of Pueblito`s bamboo watches. These watches are fair trade, eco-friendly, high quality and not too expensive. As it is so visible and different, a bamboo watch makes for a great conversational piece on what the fair trade movement is all about. If bamboo is not his material of choice, how about a biodegradable Sprout watch made from corn resin and a tree bark dial. It is bold, yet refined and will surely complement the rest of his outfit. If he is a corporate man, Skip Sister`s vintage style cuff links made from recycled material will be sure to draw a lot of attention.
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3. Charitable iPad/iPhone Accessories
A modern-day dad is almost never without his iPad/iPhone/iPod. Get him one of DODOcase`s eco-friendly special edition iPad folios. The proceeds go to poor communities to supply them with clean water. Alternatively, buy him a (RED) Juice Pack Powerstation from Mophie that can charge any USB device, including the iPad and iPhone. A percentage of all profits of (RED) products go toward the battle against HIV/AIDS, especially in Africa.
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4. Anti-cruelty Shoes
Spoil your dad with stylish shoes from Novacas for Brave GentleMan. These shoes are made via fair trade in Portugal and manufactured from polyurethane microfiber. It looks and feels like genuine leather and is both stylish and comfortable, so it`s time for Dad to make an anti-cruelty fashion statement. For a more casual look, get him an athletic trainer boot – a real must in his wardrobe. They go well with skinny pants and shorts alike and if you are lucky enough to be the same size, you could always borrow these unisex shoes.
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5. Sustainable Clothing
A new item will always be welcome in a stylish dad`s closet. He will love Skunkfunk`s slim jeans, which can only complement his clothing collection. Have a look at Komodo`s range of organic t-shirts with their retro prints, or get him a pair of comfy Komodo Vince chinos that will never go out of fashion. While you are shopping, why don`t you get yourself something nice from Vince as well?
Stay Conscious + Chic!