Timeless Classics For Dad

Vintage inspired watches, bottle openers, vinyl LP accessories, key chains, dopp kits, chore coats, work aprons, track jackets, button-down shirts, and masculine scents. Materials such as leather, wood, horsehair, marble, copper, brass, stainless steel, denim, canvas, linen, 100% cotton, and merino wool. What do they have in common? They’re all classic goods and materials that have stood the test of time. For the perfect Father’s Day gift that will never go out of style, check out these modern classics – all handcrafted right here in the Bay Area.

Left: The Profile Bottle Opener from San Francisco’s Fire Road is a bottle opener for the modern craft beverage. Shown here with an anodized aluminum frame inset with Carrara Marble, it’s also available inset with Oak or Walnut wood.

Right: From San Francisco’s Billie Marie Goods, the Double Loop Keychain is a sturdy everyday keychain made from black horween leather. Available with gold, silver, or black hardware, and it can be custom monogrammed with up to four letters.

Left: Say no to sting and yes to soothing with Shea, Vitamin E, and Menthol Aftershave from Heliotrope. This all-natural, non-greasy aftershave combines healing shea butter and moisturizing vitamin E in a creamy and refreshing lotion. Perfect for those with sensitive skin.

Right: From LARO, rich, oak barrel-aged whiskey was the inspiration behind the unisex Bourbon fragrance. Deep and woodsy yet mellow, warm, and very comforting.

Left: The Stage Lee Apron from Stagger Lee Goods is made of heavyweight 15oz selvedge canvas with raw copper rivets at stress points, double stitched pockets, and black leather & cotton webbing straps.

Right: From San Francisco’s Hannah Beatrice Quinn, Horsehair Brushes are styled after the drafting brushes found on architects’ desks that remove eraser shavings after hours of drawing work. Horsehair sweeps away fine particles of all kinds. Use it on the kitchen countertop, a workbench, or on furniture or wainscoting. Shown with a Cherry handle, also available in Walnut and Oak.

Left: From Oakland’s Kali Made Garments, the Navy Blue Canvas Track Jacket is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. The USA-made duck canvas will keep you cozy while still looking fresh.

Right: The Finale at Oracle T-Shirt in 100% cotton, from Oaklandish in collaboration with the Golden State Warriors, commemorates the final regular season game at Oracle Arena before the team heads across the Bay next season.

Left: For the Vintage Midsize Edition from Oakland’s Bespoke Watch Projects, unused vintage dials from the 1960’s have been incorporated into the new timepieces, giving them a distinct historic vibe with a contemporary twist. Each design is limited in number (less than ten per dial) as a standard Midsize model as well as a sporty Midsize Diver.

Right: The A-Z + Genre Dividers Gift Set from San Francisco’s Koeppel Design is the perfect gift set for a new record collector, or a seasoned pro who needs a little help in the organization department.

Left: From Berkeley’s Harvest & Mill, the un-dyed and unbleached 100% cotton cropped sleeve Raglan is made with 30 singles yarn for an incredibly soft feel. Knit with natural extra stretch for easy movement, especially around the shoulders.

Right: The Chore Coat from Oakland’s Claflin, Thayer & Co is made of 12oz Mt. Vernon USA-made 100% cotton duck with brass snap closures, two chest pockets, two deep tummy pockets, and one inside left chest pocket (fits most cell phones).

Left: From Oakland’s Juniper Ridge, the Cascade Forest Gift Set transports you to those fresh, dense canopies of the Pacific Northwest. A blend of Western Mountain Fir and Pine wild-harvested, steam-distilled essential oils – its scent is earthy, woodsy and resinous. Set includes one each of Cascade Forest body wash, essential oil, and Douglas Fir incense.

Right: The Black Dopp Kit from Oakland’s Brass + Blade is a fashionable classic made of top grain leather that is naturally tough, water resistant, and virtually life-proof.

Left: The Classic Shirt from Marin’s Rough Linen is a classic linen shirt that says summer has arrived, yet is refined enough for year-round wear. Made from finely woven 100% linen, it can be worn rumpled and rolled or pressed and tucked.

Right: From Oakland’s GDS Cloth Goods, the Porto Alegre Half Apron is streamlined for jobs that require less coverage. Made of deep blue denim with white selvedge 100% USA cotton from Cone Mills. A zero-waste design, it eliminates waste by using scrap denim from previous work.

Left: The Bay Ebony Rose Gold watch from San Francisco’s Treehut is part of the Bay Collection, inspired by the Bay Area. It’s framed with an elegantly slim rose gold and natural walnut wood case, detailed with a natural ebony wood dial, and accented with a black genuine leather band.

Right: From San Francisco’s Alamere Designs, the Merino Sweater Button-Down is soft and luxurious, understated and sophisticated. The merino wool fabric is odor resistant, moisture wicking, and temperature regulating – it’s a whole new class of button down shirt.

Image at top of page: From Oakland’s Bespoke Watch Projects, created in small batches, the new Intaglio dials are painted, engraved, and hand-finished in house—producing a distinctive look with an unmistakable tactile quality that is a direct nod to traditional printmaking and lithographic processes. Each of these dial designs is incorporated into the popular Midsize Edition and paired with a hand-brushed stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, and mechanical automatic movement (visible through the display back).

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