Whilst a simple phone call or an offer to take ones father out for a meal or a drink is suitable enough for Father’s Day, for others a more extravagant offering is the preferred route. As such, the AGLAIA team have drawn upon the expertise of London’s Royal Exchange for our last minute Father’s Day gifting.
Officially opened in 1571 by Queen Elizabeth I, the Royal Exchange was a commercial market place founded by English merchant and financier Sir Thomas Gresham. Originally consisting of a trading floor, offices and shops around an open courtyard where merchants and traders could meet and conduct their business, today the Royal Exchange is recognised as the leading luxury shopping and dining destination in the heart of the City.
Housing luxury brands such as Boodles, Bamford, Cutter and Squidge, Fortnum & Mason, Grind, Leica, Halcyon Days, and Watches of Switzerland, along with many others, it is the ultimate shopping destination for any last minute Father’s Day gifts.
Bremont S300
A must for any father not wanting to miss the next family event, the Bremont S300 watch has been inspired by aviation principles and built to be thoroughly robust. The S300 White brings a new dial colour to the popular 40mm range of Supermarine dive watches and is the perfect counterpart to the other darker dialled variants within the Bremont collection.
Water resistant to 300 metres and with a two tone Nato strap, the S300 features a unidirectional bezel and 40mm steel case decorated with the silhouette of the original Supermarine aircraft on the back.
Halcyon Cigar Ashtray
For the discerning father who appreciates the finer things in life, this gilded ashtray is formed of the highest quality English fine bone china, hand gilded in 18ct gold. You may wish to throw in a couple of Cubans for added effect.
Fortnum & Mason’s Gentleman’s Hamper
If all else fails, look towards the king of all hampers. Fortnum & Mason’s Gentleman’s Hamper is filled to its 20 inch wicker basket lid with delicious delights.
From ginger preserve, to loose leaf tea. Lucifer Biscuits to Piccadilly Salter Caramel biscuits. Delve a little deeper and you’ll likely stumble across some Claret and Antipasti Olives and if all that fails, spoil yourself with a piece of Dark Chocolate Orange.
Still looking for further inspiration? Visit the Royal Exchange at 27 Royal Exchange, Threadneedle Street, London, EC3V 3LP
Edward Lumley is Editor-in-Chief for Of Wealth & Life and a Freelance Men’s Fashion Writer. Edward has written for publications such as FashionBeans, Harrods and a variety of online outlets specialising in Men’s fashion for the past eight years. Follow Edward on Instagram.
