17 Father’s Day Gift Ideas From Black-Owned Businesses

In the weeks following George Floyd’s death, many people have taken to sharing resources to support the Black Lives Matter movement, from protest locations and donation links to phone numbers and email templates for contacting local representatives. Many have also made lists of Black-owned businesses — from local restaurants to fashion brands to bookstores — that have been disproportionately affected by the financial effects of COVID-19 to support right now. And, what better occasion to start shopping from them than Father’s Day?

June 21 is now less than a week away, meaning that if you haven’t already bought (or made) your dad his present, it’s about time you hop to it. Does your dad have a tendency to “borrow” your beauty products when you’re in town? Then he’s going to love Klur’s Immersion hydrating serum. Has his go-to Hawaiian shirt seen better days? Wales Bonner has a solution to that problem. And since he’s a dad, he probably loves getting socks for his special day. Make it even more special by upgrading his collection to that of the Brother Vellies variety.

Ahead, click through our guide to shopping for dad this Father’s Day, from baseball caps to summer reading books — all of which will support Black businesses. And remember: While it’s especially important to buy from Black entrepreneurs now, it’s something that we as consumers should be doing on a regular basis.  

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Like his vintage alma mater T-shirts — with a Telfar twist.

Telfar Crew Neck Reverse Appliqué T-Shirt, $, available at Farfetch

Give your dad's go-to baseball cap an upgrade with this iconic WNL (which stands for "We Need Leaders") alternative by Public School NY, the CFDA-winning streetwear brand co-founded by Maxwell Osborne, a Black designer from Brooklyn, (alongside Dao-Yi Chow, a Chinese designer from Queens) in 2008.

Public School WNL Pastel Dad Hat, $, available at Public School

Like all of us, your dad's spending a lot of time at home right now. Make sure his quarantine sock collection is as fashionable (and comfortable) as possible with these Brother Vellies cloud socks.

Brother Vellies Cloud Sock, $, available at Brother Vellies

A tropical shirt is a staple in every dad's wardrobe. Make your dad's stand out in the crowd with this buttery alternative courtesy of British menswear label Wales Bonner.

Wales Bonner Hibiscus Print Cuban Collar Cotton Poplin Shirt, $, available at Matches Fashion

We'll see if this actually makes its way to dad... we might take it for ourselves.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager, $, available at Briogeo

Because your dad's skin should be hydrated, too.

Klur Immersion Serum Concentrate, $, available at Klur

Since he probably still clips his phone to his belt loops, at least make it a little more visually appealing with this case.

HERON PRESTON Multicolor Camo iPhone 11 Pro Case, $, available at SSENSE

No more Bic razors for dad.

Bevel Shave Kit, $, available at Bevel

Help your dad read up on Black history while also supporting a Black-owned bookstore like Sister's Uptown in Harlem.

Peniel E. Joseph The Sword and the Shield: The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., $, available at The Sister's Uptown

You wouldn't wear underwear that's mass-produced and made with unethical materials. Your dad shouldn't either.

Linoto 100% Linen Boxer Shorts, $, available at Linoto

Owned and run by two Black sisters who share a love of wine, McBride Sisters isn't just a female- and Black-led company you should be supporting, it's also home to some damn good vino.

McBride Sisters 2016 Central Coast California Red Blend, $, available at McBride Sisters

Face masks are here to stay. Get your dad one that's stylish and protective.

Phlemuns Avocado Cloud Mask, $, available at Phlemuns

The product of Nigerian-American Ben Iroala and Zambian-American Andrew Mutale, ASOROCK is a watch brand that not only designs high-quality timepieces at an affordable price, it also donates a portion of every sale to building libraries in Nigerian villages.

Asorock Africa Silver/White Monolith Limited Pieces, $, available at Asorock Africa

It's 2020 — your dad should know about the benefits of exfoliating.

Golde Lucuma Bright Face Mask, $, available at golde

A cashmere tie is a must in any dad's wardrobe.

Michel Men Grey Cashmere Tie, $, available at Michel Men

$1,000+ is a lot to spend on a Father's Day gift, we know that. But this reversible bomber (the inside is orange) is not only a twofer gift, it's also something your dad can wear and cherish forever.

Martine Rose Bomber Jacket, $, available at Martine Rose

We could all use something to help us calm down right about now — your dad, too.

Plant Apothecary Calm Down Organic Body Wash, $, available at Plant Apothecary

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