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Elle
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Father's Day Gifts You'll Secretly Want for Yourself
Forget the clichés. This year's best Father's Day gifts go beyond the usual ties and toolkits, offering a sharper, more thoughtful edit for dads with real taste. Whether he's into minimalist grooming, off-duty fashion, or high-performance tech, this curated list covers every interest and personality type—with a few surprises in the mix. From under-$100 gems to stylish wardrobe upgrades and bucket-list experiences, these are the gifts he'll actually want to unwrap. Under-$100 Gifts Looking to make a big impact without blowing your budget? These under-$100 finds, from a sleek Casio watch to the cult-favorite Creed Aventus fragrance, look far more expensive than they actually are. Even New Balance sneakers and a classic Ralph Lauren cap make the list, proving style and substance don't have to come at a premium. Petite Plume Pajama Set Casio MTP-1302 Series Watch Creed Aventus Fragrance Polo Ralph Lauren Chino Sport Cap New Balance 2002R Sneakers Practical Gifts These smart, functional gifts make everyday life a bit easier—and more luxurious. Think Quip's sleek electronic toothbrush, Apple's viral AirPods Max, and a Burberry sock upgrade he can get excited about. Quip Ultra™ Next Generation Toothbrush Apple AirPods Max Headphones Burberry Cotton Check Socks Mark & Graham Watch and Sunglasses Travel Case Dior Sauvage Skin Care Ritual Set Stylish Gifts If his wardrobe could use a refresh, these fashion-forward picks will do the trick. We're talking a breezy Todd Snyder sweater polo, a Saint Laurent gabardine blazer, and the kind of Bottega Veneta wallet he'll keep forever. Todd Snyder Linen Sweater Polo Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Slim Leather Bifold Wallet Gucci Guilty Love Edition Pour Homme Saint Laurent Jacket in Wool Gabardine Sabah Fort Worth Brown Baba Experiential Gifts Sometimes, the best gift isn't an item—it's a memory. Whether it's a sushi-making class, a private golf lesson from a PGA Pro, or a ResortPass staycation, these ideas offer unforgettable experiences worth splurging on. Ultimate Supercar Racing Experience ResortPass Digital Gift Card Brooklyn Private Golf Lesson with a PGA Pro Airbnb Moroccan Elegance Home New York City Japanese Sushi Cooking Class Outdoorsy Gifts For the dad who loves the great outdoors, this lineup is equal parts rugged and refined. The Snow Peak portable fireplace, Yeti beverage set, and National Park bucket list journal make camping look chic. National Park Bucket List & Adventure Guide Mission Cooling Bucket Hat Yeti King Crab Orange Rambler Beverage Set Snow Peak Takibi Solo Portable Fireplace Vikken 300ml Go+ max Portable Travel Bidet Now 10% Off Fun Gifts Inject a little humor or nostalgia into Father's Day with playful picks like a dad joke mug, Lego McLaren mini-figure, or Casamigos cocktail kit. For the gamer dad, the Nintendo Switch 2's Mario Kart bundle is a guaranteed hit. Jonathan Adler French Bulldog S&P Set Casamigos x Williams Sonoma Cocktail Gift Set Lego Icons McLaren MP4/4 Minifigure Uncommon Goods Dad Joke Mug Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle Sporty Gifts For the fitness-focused or sports-obsessed, these picks score major points. Highlights include Prada's luxe golf charm, a Lululemon polo that works on and off the course, and a custom New York Times football book for the sentimental fan. New York Times Custom Football Book Lululemon Logo Sport Polo Short Sleeve Kenko Walnut Dumbbell Set Armani Plage Beach tennis set Prada Saffiano Leather Golf Tee Charm High-Tech Gifts Upgrade his gadget game with this edit of cutting-edge tech. Whether it's a sleek Samsung Frame TV, a compact Sony camera, or a smart bird feeder with a built-in camera, these gifts merge innovation with design. Samsung 55-Inch Class The Frame Smart TV Sony RX100 VII Premium Compact Camera Only Fly Bird Feeder with Camera Moleskine Smart Writing Set Miko Foot Massager Machine Why Trust ELLE Every product featured on is independently researched, tested, or editor-approved. We only recommend products that we stand behind, and the merchandise featured on our site is always driven by editorial and product testing standards, not by affiliate deals or advertising relationships. Any content created in partnership with advertisers is marked as such.
New York Times
30-05-2025
- General
- New York Times
Our Favorite Summer Pajamas for Kids
Petite Plume We love Petite Plume's Kid's Twill Pajama Set and Kid's Flannel Nightgown for their soft feel and timeless look. Petite Plume makes a shortie version of the twill pajama set and several charming sleeveless twill nightgowns. The Kid's Twill Short Set is made with tightly woven cotton-modacrylic fabric that has a crisp, airy feel, reminiscent of clean cotton sheets drying on a line. It's offered in several patterns and striped colors, and it's finished with contrast piping and a sweet little pocket on the short-sleeved button top, just like the long-sleeved version. The shorts fit like boxers, and the top is pleasantly roomy. The shorts shrank a little in the wash, but we didn't miss the lost length. We found them to be true to size. Our testers are ready for bed in the Petite Plume Kid's Twill Short Set and Girl's Twill Amelie Nightgown. Laura Motley for NYT Wirecutter We also like the Twill Amelie Nightgown, which is just as nostalgic as its winter cousin, the flannel nightgown. It features the same smooth twill fabric as the shorts set, has sweet details like ruffle trim on the shoulders, and comes in several summery prints, such as sailboats, bumblebees, and stripes. Three buttons on the back placket require some assistance from a parent or caregiver — if your child prizes independence, they may be better off with the Girl's Twill Clara Nightgown. The least expensive children's nightgown in Petite Plume's top-dollar heirloom collection, this ruffly, white nightgown has cleverly hidden elastic in its top seam that allows kids to dress themselves with ease. These pajamas are pricey, but all signs point to them earning hand-me-down status. Petite Plume's pajama sizing starts at 6/12 months, whereas most of our recommendations start at 2 years. This article was edited by Amy Miller Kravetz and Kalee Thompson.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
LIZ JONES: Meghan's unsettling flogging of clothes worn by Princess Charlotte and Prince George reveals the truth everyone has missed
Is it fan-girl obsession? Or just a flattering homage to one woman's upmarket, aspirational style choices for her children from across the pond? Over the weekend, we were introduced to the ' Easter edit' on the Duchess of Sussex 's newly launched ShopMe page on Instagram. Until now, Meghan has showcased the womenswear and cosmetics she keeps in her own home - earning, in the process, a commission every time someone uses her link to buy. Influencers are usually paid ten per cent (although it's possible the duchess has negotiated a better rate). But Meghan's Easter edit is different. This featured the sort of sugary sweet, retro, twee, have-to-be-ironed, old-fashioned but expensive clothes for children which will doubtless have most toddlers throwing themselves to the floor, screaming, red in the face with temper – with most mums losing the will to live. The childrenswear Meghan promoted is, of course, well-made, organic, colourful and necessarily expensive. You wouldn't want to smear raspberry conserve down the front of any of these babies. The pieces on offer were for special occasions. They were cheerful, aspirational. Yet eyebrows have been raised because the exact same outfits have been worn very publicly by William and Kate's children. Which leads many to ask: does Meghan not have an original bone in her body? On her ShopMe Instagram page, for example, were the blue gingham pyjamas by Petite Plume worn by a then two-year-old George to meet the Obamas at Kensington Palace in 2016. Petite Plume, by the way, is an American brand with the tag line: 'Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments' - just the sort of rubbish Meghan spouts. Their PJs certainly are pretty good but require a lot of ironing. And do kids these days really want to wear something that isn't wriggle friendly in bed? So, did Meghan make this choice because of that widely seen photo, I wonder, or because Petite Plume makes the best PJs on the planet? My guess is the former. Also featuring heavily on Meghan's page were the British brands Boden and Trotters. (I say 'were' because by Tuesday morning, all the clothes had vanished, either deleted or temporarily sold out.) Trotters is a family-owned label founded on the King's Road in 1990, just around the corner from Kensington Palace. Diana often shoehorned her boys into its wares. Meanwhile, Princess Charlotte has often worn floral smocks by Trotters. Boden, too, is a brand beloved by the current Princess of Wales - and seemingly by Meghan, who chose to promote a Boden baby dress with a blue, pink and yellow shell motif. Boden even produced a 'Very British Baby' collection in 2018 to mark the birth of Prince Louis, that's how closely intertwined the brand is with the Waleses. You could put Meghan's choices down to nothing more troubling than nostalgia. I am certain - lovely though the gardens of Montecito seem to be on her Love, Meghan Netflix series - that the Duchess still has warm memories of Windsor and the Cotswolds in springtime. But it certainly is an odd volte face. Meghan had previously told People magazine that her children would not be dressed in outdated clothing such as 'knee socks and smocking' or be carted around in vintage prams. She was pointedly referring to her nephews and niece, of course - the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Could Meghan not, instead, be a tad more modern and edgy, and showcase what her own children actually wear? Problem is, Lilli and Archie have only been glimpsed so far wearing uninspiring T-shirts, jeans, leggings. Which is practical and, let's face it, what most kids prefer. But that sort of high street fare will hardly garner the attention that Meg craves - or the big bucks from online sales. No, this isn't about what Meghan loves and has in the closet. It's yet another way to milk any remaining thread of connection she has with the Royal Family, to smear herself not with compote but with class. I expect Harry hates all the twee stuff, having once longed to grow out of the sort of smock-bodiced gear that has been the royal go-to for generations - to kick off his proper leather Trotters shoes and pull on trainers. Yet there are so many other brands making childrenswear that Meghan could curate, instead of merely copy. Zara, Mori, Monsoon, Lallie London, Baboushkini, Organic Zoo. Her online shop is a new low for Team Sussex, rendering her just one of millions of stay-at-home influencer mums who prefer to avoid doing any real work.
Telegraph
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Meghan takes a leaf out of the Cambridge children's style playbook
The Duchess of Sussex has been trying – and, depending on your point of view, failing – to hit the mark on a sartorial offering for some time now. But her latest venture might just be her most successful, at least in terms of emulating royal taste. 'The Easter Edit', which has just dropped on Meghan Markle's Instagram shop, features a selection of homeware, various gifts and, most notably, childrenswear. The latter is presumably inspired by the wardrobes of Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, the children Markle shares with Prince Harry. This follows the launch of Markle's ShopMy platform last month – a 'hand-picked and curated collection' of products from which she earns commission when followers purchase. Boys' Ludlow unstructured suit jacket in linen, £188, When you consider the overall mood of the edit – classic, pastel-toned traditionalism – it seems that the family has taken a leaf out of the Cambridge children's style playbook. And if you consider the brands featured, things become increasingly royal-adjacent. Of immediate interest to royal style fans is a floral and rabbit motif dress from Trotters, which has long been a favourite of the Cambridges, with Princess Charlotte memorably wearing a similar dress from the brand on her fourth birthday. The Liberty-print style she wore sold out overnight, and Meghan's choice might well go the same way given that it's currently reduced to £54 from £72. Bella Bunny Petal Dress, reduced to £54 from £72, Trotters Another royal favourite featured is Boden – specifically a cotton baby's dress, £27, featuring shells arranged in rainbow patterns. The Prince and Princess of Wales are known to be fans of this British brand, which even released a 'Very British Baby' collection in 2018, inspired by the birth of Prince Louis. Princess Charlotte has also been pictured in Boden, donning a jumper by the brand for her eight birthday photograph. Gathered Woven Dress, £27, Boden As well as dresses, the collection also features two pairs of gingham pyjamas – one in pale blue and one in pale pink – £44, from American brand Petite Plume. The blue pair appear to be the exact style Prince George famously wore to meet President Obama in Kensington Palace in 2016 (he wore them with a dressing gown from the same brand). Kid's Twill Pajama Set in Light Blue Gingham, £44, Petite Plume Markle's original edit focused on her own fashion choices, with clothing and accessories from a high-low cross-section of brands, including a Uniqlo trench coat and Saint Laurent sandals. Judging by the fact that these items remained in stock after being featured, it feels fair to say that the venture failed to hit the mark. Only time – and the spending power of Markle's followers – will tell if this Cambridge-inspired selection is more successful. Given that, at the time of writing, the Boden dress is marked up as 'Selling like hotcakes' on the UK website, it might well be.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
The Watergate Hotel's $20,000 cherry blossom package promises an unforgettable D.C. experience
Every spring, Washington, D.C. bursts into shades of pink, drawing crowds from around the world eager to admire the city's famous cherry blossoms. In 2024, the National Cherry Blossom Festival welcomed 1.6 million visitors, cementing its status as one of the country's most beloved seasonal events. This year, The Watergate Hotel is elevating the experience with its exclusive Blossom Drive package, starting at $20,000. Designed for those who want a luxurious, front-row seat to the city's floral display, this high-end offering features private excursions, upscale accommodations, and specially curated activities. So, what exactly does $20,000 get you? A lavish two-night stay in The Watergate Hotel's Rose Suite, a pink-hued retreat with gorgeous views of the Potomac River and D.C. skyline. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed with a cherry blossom petal-themed amenity and gifted two pairs of Petite Plume's pink silk pajamas. Once settled in, indulge in rose gold caviar delivered straight to your room before embarking on a private city tour in a Vintage Mustang Convertible, adorned with pink roses. The car's trunk is stocked with a picnic spread and Dom Pérignon Rosé, making for an elegant ride through D.C.'s most scenic cherry blossom spots. To complete the experience, guests are treated to the Cherry Blossom Bliss Spa Experience at Argentta Spa. This includes an 80-minute therapeutic massage using aromatic rose and cherry blossom oils, a refreshing sugar foot scrub, and an 80-minute cherry blossom facial featuring LED therapy and customized techniques for a radiant glow. The perfect finale? A soothing cup of herbal tea infused with cherry blossom petals. The post The Watergate Hotel's $20,000 cherry blossom package promises an unforgettable D.C. experience appeared first on The Manual.
