Paint palette print shirt from the John Derian collaboration with Todd Snyder.
Photo: Courtesy of John Derian
Galerie’s Art and Design Gift Guide for Father’s Day 2022
Clothing, kitchen tools, and must-have collectibles are creative ways to celebrate Dad’s special day
Kenny Scharf “Tortues Multico Rainbow” paddle ball set from the Artists' Editions by Vilebrequin and JRP|Editions. Photo: Courtesy of Vilebrequin
Kenny Scharf “Faces in Places” swim trunks from the Artists' Editions by Vilebrequin and JRP|Editions. Photo: Courtesy of Vilebrequin
1. Vilebrequin
Clothing company Vilebrequin has joined forces with JRP|Editions, a Swiss publisher of contemporary art books, on a series of summer apparel and accessories. The first brand collaboration for the publishing house, the Artists’ Editions translates motifs conjured by Kenny Scharf, Sylvie Fleury, John M. Armleder, Deux Femmes Noires (the collaborative moniker of Mickalene Thomas and Racquel Chevremont) onto swimwear, bucket hats, and beach towels. It’s just the latest collection for the fashion-forward brand, which has featured the work of Derrick Adams, Massimo Vitali, and Alex Israel in earlier iterations.
Mondrian composition cufflinks. Photo: Courtesy of The Met Store
2. The Met Store
A colorful pair of Mondrian cufflinks adds a pop of color to Dad’s favorite power suit. Made using a decorative enamel, these accoutrements from The Met Store nod to Piet Mondrian’s 1921 “Neo-Plasticism” work Composition that’s included in The Met’s collection.
Laiton wood and brass steak knife set. Photo: Courtesy of Hudson Grace
3. Hudson Grace
For dads who love to entertain, Hudson Grace is a paradise, filled with tableware, sterling silver, and linens in every color of the rainbow. Perfect for the man whose specialty is porterhouses on the grill, this Laiton steak knife set, by French maker Jean Néron, features stainless steel blades set into olive wood handles enhanced with debonair brass details.
4. Jonathan Adler
Jonathan Adler’s sense of playfulness mixed with a dash of naughtiness permeates his vast array of home goods. Amongst his latest offerings are a unique selection of games, including a bold acrylic chess set, colorful collections of playing cards, and a variety of eye-catching backgammon boards, like this graphic M.C. Escher-esque Arcade style.
Collage print shirt from John Derian's collaboration with Todd Snyder. Photo: Courtesy of John Derian
Astrology print shirt from John Derian's collaboration with Todd Snyder. Photo: Courtesy of John Derian
5. John Derian x Todd Snyder
New York’s favorite decoupage artist has expanded his collection with menswear designer Todd Snyder to offer several new styles of the clothing brand’s signature Camp Collar shirt. Drawing from Derian’s extensive archive of prints, the short sleeve button down now comes in a pattern of paint swatches, as well as designs featuring a collage of nature illustrations or a starry print of Zodiac constellations.
The Milk of Dreams Biennale Arte 2022 collection for illy. Photo: Courtesy of illy
6. illy
When Italian designer Matteo Thun created a cup for coffee company illy in 1991, he launched a relationship that 30 years later now incorporates 114 different collections imagined by such talents as Ai Weiwei, Yoko Ono, Marina Abramović, and many more. This year, the illy Art Collection celebrates with the Venice Biennale and features six styles designed by artists selected by curator Cecilia Alemani. Featured in the Milk of Dreams Biennale Arte 2022 cache are cups rendered by Cecilia Vicuña, Felipe Baeza, Giulia Cenci, Precious Okoyomon, Alexandra Pirici, and Aki Sasamoto.
Clork clock from the Glass House design store. Photo: Courtesy of the Glass House
7. The Glass House
The design store affiliated with the landmark Philip Johnson Glass House site is a treasure trove of cool home goods and collectible objets. This minimalist cork clock, dubbed the Clork naturally, by Ilias Ernst for Netherlands-studio Puik Design, features a simple white metal face and graceful contrasting black hands.
Matouk's Matteo robe in Azure, Sea, Natural, and Bark. Photo: Courtesy of Matouk
8. Matouk
Matouk’s lightweight cotton Matteo robe comes in five sartorial shades of seersucker. Choose between a bright Peony hue, cool Sea, nautical Azure, bone-colored Natural, and earthy Bark, then add Dad’s monogram for personalized touch.
Montblanc High Artistry, The First Ascent of the Mont Blanc Limited Edition 86. Photo: Courtesy of Montblanc
9. Montblanc
The famed purveyor of collectible writing instruments is paying homage to the first ascent of Mont Blanc, western Europe’s highest peak, with a limited-edition array of pens. Included in the Montblanc High Artistry the First Ascent of the Mont Blanc Limited Edition collection are five intricately crafted designs that celebrate the intrepid mountaineers and the glacial landscape, with carved details commemorating the August 8, 1786 summit. Particularly handsome is the gold Montblanc High Artistry, The First Ascent of the Mont Blanc Limited Edition 86, which is reserved to just 86 pieces. Wrapped in leather and embossed with explorer Jacques Balmat’s diary account of the feat, the fountain pen includes a granite cabochon and a walnut wood cap enhanced with smoky quartz.
The Mark x Orlebar swim shorts. Photo: Courtesy of the Mark
10. The Mark x Orlebar Brown
A destination for style-minded travelers, New York’s Mark hotel has teamed up with British clothing brand Orlebar Brown on a chic pair of swim shorts. For the gentleman who uses summer as a verb, these fashion-focused O.B. Bulldog trunks feature a Jean-Philippe Delhomme illustration. Available exclusively at the Mark’s Le Shop, they’ll help Dad stand out in the crowd.
Tortoise high ball glasses from Reed Smythe & Company. Photo: CHRIS GRANGER
11. Reed Smythe & Co.
Change up Dad’s evening cocktail routine with these sophisticated tortoise high ball glasses. Made from hand-blown glass, these unique vessels create an eye-catching contrast to the classic etched crystal barware.
12. Yves Delorme
The captain of the family ship deserves a main suite to match. Give his bedroom an upgrade with this new collection of linens from Yves Delorme that also benefits Oceanic Global, a worldwide organization of scientists, conservationists, artists, and industry experts dedicated to preserving ocean health and aquatic ecosystems. The Encre Bed Collection includes sheets, sham, duvet cover, and decorative pillows with anchors, compasses, and other nautical motifs.
L'Objet Haas Brothers tic-tac-toe. Photo: Courtesy of L'Objet
13. L’Objet
A graphic tic-tac-toe board is a popular cocktail table accessory or home office accent. Give Dad a cheeky alternative with this beautiful iteration, made using mother of pearl and brass, designed by the Haas Brothers for their second collaboration with L’Objet.
Photo: Courtesy of Artemest
14. Artemest
Clear spirits take on a whole new level of appeal when served in this sculptural Alchemica decanter by Italian glassmaker Simone Crestani, whose unique science-inspired creations feature elements culled straight from a cabinet of curiosities, including twisting tentacles, spiky antlers, or sequence of bubbles. Matching Manhattan, martini, wine, and old fashioned glasses are also available.
Cover: Paint palette print shirt from the John Derian collaboration with Todd Snyder.
Photo: Courtesy of John Derian
