Sunday June 19th is Father’s Day. We’ve asked our style columnist, Susan Muncey from online curiosity shop ShopCurious, to suggest some uniquely retroprogressive gifts.
As Dabblers are a highly cultured bunch, with a wide variety of interests, I’ve tried to reflect this in an eclectic array of gifts for Father’s Day:
The musical Dabbler might appreciate this vintage silk and wool opera scarf – perfect for chilly evenings at outdoor summer performances (and one of a selection of vintage silk scarves at ShopCurious).
Unusual cufflinks are a gift to be treasured. Whether your Dad’s into fishing, sailing, horse racing, or Bridge, there are vintage curiosity cufflinks suited to all types of Dabbler.
A Dabbler in fashion (the dandy Dabbler) might prefer something a little more exotic, like these mother of pearl and silver cufflinks.
For the theatrical father, these curiously old fashioned side buttoned spats will add a touch of toffish drama to his attire…
Dabblers in Mad Men style will love this Pan American Airlines case, which has been hand embellished using original retro advertisements. 
For lovers of fine arts, how about an antique hand painted Spanish cigar box? Useful for storing paintbrushes, tools of the dabbling trade etc.
Fatherly fans of quirky design will be intrigued by this curious Japanese style ceramic sculpture of a monkey family…
Or, if Dad’s got a taste for retro humour, how about this Wish You Were Here t-shirt? Great to remind him of you, especially if you live far away… or have chavish tendencies. 
Finally, all dabbling Dads will enjoy completing this journal of their life story – and returning the gift of dabbling back to you.
If Brit Jnr is reading, I need some of them spats…
Hands off – they’re mine!
Oh, I was sure you’d go for this, or this, Nige?
PS Still plenty of time to order for Father’s Day – allow up to 7 days for the spats and Pan Am case, but everything else is available for next day delivery.
Wow yes, those are something too Susan!
wot no barbeque apron with pair of comedy breasts???