04 Jun Great Gift Ideas For Every Dad
Father’s Day is on June 15th, which means there’s one Sunday left to shop for Dad at Melrose Trading Post. When you shop locally at MTP, you’re not only going to find more unique gifts, but you also get to support small businesses and artisans, as well as protect the planet by purchasing thoughtfully-made and secondhand goods! It’s a win-win-win.
Here are some gift ideas to inspire you from our amazing vendors in the market!
For the… Nostalgic Dad
If your dad loves to geek out over retro video games, throwback collectibles, or vintage tech, pay a visit to El Boogie Vintage. Their booth is like a 90s kids room come to life, spanning toys, anime merch, collectibles, books, posters, etc.
If your dad loves nostalgia AND taking cool photos, we have lots of great MTP vendors with rescued and restored photo and video cameras from different decades. Kofi at Wofa Worldwide is one of our newer vendors with a ton of great cameras to explore.
For the… Fashionable Dad
Xochitl and Keo are permanent vendors with a huge collection of jewelry every Sunday. If your dad likes to accessorize, they will have you covered with their wide assortment of silver and gold rings, necklaces, chains, and more.
Travis of Avenue 88 designs stylish clothes with a story – his pieces are inspired by his family legacy, specifically his grandfather’s ranch. From their signature “Thankful” baseball hats to pheasant-adorned workman shirts, your dad’s next favorite garment is just waiting to be discovered.
For the… Sporty Dad
Eve J Wilson of Praisey LA paints large, colorful, eye-catching works of art with familiar faces. If your dad is a sports fan, consider helping him decorate his space with one of her standout Kobe Bryant paintings.
Racing jackets have become a popular fashion staple at MTP and would make a one-of-a-kind gift for dads who love NASCAR and F1. Cesar’s Vintage is one of our permanent vendors with a great selection of these cool jackets.
For the… Music & Book-Loving Dad
LToya and James of Eclectuals curate a beautiful display of books and vinyl records every Sunday! Take a browse in their bright orange tent, and if you need help picking out the right gift, they’ll offer a great hand-picked recommendation.
If your dad plays an instrument – or wants to learn – take a peek at the secondhand instruments in Vladimir Ravkin’s booth! Treat Dad to a ukulele, electric or acoustic guitar, etc.
For the… Adventurous Dad
There’s something extra special about the perfect piece of vintage luggage. We spotted these in the market from Tino’s Collectibles and Francisco George.
If you want to splurge on something extra special this Father’s Day, Happier Camper is a new vendor at MTP specializing in modern fiberglass campers for the dad that loves to travel.
For the… Nature Loving Dad
If your dad enjoys nature, we have two new illustrators at MTP: Vasalina Mikhaylova and Sophie McNally, who specialize in charming drawings of birds and rats, respectively!
For the… Treasure Hunting Dad
Bring him to the Melrose Trading Post and let him decide on his own gift! We also have a special giveaway planned for Father’s Day at MTP, on Sunday, June 15, so we hope you join us!