Fun gift ideas for artsy dads

at not just a shop

With Father's Day right around the corner, we've got a wide variety of gifts available at not just a shop. As a shop that prides itself on selling products designed and made by students and graduates from the University of the Arts London (UAL), it's no surprise that our gift selection is full of creativity, perfect for artsy dads.

We've got cosy cotton socks adorned with the faces of famous artists, motivational notebooks, vividly-patterned pocket squares, elegant cups and saucers, and relaxing soy candles. Take a look below!

Famous Modern Artists Socks Collection – Gift Box

Why settle for plain old boring socks, when you could be embracing the surreal and dizzying world of modern art? These cotton socks by Chatty Feet combine comfort with style, featuring the famous faces of Roy Lichtenstoe, Yayoi Toesama, Feet Mondrian and Sole-Adore Dali.

These socks add a colourful twist to any outfit and serve a fun conversation starter. The set is presented in a neat green gift box and is perfect for any artistic dad or sock collector.

A5 Notebooks

Need a notebook for all those creative ideas? Not only do these A5 notebooks feature a bold design, but these notebooks are also carefully crafted by printer and typographic designer Tom Boulton. Each notebook contains 36 pages and is hand printed on 1900’s Cropper Charlton Peerless letterpress and hand bound using a traditional Japanese stab binding technique with a contrasting thread. These notebooks are the perfect place to store any ‘Grand Ideas’ and to give any creative the motivational push to ‘Go For It’.

This notebook is available with different cover text variations, including ‘Grand Ideas’ printed on a beige cover and ‘Go For It’ printed on a mint green cover.

COLOURFUL MUSHROOM & VASE HANDKERCHIEFS

Featuring vibrant patterns of mushrooms and vases illustrated by James Barker, these handkerchiefs make for small but eye-catching accessories, full of character and colour. Consisting of 100% high quality cotton, these handkerchiefs are durable, and they helpfully double up as a pocket square, making them a versatile and practical gift for pattern-loving dads.

These handkerchiefs are available in different design options, including a mushroom pattern and a vase pattern.

Central London Landmarks Cup and Saucer Set

Luxury meets creativity in this elegantly designed teacup and saucer set by House of Kally. On the teacup, you'll find hand-drawn illustrations of some of London’s best-known buildings, including Big Ben, the London Eye and Saint Paul's Cathedral. On the saucer, you'll find a map of London which pinpoints famous landmarks, including Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Oxford Street, Carnaby Street and many more beloved spots!

The set is made of fine bone China and the intricate design is guaranteed to fill the daily brew with curiosities. This is a great gift for dads who love London and want something unique to pour their daily cuppa into.

CONTACT

SJ Zhang - marketing coordinator at not just a shop - sj.zhang@arts.ac.uk - Tuesdays to Thursdays

Alice Walker-Mitchell - Marketing and Digital Projects Manager - a.walkermitchell@arts.ac.uk - Mondays to Fridays