It's Dad's Time to Shine!
June is just around the corner and with it comes Father’s Day. It’s time to showcase your love for the men in your lives that provide support, encouragement, and protection. There is always a lot of talk online about how few ways there are to celebrate fathers, but it’s just noise. How you celebrate the positive men in your life is up to you, we are just here to help. This year, we are featuring 20 Black Owned Brands that make gifts that the men in your life will enjoy. You can also check out our previous gift guides here, here, and here. Place an order from these brands or use them as inspiration and check out all of our great listings at any time.
If your Dad or Father figure enjoys a nice sip on his own when he is relaxing watching the game or his favorite movie, give him a drink crafted for Mr. Big himself. Ron Isley’s Liquid Gold “Contagious” Brandy is a silky and smooth Brandy with hints of Vanilla and Sweet Fruit.
Equiano Rum is a perfect addition for your Dad’s home bar. Rooted in history, this is an uncompromised high quality rum with nothing added to it. It is a unique combination of African and Caribbean rum perfect for him to break out and share with his friends when they visit. Give your Dad something that is going to be different and new to him.
Woodson Whiskey is a new product from NFL Hall of Fame player Charles Woodson. Showing the care and passion that he has for wine, this whiskey blend is finished in the same French Barrels as his namesake wine. Add some of the Heisman trophy winner’s excellence to your father figure’s personal bar today.
If you’re dad is into music and coffee, then there are some great coffee options out there for you to give as a gift. Kiss Cafe is a delicious coffee blend that is sold by Rap Icon Jadakiss alongside his father and son. This makes it the perfect thing to share with your dad for father’s day. Don’t just grab the coffee itself, get one of the Kiss Cafe mugs too.
Red Bay Coffee is one of the top Black owned coffee brands you can find. This bay area brand is founded on the ideals of quality, diversity, and humanity. They feature over 8 roasted varieties for your Dad’s enjoyment. You can also get canned cold brew as well as brewing accessories and merchandise to show all of your support for the brand.
We know he may not think that he needs some new underwear, but when the draws look and feel like these, he won’t mind. Drawlz is a premium black owned mens underwear brand with the best fabrics, unique designs, and quality construction. Get the best support and feel good with the help of Drawlz.
Hoodies, sweats and workout gear go great when you’re trying to find a father’s day gift for your Dad. Actively Black is one of the best known Black Owned Activewear brands. They have everything to hit the gym to perfect the dad bod or to just run those weekend errands. Get comfortable and in style with a gift from Actively Black.
One of the best brands that makes comfortable clothing for Dads is WASHED Dads. We shared them last year because everyone needs to know that Dads are indeed heroes and that being washed can be something that you can be proud of.
One of Dad’s jobs is making sure the cars are all looking good and protected. The Slippery Soap is a black owned brand of car detailing products that are so good that even Rick Ross uses them on his fleet and invested in the brand. You and the biggest boss can use the same products to clean and protect your vehicles inside and out.
You know that Dad’s place is on the grill. JP’s Que is crafted by a former firefighter, and you know that they have to come correct in the kitchen. This brand offers up flavorful seasoning blends to make barbecue time easy and delicious for everyone from the expert to the novice. Pair them with their hand crafted small batch barbecue sauces and half of the work is done thanks to their expertise.
If you’re looking for something a little different for Dad’s Day, Aubsauce is a Georgia based, award winning brand for him. Aubsauce’s small batch sauces come in 4 very different flavors so your dad can really experiment and show off his skills. You can feel good because these sauces are free of all additives, artificial colors or flavors.
Kyvan foods is one of my favorites out of all of the brands that I have been able to try so far. This black owned brand offers barbecue sauces that feature underutilized flavors like sweet potato and apple and are well balanced while still showcasing the ingredients. They also offer up seasoning blends to help enhance your flavors and they aren’t salty at all so you can control your sodium levels more easily. Get some Kyvan and everyone will think your Dad is a true pitmaster.
Dad’s can sometimes let their wardrobes slip and if you’re tired of seeing him wearing the same thing when it’s time to head out for the evening, take a look at the upscale casual clothing from Southern Gents. It doesn’t really matter what his style is, Southern Gents is a brand with options. Select from a selection of high quality fedoras, knit shirts, jackets, suits, and even shoes to help the Dad in your life get ready to go out and look nice for every occasion.
There is nothing more classic than the polo style shirt. There has been little change for this design for decades, until now. The Baobab Polo shirt is a premium shirt with an innovation to prevent the collar from turning up. These shirts are also somewhat water resistant and won’t fade or shrink when you wash them. Get Dad a shirt that he will keep for years but it will still look good unlike those other old shirts he refuses to let go.
If you want to keep it simple for your Father’s Day gift Giving, look no further than Absolute Victory. This brand always features designs that aren’t too wild that your Dad will look awkward in them. It also features a message that any father can get behind, hard work and winning no matter what.
The man who might be America’s current icon for a Step-Father brings you Good Man Brand. Yes, Russell Wilson is one of the people behind a brand of simple, stylish contemporary fashion for men. Get your dad, or step-dad some new clothes that he can wear if he’s just relaxing after work, or if he’s heading out to hang with his friends after a week of providing. The Good Man Brand is solid fashion that everyone can use to build their closet.
Men are taking better care of themselves across the board, but it doesn’t mean they don’t need help. Himistry is a men’s skin and beard care brand catered to his needs. Created by a Navy veteran, Himistry has products for both those who shave regularly and members of “Beard Gang”. Their products have natural formulas to keep your skin and beard healthy to prevent dryness, adult acne, and premature aging.
Watches have long been a symbol of status or wealth. Black owned watch brands have long been overlooked but there are some that are trying to change that perception. Talley and Twine is a brand that is determined to break out and do just that. Their pieces are thoughtfully designed with attention to quality and detail. With dozens of designs, there are plenty of options for your dad, no matter what his style is.
Aso Rock watches stand out more than the average watch. This watch brand, founded by Ben Iroala and Andrew Mutale was created to help provide an option for avid collectors that want to have a connection to the Motherland. This brand is more than just a representation of style, they also give back to causes back home to provide opportunities. You can see their past recipients here.
One of the perks of aging is being able to get into new things that are age appropriate. Father’s Day makes a great opportunity to introduce your Dad to the hat game with the help of Fruition Hat Company. Get your dad a nice straw hat or felt fedora. It will go great with his new outfit from one of the other top black owned brands that you can get from this guide or from our other great listings that you can find here.
