After a year of being separated from loved ones, showing appreciation for the fathers in our lives is more important than ever. However, finding the perfect gift can be an intimidating task, especially when dads insist they want nothing this year (as per usual). I’m making it a priority to be prepared for June 20 so that I can avoid a panicked, last-minute run to any store that’s open. To help you figure out gift ideas, I’ve rounded up some great local options to celebrate the husbands, dads, grandads, and father figures in your lives.
HENRY LEHR MEN’S STORE
About: Henry Lehr is a high-end boutique with casual men’s and women’s sportwear from Europe and the United States. They are known for their soft cotton and cashmere, as well as luxury jeans and basics. Henry Lehr also has great sneakers for men and women.
Fun Facts: Henry opened his first Hamptons location in Southampton in 1977. Henry Lehr has been a family owned and operated business for 52 years.
Giving Back: Henry Lehr is very involved in local charities. They give yearly donations to ARF and they also support The Retreat in East Hampton.
Day Off: When not busy at the store, Henry’s wife Toni Lehr has a passion for flipping houses.
Location: 154 Main Street, Amagansett
Instagram: @henry_lehr
POPSICLE & FINN
About: Popsicle & Finn is an upscale lifestyle store in Greenport. They have a great assortment of luxury staples for men and women, along with home goods and wellness products. For the men in your life, Popsicle & Finn has a great mix of denim, tees and swim from Faherty, Paige and MAC Jeans. And don’t miss their handmade men’s flip flops from Greece.
Fun Fact: Popsicle & Finn are rescue cats that belong to owners Stephanie Segrete Sack and Elyse Segrete Merrifield.
Giving Back: Owners Stephanie and Elyse are dedicated to animal rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. They donate 100 percent of the profits from their jewelry line to Joyful Pet Rescue (joyfulpets.com).
Day Off: Stephanie and Elyse like to take advantage of everything that the North Fork has to offer when they aren’t working: boating on the Peconic Bay, going to local vineyards, and eating at farm to table restaurants.
Location: 15 Front Street, Greenport
Website: popsiclefinn.com
Instagram: @popsicleandfinn
RYLAND LIFE EQUIPMENT
About: Ryland Life Equipment is the perfect store to help men feel comfortable and confident in any situation. Owner Ryland Hilbert meticulously curates a lifestyle through an amazing assortment of contemporary casual apparel, timeless home accessories, apothecary, and pop-up art installations. They even have an invitation-only salon speaker series. Although Ryland Life Equipment is a men’s clothing store, they have many women who shop there and love the brands they carry.
Fun Facts: Ryland Life Equipment is located in a historic 1889 store originally built for local craftsmen. The store has a stone basement, and these foundation stones were used as the ballast for the ships that brought the early settlers of Sag Harbor.
Giving Back: Ryland works closely with The Retreat in East Hampton and serves on their Gala Committee.
Day Off: When Ryland isn’t busy working at the store, you can find him walking his dogs Hank and Charlie.
Location: 26 Madison Street, Sag Harbor
Website: rylandlife.com
Instagram: @rylandlife
NOAH HIDEOUT
About: Noah is an American men’s clothing brand that creatively merges surf, skate, and music cultures with an appreciation of menswear. Founder Brendon Babenzian is committed to creating the best quality product for his customers who seek active lifestyles.
Fun Fact: The owners of Noah were recently made aware that there’s a clause written into their Amagansett lease dating back to the 1980s, allowing them to sell ice cream out front of their store.
Giving Back: Noah joined the charity 1% For The Planet in 2019, pledging 1 percent of their annual sales to a network of grassroots environmental nonprofits.
Day Off: Brendon Babenzian enjoys surfing, running, and spending time with his daughter Sailor and wife Estelle, who is also co-owner of Noah. And when he’s feeling brave, Brendon loves to skate.
Location: 14 Amagansett Square, Amagansett
Website: noahny.com
Instagram: @noahclothing
LEONARD FRISBIE
About: Located in the heart of Sag Harbor Village, Leonard Frisbie offers relaxed and comfortable menswear designed for everyday use. Each piece is made by hand and can be found only at the Sag Harbor store or on the Leonard Frisbie website. With sustainability as a focus, the inventive fabrics are knit from a blend of up-cycled cotton and RPET (recycled plastic water bottles).
Ethically Sourced: The Leonard Frisbie garments are produced in facilities with the highest standards of working conditions and fair-trade certifications. Plant based dyes are used to color their garments in an effort to have the lowest possible impact on the environment.
Fun Facts: Owner Matt Frisbie named the brand after his grandfather Leonard. Matt has fond summer memories from growing up at his grandfather’s beach house in Amagansett. Each style in the Leonard Frisbie collection is named after a friend or customer.
Day Off: When Matt is not working you can find him surfing at the beach or cooking at home.
Location: 78 Main Street, #7, Sag Harbor
Website: leonardfrisbie.com
Instagram: @leonard_frisbie
