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    FINE FATHER'S DAY FINDS

    Houston's best Father's Day gifts for dads who have it all: Great getaways, haute hats, home run fun, and more

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Jun 12, 2023 | 12:25 pm
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    Home Run Dugout is just one unique gifting idea for Houston dads this year.

    Photo by Alex Montoya

    For many of us, buying gifts for dads can be a real head-scratcher. They have a habit of insisting they want nothing, or they've cracked the code on self-gifting.

    After years of being there dishing out astute advice, helping with those mind-boggling math homework sessions, and teaching essential driving skills, they deserve something more exciting than a run-of-the-mill baseball cap or a t-shirt that'll end up collecting dust in the closet.

    We've curated an excellent gift guide packed with fashionable fits, accessories, and experiences that dads will love. Consider your Father's Day shopping mission accomplished.

    Chapelton Vineyards

    Plan a quick getaway for Dad at Chapelton Vineyards, just outside Houston, in Washington, Texas. The vineyard will have a special three-course wine pairing brunch for Father's Day, and families can enjoy one or two-bedroom onsite villas with outdoor patios, chef's kitchens, and panoramic views.

    Take Dad an a quick close-to-home getaway at Chapelton Vineyards. Photo by Chapelton Vineyards

    Gucci

    Baseball and luxury now go hand-in-hand with Gucci's latest collection featuring the Houston Astros and several history-making MLB teams. The iconic brand just dropped its latest capsule collection revealing a handful of items, including new varsity jackets and baseball caps. In collaboration with New Era, the Official On Field Cap of MLB, bearing club logos, Gucci's MLB capsule collection is now available online.

    Gucci shirt MLB Astros Hey Gucci, shouldn't the 2022 World Series champs be bigger on this shirt?Photo by Gucci

    Home Run Dugout

    As our columnist Reagan Bregman notes, Dads will love reliving their baseball glory days with a home run at Home Run Dugout, the first-ever sports bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue featuring indoor soft-toss baseball. Home Run Dugout also has gift cards available, and to celebrate Father's Day, the venue is hosting a Home Run Derby and scouting for the best father/child pair.

    Home Run DugoutTake Dad for a Home Run Derby at Home Run Dugout. Photo by Alex Montoya

    Immersive Disney Animation

    Take Dad and the kiddos on a trip down memory lane and relive the excitement of recent blockbusters at Immersive Disney Animation. Premiering on July 1st in the Heights at White Oak Station, The 50-minute show takes guests inside some of the greatest films of Walt Disney Animation Studios, from their very earliest features such as Peter Pan, Pinocchio, and the Lion King to beloved hit movies of today like Encanto, Zootopia, and Frozen. Tickets start at $29.99 and are on sale now; take advantage of a special Father's Day offer for 15 percent off tickets. The discount is automatically applied and expires at midnight on Sunday, June 18.

    Immersive Disney AnimationImmersive Disney Animation tickets are on sale now. Photo by Kyle Flubacker

    I W Marks

    I W Marks has a super-cool selection of jewelry and perfect gifts for dad, including the Octane Fordite Knife. Hand-forged with a heat-blued 'Brain Wave' damascus by Chad Nichols, this knife is inlaid with Fordite (aka 'Motor City Agate') and will make a sharp gift this Father's Day.

    IW Marks knifeA pocket knife takes on a whole new meaning with this beauty available from I W Marks. Photo courtesy of I W Marks

    Lerant

    No men's dressing room is complete without a watch jewelry box. The Rosewood 5 watch jewelry box is perfect for any watch lover and has a masculine look for dad's dresser or closet.

    Lerant Houston watch caseExtra storage for the watch enthusiast in the house. Photo courtesy of Lerant Houston

    Paris Texas Apparel Co.

    Who needs the gym? Everyone knows dad bods made of chips and queso are the best. Paris Texas Apparel Co. has many unique items, including several irreverent t-shirts fun-loving dads will appreciate.

    Paris Texas Apparel Co. shirt chips quesoFinally, a t-shirt that captures Dad's personality. Photo by Paris Texas Apparel Co.

    Rhoback

    The Don't Mess shirt from Rhoback must be in every dad's closet. Rhoback is known for its moisture-wicking polos that are breathable and quick-drying. They have a four-way stretch and will work on the golf course or at the bar, and will stand the test of Texas' hot summers.

    Rhoback Texas shirt Every dad will love a Texas shirt built to withstand Houston's hot summers. Photo courtesy of Rhoback

    Southern Gents

    Houston-based Southern Gents has an array of fedoras perfect for dad. The SG Miller Ranch fedora will instantly dress up anything in his closet, from a button-down to a simple T-shirt and slim-fit jeans.

    Southern Gents hatAdd a sharp looking accessory to Dad's wardrobe with a Southern Gents fedora. Photo by Southern Gents

    Tequila Casa Dragones

    Award-winning tequila maker Casa Dragones recently launched their newest spirit, a Reposado sipping tequila aged in Japanese Mizunara oak. Available at Total Wine, this delicately rested tequila perfectly balances the minerality of our agave with the light notes of Japanese oak for a refined, elegant sweetness that defies the ordinary.

    Casa Dragones latest tequila is smooth and made for sipping. Photo by Tequila Casa Dragones

    Zadok Jewelers

    Every stylish dad will love an accessory wearable for work, play, and a night out on the town. Omega's Sailing Bracelets, made of stainless steel and blue rubber, are casual, colorful, and easy to wear.

    Zadok Omega Sailing BraceletsThe Omega sailing bracelet is a durable accessory for work and play. Photo by Omega

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    DAZZLING DETAILS

    Houston artist's Indian heritage inspires luxe new jewelry collection

    Gabi De la Rosa
    May 21, 2026 | 9:00 am
    Maison Merchant
    Photo by Hung Troung
    Maison Merchant’s debut collections feature sculptural gold designs, diamond accents, and customizable details handcrafted by master artisans in India.

    Houston’s luxury jewelry scene welcomes a sparkling new addition with the official launch of Maison Merchant, the fine jewelry brand founded by Houston-based artist and designer Sneha Merchant.

    The jewelry line is a new creative endeavor for Merchant, whose background as an artist serves as the foundation for the collection’s sculptural, highly detailed aesthetic.

    “Maison Merchant is a fine jewelry collection inspired by my artwork, intricate circular motifs, and timeless craftsmanship, blending high jewelry with meaningful design and storytelling,” Merchant tells CultureMap. “This launch represents a deeply personal evolution of my creative journey, expanding my world as an artist into the realm of fine jewelry through pieces that feel luxurious, wearable, and enduring.”

    Born and raised in Mumbai, Merchant's appreciation for jewelry began early when she would visit the family jeweler with her mother. “Being surrounded by that world from such a young age gave me a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, detail, and the emotional significance jewelry can carry,” she says. “Over the years, I began designing pieces for myself, and wherever I wore them, people would constantly ask about them.”

    This led Merchant to debut her jewelry line with three collections. Cœur du Monde is inspired by mandalas and balanced geometry, while Muse d’Art transforms Merchant’s original artwork into wearable fine jewelry. The third collection, Renaître d’Or, explores transformation through sculptural gold designs accented with diamonds.

    Sneha Merchant Sneha Merchant brings her artistic vision into the world of fine jewelry with the launch of Maison Merchant, a collection inspired by intricate motifs, craftsmanship, and personal storytelling.Photo by Hung Troung

    “Every piece is designed to transition effortlessly from day to evening while retaining the craftsmanship and presence of high-end jewelry,” says Merchant.

    Clients can personalize many designs in existing collections with different colors and material selections. The pieces are then handcrafted by master artisans in India with more than six decades of experience.

    “Bespoke jewelry has always held deep meaning for me because I grew up watching my mother create custom pieces to mark the most important moments in her life,” she says. “Those pieces eventually became far more than jewelry. They carried history, emotion, love, and memories that were passed down through generations.”

    Every Maison Merchant piece begins as a hand sketch, which she says is often the most time-intensive part of the process. “As an artist, translating a two-dimensional artwork into a wearable, three-dimensional form requires immense detail, proportion, and refinement before the design ever moves into production.”

    Merchant's long-term goals go far beyond the debut collection, which is available exclusively online. “I want people to feel an immediate sense of confidence, refinement, and presence when they wear Maison Merchant,” she says. “My vision for Maison Merchant is to create collectible pieces that people return to season after season and eventually pass down for generations.”

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