Happy Father's Day to all fathers.
The accessories for Mattel's Fashion Insider Ken Giftset from Robert Best's 2003 Barbie Fashion Model Collection struck me as examples of traditional Father's Day gifts. The only "traditional" pieces missing are a wallet, gloves, slippers, cuff links, and a grill. Now I am NOT critiquing the giftset; I bought it some 10+ years ago. I found it quaint and charming. Here are some photos of Ken and some gifts that he might have received.
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| Mattel's Fashion Insider Ken |
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| Common gifts for fathers - sunglasses, briefcase, and loafers |
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| Any dads who have NEVER received a suit, belt, or tie? |
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| Matching pants - or trousers - to be worn with the jacket |
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| Ken shows the back view of his boxers |
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Last year, I posted a list of playscale fathers. If you missed it, you can find it here.
So, did any father's receive any on-traditional gifts? If so, please share what.
Father's Day is next Sunday. You are a little early.
ReplyDeleteActually in Australia, Fathers Day is not until September so you are really early. This is a great playset but I must admit none of the men in my family have ever got a shirt or suit for Fathers' Day.
ReplyDeleteHi Vanessa and Carrickters!
ReplyDeleteEgg-on-my-face! LOL ... and I was worried that I finished that post late!
My dad got shirts sometimes, but never a suit.
My father and husband are deceased so my daughter and I went to the Bahamas for father's day :-)
ReplyDeleteHi D7ana, in Italy we celebrate Father's day on 19th of march, anyway the playset is pretty accurate, you just have to substitute the suit with a sweater and you have a complete list of the gifts I've made! LOL
ReplyDeleteHi The grandmommy and Billa's Dolls and Fashions!
ReplyDelete@The grandmommy - I am sorry that both your father and husband have passed, but I am glad that you and your daughter went to the Bahamas. I'm sure you took fond memories of them with you. :-)
@Billa's Dolls and Fashions - ah, yes, different countries celebrate Father's Day at different times. What a coup for some lucky father to get gifts on ALL Father's Days! LOL.
Snap my fingers! I forgot about sweaters ;-)
That's a pretty swanky set. I really like that briefcase.
ReplyDeleteI don't see the shirt, but perhaps you wrapped it to give as a gift to one of your daddy dolls today. ;-) Shirts, ties and socks make nice traditional FD gifts.
ReplyDeleteHi Muff and Roville!
ReplyDelete@Muff - I agree - "swanky" to a T. The briefcase is nice, too. Not as detailed as the Fashion Royalty ones, but a good piece for Ken to toss around ;-)
@Ro - the dress shirt is "out to the cleaners," but someone (playscale) made off with his tee shirt. (Or it's in the men's clothes storage bag - I should check.)
The daddy dolls are sighing because they haven't received any new stuff. The shirts, ties, and socks you mention will be appreciated after we move ;-)