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12/04/12
Present Perfect
The UrbanDaddy SF Holiday Gift Guide
You and the guys up in the North Pole are on good terms. But even Saint Nick could use a helping hand every now and then. So in the spirit of doing our part, we’ve made a list. Now, it’s your turn to check it twice...
FOR THE DAPPER INSPECTOR GADGET TYPE
Mackintosh for FSC Raincoat
Take the classic Mackintosh raincoat and its revolutionary waterproof rubberized-cotton fabric (developed in
1823). Add a removable wool liner crafted with exclusive Scottish Harris tweed. And you’ve got FSC’s
limited-edition coat. Staying dry: an underrated luxury...
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- $1,494, available at Freemans Sporting Club, 696 Valencia St (at 18th), 415-863-2155
FOR THE LIGHT TRAVELER
Il Bisonte Chain-Strap Clutch
Like Michelangelo’s David, this clutch is a Florentine work of art. Unlike David, it’s pretty
easy to carry, which the Italophile on your list is likely to appreciate. She’ll also appreciate the
leather, which will get more handsome with time. Maybe that will remind her of someone...
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- $410, available at Mill Mercantile, 3751 24th St (at Church), 415-401-8920
FOR THE ARMCHAIR SAILOR
Purser’s Bell from Wingtip
Maybe your boss is Larry Ellison, or some other nautically minded old chap with the America’s Cup on the
brain. Either way, he (or she) will appreciate this classic—a solid-brass purser’s bell. Suggested uses:
calling meetings or marking happy hour.
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- $110, available at Wingtip, 550 Montgomery St (at Clay), 415-765-0993
FOR THE HANDYMAN/WINE LOVER
Staghorn Handle Multi-Tool
The Swiss Army knife just got out-rustic’d, thanks to this thing’s staghorn handle. You’ve got your
stainless-steel blade, small saw and flat-head screwdriver. Oh, and there’s a corkscrew, too. Damsels in
distress with unopened wine bottles will be in good hands.
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- $95, available at Acre/SF, 301 Union St (at Montgomery), 415-875-9590
FOR THE JETSETTING COUPLE
St. Regis Ultimate Pahlmeyer Package
Speaking of wine... This involves two nights at the St. Regis, two spa treatments and a winemaker dinner
with Jayson Pahlmeyer at Ame. Also: a chartered helicopter ride to the Pahlmeyer winery’s vineyards, with
tasting stops in Napa and the Sonoma coast. Proceeds go to charity. You’ve always been a giver...
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- $12,000 (full proceeds donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters), The St. Regis, 125 3rd St (at Mission), 415-284-4070
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