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Struggling to find the perfect gift for Father's Day?  We sent Alex James to hunt down this year's top picks at ModelZone, Selfridges and Nespresso.  And don't forget there is always the intu Trafford Centre Gift Card for the really fussy Dad's...buy yours here  

If your Dad loves his gadgets and games, ModelZone has it covered.

Choose from a range of gifts at Selfridges including helicopters and a selection of spirits in The Food Hall.

If your Dad can't get through the day without his favourite coffee blend, a Nespresso coffee machine is a must.

Think red, white and blue - the modern take on the male boating trend.

Burton deck boot, £46

Next colour block stripe cardigan, £38

Red Herring at Debenhams chino shorts

M&S trilby, £19.50

Office Ask The Missus, Ocean Driver, £59.99

Topman t-shirt

Next grey chambray shorts, £22

Burton indigo stripe tee, £28

Next boat shoe, £28

Burton festival hat, £12

Step back in time this season and embrace the vintage Americana trend...stripes and checks should be on your wardrobe checklist!  Key colours to stock up on are the traditional red, white and blue with brown leather featuring heavily in accessories.  Dig out some classic white tees and a pair of Ray Bans and combine it with these key pieces.  Think Mad Men and JFK and you will be well on your way to encapsulating this all American trend...

Blue Inc red chinos, £24.99

Next fine stripe t-shirt, £12

Next chino shorts, £22

Rocha by John Rocha at Debenhams shirt, £38

Office ocean driver boat shoe

Inject a touch of sartorial sophistication into his life with a little Mad Men inspired style and a nod to the classical grooming of the new dandy.

Sinclair one button notch suit £425, Earl micro dot slim fit shirt £85 and Dexter knit silk bow tie £49 from Reiss.

For extra easy Christmas shopping, choose this electro grooming essentials, £65 from Molton Brown, which comes in a stylish box so there's no need for gift wrap. 

A dinner jacket is a wardrobe staple so invest in this one, £275 from Banana Republic.

Black strap watch with rose gold case and black dial, £65 from French Connection.

For a truly fashionable treat, put this Alexander McQueen tie £95 and pocket square £75 from Selfridges under the tree.

Black patent leather brogue, £45 from Bhs.

Encourage a good daily grooming schedule with this No7 face care kit, £16 from Boots.

Red Herring bow tie, £9.50 from Debenhams.

There's a revival of the classic male grooming ritual and all its associated paraphernalia. So, throw out those disposables and treat your man to this Acqua di Parma shaving razor and stand and work up a softening lather with a proper shaving brush. Acqua di Parma collezione barbiere shaving razor and stand, £170 from John Lewis.

Wooden shaving brush, £6 from The Body Shop.

Our much loved Selfridges is having a makeover in the menswear department as exciting new brands, new shopfits and new customer experiences hit the store from Thursday 17 November.

So what’s new?

Primark

What a shock to learn that our fabulous Selfridges is set to stock Primark menswear! The world’s best department store will be launching an exclusive Primark edit. It’ll feature chunky fair-isle knits, baseball jackets and chinos, alongside Primark’s forthcoming Best of British range, all at Primark’s signature prices! Will you be buying Primark to get your hands on a famous yellow bag?

 

Cheap Monday

Since their launch in 2004, the brand with the skull logo has grown and grown. Selfridges is proud to launch the first Cheap Monday standalone store in the UK, comprising a range of basics and of course including their trademark denim, Cheap Monday’s edgy and affordable Stockholm-style is sure to be a hit.

Ben Sherman

Always proud to support British heritage, Ben Sherman’s new Plectrum collection celebrates and captivates English eccentricity at its best, executed in a contemporary style all of their own. Parkas, fair-isle and knitwear worn as outerwear, Ben Sherman’s new collection will make a timeless addition to your winter wardrobe and is available at Selfridges now.

New Era

For the first time, Selfridges are proud to launch global lifestyle mega-brand New Era. In an exciting move which sees New Era partner with the NFL, Selfridges will be stocking their edit of their best of the 32 NFL team logo classic 59FIFTY New Era caps.

To celebrate the re-launch Selfridges is hosting a party on Thursday 17 November between 7pm-9pm. Find out more here>>

Source Code is a smart thriller simmering with tension and threaded with mind-boggling twists.

Following the bombing of a Chicago commuter train, Captain Colter Stevens wakes up to discover he is part of government experiment that enables him to live the final 8 minutes of another man’s life. Now Colter must relive the train bombing over and over again, searching for clues to find out who is responsible and prevent a second attack that threatens to kill millions of Chicago citizens.

Take a look at the trailer: