For the Father Who Never Followed Trends—He Set the Tone
Mood Magazine Father’s Day Series
Some fathers never cared much about fashion.
At least, that’s what they said.
And yet somehow, they always had a favorite watch. A preferred jacket. A signature scent. A briefcase that seemed to get better with age. A bottle reserved for special occasions.
They weren’t chasing trends.
They were building familiarity.
The older I get, the more I realize that style was never really about clothes. It was about consistency. About knowing what works, what lasts, and what feels like you.
The fathers who taught us that lesson rarely did so with speeches. They taught it through repetition. Through the quiet confidence of showing up the same person every day.
This Father’s Day, Mood Magazine celebrates African American-owned brands that help fathers express something deeper than style:
Identity.
The Father’s Signature Edit
Dean Collection
A luxury leather goods company known for elegant briefcases, travel bags, and accessories designed for professionals who appreciate craftsmanship and timeless design.
Some things improve with age.
Leather is one of them.
Website: https://deancollection.com
Milano Di Rouge
Founded by Milan Harris, Milano Di Rouge has become one of the most recognizable independent fashion brands in the country, offering elevated essentials designed for everyday confidence.
Because comfort and style should never compete.
Website: https://milanodirouge.com
Brandon Blackwood
Modern luxury with cultural relevance. Brandon Blackwood continues to redefine contemporary accessories through thoughtful design and unmistakable presence.
A great accessory doesn’t complete an outfit.
It completes a statement.
Website: https://brandonblackwood.com
Redoux
Known for beautifully crafted fragrances and body care products, Redoux creates scents that feel personal rather than performative.
The right scent becomes part of how people remember you.
Website: https://redoux.co
KNC Beauty
Founded by Kristen Noel Crawley, KNC Beauty combines luxury self-care with modern simplicity. Their products offer a reminder that confidence often lives in the details.
Because presentation starts before you leave the house.
Website: https://kncbeauty.com
OUI The People
Beautifully designed grooming essentials that bring craftsmanship back to everyday rituals.
Proof that even the most practical tools can be thoughtfully made.
Website: https://ouithepeople.com
The Established
Minimalist skincare focused on solving common skin concerns without unnecessary complexity.
A reminder that quality often says more than quantity.
Website: https://theestablished.com
Pholk Beauty
Inspired by African Diaspora beauty traditions, Pholk Beauty combines cultural wisdom with modern skincare science to create products designed specifically for melanated skin.
Heritage and innovation in the same bottle.
Website: https://pholkbeauty.com
Mented Cosmetics
Built on the belief that beauty should be inclusive, Mented has become a leader in products designed to complement a wide range of skin tones.
Confidence begins with feeling seen.
Website: https://mentedcosmetics.com
Sable Bourbon
Smooth, sophisticated, and worthy of celebration, Sable Bourbon is for the father who understands that some moments deserve more than an ordinary toast.
Not every bottle tells a story.
The memorable ones do.
Website: Search “Sable Bourbon” for availability and regional distributors.
More Than Style
The fathers we admire rarely taught us how to dress.
They taught us how to carry ourselves.
How to walk into a room.
How to greet people properly.
How to keep promises.
How to take pride in the details.
The watch, the bag, the scent, the grooming routine, the favorite bottle—those were never the lesson.
They were simply reflections of it.
The lesson was self-respect.
And self-respect never goes out of fashion.
Join the Conversation
What was your father’s signature item?
A watch? A scent? A favorite jacket? A briefcase? A bottle reserved for celebrations?
Share your memories with @MoodMagazineNYC and use #MoodFathersDay to join the conversation.
