Father’s Day gift ideas from Porsche Designs

Luxury brand and design studio Porsche Design was founded in 1972 by Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. He is also the father of the iconic Porsche 911, the sportscar and luxury car brand that also carries his family name up to now.  Just like the timeless design of the Porsche 911, its products represent functional, timeless, innovative and highly purist designs. Professor F. A. Porsche left his position as Chief Designer at the Porsche AG (the sportscar brand) and founded Porsche Design. The Porsche Design Studio has been located in Austria since 1974. All of the brand’s products are designed from the Porsche Design Studio and are sold around the world in own shops, as well as in franchises, concessions, high-end department stores, exclusive specialist stores including two exclusive Porsche Design stores in Manila.  The Porsche Design Store is located at mid-level 2/3 Shangri-la Plaza Mall East Wing and Ground Floor Resorts World Manila with tel. 8326413 or 0917-5399158.

Today, the Porsche Design product portfolio features a minimalist fashion collection, technically inspired sportswear, luxurious handbags, functional luggage, fi ne leather accessories and fashionable men’s shoes. The brand’s iconic sunglasses, exceptional writing tools, elegant watches and jewelry and state-of-the-art smartphones complete the product range. The guiding principles of F.A. Porsche still characterize Porsche Design’s products today: The designers start the design process by considering the function of each product. Clean lines, purity, elegance and an innovative idea – this is the recipe used to create timeless classics and products that truly enhance everyday life. Every product in the Porsche Design range refl ects this iconic style concept. The Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See is considered one of the most famous design houses in Europe, and has received more than 170 national and international awards to date.  Here are some gift ideas for this coming father’s day weekend

P’2000 Cargon and Roadster luggage range

For great organization and comfort: The Cargon series from Porsche Design can be used for the outdoors, business or travel. In short, these bags are the perfect companion. Made of Teflon coated material, it is lightweight, durable and water-resistant. It offers a very casual look but engineered to be extremely tough and still perfect for dad’s day-to-day work. The Roadster line on the other hand, is a companion for cosmopolitan dads. Noted for its ultra-quiet trolley wheels, its reduced weight makes it extremely maneuverable and agile. Its easy handling design and aluminum protectors prevent damage when negotiating on kerbs and steps.

The BOUNCE:S sports shoe

The Bounce:S sports shoe from Porsche Design was first unveiled in 2008 and is considered the world’s first running shoe with fully mechanized cushioning to eliminate the effects of fatigue. The technology is based on the latest findings from the automotive industry. It has an axis mechanism that converts the vertical forces acting on impact with the ground into a horizontal forward motion. As a result, the foot is safely cushioned and the running experience is improved. It was for this reason that the Bounce:S was awarded one of the ‘50 Best Inventions of the Year 2008’ by TIME magazine.

Porsche Design Exclusive Sunglasses

Porsche Design sunglasses are one of the most successful sunglasses designs in the world and represent a real classic from Porsche Design. First presented in 1978, its designs has practically remained unchanged to this day. The sunglasses, featuring an innovative interchangeable lens mechanism, were made popular around the world. Its classic aviator glasses are worn by celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, David Beckham and Brad Pitt.

Porsche Design Chronograph I

Porsche Design presented the Chronograph I – the world’s first entirely black watch in 1972, its founding year. It was a revolution in the watch industry and became a favorite among watch enthusiasts with its titanium strap and PVD-coated housing. Such innovative functions and the use of exceptional materials are what still sets these watch models apart today. The watch is reminiscent of the non-reflective instruments found in racing cars, where everything but the numbers and the pointers are matte black. Transferred to the Chronograph I, the result is a black watch face with white lettering and luminous white pointers and dials. The only colored feature is the large second hand in red, allowing the wearer to tell the time with ease.