A Father’s Day treat from DLT contributor, Kira Hasher, Fashion Phoenix founder and guru of all things fabulous & fashionista-friendly. Look for her column, “Simply Chic” on the first of each month (and in celebration of special holidays like “Dad Day”).

Fashion Phoenix is largely dedicated to the fabulous women of Phoenix. But us ladies know, especially us mom-bombs, that our Valley has some awesome men and dads that rock! Allow me to introduce you to a few who have rocked the Fashion Phoenix world…

Matthew Hasher – Principal/Owner of Blufish Design Studio

Not only is Matthew the owner of one of the coolest advertising and graphic design firms in town, he and his company, Blufish, have been instrumental in launching your favorite local fashion blog, FashionPhoenix.com! This daddy of one gorgeous son fell in love with style and shopping growing up in the fashion-focused Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. If it was up to Matt, the every day attire at Blufish would be upscale casual in Tommy Bahama trophy shirts and soft bermuda shorts, reminding him of South Florida’s casual beach vibe and cruising his boat down the Intracoastal with his 3-year old first mate.

I would not be as fabulously dressed or as fortunate if it wasn’t for my dear Matthew. As one of my favorite shopping partners, he has opened my eyes to an elevated level of style and quality. This fashion-forward father has shared some monumental moments of my fashion-loving life including my first Prada in Paris, my first Manolo’s in New York City, introducing me to my obsession with Michael Kors and so much more.

Scott Johnson – Musician/Guitarist for Gin Blossoms

Scotty, as we Valley girls lovingly call him, has been rocking the world with the Gin Blossoms since the mid 90′s. Currently on summer tour with the group promoting their new album set to release late summer (so excited!), this super talented father of two girls can be caught with the Gin Blossoms across the country or at weekly gigs with the popular band Elvis Before Noon.

This honey-sweet rock-and-roll daddy and I share a love of music and of wardrobe stylist, Jill DeAndrea. Recently, Jill and Scott scored a fabulous vintage Pucci jacket at Fashion by Robert Black in Scottsdale.

To catch up with Scott Johnson and the Gin Blossoms this summer, visit www.ginblossoms.net for cities and dates.  And mark your calendars for September 18th when the group returns to the Valley for the Scottsdale Greenstock Expo & Concert. Hope to see you there!

Burt Kohler – Co-Founder and Creative Director of Kohler Academy

Everything about him, from his position as Co-Founder and Creative Director at Kohler Academy, the premier cosmetology and skin therapy school in the Southwest, to his Mini-Cooper to his vibe in general, Burt Kohler can be described in one word: cool.

Internationally cool, perhaps internationally known, Burt works along side his lovely wife, Jill, and travels the world with her and their two boys in tandem with the Kohler Academy Study Abroad program. From his recent trip to London, this mod-loving dad returned with these fantastic black leather Doc Martens.

Burt, the ever cool, ever crisp modern dad helping hopefuls realize a successful career in the beauty industry relies on what fits well from his travels abroad and from his favorite local stores including H&M, Banana Republic and Industrial Ride Shop.

To these three daddy’s and all dads who rock, Happy Father’s Day!

xoxo Kira

Kira Hasher is the founder and author of Fashion Phoenix. This fashion-loving mommy is a native to the Valley, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University with a BA in Communication and refers to Scottsdale Fashion Square as her home away from home.

Photos courtesy of Evan Romine Photography

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