ELLE Dads

My dear dad, the absolute best man I know by miles, and benchmark for all who followed him. Sorry husband - Sophie Beresiner, Beauty Director.

This picture sums up my dad quite nicely. Totally uninterested in photos and a lover of 'interesting' t-shirts (though this is one of the more refined of his selection). But in spite of the t-shirts, and his horrific dance moves (not for the faint-hearted), I love him. A fiercely loyal, caring, and genuinely lovely man. Oh and funny. He's definitely funny' - Debbie Morgan, Editorial Business Manager.

My dad is the funniest, caring, and most thoughtful man ever. He's the only person that can get away with sending me to school with a Baked Bean sandwich for packlunch- as he wanted to give my mum a break and didn't know how to cook anything else - Molly Haylor, Fashion Assistant.

I just love my dad. He's calm, laid-back and reliable but also cool and very funny. This is my favourite picture of us together. (Am I wearing a denim onsie?!) - Hannah Swerling, Commissioning Editor

I am a typical first born child, wilful and fiercely independent. But when something goes wrong, I go running to my dad. When I think of all the tearful phone calls, broken down cars and empty bank accounts he has seen me through, I realise just how lucky I am that he long ago forgave my two year-old self for exposing his secret habit of sneaking off to the vegetarian commune I was born on for a cheeky McDonald's - Phebe Hunnicutt, Digital Director

Yos Beresiner is the very best combination of perfectly supportive, adorable, terribly unfunny in a hilarious way and just the best man to set the standard of all men in my life who were to follow- Sophie Beresiner, beauty director

He once had a moustache to rival Magnum's and he's won a Bafta. My dad is amazing- Georgia Simmonds, Features Assistant

Me and my dad, Dougie. Who is great for having put up with me for 32 years – and giving a speech at my wedding that made me cry (in a good way, of course)- Collette Lyons, Acting content director

He is the best dad in the world with the best glasses in the world (a bit grumpy sometimes)- Espe De La Fuente, Fashion Assistant

This is a pic of me and my dad on the Isle of Harris, where his family are originally from. He's my inspiration and we're very similar: hard-working Scots with a dry sense of humour, a love of the outdoors and (lots of) red wine- Fern Ross, Chief Sub Editor/Production Editor

I know I’m biased but he really is the best dad in the world. He always makes me smile and is kind beyond measure. And he gives great hug - Joely Walker, Beauty Assistant

My dad worked really hard but always took time to enjoy our big family of six. Here's a picture of us about five years ago after a very delicious steak dinner at Old Homestead in New York's West Village. Happy Father's Day, Dad! - Christina Simone, Workflow Director

No one can spin a yarn like my dad. His mind is a rich archive of beautiful poetry and folk songs; relics from home – a blustery village on Ireland's North West coast. You'll find him in the pub, chatting to a stranger - Patricia Campbell, Digital Commercial Editor

Ever since I was very small, I can remember engaging in lively chats with my dad about books, art and politics – things we both hold close to our hearts, though not as much as those spirited debates! A great mind and a generous soul, I'm very lucky to have him as my dad and as a constant source of support and friendship - Lucy Johnston, Digital Photo Assistant

My dad is the greatest dad in the whole world because he supports me in anything I do, he has an unbelievable work ethic that I inspire to but he also knows how to have a good time, has a great sense of humour and lives life to the full. On top of that he has an impressive wardrobe, loves shopping and owns more pairs of shoes than me! Love you dad! - Diana Gavrilina, Picture Intern

Even though he makes fun of my dumb blonde moments, argues with me about who has to have the last word and genuinely enjoys embarrassing me… He's still the best - Eilidh Williamson, Art Intern

This is how we always were, are and will be! Best Dad in the world! - Julia Shutenko, Vacancy cover for Market & Retail Editor

My dad is truly amazing and inspires me in every way, I couldn’t ask for anything more- I even find his jokes hysterical- even if no one else does (sorry dad!) - Jules Kosciuczyk, Fashion Features Assistant

My funny, brilliant dad has always been incredibly patient, even through my brattier years - Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, Fashion Intern