by Katharine Asif – Editor,
Conscious Christmas Gifting
If you want to shop consciously this Christmas, then we've taken the pain out of searching with our Christmas round-up of sustainable gifts celebrating the spirit of the season and the joy of cherished rituals. And this year, we’re showcasing some amazing brands from Buy Women Built - a community of entrepreneurs which promotes unique and successful brands founded by women - to give you loads of different Christmas gift inspiration.
So if you’re looking for a change from the usual Amazon gift card or same old M&S male grooming kit to show you’ve gone the extra mile, our guide of curated picks is all about giving you a fabulous choice from eco-friendly bottles to vegan gift boxes, luxury handmade biscuits and so much more.
botl is dedicated to providing sustainable, reusable water bottles. Made from high-quality stainless steel, they keep drinks at a perfect temperature while reducing waste. They are committed to supporting environmental initiatives, making it a fantastic brand for anyone looking to make more eco-conscious choices.
Founded by Lisa and Saskia using classic recipes from across Europe, The Biskery began with a mutual passion for tasty bakes. Every order, large or small, is freshly baked especially for you.
Partnering timeless, distinguished tradition with a free and contemporary expression of individuality, The Little Blazer Company is aiming to revolutionise the children's blazer market, as the first gender neutral British luxury kidswear label.
Each blazer is lovingly made with 100% pure new wool bespoke Harris Tweed® Cloth produced entirely in the Outer Hebrides and partnered with a luxurious vegan satin lining.
Toolally is an independent, family run jewellery brand with its roots in Yorkshire. It was founded by Creative Director and unashamed fashion-obsessive Mags Walker in 2016 after experiments with home-made jewellery led to a chance meeting with the then-Fashion Director of British Vogue.
Loved by stockists and customers alike who really exemplify the Toolally brand - colourful, fearless and always stylish.
Our own luxury collection of bath and body products with ethical credentials, inspired by heady reflections of the tropics and a desire to capture unforgettable, exotic holiday memories in a bottle. Drawing on the expertise, flair and imagination of an international fine fragrance house, we’ve used the distinctive scents of tropical fruits and flowers including delicious guava, fragrant pink magnolia and enchanting orange and plum blossom.
Started in 2017 by Zoe, Out of the Box Gifts followed her own love of ethical gifting. Anytime there was a cause for celebration or a reason to show someone that she was thinking of them, she'd pull together her own ethical vegan gift box - a sweet little package full of personalised treats. And so she decided to turn her passion into a living, breathing business which you can now love too.
The QT is on a mission to spread cuteness sustainably. Their designs are stereotype-free, crafted with organic, planet-friendly materials and designed for circularity. They’re here to help nurture a love for animals, nature, and equality, while giving kids the freedom to express their unique selves.
They believe in creating a more joyful present and a fairer, more equal future for our kids - one adorable piece of clothing at a time.
Wanting to deliver clean and simple solutions to everyday hair problems, professional hairstylist, Nadia, developed a hair oil for hydration and hair growth using botanical ingredients and began selling them from home.
Once she sold her first 100 units, Nadia quickly realised there was indeed a place on the market for her hair oil and decided to launch more widely just as the pandemic was emerging. From there, her business has grown.
So here's some amazing alternative inspiration to the big brands owned by large faceless corporations, not just for your Christmas shopping but for the future too.