Let’s Celebrate Woman’s International Day 2022 | Best Gifts Guide
The Women’s International Day helps us imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world where women are valued and celebrated. Are you ready to celebrate it? Here are some female empowerment gifts, most of them made by women. Enjoy them! And thanks for being there!
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COUTURE WEDDING AFTER-PARTY DRESSES
BY CÉCILE DE FLEUR
WHY TO BUY: Cécile de Fleur designs convertible couture wedding after-party dresses that can transcend long after the big day is over. The timeless styles of the 1950s inspire their collection—opulent negligee dresses made with organic peace silk & intricate floral details with delicacy, almost divine French leavers lace.
The fashion world needs a rebirth, with goals to preserve our world’s biodiversity. Therefore, 1 % of every purchase will be donated to the Tree Sisters Foundation, dedicated to empowering women and restoring our rainforests.
What we love: Cécile de Fleur reflects the founder’s profound spiritual awakening and the wisdom she soaked in along the way. The butterfly metamorphosis process depicts what the brand represents; death and rebirth. It is fully expressed in the collection from the wildflower hangtags that can be planted + create new life to cruelty-free peace silk, where silkworms are allowed to complete their metamorphosis and transform into butterflies. It is a pleasant reminder to women going through challenges like a cocoon in growth. With patience, faith, and divine timing, you’ll transform into a butterfly.
Price: $3,759 to $5,310 USD | 3,359 € to 4,746 €
Shop it Now: CÉCILE DE FLEUR
Discover More: @ceciledefleur
SUSTAINABLE SANDALS UNEEK
WHY TO BUY: UNEEK was born out of a desire to create a sandal that goes against the grain. Since its launch in 2004, UNEEK has attracted attention in street style circles around the globe and from trendsetters in Japan. The UNEEK is not just a crazy looking shoe – there is a true ethos behind it that aims to drastically change the way we look at the conventional and the old.
UNEEK’s design was driven by function, above all comfort. The idea was to recreate the feeling of being barefoot while wearing a shoe. The iconic corded shoe made from recycled PET bottles not only impresses visually with its avant-garde design, but also in terms of sustainability. UNEEK is completely PFC-free and is equipped with a chemical-free, natural codour control.
WHAT WE LOVE: Fashion is not about conformity. UNEEK is a cool product because it defies conformity, because it’s different and – most importantly – because it works. People who set trends appreciate UNEEK’s commitment to challenging conformity, its relentless pursuit of self-expression and functionality. UNEEK is about taking risks and trying something new.
People don’t wear UNEEK because someone else does. Instead, they wear UNEEK because they like what UNEEK symbolises. Don’t care what other people think, be yourself!
Price: From 109,95 € / From $140 USD
Shop it Now: KEEN FOOTWEAR
Discover More: @keeneurope
ARTISTIC SLOW FASHION BY LENNARD TAYLOR
WHY TO BUY: Lennard Taylor is a slow fashion designer and artist from Canada who creates versatile fashion pieces that are designed to last for life, without having a lasting impact on the environment. To keep clothing out of the landfill, Lennard Taylor created The Refresh Program. If you rip, tear or stain your piece, Lennard Taylor will repair it for you by painting, mending or patching up the garment. Once clothing becomes thread bare, Lennard will transform it into visual artwork. Lennard Taylor is the fusion of art, fashion and environmentalism.
WHAT WE LOVE: Clothing is your second skin that tells a story of who you are. It is the art you get to wear everyday and it should make you feel like you can take on the world. The Hand Painted Brenda Swing Shirt was inspired by modern design and made with expert construction. Every woman needs a timeless shirt that they can style with every outfit. The hand painted characters on the shirt represent your friends and family giving you support every where you go. If art exists to create an emotional connection, then Lennard Taylor is a true artist using fashion as a medium of visual environmental communication to evoke joy and love for the world.
Price: $495 CAN | 441 €
Shop it now: LENNARD TAYLOR
Discover More in Instagram: @lennardtaylordesign
HANDCRAFTED SANDALS BY LAIDBACK LONDON
WHY TO BUY:Inspired by colourful cultures, Laidback London sandals are handmade using traditional techniques. Crafted by artisans in Kenya since 2002, the beading symbolises pride, beauty, bravery and identity amongst local tribes. Laidback London works with local communities, creates sustainable jobs, provides fair wages and preserves traditional craftsmanship. Lightweight and super comfortable, the leather starts to mold to the shape of your feet within hours of wearing them. Laidback london sandals will be a part of your wardrobe for years!
WHAT WE LOVE: Your go-to day to night summer sandals. What they may lack in perfection, laidback london’s make up for in charm and character. Easy things are lovely things. Lovely things can be truly lovely when they are made in a beautiful way.
Each pair of beaded leather sandals touches many hands and tells a story of lives changed through safe, sustainable employment, training and education.
Price: 66-95 € | $74- $107 USD
Shop it now: LAIDBACK LONDON
Discover More: @laidbacklondon
LUXIDERS MAGAZINE ISSUE 7
Why to buy: Luxiders Magazine Issue 7 is the best read you can gift to women you admire. Luxiders Magazine 7 is an arborescent realm, full of organic bubbles of love. Within this issue, modern day women creators as Christiane Lohr, Rebecca Brooks, Eimear Ryan or Julie Koerner compose a new genesis. They are trying to save the world from the current slaughter it is exposed to, in environmental and social terms. This salvation comes through responsible fashion brands whose collections can be found in our Sustainable Fashion Stories; Artists Who Interweave Craftsmanship With Alternative Materials and technological applications; and writers as Hilda Raz, that raises awareness and make human beings more humane and understanding of the injustices people face.
WHAT WE LOVE: Luxiders Magazine is the leading Sustainable Culture Magazine for conscious people. The magazine spotlights the excellence in aesthetics, cutting-edge products and lifestyle experiences strictly related to a sustainable approach. Our Print Issue N.7 focuses on artists, poets, designers, photographers and brands which make us proud.
Overall, Luxiders Magazine aspires to expand the responsable consumption Worldwide, building a culture of respect, with positive effects on the economy, society and the environment by reducing poverty, hunger, pollution, climate change and inequalities and increasing well-being, justice and peace. Your purchase supports our work and mission: spreading sustainable culture worldwide.
Price: 12 € Print | 8 € Digital
Shop it now: LUXIDERS MAGAZINE 7