Christmas Gift Guide 2020 | Definitive Wishlist For The Whole Family
Whether it’s as essential as high quality bedsheets, a lip balm for colder months, a luggage to travel safe or jewellery to pimp your outfit, this christmas wishlist covers it all. A mix of sustainable, ethically manufactured, carefully selected pieces essential for the whole family and every occasion.
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100% Recycled Metal Earrings by WASHED ASHORE
Why to buy: Handmade from 100% recycled metal and post-consumer diamonds, the Ira earrings were made without harming the people and planet. The Ira earrings feature Washed Ashore’s signature wave butterfly backing.
What we love: Named after the Polynesian goddess of the stars and the sky, the Ira earrings boasts beautiful star motifs to remind us of the natural beauty of the night sky, and to embrace the divine feminine beauty that is within all of us.
Price: 535 € / $ 640 USD USD | Shop it now: WASHED ASHORE
Ethically Crafted Luxury Bags by IRERI
Why to buy: IRERI’s handbags bring the heart and soul of Florentine craftsmanship into your hands. Teresa, the founder, was often inspired by the rich archive stored at Limberti’s firm, in the outskirts of Florence. The now 87 years old Luigi Limberti has been a handbag manufacturer since the age of 15, inspiring whoever came across him with his skills in actualising ideas that one might have thought were not possible. IRERI has always aimed at offering an evergreen collection, delivering designs that have become iconic for the brand and its customers. Iconic because these shapes were designed to ‘stay’ rather than ‘fade’ after one or two seasons. The aim is to improve the existing designs a little each time.
What we love: The name IRERI is the fusion between two names: Irene and Erica, the twin daughters of Teresa. Today, the two girls are working to achieve their mother’s dream. Delivering handbags with a unique story. The designs are minimal yet they express the essence of an evergreen elegance. Each IRERI handbag is made unique by the woman who wears it, projecting her own personality on the bag. As each of us evolves with time, likewise, the leather improves, acquiring a more beautiful patina day by day. IRERI handbags are an investment for life.
Price: 364€ to 1050€ / $ 434 to $ 1252 USD | Shop it now: IRERI
Vintage and Tribal Inspired Handmade Silver Jewels by BAZI JEWELS
Why to buy: Bazi Jewels is a charming brand that creates beautiful pieces of collectible jewellery for people who are looking to own timeless pieces of jewellery that are both collectible pieces to add to your collection as well as having exquisite design details for classic pieces in your jewellery collection. Following a slow fashion philosophy, Bazi Jewels only creates in limited runs with each jewel being handcrafted in sterling silver and coated in 22 karat gold plating. Each piece is made using traditional craft techniques by master craftspersons with each jewel carrying a story and meaning for the wearer. The jewels are designed to be wearable pieces of art that will most certainly draw attention when worn for its intrinsic craftsmanship. Bazi Jewels pieces are designed by Sharan Chima the designer and founder who is looking to preserve and sustain the art of handmade jewellery and supporting the artisans in India with whom she works with.
What we love: Bazi Jewels is inspired by life and nature. Its ethos is about self-discovery as one continues to learn, evolve and grow from one’s own experience on this journey of life. The design aesthetic of the jewels have a vintage look and feel to them as the design inspiration draws on vintage and tribal design ideas and bridges the past into the present.The jewels are mindfully designed to bring healing and high vibration energy to the wearer because of the story behind each jewel. The designer uses high quality gemstones for their potent energy properties as well as classic design features in its designs to ensure each piece is truly an investment piece of jewellery to add to your collection that will be cherished and adored over time.
Price: 196 € / $ 235 USD | Shop it now: BAZI JEWELS
Luggage For Next Generation Travellers by HORIZN STUDIOS
Why to buy: Berlin-based travel brand Horizn Studios designs luggage and accessories for next generation travellers, shaping the way people will travel in the future. Creating long-lasting products with a timeless design, the brand continuously works to reduce its footprint. While its polycarbonate luggage production accounts for almost zero waste, the brand has recently eliminated single use plastic from its packaging: The suitcases are delivered with carbon-neutral shipment, and are wrapped in reusable cotton dust bags and recycled paper cardboard boxes. As of 2020, Horizn Studios has also eliminated leather from its production, with their animal-friendly range being approved by PETA, making Horizn Studios the world’s first suitcase brand to carry the label of the animal rights organisation.
What we love: Any Horizn Studios luggage is the ultimate companion for discerning travellers. We love the sleek and lightweight design and range of most beautiful colour options for every taste – ranging from pastel shades like Blue Vega to deep hues like Graphite and All Black. The thoughtfully designed features like the front-pocket for documents and laptop on their M5 cabin version or 360-spinner-wheels make every journey seamless. Whatever adventures will come in 2021, we can’t wait to up our travel game.
Price: starting from 190 € / $ 224,34 | Discount Code: LUXIDERS15 | Shop it now: HORIZN STUDIOS
Beautifully handcrafted high-quality bags by AOIFE
Why to buy: a o i f e is a lifestyle luxury circular brand, responsible and mindful of the environment. Using the latest eco-innovative, recycled, reclaimed and regenerated materials they produce quality, handcrafted versatile bags, in an effort to address the needless waste and pollution of the planet. Moving away from seasonal trends, a o i f e designer bags are timeless, unisex, functional and built for longevity. Cherishing the ideas of circularity, lasting quality and lifestyle focussed design they seek to leave no carbon footprints on the sands of time.
What we love: a o i f e– pronounced “EE-fa” is an Irish feminine name. The name derived from the Irish Gaelic “aoibh”, which means “beauty”. Their brand is committed to the beauty in nature and promoting a sustainable lifestyle. At a o i f e they believe that designers have the ability to help change the world by playing a very important role in this portal. The vision behind each piece represents a creative journey. They reduce dependency on raw materials by helping to clean fishing nets from the ocean, helping to protect marine ecology and reduce human toxicity by saving on primary energy demand and reducing Co2.
Price: € 155 – € 595 / $ 183-$ 705 | Shop it now: AOIFE
Carefully Curated Jewelry by TUOHI
Why to buy: TUOHI Jewelry was born out of a passion for Scandinavian minimalism and a timeless touch. The carefully curated collection is about clean lines and interesting nuances, as well as volume and silence to complement various styles. It offers sustainable jewellery equally ideal for everyday life and festive occasions. It’s core values are ecological materials and ethical processes. All pieces of the collection are handcrafted in Finland in a goldsmith’s workshop. The brand uses 100% recycled silver and their jewellery is designed and manufactured in such a way that its lifespan burdens the environment as little as possible. It is packed and shipped using environmentally friendly materials. They also provide CO2 neutral shipping worldwide. The annual CO2 emissions from the deliveries are compensated through approved environmental projects.
What we love: TUOHI Jewelry is a celebration of geometry and modern simplicity. You can complete your style with any of the collection pieces for a confident and contemporary everyday look from working hours to evening events. At the heart of the company is the intimate bond between a clean form and a sophisticated finished surface. Both elements are essential for a striking end result. It is especially significant that the surface of the jewelry refracts light beautifully and invites touch. Therein lies the essence of its aesthetics – the timeless touch. As the design and materials stand the test of time, TUOHI Jewelry is truly a treasure that can be handed down from one generation to another.
Price: 70 € to 252 € / $ 83 to $ 299 USD | Shop it now: TUOHI JEWELRY
Inspiring and Eco-Friendly Bedding by KATHA COVERS
Why to buy: Martha & Marlo is an independent Baby and Kidswear label started in 2020, by new parents with over 20 years’ experience working in design and product development. Driven by their desire to find comfy, ethically sourced cotton products for their baby, they started a global search for the softest organic cotton and unique hand drawn prints to keep their loved ones warm. Martha&Marlo uses super soft, brushed GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) organic jersey throughout their collection to ensure consistent softness and quality, wash after wash. Pointelle knits, simple herringbone drawstrings, neat-fitting details and soft rubbing combine to deliver robust yet gentle clothing to keep your little ones comfy and secure while they grow and explore.
What we love: The A/W collection draws on the natural environment and its innate beauty. The colour pallet is lifted from the countryside’s rich autumn hues, of earthy browns and woodland greens. The pinks, reds and woollen creams are a nod to the morning sky and changing autumn landscape. Playful sheep in the fields and the geometric beauty of nature’s endless mathematical majesty, motivated the season’s array of hand drawn printed fabrics. From design and print, to fabric sourcing and packaging, care and kindness for our children and planet is at the heart of Martha&Marlo. This debut collection is the first step in the brand’s commitment to deliver comfy and beautiful clothes and accessories for many seasons to come.
Price: 11 € to 40 € / $ 13 to $ 48 USD | Shop it now: MARTHA & MARLO
Natural Vegan Deodorant by NACKT
Why to buy: Martha & Marlo is an independent Baby and Kidswear label started in 2020, by new parents with over 20 years’ experience working in design and product development. Driven by their desire to find comfy, ethically sourced cotton products for their baby, they started a global search for the softest organic cotton and unique hand drawn prints to keep their loved ones warm. Martha&Marlo uses super soft, brushed GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) organic jersey throughout their collection to ensure consistent softness and quality, wash after wash. Pointelle knits, simple herringbone drawstrings, neat-fitting details and soft rubbing combine to deliver robust yet gentle clothing to keep your little ones comfy and secure while they grow and explore.
What we love: The A/W collection draws on the natural environment and its innate beauty. The colour pallet is lifted from the countryside’s rich autumn hues, of earthy browns and woodland greens. The pinks, reds and woollen creams are a nod to the morning sky and changing autumn landscape. Playful sheep in the fields and the geometric beauty of nature’s endless mathematical majesty, motivated the season’s array of hand drawn printed fabrics. From design and print, to fabric sourcing and packaging, care and kindness for our children and planet is at the heart of Martha&Marlo. This debut collection is the first step in the brand’s commitment to deliver comfy and beautiful clothes and accessories for many seasons to come.
Price: 11 € to 40 € / $ 13 to $ 48 USD | Shop it now: MARTHA & MARLO
Natural Vegan Deodorant by NACKT
Why to buy: nackt is a Berlin-based brand on a mission to change the status quo of the personal care industry, producing a concentrated and vegan natural deodorant that truly works. The brand is driven by a love of beauty combined with an obsession with minimalism and waste reduction. “Sustainability shouldn’t come at a cost to aesthetics – personal care should be a daily joy and a grounding ritual that pleases all the senses,” explains Anna Bernhardt, nackt’s founder. nackt focuses on reducing their formulas so that they contain only the most necessary and effective ingredients, with no fillers. Concerned about the environmental impact of the personal care industry, they are committed to using absolutely no plastic in their products and packaging. “Personal care products that are safe for you and the planet should be the norm.”
What we love: Unlike many other natural deodorants that are often hard, scratchy, or difficult to apply, nackt boasts a luxurious silky texture which you can just feel nourishing your skin as you apply it. Their deodorant has an intriguing and fresh fragrance that doesn’t compete with or overpower your perfume, and is gender neutral: “We develop complex and alluring fragrances irrelevant of a person’s gender or sexuality.” nackt natural deodorant actually works for the whole day, even in hot weather and during exercise, and contains no ingredients that you can’t pronounce. Finally, this natural deodorant is packaged in a chic 100% plastic-free container that looks sexy in any bathroom or gym bag.
Price: € 18 / $ 21 USD | Shop it now: NACKT
Exclusive Diamond Jewelry by APRIL STUDIOS
Why to buy: The vision of April Studios is to create jewelry made to endure in these fast-paced times. With a touch of luxury and exclusive designs, the brand stands for sustainable diamond jewelry. A comprehensive understanding and control of the entire supply chain is used in production, starting with the selection of materials. Having materials composed of the most beautiful treasures in the world requires conscious handling, which is why April Studios only uses 18 carat recycled gold and of course, conflict-free, certified diamonds and gemstones. The brand is certain that jewelry making is a well-guarded craft, and only for the best of hands. April Studios jewelry is made under fair working conditions in Berlin. In addition to the product, our packaging is only made of recycled cardboard.
What we love: For April Studios, jewelry means much more than just an accessory; it is rather a personal piece which carries memories and brings up emotion. Due to this belief, all of the brand’s pieces can be individually selected in size and design. Furthermore they offer a free personal design service. April Studios actively supports women in business. The brand’s diamonds encourage women to feel empowered in themselve by wearing them. In addition to this, they have also created a network that connects women in a wide variety of positions and offers a platform to receive mutual support.
Price: € 495 / $ 602 USD | Shop it now: APRIL STUDIOS
Traditionally Crafted Jewelry by CRAFT STORIES
Why to buy: Celebrating craftsmanship means to believe that what you put on is bigger than yourself – the details you accept into your life, the masterpiece you carry with you, and the story your accessories tell – says Huma Adnan, our Creative Director. Their sustainable model celebrates craft and culture with these vulnerable refugee communities. Artisan skills, like afghan hand techniques, have been passed down from generation to generation. They are part of the history of a place and people where these artisans belong. They work together with their artisans to preserve these legacies while creating space for innovative designs that speak to people who love craft and culture too. Having created a market for handcrafted jewellery with these refugees – these pieces bring meaningful fashion.
What we love: With a gifted ability to detect aesthetics in flamboyance, Huma takes inspiration from every part of the world and translates it into traditional crafts with contemporary cuts that redefine elegance. Huma first started out in fashion by helping out with her husband Amir Adnan’s brand. Branching forth from The House of Amir Adnan, Huma put her sartorial creed and genius in clever layering of colours, textures and prints to run her own label, a decision that came after a trip to Florence where she was attending a few fashion workshops. Subsequently, she decided to fuse Pakistani craft with the inspirations from the Italian city, quickly garnering attention for her eclectic and non-traditional appeal.
Price: 20-30 € / 24- 36 $ USD | Shop it now: CRAFT STORIES