The Ultimate Sustainable Style Gift Guide for 2024


 
 

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For the icons who inspire us with their visionary approach to style, finding the perfect gift means choosing pieces that speak to their unique sensibilities. Fads can never dictate genuine personal style. True fashion girlies invest in pieces that resonate with them on a deeper level—beyond the hype. Here are some pieces we think will speak to the baddies with an eye for curating a life-long wardrobe.

1. FANFARE High Waisted Upcycled Thread Wide Leg Jeans

Ucycled | Woman-founded | Deadstock | Recycled | organic cotton 

 
 

These threaded jeans from Fanfare are a reimagined vintage dream. Handcrafted and made-to-order from surplus materials, they can even be customized for a low-waist fit. 

 

2. The Laughing Geisha Upcycled Hat

Japanese-American woman-owned | Upcycled | LA-based

 
 

The Laughing Geisha creates one-of-a-kind upcycled pieces, but their trucker hats have truly caught our eye. Crafted from reworked vintage materials and featuring original graphics inspired by Japanese streetwear, these hats are released in limited drops—so don’t miss out!

 

3. ArmedAngels Oversized Striped Sweater

Recycled Materials | Mended partner 

 
 

Stripes are having a major moment in today’s fashion sphere, and this Armed Angels mock-neck sweatshirt gives a contemporary twist to classic shapes and prints—perfect for the nautical-obsessed fashion girlie in your life.

 

4. Alohas Rocky Boot

Sustainable Leather | Locally made 

 
 

Alohas consistently delivers for the fashion-forward, Their Rocky Boot is a biker-inspired design that easily bridges different style narratives, from alt aesthetics to refined prep. 

 
 
 

Everyone can use a little sparkle in their hair, and these silver Star Hair Clips by Gemini Jewels are the cutest way to pin back baby bangs or add charm to your look.

 

6. Room Shop Fondant Bag

Small batch | Low-waste | Philly-based 

 
 

The geniuses behind Room Shop’s bouncy bags are constantly finding new ways to reimagine them. Their Fondant Bag would be the perfect gift for anyone with a soft, delicate aesthetic.

 

7. Afends Under Pressure Maxi Dress

Recycled materials | Ethical production

 
 

For fashion girlies who love nature motifs and squared printed images, this sheer dress reflects the brand’s surf and skate roots, blending its punk screen printing heritage with an edgy and timeless design.

 

8. Fashion Brand Company Forest Camo Linen Bloomers

Small batch | Size-inclusive | Woman-owned

 
 

Camo in bloomer form? Sign us up. The fashion girlie in your life will love styling these. They’ll probably make them look cooler than they already are. 

 

9. Cleobella Emery Rattan Bucket Bag

Ethically handmade | Sustainable production 

 
 

Jane Birkin would surely approve of the rattan bag revival. Cleobella’s Rattan Bucket Bag, ethically handmade and versatile with its optional crossbody strap, is the perfect canvas for dangling charms and stashed trinkets. 

 

10. Lirika Matoshi 03 Corset
Handmade | Woman-owned & Operated 

 
 

Grommets, varsity aesthetics, and corsetry all in one—the 03 Corset by Lirika Matoshi feels like a fave for those into Harajuku street style or Y2K revival. Its design blends multiple influences and makes the style overlaps feel totally natural. 

 

11. Abacaxi Moth Print Midi Slit Skirt

South Asian American woman-owned | Handcrafted textiles | Plant-dyed

 
 

Abacaxi are masters of color and print. This 90s-style midi skirt symbolizes inner intuition, with ruched and beaded details, and embodies their “Moth to a Flame” collection.

 

12. Damson Madder Lana Blouse

Organic & recycled materials | Small batch production | Woman-owned

 
 

We can’t seem to take our eyes off Damson Madder, an emerging sustainable brand from London. Their Lana blouse is a versatile piece perfect for the holiday season, with broderie details that transcend trends and work year-round.

 

13. Allina Liu Twigs Pants

Asian woman-owned | Ethically made | WRAP-certified | NYC-based

 
 

Allina Liu’s Araki Orchid Printed pants, from their Fall ‘24 show, blend art and design with a print by Leanne Kissinger and unique cutouts with tie details. 

 

14. Belle the Label Dilara Belt
Sustainably & ethically made | Locally sourced textiles | Recycled materials 

 
 

Wide belts are an easy way to elevate a simple dress or outfit. Belle the Label’s Dilara Belt is handcrafted in Bali from locally sourced leather and perfect for layering. 

 

15. Sofia Leo Tights
Recycled yarn | Recycling program | Ethically produced 

 
 

Would it even be a fashion girlie holiday wishlist without a pair of high-quality printed tights? We'll brave the cold, with our legs decorated in Swedish Stockings' sustainable tights.

 

15. Bai Bai x Maya Penn Jewelry Collection

Made to order | Handcrafted | Ethically-sourced | Locally made

 
 

What better way to show your love for our cute animal friends than by wearing a Bai Bai x Maya Penn pendant necklace that also raises awareness for endangered species, specifically the red wolf and the bumble bee.

 

16. Experience: Trip to the cobbler! - Coblrshop | repair service 

 
 

The fashion-obsessed always have a sad, worn-out pair of shoes tucked away in the back of their closet, waiting for a little love and repair to bring them back to life. Give your bestie's favorite pair a second life with a repair from Coblrshop!