Supporting small businesses has always been important but this year it should be even more of a priority. I have put a lot of time and research into this list and I’m very excited to share these amazing companies with you.
Seek Collective
Artisan made clothing and goods
Seek Collective Napkin Set
I adore everything that comes from Seek Collective. All of their items are made in India and they work closely with their garment workers and artisans to make each piece purposely. Everything is done by hand and their designs and pieces are very much influenced by the culture of India. My favorite thing about Seek are the colors and patterns in their pieces. While this Napkin set is a great Christmas gift, I highly recommend checking out their shirts and dresses for a staple wardrobe piece.
Aby & Bry
Vintage Goods
Aby & Bry
Searching for preloved homewares is one of my obsessions so I was thrilled to have come across Aby’s Instagram page filled with amazing goodies that she has found at various thrifts shops. Thrift shopping definitely take time and you need to have a design eye to know what is good and timeless. Aby has some amazing pieces and they would be perfect for house warming gifts or a little something for a gift exchange.
IRRO IRRO
Adorable masks that are giving back
Irro Irro Masks
This brand mainly sells beautiful minimalistic clothing for women and children but during the time of the Pandemic pivoted to selling masks. The designer’s heritage is Japanese and she loves color and unique textiles. Out of all the mask designs I’ve seen come through in 2020 (and we all know there have been a lot), Irro Irro are by far my favorite. I just love their patterns. They almost make you excited to put your mask on, something I never thought I would say.
Franca
Beautiful ceramic pieces
Franca Mugs
Between planters and mugs you really can’t go wrong with gifting your friends and family pieces from Franca. If you hail from Brooklyn, this is your local shop! Check them out.
Taiyo
Two-toned cozy wool wrap
Taiyo
There is so much thought and explanation that goes into each piece that Taiyo’s brand sells. This wrap alone has a whole page dedicated to what inspired the designer to create the wrap, how it should make you feel and why they chose to use virgin wool to make this garment. More importantly they put a lot of thought into the impact each garment they sell will make it the world once it’s no longer being worn. This wool wrap is naturally compostable and biodegradable. This is a perfect piece to splurge on for yourself or gift to others and what a perfectly cozy pieces for the winter season.
Weigh Stead
Zero waste goodies
Weigh Stead
To all my Colorado friends, go check out this local business and give them some love. Zero waste items are perfect for stocking stuffers and a great low key way to introduce your friends and family into a more zero waste lifestyle.
Rover & Kin
Artisan made jewelry
Rover & Kin Earrings
I am slightly biased because Rover & Kin is one of my clients. I love their timeless brass earrings, they are a staple piece and easy to throw on with any outfit. I’ve purchased these earrings for Christmas presents in the past and they are always a favorite.
R-KI-TEKT
Hand made wallets
RKITEKT Leather Wallet Card Holder
First of all, how could you not be obsessed with the colors painted onto these beautiful leather wallets. You need one right? These are all handmade and she creates beautiful jewelry as well.