Whether they’re made slowly, locally or sustainably, these chic holiday picks are imbued with intention.
Nothing makes for a feel-good gift quite like a handcrafted, consciously made something. We tapped Canada’s most exciting makers — from Vancouver all the way to the most eastern edge of Newfoundland — for their sustainable wares so you too can satisfy the “shop local” moment.
Ghlee Lip Balm Mango-Papaya
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Only six natural ingredients make up this chic, Toronto-made balm, including ghee (hence the name!) An ingredient at the heart of many Eastern self-care rituals, ghee is said to act as a nourishing salve on the skin. Grab one for everyone on your list plus an extra for yourself — it’s that good.
Wanze Dumpling Bag
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This sweetly named, silk-polyester blend handbag — all puffed and stuffed like the doughy delights — is the brainchild of Toronto-based slow fashion designer Wanze Song. Depending on their carrying style, get it in one of four sizes: mini for a low-key night out or large for carrying the essentials and so much more.
Noahnoahnoah Vintage 14K Gold Multi-Gemstone Cigar Band Ring
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Fashion editor alum Noah Lehava has turned her curatorial eye towards fine jewelry of the vintage variety in Noahnoahnoah. Her worldly treasures are fit for the sustainably-minded fashion girl: rare, sculptural Rolexes sourced in Buenos Aires, hard candy-like pendants and this cigar band that’s dotted with colourful gems.
Meilen Extra Large Platter, 16” Marbled Turquoise #1
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Hamilton-based husband-and-wife duo Bert Walker and Jennifer Bernstein craft colour-popped ceramics, like this pale blue-marbled serving platter, made for the consummate host. And if it’s fit for some of Canada’s most revered restaurants (Restaurant Pearl Morissette among them), it’s certainly worthy of a setting on their table.
Heirloom Hats Cloud Mohair Beanie Steel Blue
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Montreal milliner Samantha-Tara Mainville of Heirloom Hats crafts some of the country’s coolest chapeaus, like this sky-blue beanie that’s aptly called the Cloud. Its mohair-merino wool blend just adds to its cozy nature.
Fogo Island Workshops Punt Chair
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Gift them a piece of the east coast with this modern-meets-nostalgic chair from Fogo Island Workshops. Dreamed up by French-Canadian designer Elaine Fortin, the Punt Chair is made from Newfoundland juniper and pays homage to the traditional wooden fishing boats that were once a mainstay on the local fisheries.
Cheekbone Beauty Fearless Eyeshadow in Cobalt Blue
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For the bold beauty maven, consider this potently pigmented eyeshadow stick from Cheekbone Beauty. A five-star reviewed winner from the first Indigenous-owned cosmetics company, this creamy pencil is crafted from sustainable PEFC certified wood so you can use its high-payoff colour right down to the last shaving.
Kotn Men’s Kilimanjaro Cable Sweater
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When it comes to holiday gifting, an enduring knitwear piece is always a good idea. Take Kotn’s modern cable knit sweater, for example: made in 100 per cent extra-fine lambswool, it delivers on lightweight coziness and style (check the highly wearable, boxy fit and dropped shoulders.)
Corey Moranis Double Coil Bracelet
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Lucite is the medium of choice for Corey Moranis, a jewelry and accessories designer out of Toronto. Pieces like her Double Coil Bracelet make a statement, but Moranis sees their potential for mood stabilizing and everyday comfort too (this one’s pretty enchanting to play with.) Perfect for the fashion-phile who could get out of her head sometimes.
Indigo Arrows Bezhig Napkins Boreal
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Anishinaabe designer Destiny Seymour handmakes her linen textiles in Winnipeg, using this outlet to honour her Indigenous ancestors’ stunning pattern-making skills. These table napkins — adorned with a print inspired by a 400-year-old elk antler scraper tool — have your discerning mother-in-law’s name all over them.
Wilet The Linen Duvet Set
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Give the gift of sound sleep with Wilet’s linen bedding wares, a duvet set that feels like you’re dozing off in some lavender-scented French château (yes, they’re that good.) The breezy, temperature-regulating material gets softer with every wash and completely elevates their slumber experience.
The Cure Body Serum
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After moving from Toronto to small town Nova Scotia, The Cure founder Nitasha Goel began harnessing the power of locally harvested Irish sea moss in her small-batch, plant-based skincare line. One result? A highly giftable (and healing) body serum that smells divine.
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