My gift Guide For You
These are brands that meet the highest ratings in sustainability and ESag performance.
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY GIFTS FOR 2022
This festive season, if you’re looking for luxury gifts that won’t cost the earth, then this is the guide for you – a roundup of some of the best seasonal gifts from the community of Butterfly Mark-certified brands – each of which are actively working toward having a positive impact on workers, communities – and the planet.
ANYA HINDMARCH
Anya Hindmarch is known for its combination of high-quality production and creativity, and often launches campaigns that have a strong and meaningful message. Modern craftsmanship and personalisation are a vital part of the brand’s essence.
1. Return to Nature Clutch: made from luxury biodegradable leather
2. Vanity kit: Made from Econyl
3. In Flight tote: made from used plastic bottles
CLASE AZUL MEXICO
Clase Azul México is a brand known for its exquisite spirits, artisanship, and experiences. On the path to becoming Mexico’s first luxury house, their aim is to share the most beautiful aspects of their culture through their creations while having a positive impact on their society and environment.
Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Limited Edition Colores
SEPAI
The highest cosmetic quality skincare, Sepai’s bespoke and delicate approach to beauty is completely unique. A driving force in laboratory-based products, their brand DNA is inherently about transparency – coupled with sustainable sourcing, zero-waste production methods and a strong sense of social responsibility.
THREAD & TONIC
Each of Thread & Tonic’s creation is a combination of classic craftsmanship, scientific research and modern knowledge. Their vision is to use science and fashion technologies to redefine modern luxury for today’s conscious consumer: rooted in a better way of doing things that positively impact people and the planet. This results in unique products with integrity and functionality, without the additional costs typically associated with luxury products.
PETRA PALUMBO
Based in the Scottish Highlands, Petra Palumbo produces sustainable homeware, which is environmentally conscious, high-quality and made to last. They believe in slowing the pace of consumption and having lasting relationships with the objects in our lives, treasuring them and eventually passing them on.
JEM
By combining conscious design and simplicity JEM creates sustainable and timeless jewellery, holding ethical and environmental values at its core. Each piece is uniquely crafted by talented local artisans in a renowned French workshop.
Solitaire Étreintes blue pearl and diamonds
Double bright-polish paved Étreintes ring
THE UNIVERSAL SOUL COMPANY
The Universal Soul Company is more than a business or lifestyle brand. It’s a call to people, at a time when technology and social media dominate our lives, to value the uniqueness of being human, our senses, and express ourselves. Their aim is to inspire and motivate people to make responsible choices about the products they buy.
FESTIVE POSITIVE ENERGY CRACKERS:
BAV TAILOR
Bav Tailor is a sustainable luxury clothing brand designed for the ethically aware generation. It’s a wellness project that remains a collective fusion of the finest certified natural or recycled materials. The focus is pure, geometrical silhouettes and effortless volume inspired by design, architecture and Eastern philosophies that represent true hallmarks of authentic 100% Made in Italy through a ‘360° sustainability manifesto.’ The brand mantra is ‘respect your body + your sphere.’
1. SHAKTI BLISS SHAWL EMBROIDERED
2. SHAKTI SMILE TOP & FLOW TROUSERS 2-PIECE SET
3. SHANTI LAVENDER AROMATHERAPY EYE MASK & DREAM JOURNAL SET
Vera
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