Valentine's Day Gift Guide 2021: 10 Sustainable Gifts For Her And For Him
Make this Valentine's Day extra special with these gorgeous sustainable gift ideas
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Chocolates by Baker & Bowl
Love in lockdown may be tough, but don’t let that stop you from showing your partner just how much they mean to you. Make your gifts count this Valentine’s Day with our line-up of ethical gifts for her and a few for him. You’ll find indulgent self-care treats, handmade jewellery, sustainable style experiences and more. Not celebrating this year? No problem. This is the perfect opportunity to simply treat yourself and the planet to a gifts that keep on giving.
Selfcare Ritual Kit - Origins of Beauty £40 *
Looking for an excuse to get a little me-time into your day? This gorgeous self-care gift set by sustainable beauty brand Origins of Beauty, will make those precious moments all the more sacred. Founder Gayathrie Seewoosurrun, is a passionate advocate for sustainability in the beauty industry. Her range of natural, vegan, ethically produced and cruelty free products include trusted brands and under the radar must-haves. With a little something for everyone, The Selfcare Ritual Kit includes a Moisturising Lip Balm, a Restorative Face Oil, a Calming Room Spray, Soothing Bath Salts and a Sisal Body Brush. It’s a great introduction to the range and for anyone in need of a little self-love and pampering. That makes all of us! Check out their Men’s Wellbeing Kit . if your looking to subtly hint to your man that he needs a bit of preening. it’s a great discovery kit to ensure he’s relaxed, polished and groomed for the ultimate date night.
The 'Cherish' Valentine's Luxury Gift Box - Amaura London £68
Keep the flame burning with the “Cherish” Valentines Luxury Gift Box - from emerging eco-Luxury brand Amaura London. Proud owner Sejal Assi, wanted to create a range of clean candles using ethically sourced ingredients that helped her family's wellbeing. Using a clean blend of natural, eco-friendly and sustainably sourced coconut and rapeseed wax, their hand-poured range of candles are free from toxic ingredients. Slow burning, these long-lasting candles fill your home with mood lifting scents that promote well-being, peace and a positive ambience. Plus, their unique artisan candle holders add a touch of luxury and style to the home. This limited edition gift set includes a divine Eco-Luxury Candle in the fragrance and colour of your choice, and a box of handmade Baker & Bowl Belgian Chocolates. Looking to treat your man? Choose the “Ignite” candle option in this gift set for an alluring scent that’s rich, woody and deeply evocative.
Midnight Blue Red Floral Lounge Trousers - Spirited Clothes £22
If you’re looking for thoughtful Valentine’s gifts that keep on giving, you’ll definitely feel the love with Spirited Clothing. This brand makes comfy women’s loungewear, all handmade by survivors of sex trafficking in India and The Philipines. Co-founder Nicola Willis saw a great need for the ethical employment of women in India. So along with her friend Kate, they now fund training and skills development providing ethical employment to vulnerable women who’ve survived or are at risk of sex trafficking. They’ve got a gorgeous collection of pretty cotton and linen trousers, warm and cosy winter wear and Cashmere blend blankets, perfect for snuggling under together. Their gorgeous lounge trousers make relaxed date-night wear and double up as super-soft pyjamas, should you wish to skip dessert!
Onyx and Rose-Gold Set - Morph-Bag - £298
Lovers of Italian design will be blown-away by this stunning set of three vegan leather bags. Founded by award-winning luxury handbag designer Giovanna Sessi-Knot, the Morph-Bag is the ultimate in luxury gifting. A 3-in-1 concept bag that’s a versatile styling solution, it’s the ‘every-day bag’ reinvented, to help busy women seek practicality without compromising on style. Each bag set includes a gorgeous Reversible Maxi Tote, a Cross-Body Bag and a Clutch. It’s the perfect handbag solution for coordinated style around the clock, all year round. Ethically made from premium PETA certified ethical leather it’s not only waterproof, hard-wearing and soft, but comes with a wonderful charm to attach to any of the bags. Definitely a forever piece that works hard for you whether you’re at work, play or on the road.
Create Your Own Personal Style Course - Roberta Lee, The Sustainable Stylist £125 was £250
Our clothes reflect who we are. With most of 2020 lost in a sea of pyjamas and comfort wear, I think its fair to say, many of us lost our personal sense of style. So why not treat your Valentine to a confidence boosting personal styling gift. Designed by Roberta Lee, The Create Your Own Personal Style Course is a fabulous gift of self-discovery. It will teach you step by step how to create your own signature style, discover which colours and styles suit you and help you build a sustainable wardrobe. By the end of the course you’ll be able to rewrite your personal story, regain your mojo, so you can feel good, look great and do good. You’ll soon be making conscious fashion choices that help you save time, money and stress. We could all do with a bit of that! Roberta Lee has worked as a style expert for over 5-years. From styling red-carpet clients, fashion shows and VIP’s to appearing on TV and on stage. A unique and wonderful gift that’ll give back in so many ways.
Flower on Black Whitley Turn-lock - Clutch Bag by Tatum Diamond London -£199
Lovers of sophisticated minimalism will love this brand where quality craftsmanship, individuality and sustainability is key. The founder Tatum Diamond, personally designs and handcrafts her beautiful collection of purses, clutch bags and zero waste earrings. This stunning clutch bag is handcrafted from vegetable-tanned leather and features a beautiful floral design on the front. Ideal as an evening clutch it’s great for carrying those few extra essentials. Finished with a postman lock, it’s both stylish and versatile and can be worn with a belt or scarf at the waist or across the body. All materials are made from otherwise discarded or dead stock. Add a matching pair of Flower Asci Earrings, handmade from the offcuts of the bags and you’ve got yourself a timeless combination that you’ll reach for again and again. 2% of sales goes to marine conservation charities.
Modern Muse Valentines Gift Set - Classic Pearl Earrings and Necklace - £99
Jewellery is always a meaningful gift to capture the heart of your loved one. This beautiful Classic Pearl Earrings and Necklace set by ethical brand RAW Copenhagen, is a timeless gift that combines fuss free Scandi simplicity with effortlessly chic Danish design. Working with ethical and sustainably sourced materials, this gorgeous gift is the perfect celebration of femininity. The necklace featurs a paper clip chain finished off with a round pearl that has a gorgeous metallic lustre. The Pearl Threader earrings are fantastically flirtatious and feminine. Founder Karina Johansen is the talented artisan behind this boho-spirited brand. On a mission to promote the use of sustainable jewellery, Karina also donates 10% of her annual profit to NGO Women for Women - an NGO that helps women survivors of war.
Organic Cotton Ivory Negligee by AmaElle £80
If your looking to surprise your partner with an intimate gift, sustainable lingerie brand AmaElle has a beautiful collection of Earth-conscious, lingerie and nightwear. Founded by two friends Lara Miller and Julie Kervadec, they were inspired to create a sustainable brand from their experience in marine conservation and cotton plantations. This super soft and every so feminine negligee in ivory, has embroidered voile, with leavers lace and velvet detailing. Made with organic cotton that has no harmful toxic chemicals, your skin won’t be the only one thanking you.
Dry Oil Parfum: Dirty Flora by Lovorika from £50
Struggling to buy perfume for Valentine’s Day? Ethical fragrance brand Lovorika create a stunning range of gender neutral. non-greasy, non-toxic sprays that make great his and hers gifts. Founder Daphna Rowe used her experience in the ancient art of natural perfumery and incense making to create a magical collection of heady fragrances and divine oils. You can’t help but be captivated by their scents! The Dirty Flora Dry Oil Parfum, unlike regular perfumes, hydrates and moisturisers, whilst it’s sullied sweet composition of musky tobacco and floral notes lifts your mood. Check out their gifts sets too. The aptly named Dirty Weekend Gift Set contains a 30ml Dry Oil Parfum and 50ml Body Oil of Dirty Floral. This one’s sure to make you both smile.
Upcycled Sari Silk Wrap - Jewelled Buddha - £95
Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a one-of-a-kind person? How could I not include our pretty sari wraps into this gift guide! This gorgeous wrap is made from two layers of high quality recycled sari that are sewn together with tiny running stitches. Handmade by Kantha artisans in the heartlands of West Bengal, the Kantha stitches create a luxurious feel to the fabric. Each wrap features the embroidered signature of the artisan who made it and is a beautiful reminder of the positive impact on the lives of marginalised artisans. A heartfelt gift that makes a fabulous heirloom piece and versatile enough to wear through the seasons.