The editors at Muse have selected sustainable, responsible, adventurous, and just plain great gifts for you to give this holiday season—and many of them contribute to a good cause.
Scroll down for presents with a purpose.
Fashion & Jewelry
Cesta Bags. Photo: Courtesy Cesta
The Woven Bag Gets an Altruistic Upgrade
Each of these handcrafted bags benefits the Rwandan woman who made it. Read more >>
Diamond ring by Alison Lou. Photo: Courtesy Alison Lou
Ethically Sourced Golden Diamonds Shine in New Capsule Collection
Give a responsibly sourced diamond design from these female designers. Read more >>
Phoebe Dahl’s designs from Faircloth + Supply.
Phoebe Dahl’s Faircloth + Supply Creates Environmentally Aware Apparel
An eco-friendly line that donates 10 percent of proceeds to charity. Read more >>
Master tailor Kathryn Sargent. Photo: Courtesy of Kathryn Sargent
Kathryn Sargent Is Altering the World of Bespoke Tailoring
Gift a custom suit from Savile Row’s only female tailor. Read more >>
How a Collective Feminine Vision is Reshaping LA’s Jewelry District
Purchase jewelry from one of these female-led LA companies. Read more >>
Anita Dongre Takes Indian Craftsmanship to SoHo, with the opening of her U.S. flagship store. Photo: George Chinsee/WWD/REX/Shutterstock
Designer Anita Dongre Is Empowering Women Through Fashion
Gift a handcrafted design from Anita Dongre’s Grassroot line. Read more >>
For Days styles with founder Kristy Caylor (center). Photo: Courtesy For Days
The New Brand That’s Solving Fashion’s Sustainability Problem
Stock up on sustainably made items from For Days. Read more >>
A necklace, open bangles, and jeweled earrings from Jemma Wynne. Photo: Courtesy of Jemma Wynne
Partners at Jemma Wynne Talk Triumphs and Trip-Ups
Pick up modern jewelry from this female-led design duo. Read more >>
Olivela.
When Fashion Becomes a Charitable Act
Gift stylish items from “do-good” fashion brands like Nova Octo, FashionKind,
and Olivela. Read more >>
Tory Burch’s Seed Box. Photo: Courtesy of Tory Burch
Tory Burch’s Holiday Gift Boxes Pay Tribute to Female-Owned Businesses
Proceeds from the new Seed Boxes provide access to capital, education, and digital resources to help empower female entrepreneurs. Read more >>
Beauty & Wellness
Abhati Suisse products. Photo: Michael Pfeiffer
Abhati Suisse: A Beauty Brand That Feels Good and Does Good
This beauty brand contributes to orgs educating girls in rural India. Read more >>
Vintner’s Daughter serum. Photo: Courtesy of Vintners Daughter
How April Gargiulo Built a Skincare Empire with Just One Product
Get some high-powered skincare from Vintner’s Daughter. Read more >>
Eir skincare products. Photo: Garland Lyn
Why This Extreme Athlete Made a Comfort-Focused Beauty Line
Jun Lee’s Eir products aim to soothe. Read more >>
Harrods’ 10,500-square-foot wellness center. Photo: Harrods
3 Ways Harrods’ New Wellness Clinic Can Change Your Life
Stop into the new Harrods clinic for a quick refresh. Read more >>
Grace Belgravia is a place for medical checkups, spa treatments, and power breakfasts. Photo: Tom Sullam
The Company You Keep: Inside Contemporary Women’s Club Grace Belgravia
Consider gifting a membership to one of these women-only clubs. Read more >>
Journeys
Souljourn Yoga Cambodia. Photo: Courtesy of Souljourn Yoga
When Yoga Retreat Meets Social Activism
Book a trip with Souljourn for the New Year. Read more >>
Rhinos Without Borders translocates critically endangered rhinos. Photography by Charlie Dailey
Do-Good Adventures That Will Change Your Life
Go on an altruistically driven adventure. Read more >>
Dunia Safari Camp. Photo: Courtesy of Dunia Safari Camp
The Wonder Women of Tanzania’s Dunia Safari Camp
Support the women working at Tanzania’s Dunia camp by booking a trip. Read more >>
Entertaining
K + M Chocolate Hero gift bag. Photo: Eric Zepeda
This Chocolate Is Better for You
Gift a treat that’s actually good for you. Read more >>
Vintner Merry Edwards. Photo: Courtesy of Merry Edwards
Three California Vintners Crafting Wine with the Future in Mind
Give wine from vintners who are pursuing sustainable practices. Read more >>
Vosges Haut Chocolat. Photo: Erika Dufour
Katrina Markoff Is Changing the World with Chocolate
Give Vosges Haut-Chocolat; it gives back to women. Read more >>
Pomp & Whimsy. Photo: Pomp & Whimsy
Why We Need Spirits That Are Made for a Woman’s Palate
Tip back some makes from Pomp & Whimsy. Read more >>
Madame Clicquot’s legacy lives on and on.
Veuve Clicquot: 200 Years of Feminism in Champagne
The only bubbly you’ll need this holiday season. Read more >>
Allison Parc, Brenne whisky. Photo: Elizabeth Shrier for Brenne Whisky
The Whisky Woman Behind Brenne
Buy some Brenne to support women in the whisky realm. Read more >>
Discoveries
Rare-book dealer A. N. Devers. Photo: Courtesy
This Book Dealer is Fighting for Female Authors
Buy books from A.N. Devers at Second Shelf. Read more >>
Anitquarian horologist Brittany Nicole Cox. Photo: Cameron Karsten
Ever Met an Antiquarian Horologist?
Commission a clock from Brittany Nicole Cox. Read more >>
