>>FASHION & BEAUTY FROM THE KIT
“This is a gift set of five briefs made with ultra soft, breathable 100 per cent organic Pima cotton designed to be your goto Monday-to-Friday underwear. One of our customers has described it as ‘like a hug from a cloud for your bum.’ These briefs will keep your body comfortable and breathing day to night. They’re vegan, plasticfree and compostable, and will return to earth as a resource (as opposed to ending up in landfill) at the end of their life, so you can literally ‘plant your pants’ when you’re done. The perfect sustainable gift idea for the minimalist or nature enthusiast on your list.” Kent work week underwear set in Charcoal, $99, wearkent.com
“My go-to autumn and winter wardrobe, perfect for chilly L.A. nights, is the black turtleneck. This classic ribbed style is from Canadian brand Kotn, a significantly sustainable fashion company with high quality and ethical standards. They are also a certified B-Corp. The classic style is perfect for anyone on my list, friend to mum.” Kotn turtleneck, $50, shop.kotn.com
“This face mask by Torontobased, self-care skin care brand Artifact is my weekly self-care ritual, and I can’t wait to tell others about it. It smells fresh, feels smooth and leaves you feeling the exact same way. I’ll pair with their skin care brush for my mum, for an at-home spa experience.”
Artifact Bali papaya rice mask plus brush set, $59, artifactskinco.ca
“The most interesting combination of musky, powdery but fresh, this is a layerable nontoxic and unisex eau de parfum. Bonus: All Dedcool scents are vegan, making it the perfect gift for my sister.” DedCool milk layering plus Enhancer eau de parfum, $119, dedcool.com
“Finally a beautiful, plantbased and planet-friendly hand sanitizer that will look good on your counter (or in your purse). A friend of mine from university is launching these pretty products this fall, and I can’t think of a more practical (yet still beautiful) stocking stuffer that everyone will need. And to cut down on waste, I love that Paume will offer refillable packaging.” Paume hand sanitizer ( launching in November), mypaume.com
“I’m obsessed with every colour in Et Tigre’s vegan nail polish collection. Not only are they made in small batches in L.A., they are also ‘10 free’ — meaning free of 10 harmful chemicals and toxins regularly found in nail polish. I’ll be combining a three pack for some lucky girlfriends in my life (and maybe one for me too). I’d also recommend checking out their dresses, tops, skirts and all clothing, too — everything is so cute and flattering!”
Et Tigre nail polish, $26, ettigre.com
“While plants may not be the typical Christmas gift, they are my favourite sustainable gifts to give all year round. My go-to local Toronto spot is Dynasty. They have such a beautiful and diverse range of unexpected plants and cute pots, and offer local delivery, too! And because studies show being around nature boosts our mood (and increases oxygen), I love the added wellness benefits that beautiful plants can bring to a home.” Monstera plant and pot, $30, dynastyplantshop.com
“For my husband, as an upgrade to his bathroom game, I’m eyeing this 100-per-cent organic cotton robe from Coyuchi. I love Coyuchi for their transparency, high ethical and environmental standards, and also constant innovation when it comes to sustainable materials. This robe, like all their products, is never blended with synthetic materials like polyester, which is not only bad for our bodies but also bad for our planet with every wash. I think he’ll love to keep cosy, and I’ll love borrowing it too!”
Coyuchi unisex robe, $100, coyuchi.com