Are you looking for vegan gift ideas for this holiday season? We have curated some of the best gifts available, and these are guaranteed to make him smile and warm his heart on Christmas morning.
You will note that we have steered clear of gadgets and novelty gifts. These are generally the ones that end up in the bin soon after Christmas or make their way into a cupboard until you move house. Instead, we have focused on wholesome, quality items that he can enjoy for much longer. Items that, where possible, are plastic-free, more sustainable, and 100% vegan.
Jewellery makes a great gift, but not all jewellery is created equal. These days, brands need to make great looking pieces, but they also have to offer something more.
That's why we love Vitaly. Vitaly designs and crafts edgy genderless jewellery made with 100% recycled stainless steel. Steel is the most recycled material on the planet and each Vitaly piece may even contain remnants of machines, skyscrapers or even car parts.
Choose from chains in bold colours and pendants and rings that give a nod to pop culture and street art. Vitaly jewellery is everyday jewellery that is cool. Moreover, you can buy pieces for an affordable price.
A classic pair of trainers is a gift that he can enjoy well into the new year and beyond.
WAES is the result of a collaboration between designers, ocean advocates, surfers, scientists, and manufacturers, all committed to producing beautiful, stylish and eco-friendly footwear that leaves no trace. A sustainable solution to the 24 billion pairs of shoes made from plastic compounds that go to landfill every year.
WAES are the world’s first plastic-free vegan trainers. Made from 100% natural animal-friendly materials, the shoes and trainers have a super light eco-footprint.
Uncompromising on style, comfort, and quality, WAES vegan trainers are handmade in Portugal by skilled artisans using only premium materials.
Well crafted small accessories are the gift that keeps giving. A fine quality wallet and belt are a duo that he will enjoy carrying and wearing almost on a daily basis.
Watson & Wolfe use leather alternatives which have a much lower impact on the planet. Bio-based materials with organic plant content twinned with bright linings made from recycled plastics. Each piece is handcrafted in small boutique factories in Europe under ethical working conditions.
Gifts sets are available for a range of wallet styles, each eith a classic belt. You save £15 when you buy a combination gift set and the wallet can be personalised with initials too.
Watson & Wolfe provide plastic-free packaging and their gift boxes are made from recycled materials.
There are few gifts which offer a lifetime of enjoyment and use, but a watch is one of them.
Votch are one of the best-known vegan watch brands and for very good reason. The Votch collection is 100% cruelty free and vegan, as well as being environmentally sustainable.
With a range of watch styles to choose from (Aalto is our favourite!), Votch watches have quick release straps so you can interchange them as often as you like. The straps are made with low impact, bio-based or plastic free materials and they use quality Japanese movements.
The gift packaging from Votch is plastic free and recyclable.
Whether you are turning your attention to vegan cologne for the first time or want to try something different, the cruelty-free men’s aftershaves from Dolma are guaranteed to titillate the senses. From classic scents to modern twists, there is something for every one.
Dolma have formulated four men’s vegan aftershaves, each of which has its individual hints and tones. The classic Sirius is a timelessly masculine blend while Freedom offers a fresh and woody smell. Kwame is fresh and fun, making it perfect for daily wear in recreational settings while Imagine is fruity and uplifting. You can buy these as individual bottles or as part of a aftershave box set or an aftershave bundle.
The Dolma collection is also beautifully presented.
If you are planning to add to his wardrobe, then Weird Fish is a great place to do it. Whether you're looking for shirts, jeans, pyjamas, base layers, or t-shirts, they have superb range of natural and eco fabrics.
Their collection boasts materials such as linen, Tencel, bamboo and organic cotton. Weird Fish pride themselves on the provenance and quality of their clothing, and work closely with trusted suppliers to ensure factories adhere to strict rules, such as no child labour, and excellent working conditions.
Buying less and buying well is the key to creating a long-lasting sustainable wardrobe. Quality pieces which wash well, look great and that protect the planet too.
Call us crazy if you will but buying Sunglasses as a gift for Christmas is not a bad idea. When you buy sunglasses at the airport or panic buy just as Summer arrives, you are more likely to rush the purchase and buy frames which are not doing half the things that Birds are doing.
Birds became the first B Corp certified eyewear brand in the UK. They design and make their glasses with a range of sustainable materials including certified woods, bio-based acetate, renewable cork and recycled aluminium.
When you buy glasses at Birds, they make a contribution to SolarAid, an organisation which helps distribute solar light to families in Zambia and Malawi, replacing the use of fossil fuel-burning lamps.
Birds also offer a recycling scheme when the time comes to trade them in.
Image: Bird
We hope we have saved you time searching for vegan Christmas gifts. There really are some fantastic items available, and you should be proud that your gift will have a story, a meaning and a mission behind it.
