Words by Melody Lewis
Whoever you’re buying for, we pick some businesses to look to if you’re in need of a last-minute Christmas gift.
Sometimes, Christmas comes around too quickly. Granted, the festive season couldn’t come quickly enough this year, but that doesn’t mean gifts were necessarily bought, wrapped and under the tree by November. In case of a last-minute buying panic, we’ve broken down some of the best businesses to buy from this year:
Beardfluence
A beard can make or break a look, and the oils used to help beard growth can be vital in maintaining your facial hair. With a philosophy of helping men feel and look their best, Beardfluence is your best bet for helping you along in your beard journey.
Visit their website here: beardfluence.com
Glory skincare
This skincare brand, founded by Alisia Ford, has her values at its core. Passionate about clean beauty and “empowering women of all hues”, Glory skincare’s subscription service is the perfect gift this year to keep someone (or yourself?) smiling all year round. And if you need a celebrity endorsement, look no further than the one and only Beyoncé…
Visit their website here: gloryskincare.com
Las Olas Rum
‘Las Olas’ means ‘the waves’, and the idea for its creation came on a balcony in Barbados, giving you a cool story to tell whenever you’re asked what you’re drinking.
With a focus on producing a taste that resonates with Londoners and the best the city has to offer, a drink from Las Olas is the best booze you can offer someone this Christmas.
Visit their website here: lasolasrumclub.com
Oma The Label
Oma The Label offers a wide range of unique jewellery and clothing pieces. Specialising in gold earrings and other jewellery items, their beautiful products have been appreciated by many on social media and beyond. NYC-based, they offer a very aesthetically-pleasing Instagram feed, a huge range of products and international shipping, making it a perfect gift for wherever you or your recipient are in the world.
Visit their website here: omathelabel.com
DemRepCoffee
Their focus on sustainability and the story behind the products we consume is just as important as how they taste or work; and with DemRep Coffee, you’ll be able to feel good about what you drink.
Visit their website here: demrepworld.com
Briogeo Hair Care
Not only do this brand use their platform to actively support and educate others on the BLM movement, they also happen to sell some really cool products! Owner Nancy focuses her brand on hair care that specialises in being clean, vegan, cruelty and gluten-free. Not only this, Briogeo also encourages embracing your natural hair texture and offers the products to help you do so; a rarity worth appreciating in this day and age.
Visit their website here: briogeohair.com
Mr Vanguard
According to Tom Ford, every man needs a signature scent, and he’s right. Mr Vanguard, an award-winning British fragrance, with features in GQ and Vogue, is a safe bet for a Christmas gift.
In their own words: “Our striking but understated fragrances create long-lasting scents that are sure to ignite conversation and turn heads for all the right reasons.”
Visit their website here: mrvanguard.com
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