Calling all the wise men! Here’s our shortlist of conscious and eco-friendly brands creating unique and special gifts for the men in your life that will make Christmas shopping a piece of (Christmas) cake.
Why is it always so hard to find gifts for men?! If you’re bored of buying another shirt for your boyfriend, husband, Dad, Grandpa, or Jeff next door, don’t get your tinsels in a tangle just yet. Here’s our handy conscious gift guide for him that’ll take the heavy lifting out of gifting this Christmas.
Patagonia
For those who identify as men in your life, chances are, they’ll want or need a Patagonia in their wardrobe. Known for its rugged durability and timeless style, Patagonia gear is built to last a lifetime. With a strong commitment to sustainability, the brand uses recycled materials and offers repair services, ensuring that this investment in quality will stand the test of time, both in wear and in impact.
Veja
French sneaker brand Veja has become the IT shoe of the year, with its sleek, minimalist design seen everywhere—from airports to cafés. Known for its ethical production, Veja uses organic cotton, recycled polyester, and responsibly sourced rubber. The best part? It’s B Corp certified, ensuring that style and sustainability go hand in hand.
Aesop
Aesop isn’t just about luxurious, beautifully scented hand soap—it’s about skincare with a conscience. With responsibly sourced ingredients and recycled packaging, it’s the perfect way to treat the men in your life to a dose of ethical luxury.
Solgaard
Solgaard is where travel gear and sustainability collide. Specialising in premium bags, backpacks, and luggage crafted from ocean-bound plastics, this brand does more than just prep you for your next adventure – it’s helping clean up the planet along the way. Certified B Corp since 2023 with an impressive 82 B Impact score, Solgaard is turning sustainability into a true art form. Travel in style, and make a difference while you’re at it!
Cloversoft
Toilet paper might not sound like the most glamorous gift, but hear us out. The men in your life will appreciate the practicality and the humour. Cloversoft’s bamboo-based products are sourced from China—home of giant pandas and vast bamboo groves. But don’t worry, Cloversoft ensures that their bamboo doesn’t interfere with pandas’ diets. Every product goes through rigorous quality checks, ensuring that the bamboo is top-notch and safe for babies, pets, and pandas alike.
Cloversoft is committed to eco-friendly, affordable solutions. Their unbleached products are free from harmful chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and phthalates, making them safe for both the environment and your body. Plus, they’re biodegradable within 90 days, helping to reduce landfill waste. It’s the gift that’s both useful and guilt-free!
Indosole
The problem: there is a massive amount of tyre waste in the world and it is nearly impossible for tyres to decompose. The solution? Indosole; by repurposing tyre waste into durable soles for footwear, it’s created cute kicks that help save the planet. In case you wondered, since launching Indosole has prevented 80,000 tyres from entering landfill. Specialising in sliders and flips flops in a variety of colours that are chic, comfortable, and conscious, each vegan-friendly pair is responsibly made in Indonesia. Indosole has also recently collaborated with local community groups in Bali to help feed people in need by donating a percentage of its profits. Buy one pair of flip-flops and you’ll help feed three hungry people. Or buy one pair of sliders and help feed five.
The Powder Shampoo
Men often claim they’re less high-maintenance than women, and for those who resonate with that sentiment, there’s The Powder Shampoo. This groundbreaking brand, committed to a planet-first approach, aims to revolutionise the personal care industry. With a focus on simplifying sustainable shower swaps, The Powder Shampoo offers vegan, cruelty-free powder-to-foam formulas that embody effortless and eco-friendly choices.
Allbirds
Allbirds is dedicated to simplicity, crafting the world’s most comfortable shoes with natural materials and minimalist design. Their 30-day trial guarantees a cloud-like experience, or your money back—no questions asked. Committed to sustainability, Allbirds uses eco-friendly materials and reimagines packaging with 90% post-consumer recycled cardboard. Through a partnership with Soles4Souls®, their shoes get a second life, supporting global communities in need. As a certified B Corp, Allbirds prioritises both environmental impact and business success.
Finix Wear
Let’s be honest about it: the men’s athleisure department often lacks excitement in terms of clothing and options. Leonard, the founder of Finix Wear, shares this sentiment, and it inspired the creation of Finix Wear itself. Hailing from Singapore, Finix is a contemporary athflow label that combines “ath” from ath(leisure) with “flow,” representing comfort and fluidity. The brand is dedicated to celebrating individuality, comfort, and authenticity. Through their designs, they seamlessly merge elements of active, street, and lounge wear, resulting in a sophisticated and fluid look. This aesthetic allows you to effortlessly navigate through your day, from daily activities to your next holiday destination.
Talking Toes
Socks, being a wardrobe essential, have undergone a transformation thanks to Talking Toes, a brand dedicated to redefining this often overlooked daily necessity. No longer just a source of foot comfort, socks have evolved into stylish accessories that add a touch of fun to any outfit, providing a canvas for expressing wild ideas, unique personalities, and cherished interests. Talking Toes is committed to taking the humble sock one step further, turning it into a symbol of positive change.
Furthermore, with every pair of socks purchased from Talking Toes, 10% of the gross profits are donated to partner non-profit organisations. Each purchase contributes to meaningful social and environmental causes, allowing individuals to align their fashion choices with a commitment to positive impact.
Bettr Coffee
Founded in 2011, Bettr Group is a Southeast Asian certified B-Corp coffee company that specialises in beverage education, specialty coffee retail and wholesale, and event services. They also run coffee bars across the island. But they’re not just about the caffeine kick—they’re on a mission to stir up personal and professional growth while championing businesses with real social impact. Bettr Group is all about conscious consumerism, encouraging ethical choices that make a difference. After all, while perfection might be a tall order, a little thoughtfulness can make the world 100% Bettr.
Wolf & Badger
As everyone knows, shades are the ultimate cool accessory. What’s cooler though, are shades that save the planet. British online marketplace Wolf & Badger stocks a diverse array of sunglasses from international sustainable brands such as RAIE (planet-saving mavens) and Urican (French eco-friendly titans). They also have every style under the sun, meaning there’s a pair for every fella’s personal style (Tom Cruise in Top Gun? Neo in The Matrix? Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off?). Best of all, in shopping with Wolf & Badger, you know you’re consuming sustainably and ethically, and supporting independent brands.
Raja Rani
Music and fashion are inseparable, especially in the case of Raja Rani. This DJ duo revitalises neglected silk sarees, ingeniously converting them into a range of stylish outfits, including kimonos, crop tops, hair bands, skirts, and pants. For those who appreciate monochrome aesthetics, they present trendy, lightweight cotton kimonos that effortlessly transform a basic t-shirt-and-jeans ensemble into a fashionable statement. It’s the ideal destination for individuals looking to venture beyond their usual style and experiment with new looks.
Dagne and Dover
U.S. bag brand Dagne and Dover are the masters of bag organisation. Their popular waterproof neoprene Dakota backpack offers endless smart storage compartments and comes in small, medium, or large and a variety of colours. It’s also vegan. The brand, founded by three women, is also friend to Mother Earth: it avoids hazardous chemicals in its dyes, uses all of its scrap materials, and donates excess inventory to charities and upcycling companies. This Christmas, help a loved one say goodbye to backpack chaos!
Desi Hangover
Looking for a stylish pair of shoes to gift the man in the family? Desi Hangover brings you a perfectly handcrafted pair of leather footwear; designed for style and engineered for comfort. Made from ethically sourced upcycled leather while bringing life to a village of traditional artisan cobblers who had lost their livelihood to the mass production revolution. Every Desi Hangover shoe creates new opportunities, new hope and helps a community stitch their life back together. Plus they are downright beautiful shoes.
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