Every child should experience the enchantment of Christmas and the delight of Santa without an abundance of plastic toys, disposable wrapping paper, and throwaway trinkets becoming ingrained in their festive traditions. Rather than succumbing to these less sustainable options, consider drawing inspiration from brands we endorse that specialise in crafting thoughtful gifts for children.
At this point, we can envision your little ones eagerly anticipating Santa’s imminent arrival, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. We propose instilling a sense of sustainability in them from an early age. Here, we present our selection of socially responsible and environmentally conscious brands that both your children and adult friends will appreciate.
Nimbu Kids
Nimbu strives to revolutionise the way we attire our future leaders and influencers, introducing a paradigm shift in the approach to dressing them.
As Singapore’s pioneering circular brand for children, Nimbu presents an innovative solution by providing a wardrobe that evolves alongside your child’s growth. This unique concept not only caters to the dynamic needs of children but also aligns with sustainable and circular fashion principles, emphasising longevity and adaptability in clothing choices for the next generation of leaders and game changers.
The Zoofamily
Is your mini human constantly grabbing your phone to play with the camera and take pictures? Then you need a digital camera from Zoo Family in your life. These super cute, animal-inspired cameras will ensure your camera roll is no longer filled with blurry shots of god knows what. The ZooFamily is designed specifically to trigger and stimulate a creative connection between kids our environment, and an interest in nature. Plus for every camera sold, it plants a tree at one of its four major projects in Nicaragua, Colombia, Niger, or Madagascar.
Luna Play
Starting with uncomplicated modular wooden toys that spark lively imaginations, Luna Play has evolved into a thoughtfully curated collection of distinctive, high-quality items sourced globally. Setting itself apart, Luna Play embraces a distinctive approach, aiming to reduce plastic usage and adopting sustainable packaging as part of a dedicated ‘reuse’ initiative. Unveiling delightful surprises, items might arrive in boxes bearing another brand’s name, all contributing to a sustainable vision for the well-being of our children.
IKKIKIDZ
IKKIKIDZ is your ideal companion that seamlessly merges high-quality comfort, expressive graphic design, and sustainable fashion. At the heart of IKKIKIDZ’s commitment is the utilisation of bamboo viscose as its primary clothing material. Bamboo, a self-replenishing crop, not only ensures luxurious comfort but also contributes to environmental well-being by releasing 35% more oxygen into the atmosphere compared to hardwood trees. This makes bamboo one of the most environmentally friendly material sources available.
In fostering a spirit of collaboration, IKKIKIDZ collaborates with a diverse range of creatives, including artists, architects, and illustrators. This multidisciplinary approach aims to craft fashion that is not only trendy and cool but also holds meaningful significance.
WWF
Teach your kids to love animals and support the WWF’s global efforts to protect wildlife by gifting an animal sponsorship. Because find us a child that wouldn’t want a lion, a tiger, or bear (oh my!) for Christmas
Petite Lucette
We’re warning you now; scroll the Petite Lucette website and the cuteness overload will make your ovaries explode. Dress your kids in quintessentially French, stylish collections from this online store that just so happens to champion sustainability. It uses locally sourced fabrics and materials to minimise its carbon footprint, uses 100% recyclable packaging, creates its garments using natural and organic fabrics, reduces waste through using offcuts to design accessories, and gives 3% of online sales back to charity.Â
OliveAnkara
Do you enjoy coordinating your outfits with your children? OliveAnkara has the perfect solution for you, offering creative patterns that allow you to effortlessly match with your kids.
IFY, the founder, embraces the transformative influence of merging cultures, rejecting the idea that African prints should be exclusive. She contends that rather than cultural appropriation, it’s a vibrant celebration of diversity—an intricate weaving of styles that not only enriches and expands perspectives but also unveils undiscovered beauty to the world.
RETYKLE
Luxury second-hand online fashion ain’t nothing new for us adults, but finally, someone has created a platform for kids. Retykle is a great corner of the internet, closing the loop on children’s fashion. It is the most convenient way to clean out your kids’ closets, earn some cash, and buy designer childrenswear at up to 90% off. It carries a ton of brands including favourites like Jacadi, Bonpoint, Petit Bateau, Burberry and Ralph Lauren in good as new condition.