Shop ethically & gift with purpose
The businesses featured in our Gift Guide are accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia. When you choose these gifts, you're supporting transparency and fairness in the textile, clothing and footwear industry. You're also backing local garment workers and businesses that ensure they’re paid correctly, receiving all their legal entitlements, and working in safe conditions.
Gifts for her
Give them a little piece of art to carry with a megsmithmakes clutch bag. Created by designer-maker Meg Smith in her Dandenong Ranges studio, the collection features expressive prints, from florals to colourful abstract designs. Choose one that reflects their style for a thoughtful gift that brings character to everyday outfits and special occasions alike.
For someone who loves to dress for the season, Fella Hamilton’s Cologne set makes a thoughtful summer gift for yourself or someone special. Made in Australia from breathable linen, the relaxed cowl neck top and matching crop pant come in warm Canyon and Khaki. Wear them together for festive lunches and celebrations, or mix and match with your summer favourites.
Fruitchouli’s Relaxed Turtleneck Sweater is a cosy knit from a family-run studio in the Dandenong Ranges. The team knits each piece to order using seamless knitting technology. Made from 100% yak, this navy sweater has a boxy shape, a high fold-over neck and ribbed edges, ready for someone who’s always reaching for another layer.
$50 off Fruitchouli knitwear. Use code ETHICALGIFT at checkout.
Cannot be combined with other offers.
Sanct’s Patchwork Print Hairscarf makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys a colourful finishing touch. Made in Melbourne from 70% cotton and 30% silk, it combines a bandana-inspired shape with extra-long ties for styling in the hair or as a cravat. An easy way to bring fresh pattern to a favourite outfit, with more than one way to wear it.
Bring a splash of colour to their activewear with Empowered Clothing’s Creation Legging in Ocean Blue. A wide waistband, soft stretch fabric and a 5/6 length make these a practical gift for someone who loves to keep moving. Made from 75% recycled REPREVE polyester and 25% elastane.
For someone who loves clothes with a story, Spiritus Eco Clothing’s Whispering Wool Blanket Jacket makes a thoughtful gift. Made in Australia from vintage wool blankets, the collection gives familiar fabrics a new life as distinctive outerwear. Each blanket brings its own colours, patterns and character, so you can choose a jacket that feels like them.
For the person whose wardrobe is bright no matter the weather, an Ebony Bolts Flumper adds warmth without the bulk of a full-length jumper. This playful layer is designed to keep the arms, chest and back cosy, with contrasting colours that make it anything but ordinary. Choose a favourite colour combination for a practical gift with plenty of personality, ready for cool evenings or an extra layer indoors.
The Fernery Dress from Keegan is an easy-going cotton dress for someone who likes a piece they can wear a few different ways. It has a gathered neckline and sleeves, a relaxed fit and a detachable waist tie. The dark olive colour works on its own or layered up when the weather cools down.
Gifts for him
A classic finishing touch for everyday outfits, Loop Leather Co.’s State Route Leather Belt is a practical gift with understated character. Made in Australia from 100% leather, it features a textured finish and an antique-nickel stirrup buckle. At 35 mm wide, it comes in Black, Chocolate and Brandy Tan, with sizes from Small to 2XLarge.
Make slow mornings and evenings at home a little cosier with Jumbo Ugg Australia’s Men’s Scuff slippers. Made in Australia from double-faced sheepskin, they pair an easy slip-on shape with a lightweight sole for everyday comfort. Available in Chestnut, Chocolate and Goulden, they’re a thoughtful gift for someone whose favourite place to unwind is home.
Give their sock drawer a monthly splash of colour with a Soxy Beast prepaid subscription. Knitted in Australia from a soft combed cotton blend, the socks feature designs by Australian artists and support Australian charities. Choose three, six or twelve months, then select their size and a starting month for a gift that keeps arriving, with free Australia-wide shipping.
5% off all pre-paid subscriptions. Use code ETHICALGIFT at checkout.
From weekday routines to weekend adventures, Wilderness Wear’s five-pair sock gift bundle has their feet covered. Made in Melbourne, the selection brings together cotton, Tasmanian merino wool and bamboo-fibre styles for everyday wear, sport and time outdoors. With everything from lightweight everyday pairs to reinforced merino socks, it’s a practical gift with plenty of variety, packed in a gift box.
For chilly walks and campsite mornings, Ottie Merino’s fingerless hand warmers are a little gift of everyday warmth. Made in Melbourne from 95% Australian merino with a touch of elastane for stretch, they keep hands cosy while leaving fingertips free for phones, cameras and fiddly zips. Long cuffs tuck under sleeves, with grey or black and two sizes to choose from.
For someone who appreciates an everyday favourite, Qualitops’ Classic Hoodie is an easy gift to make their own. Made in Reservoir, Melbourne, from a polyester-cotton blend, it pairs simple styling with a comfortable fit for cool mornings and laid-back weekends. Choose their go-to shade or something different from the broad range of colours.
Unisex gifts
Remuse's Lava Unisex Shirt is a relaxed shirt for someone who likes their everyday clothes a little less ordinary. Made from bamboo and elastane, it has curved lines through the front and back, with a hand-bleached and dyed finish. Each piece is handmade to order, so orders placed by 6 December will be dispatched in time.
15% off all made-to-order pieces, plus free shipping. Use code ETHICALGIFT26 at checkout.
One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Give them a creative experience with something personal to keep at KNOVUS’s Design Your Own Jacquard Scarf Workshop. In this two-hour session, they’ll explore knitting and design while creating a two-colour scarf pattern with guidance from the team. Their design is then knitted in wool or cotton for pickup or delivery. It's a thoughtful gift for someone who likes to put their own stamp on what they wear.
A set of The Social Studio’s fabric coasters is a small gift for someone who’s always got the kettle on. Made from off-cut fabrics, each set includes four coasters in a mixed assortment of textiles, giving leftover materials a new purpose. Crafted with care by members of The Social Studio, they’re a great gift for someone who appreciates homewares with a back story.
Otto & Spike’s Fabulous Fagins are fingerless gloves for someone who wants warm hands without putting everything else down. Knitted in Melbourne from Australian lambswool, they leave fingers free for typing, tapping and getting on with the day. Choose a familiar neutral or a brighter colour they might not pick for themselves.
Custom-printed fabric from Next State is an ideal gift for someone with who always has a sewing project on the go. Browse the artwork library, choose a design and have it printed on a fabric that suits what they’re making. Each metre sold pays a commission to the artist, so the print has a person behind it.
Give a little everyday comfort with a Magenta Threads wheatbag, handmade in Melbourne with a wheat-filled cotton insert and a cotton-canvas cover featuring an original print. Warm it in the microwave for cosy evenings or chill it in the freezer, following the supplied instructions. A colourful, practical gift for someone who enjoys winding down at home.
SisterWorks’ Melbourne tea towel features Valerie Deneen’s skyline illustration, hand screen printed in Melbourne on 100% cotton. The not-for-profit social enterprise supports economic independence for women from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeker backgrounds. It’s a practical gift for a home cook or someone who loves Melbourne, whether they use it in the kitchen or hang it on display.
Gifts for kids
For little people with big personalities, by Audrey & Grace’s kids’ tees bring playful prints to an everyday favourite. Made in Melbourne from soft cotton with a little elastane to help hold their shape, the range includes dinosaurs, stingrays, turtles and more. Pick a favourite print for a thoughtful gift they can wear on repeat.
Help them get ready for a year of making, learning and getting messy with a colourful Smart Stuff library bag, chair bag or art smock. A library bag helps protect school library books and treasured picture books, while the Australian-made art smocks feature long sleeves and an extra-thick front coating to help protect clothes during creative play. With playful prints to choose from, they’re a practical gift with plenty of personality.
20% off all purchases at smartstuff.com.au. Use code ETHICALGIFT at checkout.
Standard postage and handling charges apply.
A cosy gift for little feet, Jumbo Ugg Australia’s Kids Teddy boots pair soft sheepskin with a knitted overlay and playful sheepskin ears. A lightweight, flexible sole keeps them ready for everyday adventures when the weather cools. Available in Chestnut or Goulden, each pair is made to order, so allow extra time for gifting.
Bring a splash of colour to their everyday adventures with an Ebony Bolts reversible bucket hat. Playful prints and a contrasting reverse give them two looks in one, while soft cotton fabrics balance comfort and structure. Each hat is made to order in Newport, Melbourne, using offcuts from the label’s clothing, with kids’ and custom sizes available for a gift that feels made for them.
Ktena’s baby and toddler sleeping suit bag pairs an Australian superfine merino wool outer with an organic cotton lining. The Australian-owned knitting mill designs, knits and sews its wool garments at its Melbourne factory. Machine washable and finished with a double-ended zip, it’s a practical gift to choose with the parents so the size and warmth rating suit their little one.
Gifts for pets
Put a little extra personality into their daily walk with Apawrel’s upcycled bandanas and Hound Hoodies. The Melbourne label gives pre-loved textiles a new life, with reversible bandanas offering two looks and hoodies made from second-hand clothing and fabric remnants. A playful gift for a much-loved dog or cat, with customisation available on selected styles.