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
A one-of-a-kind piece of clothing or an accessory from Middlemost is a gift for someone who enjoys finding things a little out of the ordinary. Made in Wagga Wagga using vintage and repurposed textiles, the pieces make use of fabrics with a past. Have a browse for something that feels like them.
Pearl Button Bridal’s Luxury Pamper Pack puts silk left over from making bridalwear to another use. Each made-to-order set includes a silk hair wrap, eye mask and scrunchie, plus a travel bag, for someone who enjoys a little comfort at home or away.
A small gift with plenty of styling possibilities, The Social Outfit’s silk skinny scarf adds colour to an outfit or a favourite bag. Made from silk satin with hand-finished edges, the Pardis design features a floral print painted by seven refugee and migrant women from the organisation’s community. Tie it around the neck, wrap it at the wrist or knot it onto a bag strap.
Gifts for him
Give a wardrobe classic a personal touch with Citizen Wolf’s custom-knit merino jumper, created in collaboration with Yarra Valley knitwear studio Brood. Knitted in one piece from fine Australian merino wool, it’s made to the wearer’s measurements, with initials knitted into the hem. A thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates a fit of their own.
Add a little personality to their wardrobe with Buckle’s printed suspenders. Handcrafted in Australia, the range spans playful patterns and understated designs, with adjustable straps and a choice of leather button ends or nickel clips. Pick a print to brighten their everyday outfits or bring a finishing touch to their next special occasion.
A classic pair of boots makes a gift they can put straight into everyday rotation. Redback’s Muster boots are made in Sydney with one-piece full-grain leather uppers, full leather lining and a sole designed for stability and natural movement. Available in Black Giovanni or Mahogany Brown, they bring considered bootmaking to a clean, easy-to-wear style.
Unisex gifts
For someone who enjoys dressing up, The Social Outfit’s Verdant silk neck tie brings a painterly touch to a classic accessory. Its layered green print was created by a program graduate, inspired by a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Made from silk twill with a soft sheen, it’s a thoughtful gift for celebrations or adding character to an everyday outfit.
For the person who’s always planning their next getaway, the Akubra Traveller is a gift ready to go along. Handcrafted in Kempsey, NSW, its pliable felt construction makes it a practical companion for road trips, weekends away and adventures further afield. With a classic silhouette and a range of colours to choose from, it brings a personal touch to their travel essentials.