Holiday Gift Guide 2025: 6 Small Brands We Love + Luvons
At Luvons, we’re passionate about thoughtful design, beautiful craftsmanship, and the small everyday rituals that make home feel special. As a women-owned, founder-led small business based in San Francisco, we naturally gravitate toward brands that share these same values.
This year, we curated a Holiday Gift Guide featuring six small businesses we truly admire. These are pieces we personally use, gift, and love—meaningful, beautifully crafted items created with intention.
Whether you’re shopping for a mom, sister, best friend, or treating yourself, this guide will help you find unique, high-quality gifts that feel personal.
1. Jae Bags
Modern Bermuda Bags with Personality
Best for: Women who love unique, statement accessories.
Category: Handbags, accessories
Price range: $$-$$$
Jae Bags reimagines the classic Bermuda bag with vibrant prints, rich textiles, and modern shapes. Each piece feels like a little wearable art—joyful, expressive, and so much fun to style.
Why we love it:
These bags instantly elevate an outfit, and the craftsmanship is exceptional. Perfect for someone who loves accessories that spark conversation.
Shop Jae Bags → jaebags.com
2. Lacson Ravello
Modern, Effortless Style
Best for: Women who appreciate understated, yet elevated wardrobe staples.
Category: Clothing, women-owned
Price range: $$–$$$
Designed and made in California, Lacson Ravello focuses on wearable pieces with clean lines, flattering silhouettes, and a timeless feel. Their clothes work beautifully for weekdays, weekends, travel, and everything in between.
Why we love it:
Their designs layer effortlessly with your existing wardrobe—polished but never fussy.
Shop Lacson Ravello → lacsonravello.com
3. Idlewild
Handcrafted Elegant Jewelry
Best for: Women who love elegant, handcrafted details.
Category: Jewelry, handmade
Price range: $–$$$
Idlewild creates sophisticated jewelry that make gifting feel special. Each piece is handcrafted, beautifully finished, and perfect for the holidays.
Why we love it:
Their jewelry strikes the perfect balance: vibrant, elegant, and giftable—without feeling overdone.
Shop Idlewild → idlewildjewelry.com
4. The Checkroom
Timeless Wool Coats Made to Last
Best for: Women who love classic, investment-worthy style.
Category: Wool coats, outerwear, made in the USA
Price range: $$$–$$$$
The Checkroom designs luxurious wool coats crafted in small batches in the U.S. Their cuts are timeless, their fabrics are beautiful, and their pieces are meant to be worn for years.
Why we love it:
A great coat is a forever piece—and The Checkroom’s craftsmanship is unmatched.
Shop The Checkroom → thecheckroom.com
5. Kailu
Silk Comfort for Better Sleep
Best for: Moms, caretakers, wellness lovers, women going through menopause, and anyone who cherishes rest.
Category: Sleep, bedding, wellness
Price range: $$–$$$$
Kailu creates beautiful silk duvets, pillows, and sleep masks designed for deeper, more restorative rest. Their heritage textiles feel calming and luxurious.
Why we love it:
When the holidays get busy, a gift that brings a little calm is often the one she appreciates most.
Shop Kailu → kailusilk.com
6. Parisians Pure
Nourishing Skincare That Feels Good
Best for: Women with dry, sensitive, or mature skin.
Category: Clean skincare
Price range: $–$$
Parisians Pure creates clean, hydrating skincare designed for women who want effective but gentle formulas. Their products are perfect for winter dryness.
Why we love it:
The textures feel luxurious without being heavy. Ideal for gifting or for adding to your own self-care routine.
Shop Parisians Pure → parisianspure.com
And of Course…Luvons Slippers
Stylish. Supportive. Machine-Washable.
If you’re looking for a gift she’ll use every single day, Luvons slippers are it.
Thoughtfully designed with Ortholite® high-density memory foam, built-in arch support, durable outsoles, and soft textile uppers—all in a refined, polished silhouette.
They’re perfect for shoe-free homes, cozy winter mornings, or quick trips outside. And yes, you can toss them in the wash, so they always feel fresh.
Best for: Women who want comfort and style in a shoe-free home.
Price range: $$
✨ Order by December 17 for Christmas delivery.
Shop Luvons Bestsellers → myluvons.com
We hope this guide helps you discover something special.
FAQs:
What are the best holiday gifts for women in 2025?
Gifts that feel both thoughtful and genuinely useful are resonating this year. Women are gravitating toward beautifully made pieces from small brands—handcrafted jewelry, refined wardrobe staples, skincare that actually performs, and sleep accessories that bring a little ease into daily life. And of course: supportive, washable slippers she’ll reach for every morning.
Why buy gifts from small, women-owned brands?
When you buy from a women-owned small business, you’re choosing pieces created with real care. These founders obsess over details—fit, fabric, feel—because their names are on the line. The result: products that are intentionally designed, thoughtfully produced, and don’t feel mass-made. There’s something special about gifting an item that came from someone’s passion, and not a big corporation.
Why are Luvons slippers a good gift?
Luvons slippers check every box: supportive, stylish, washable, and polished enough to wear when people drop by. They’re the kind of everyday luxury most women won’t buy for themselves but absolutely appreciate receiving. Customers often tell us, “I didn’t know slippers could look this good.” These are slippers you wouldn't be embarrased to wear in front of guests!
What makes a gift meaningful?
A meaningful gift reflects two things: quality and consideration. It’s something made with intention—and something chosen with the recipient’s real life in mind. Whether it solves a small daily frustration, brings comfort, or simply makes her feel a little more put-together, it shows you were thinking about what she’d genuinely love and use.
