It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so it’s time to make your list. But before you check it twice, let us do some of the heavy lifting with the following suggestions for your holiday gift-giving needs. Below, you will find a few of our favorite items offered at some of our favorite brands, including a few Black-owned ones, all under $250.
We’ve covered all the bases, too, with selections for everyone from your grandmother — perhaps she would enjoy the tea — to your best friend and manager at work with thoughtful choices while being a tiny bit indulgent. And after the year we’ve all had, isn’t that the best kind of gift to give?
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’47 Philadelphia Eagles baseball hat
Masa
Sports fans and your more fashion-forward friends will appreciate American Eagle’s cotton twill and adjustable strap ’47 Philadelphia Eagles baseball hats in their teams’ colorways. (All team logos are available, this writer is just an Eagles fan.)
‘Mouth Full of Golds’ by Eddie Plein and Lyle Lindgren
Masa
Mouth Full of Golds is more than a coffee table book. New York jeweler Eddie Plein, who began customizing gold mouth grills in the 1980s, shares his rise to fame with photos and personal accounts from video director Va$htie, rapper A$AP Rocky, rapper Just Ice, singer Cee-Lo Green and others.
Brooklyn Tea Cherry Rose
Give the gift of a stronger immune system with Black-owned Brooklyn Tea’s unique blend. Featuring cherry and rose, it’s high in vitamin C and provides an energy boost without the accompanying jitters.
Topicals Slick Salve Lip Balm in acai
In November, Black-owned skincare brand Topicals introduced its latest lip offering, Slick Salve in acai, a vegan, hydrating lip balm in a new berry shade.
Laban Gloria fountain pen
You didn’t hear this from me, but this is the rumored “Gloria” Kendrick Lamar raps about on the song of the same name. I know the Laban Gloria fountain pen is pricey, but we do have proof of what it’s capable of.
Sundae Flowers white strawberry refill pack
Give Sundae Flowers white strawberry refill pack to the person on your list who could use a little help getting out of their head and into a more blissful state, thanks to all-natural ingredients and THC.
‘Lover Man’ by Alston Anderson
McNally Editions publishes books long out of print, and Lover Man, a Black novel from the 1950s, taps into the secret lives of Black men in the 1940s. It is a surprisingly timely read and ideal for your bookish friend.
CompletedWorks white squeezed vase
For the girl who keeps fresh flowers in her place comes CompletedWorks’ handcrafted ceramic vase complete with a string of pearls. It doesn’t get any more dainty than this.
Marky’s Essential Caviar Tasting Set
Suppose you or someone on your list always watches food videos on social media. This decadent gift of Marky’s Essential Caviar Tasting Set will introduce them to a selection of gourmet caviar directly from a brand that ethically sources it.
HRLM Champagne Brut Reserve
DarDra Coaxum co-founded HRLM in Harlem, New York, and crafted Brut Reserve, a champagne blend of pinot noir, chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grapes for a delightfully effervescent taste. This season, grab a bottle or two as the perfect gift for your holiday parties.
Channing Hargrove is a senior writer at Andscape covering fashion. That’s easier than admitting how strongly she identifies with the lyrics “Single Black female addicted to retail.”
