2025 Canadian Holiday Gift Guide🌲
The holidays are fast approaching, and we’re here to make your holiday shopping a little easier with our curated gift guide!
We know how busy the holidays can be, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite Canadian brands for you to support this giving season.
Each selection supports local Canadian makers, designers and artists. We hope the LOOSENDS holiday gift guide can inspire you to shop small while still finding thoughtful and creative gifts for everyone on your list.
JEWELRY
Montreal-based handcrafted jewelry brand Dova Pryce is a longtime favourite at LOOSENDS. Our founder, Bennett, wears their silver star ring to the studio every day, which made it an easy choice to highlight in our gift guide.
If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, look no further than Shayelilly Jewelry. Handmade in Vancouver, BC, Shayelily Jewelry makes original pieces out of fresh water pearls, glass blown beads, and ceramic beads— no piece is the same, like this gorgeous bracelet.
They actually offer a build-your-own option on their website! A great gift to add that personal touch.
100% handmade in Montreal, Sarah Bijoux offers sustainable and timeless jewelry. Our favourite, though it is hard to choose, is the sterling silver Lava Earrings which have an organic, sculptural vibe. Perfect for the minimalist who loves a touch of creative flare.
Flux & Stone is a family run business locally operated in Victoria, BC. We have chosen their Wild at Birth gold necklace with a Garnet stone pendant; an ideal gift for your Aquarius & Capricorn loved ones.
Anne-Marie Ghagnon is a Montréal-based artist whose instinctive, multidisciplinary approach results in sculptural, expressive jewelry. The Ara Gold Earrings, featuring a colourful bead, are just the thing for the person in your life that gravitates toward wearing unique artistic handcrafted jewelry.
BAGS
Charlie Huilin makes reversible chic bags made of unused textile waste, repurposing and upcycling materials. We love this trendy bow bag, a great gift for that sustainable someone your list;)
Designed and made in Vancouver by generations of women, A Bronze Age is an intentional feminine lifestyle brand. We chose their Bento Bag for this guide as it's an exquisite luxurious statement piece for the person in your life who adores dressing up and making an entrance during the holiday season.
Our bestseller needs no introduction…the DUSK bag is made with style, function and sustainability in mind. Like always, this statement bag is handmade here in Montreal using 100% reclaimed textile waste.
Crafted and designed in their Montreal workshop, atelier b offers minimalist everyday clothing sustainably made of ethically sourced materials. We love their Tote No6041u, made of waxed cotton. We imagine it as the gift you give to the always on the go, stylish yet minimal person on your list.
Studio J’ai Naia Shoulder Bag - $175.00
Handmade in Montréal, Studio J’ai is a slow, thoughtfully designed fashion brand that we couldn’t resist including in our gift guide this year. Each bag is handmade by the owner, Jaya, using secondhand and deadstock fabrics. Everyone needs a tote bag, but this elevated version is great for that friend who’s always ahead of the trends.
ACCESSORIES
Gibou is a Montréal accessory brand, offering a variety of unique creative accessories. Our pick is their Silver Effect Pointed Barrette, it's the perfect elegant, versatile stocking stuffer!
LOOSENDS Bag Charm - $25.00
We couldn't not include our new LOOSENDS bag charms in this gift guide. Our bag charms are made for anyone on your list who loves to add a touch of flair and whimsy to their everyday bag.
Our charms were created as a solution to the excess yarn Bennett had leftover after making bags! Stylish and sustainable!
Bohéme is a Canadian independent design studio specializing in vintage-inspired effortless ready-to-wear clothing. For the friend who’s always cold, this hooded scarf is an effortless way to elevate any winter wardrobe.
Started in ski town, Fernie, BC, Zoka is a sustainable apparel brand, every piece of Zoka clothing is made of 100% second-hand thrifted fabric. We chose their Snowflakes and Deer fleece hat to keep you cozy this ski season.
Founded on Vancouver Island, BC, ANIÁN is a slow, intentional brand creating clothing made of recycled textile materials. We chose their Chica wool socks for your outdoorsy friend who braves camping trips in below-zero weather, or your friend who always gets cold feet…
CLOTHING
Em & May Eloise Babydoll Dress - $162.00
Em & May is a Montréal fashion brand featuring unique lingerie, swim and ready-to-wear clothing. The Em & May Eloise Babydoll Dress is sure to impress the cool girl on your list.
Hijulez is a Vancouver based clothing brand where each piece is designed to be timeless and to be passed down through generations. For our pick, we chose their 100% cotton PJs, perfect for Christmas morning and all-year-round.
Sustainable Canadian brand Kslam, ethically creates beautifully unique clothing out of deadstock fabric, bringing a hint of nostalgia into your wardrobe. Our favourite is the Electra Top, a great gift for anyone wanting to make a statement.
Montréal independent lifestyle brand Estudio Niksen creates timeless, versatile, unisex clothing. Our pick is their Raw Denim In-stitch Jacket, a stand-out option for the fashion lover in your life.
Giveh is a knitwear brand designed in Vancouver and ethically made by female artisans in Tehran, Iran. We love the Red Melo Cardi, knit from 100% merino wool, it is made for the person on your list that loves staying cozy.
Jennifer Glasglow is an ethical and sustainable Montréal fashion brand (& you can actually find LOOSENDS in their boutique!) For our guide, we chose the Cosmo Shirt Dress designed by Jennifer Glasgow herself, a sophisticated yet comfortable gift for your classiest friends.
HOME
Handcrafted in Calgary, AB, Jae Polgar Ceramics incorporates illustration into unique functional ceramic pieces. We chose the Jester Planter as a great gift for someone looking to add a unique flare to their home decor that also adds functionality.
JJJDesgn offers minimalist wall poster art designed in Montréal. We love this chair print, an excellent gift for that friend who just moved!
Goodtimes Creative Co is a Canadian homeware and media company specializing in items made of Jesomite — an eco-friendly alternative to traditional resin and plaster materials.
Pas Mon Style is a Montréal ceramics brand featuring minimalist pieces with unique small details made from stoneware and porcelain. We love this minimalist yet playful flat rimmed bowl, a gift for the friend that loves to host.
SELF-CARE
Everist is a low-waste and waterless Canadian skin, hair and body care company. We have chosen their 100% compostable All-Natural Konjac Sponge; for the eco-conscious friend who loves sustainable skincare that they can feel good about.
Ember is a Canadian wellness brand, specializing in products for sensitive skin made from 100% natural ingredients. We chose their Head to Toe Glow Set for its gentle, revitalizing essentials; perfect for loved ones wanting glowing skin in the cold winter months.
Esser is a local Montréal brand we love for their unique homeware and self-care products rooted in sustainability. Highlighted in our gift guide is the Bougie Bouquet Baumier 100% soy candle from their Presque Parfaits collection - an elegant, eco-conscious pick for the candle lover on your list.
Sisters Sage, an Indigenous-owned wellness brand based in Vancouver, was a natural choice for our gift guide. We selected their Cedar Soap for its aromatic blend that cleanses both body and spirit, inspired by the cedar's sacred role as “The Tree of Life” in Pacific Northwest Indigenous traditions; a great gift for anyone!
Founded in 2012, VdeV is a vintage and industrial-style inspired homestore, with boutiques in Montréal, Toronto and Saint Lambert. For our gift guide, we’ve selected the Powder Relaxation Mask; the perfect stocking stuffer for the traveler on your list.
Handmade with love in Montreal and from 100% natural ingredients, Flambette crafts eco-conscious self-care and home products that feel like a warm hug. Our pick? The Raspberry + Vanilla hand cream, its nourishing, sweetly scented - perfect for loved ones with dry winter skin.
The End.
We hope the LOOSENDS holiday gift guide has inspired you to discover some amazing Canadian local brands and designers this season. Each selection in this guide was chosen for its thoughtfulness and care. We wanted to curate a guide that showcases small-batch creations made with intention that reflect a unique creative vision and a conscious alternative to mass produced products.
The best gifts are those given with care & intention.
