The Chic Small Businesses You Need To Know About This Holiday Season

Give the chicest gifts this holiday season by shopping from any of these five small businesses.

With cyber weekend sales coming to an end & the holiday season quickly upon us, it’s already time to start shopping for gifts. In addition to larger retailers carrying a variety of garments & accessories, small businesses often carry really chic, specialty pieces that are unique to that brand. If you’re looking to shop small this holiday season, here are the five small businesses you need to know about.

Screen Shot 2020-12-03 at 12.56.08 PM.png

Soieli is an NYC-based silk hair accessory brand. With an aesthetic based around art, each silk hair tie and headband is hand-painted by the company’s designer & founder, Sonali Karmarkar. In addition to being gentler on your hair than a regular hair tie, each hair accessory from Soieli is sure to add a chic finishing touch to any outfit. You can browse & shop Soieli’s pieces here

Screen Shot 2020-12-03 at 1.09.03 PM.png

Phriya is a luxury sleepwear brand that is focused on providing stylish pajamas made of quality fabrics that’ll last. Featuring vibrant prints, classic stripes, and plain color sets, your annual holiday pajamas just got a chic upgrade. While Phriya’s pieces appear to be a combination of timeless-meets-modern sleepwear, their Instagram is a serene, dream-like feed fit for “Full Time Dreamers.” You can browse & shop Phriya’s pieces here!

Screen Shot 2020-12-03 at 1.10.53 PM.png

Founded around the idea of giving a chic update to a “classic trouser sock,” Comme Si offers 37 different individual pairs of socks as well as sets (packs of 3 & 5). Additionally, the brand sells a reusable water bottle, boxer shorts, and a sock laundry bag for your Comme Si socks. Made from quality materials such as 100% cotton and cashmere, these are socks that you won’t mind receiving as a gift! You can browse & shop Comme Si’s pieces here!

Screen Shot 2020-12-03 at 1.14.07 PM.png

Nouveau York Designs is an affordable jewelry brand that’s your New York connection to what’s chic in jewelry trends. Curated in New York City by Hannah McDowell, the brand offers a variety of pieces in gold plated and silver, whether you love chunky necklaces or tend to go for dainty earrings. In addition to earrings and necklaces, Nouveau York Designs also offers bracelets and rings. To browse & shop the jewelry curated at Nouveau York Designs, click here to view their Instagram! 

Screen Shot 2020-12-03 at 1.15.20 PM.png

From backpacks to vanity cases, fanny packs, and crossbody purses, Parisa Wang has a bag for everyone, no matter their personal style. Made of materials such as leather, suede, and twill, these bags are also versatile in function (multiple can transform from a crossbody to a hand-held purse). These bags are perfect for fashion lovers, trend setters, or anyone looking to add a new purse to their wardrobe. You can browse & shop Parisa Wang’s bags here!

 
Previous
Previous

C&W's Top 10 Gifts for the Fashionista

Next
Next

Sustainably-Made Gifts For Everyone On Your List