holiday 2024 gift guide

The festive season presents an occasion for greater purpose in love, unity, and, for many, gifting. However you choose to honor or celebrate this period, we call on you to share thoughtfully—gifting in a way that supports local economies and creativity, emboldening small, independent businesses, just like ours.

We first offer a gesture of our own: dāl’s holiday gift guide, followed by a catalog of enduring selections from our fellow LA brands, each chosen to find a cherished home with your giftee of choice. Browse with joy, indulge in discovery, and happy shopping.

Words by Alice Hartwell

Shop the Frances Shoulder Bag and the Reeve Belt.

are studio

Our local specialists in luxury leather goods, Are Studio embraces timeless design and a clean, minimalist aesthetic. Each bag and accessory is handmade within the brand’s LA studio, with all materials sourced locally from regional suppliers. Every piece is uniquely one of a kind, created with slight, endearing imperfections to limit waste.

Shop the Ombre Olive Hijab and the Black Kuffiyeh.

VELA SCARVES

Vela seeks a fusion of modest and contemporary style, empowering women to harness an identity and individuality through fashion. The label delivers an eclectic range of conscious scarves, adorned with original prints and cultural motifs. Profits from select pieces also fund emergency relief in Palestine, championing a commitment to solidarity and resistance.

Shop the Bian Stone Facial Tool and the Basil Yarrow Mist.

NOTO BOTANICS

The product of a dream that began in founder Gloria’s kitchen, NOTO seeks to redefine clean beauty. Each product is created to be multi-use and gender-free, with minimalist formulas that prioritize high-performance, vegan ingredients. With a collection of skin, body, hair, and makeup essentials, NOTO offers a reintroduction to self-care for the beauty enthusiasts in your life.

Shop the Letter Charms and the Bean Hoop Earrings.

cled jewelry

A piece of jewelry captures the deep sentimentality of festive gifting. CLED innovatively upcycles and repurposes discarded materials, transforming them into personal treasures. Offering an assortment of both fine and costume jewelry, this brand presents unique creations for every modern vanity.

Shop the Recline Bateau Long Sleeve and the Recline Pants.

KYE Intimates

As dark winter nights draw in, comforting loungewear makes for a welcome present. KYE strikes a seamless balance between practicality and ease, with its intimates range designed to serve the wearer through all aspects of life. Produced responsibly and in partnership with a local female-owned factory, KYE also donates pieces to I Support Girls, an organization that supplies intimates to vulnerable women and girls.

Shop the Cobra Chain Bracelet and the Edith Pearl Ring Stack.

Kinn studio

Kinn takes pride in producing modern jewelry heirlooms, meticulously crafted to stand the test of time and feel fresh with every wear. The use of recycled gold and ethically sourced stones reflects the brand’s strict ethos and environmental dedication, supporting a devotion to premium pieces infused with ageless design.

Shop the Twist Candles and the Daily Senses Hand Cream.

space of time

An extension of the bond shared between its two female founders, Space of Time is an LA studio dedicated to enriching life at every opportunity. Offering a curated selection of homeware, accessories and self-care tools, any gift of theirs is one that comes from the heart, inviting moments of internal reconnection.

Shop the Matcha Kit and the Houjicha Powder.

little match studio

Founded by ceramic artist Alaina Thai, Little Match Studio celebrates nature’s beauty through considered matcha rituals. Ideal for newcomers to the practice, the brand offers a comprehensive kit and essential tools for your loved ones to integrate a refreshed practice into their morning routine.