What to give this holiday? For reasons we know very well, this will definitely be another unusual shopping season. However, we have a gift suggestion from Diane Primo, a marketing and public relations expert, who is the CEO of Purpose Brands in Chicago. Primo believes that every gift you give should have the light of purpose and make a difference-no matter the cost.
This is Primo's guidance on beautiful and interesting gifts, but also thoughtful, sustainable and goal-driven. All of these are good things that are constantly given, from economical to amazing, they are all worthwhile, sustainable, and will surely stand the test of time. When it comes to donations, Primo reminds us: “Don’t forget your favorite charity at this time of the year; it’s important!”
Low-Triwa Sub Ocean Plastic ($159) in Nemo for plastic
The name of the Stockholm-based brand Triwa is an acronym that changed the watch industry. We like this and its spirit-the use of innovative and recycled materials to create a modern statement symbol, not a status symbol. The Sub Ocean Plastic in Nemo is a bright orange, a tribute to early underwater explorers-a complete ocean reference, such as a patterned dial that references waves-but it is made of completely recycled ocean plastic. There are also sea blue and octopus.
Moderate — Alpina Seastrong Diver Gyre Automatic ($1,583) Timely and long-term returns
Swiss watch manufacturer Alpina invented the concept of sports watches in 1938 and remains one of the only Swiss watch companies that develop, produce and assemble movements entirely in-house. This is the reason for the highly acclaimed performance of the Seastrong Diver Gyre. It uses a 70% recycled case and automatic movement, provides a 38-hour power reserve, and is water-resistant to 1,000 feet. Coupled with scratch-resistant sapphire crystals and a large and bold surface of 44 mm, it is a beautiful and sustainable life choice whether in or under water.
High — Hublot Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire ($438,000) Timekeeping transparency
Hublot's first ever all-sapphire Big Bang Tourbillon Full Sapphire watch takes transparency, craftsmanship, sustainability, brilliance and luxury to a new level. As we all know, sapphire is difficult to process. This concept requires a lot of technological innovation to get the appearance of floating in the air. Hublot is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and upholds responsible ethics, human rights and environmental practices in its materials and manufacturing practices. Although this beauty is far beyond most of our budget, it is a real work of art, and for those with sufficient budget, it is an impeccable timekeeper and life keeper.
Burdeen's Jewelry provides you with the official luxury holiday gift guide
It's time to give a luxurious gift! Burdeen's Jewelry is a well-known luxury goods distributor in Chicago and will provide their insights into the field of luxury watches. Discover your favorite new gift among their carefully selected gifts.
Low price — Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% Flyknit ($275) Trifecta sneakers
As a runner, I like the speed, comfort and sustainability of the Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% Flyknit sneakers. They are lightweight, stylish, breathable and made of 50% recyclable materials. But most importantly, they are designed to allow you to act quickly-and to act! After elite runners wore these sneakers to set a world record, they were banned from participating in the Tokyo Olympics. This leaves more for our general type, but I find it really difficult to score a pair.
Moderate-Whoop 4.0 (starting at $30 per month) data life
Fitness enthusiasts swear by Whoop 4.0, a fun strap and app system that can track activities 24/7-from walking, talking, sitting or exercising to sleeping and feeling stressed. But everyone can benefit from the very accurate data it provides to help us optimize activities, improve sleep, improve lifestyle choices, and so on. The state-of-the-art data claimed by Whoop is backed by research and third-party testing. Why not let this be the corporate benefit of your entire team?
High-Tonal Mighty Mini-Gym (starting at $2,995, monthly subscription starting at $63)
Tonal is an ultra-small, lightweight, wall-mounted strength training device that can be exercised at home anytime, anywhere. It claims to be the smartest home gym in the world, with a wide range of live and video lessons (from weightlifting to yoga), excellent coaches, and effective, easy-to-use equipment, it could be! A good proof is that it just won the PC Magazine Editor's Choice Award. Although it is expensive, I still want to try it.
Low price — Manu Atelier XX Mini Cylinder Shearling Banana ($445) Sustainable Fashion
American wasteful fashion habits are making provocative headlines these days. The moral of this story is that it's time to change our buying behavior. "Buy less is better" summarizes the spirit of better, which is also the philosophy behind Manu Atelier, the studio aims to design and produce durable, durable, high-quality sustainable handbags. We all like its XX Mini Cylinder Shearling Banana. This is a small French baguette that is always chic. It is still enough to hold the essentials (8.6 inches long x 3.6 inches high) and can be used as a shoulder bag, messenger bag or hand Wear a bag.
Moderate-Kendall Miles Designs Ali Combat Boot ($695) against fashion perception
Supporting brands owned by blacks is crucial, and I'm tired of hearing that there are no great options for luxury fashion. Kendall Reynolds of Chicago founded the footwear brand Kendall Miles Designs in 2015, and I have been a fan of it ever since. She works with the family business; uses the best ethical and sustainable materials; the result is durable, versatile, and functional footwear. Nothing can embody these qualities better than her comfortable, street-like Ali Combat Boot, which is destined to become the eternal choice in the wardrobe.
High-Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière 50 ($5,850) is worth the splurge
Black designer Virgil Abloh is the founder of the popular Milanese brand Off-White and the art director of Louis Vuitton menswear. He is from Rockford and studied and worked in Chicago before going abroad. He prioritizes function, comfort and sustainability in his multidisciplinary design, which makes his Keepall Bandoulière 50 for Louis Vuitton so outstanding and always worth the splurge. After all, his redesigned version of LV's proprietary Monogram fabric made from organic cotton and recycled wool will definitely last for decades.
Zipper sports coat customized only in NICHOLAS JOSEPH
The detachable zipper insert can replace the scarf or be removed to get the appearance of a suit jacket. At Nicholas Joseph, we make Chicago's most popular custom clothing. We are one of the few clothing merchants in Chicago that offer real custom clothing, completely hand-made in Chicago from start to finish-just like they have done on Savile Street in London for centuries. We have had a special report in Esquire magazine, and customers will fly to Chicago to receive this service. By appointment, CustomSuitsYou.com
Low-Nintendo Switch OLED model ($350) for better gaming
It’s hard to beat the Nintendo Switch for a first-class, home-friendly game console that doesn’t take up the entire TV setup and sustainable design. The game company aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The Nintendo Switch OLED model released in October has been updated to be even better, with a larger screen and a bigger screen, which is amazing. Foldable full-width bracket; and louder and clearer speakers. Like its predecessor, it is difficult to find inventory, so start tracking it now.
Medium-Monopoly: Shinola Detroit Edition ($395) Made in America Monopoly
Just like the real estate game itself, the meaningful economic information invented in the United States in the early 20th century, Shinola was founded to revive Detroit's manufacturing industry. With a sturdy mahogany structure and high-quality game parts, this beautifully crafted brand new Monopoly: Shinola Detroit Edition contains the company's motto and an acceptable message: durable. This version of the game is not only fun to play, but also a future heirloom worth splurging on.
High-Man Ray Chess Set ($460) Brain Game
The "Queen's Beginning" has made chess more popular than ever. In fact, who can reject an interesting game that offers wide-ranging cognitive benefits and will never go out of style? Make it amazing and sustainable, just like the remake of Man Ray's 1920 wooden chess collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you reach every mark. Today's Man Ray Chess Set is made of FSC certified beech. It is fun, practical, and environmentally friendly, and it is a work of art in itself.
Low-Blunt Metro Ellen Porteus ($79) Rainy miracle
I have lost dozens of umbrellas due to gusts and storms, so it’s easy to understand why more than 1 billion umbrellas end up in landfills every year. But Blunt's compact, convenient, ultra-light and foldable Metro umbrella has a sturdy taut top (of course patented and trademarked), and it performs really well. So far it's good for me, and I'm very picky about getting my hair wet. This baby seems to meet the requirements of its manufacturer, and indeed "can survive extreme conditions." Choose from 10 colors and three special edition options; this work from Melbourne artist Ellen Porteus is the most interesting.
Medium-Bevel trimmer T-blade ($220) is suitable for everyone
Due to the lack of high-quality beauty products suitable for people of color, Tristan Walker founded his eponymous company in 2013 to provide black men and women with simple and effective options, Bevel for him and Form for her. His cordless bevel trimmer T-blade is manufactured to the master barber’s balanced specifications and combines innovations in design, power and cutting performance-including super simple, tool-free blade adjustment dials and 180 days of standby time .
High-Therabody Theragun Pro ($599) Mass Massage
As a daily runner, as long as I can swing deep tissue massage, it is very helpful to reduce muscle soreness, relieve trigger points, increase tissue flexibility and shorten recovery time. But they are usually 100 dollars a pop music. This makes Therabody Theragun Pro, with its commercial-grade power, durability and design, and a two-year warranty, a worthwhile investment. Amortized over two years (although their service life is many years longer than this), which is 82 cents per day. It is also very quiet and powerful, you don't need to press down hard and hurt your hands.
Looking for a luxurious corporate gift?
Since 2016, Laudi Vidni has provided impeccable gifts and customized experiences for global companies. Laudi Vidni ("individual" inverted) is a female-owned accessories brand that provides customizable leather goods that are carefully customized in Chicago. Each of their bag styles can be personalized with leather, lining and other details, so that people of all styles can create perfect accessories. Shop at ladividni.com or at their Lincoln Park retail store.
Low-deep-rooted cookies-famous chocolate chips (three pieces) ($12) I want cookies!
Cookies are my biggest vice. So I am very happy to find these delicious 100% vegan chocolate chip cookies at the snack bar Ingrained Chicago (a small business owned by women). Made from butter almonds and coconut flour, gluten-free and refined sugar-free; produced in small batches every day; and sold three packs. If you don't like chocolate chips, try their sprinkled biscuits or the flavor of the day, which is always creative. Order at ChowNow or pick it up in person at the River North store (108 W. Chicago Ave., 312-248-2862).
Moderate-Fully loaded target Thanksgiving galore ($55) Fully loaded target
What is better than a gift box filled with high-quality, carefully selected products from sustainable and purposeful suppliers? Packed With Purpose, owned by Chicago-based women, creates a variety of exquisite packaging options. As a sugar addict, my favorite is their Holiday Gratitude Galore, which is filled with various sweets (think caramel, chocolate, lemon butter cookies, etc.). They also support regenerative agriculture, developmental disabilities and Animal welfare.
High-Porter Road Premium Meat Variety Box ($165) A delight for meat lovers
Meat is the main course of my family, so I am very happy to find the Porter Road high-quality meat variety box, which is filled with ranch-raised, sustainably sourced options. Porter Road chefs turned into butcher shop owners James Peisker and Chris Carter personally review each supplier and demand them in accordance with the highest standards, which means that these animals are raised outdoors, provide vegetarian feed, and receive goodwill and respect. I already believe what they said, after tasting it once, you will never go back to the grocery store.
Virtual tasting and small batches of spirits
This year, express your gratitude to your team or customers with an unusual gift from Spirit Hub. You can host a virtual spirits tasting session led by an independent winery. Or, send everyone a bottle of wine, some wine utensils, glassware, or even a sample pack! No matter what your bulk order and holiday gift needs are, Spirit Hub’s craft concierge service will organize and deliver gifts that they won’t forget soon. learn more
Low-Beast Blender ($155) The Can't-Beat Beast
Beast Blender liquefies everything you normally throw away-such as healthy seeds, peels and stems-which is reminiscent of the old mantra of moms: don't waste, don't. It is also stylish, slim, suitable for small spaces, leak-proof and energy-saving, and can avoid overheating. It has a "first-class blend" to create "the smoothest blend that makes you strong inside", critics agree, and point out that the super-functional and stylish Beast is a beauty that lives up to the hype. I have an order to test by myself.
Medium-Rice under pressure with Zojirushi induction heating system rice cooker and rice cooker ($329)
Foodies agree: the rice cooker is better than the home cook in preparing the perfect rice. They can also be used in cereals, soups, steamed vegetables and one-pot rice. Through induction heating and pressure cooking, the Japanese-made Zojirushi induction heating system rice cooker and heater defeated its already ranked first-class previous model, perfect. Set it to make soft rice, regular rice, or hard rice, and keep the rice for days or longer; you can’t beat its accuracy, ease of use, and speed—especially when you have a large group of children.
High-Kalamazoo Shokunin Kamado Grill ($6,495) is more than just a bystander
On average, Americans change their grills every three years-but this is pre-pandemic statistics. Since the COVID outbreak, we have used our grills almost every night, so we have seen the beauty of sustainable grills that can stand the test of time and use. Kalamazoo's Shokunin Kamado Grill meets your needs. Using the kamado-style barbecue, it can be grilled, grilled or smoked; it is extremely efficient, keeping it at 225 degrees on 12 pounds of charcoal for 65 hours; it has very good insulation and is always cool to the touch; its ipe and stainless steel shell are very beautiful.
Low-Goodee Matisse Throw M-4 ($325) Knitting with love
Goodee is a curated market established by designers and brothers Byron and Dexter Peart (who is also the founder of Want Les Essentiels), providing a large number of meaningful brands, dedicated to the development of sustainable and beautiful solutions for modern life. It is almost impossible to mention just one thing, but the comfortable, warm and colorful hand-woven mohair and wool Matisse Throw M-4 produced by the family-owned and operated Spanish textile company Ezcaray is spectacular and worth the money.
Moderate — Dyson Pure Humidify Cool ($799.99) Play Misty for Me
Did you know that humidifying the air can reduce viral infections? Or the humidity in your home may be lower than in the Sahara Desert, which is why your skin is dry, the floor is squeaky, or the furniture is cracked? Dyson's all-in-one Pure Humidify Cool cleans and humidifies the air, and then distributes it at any angle that suits you best. Its intelligent technology detects and analyzes particles and gases in the air, as well as temperature and humidity levels in real time.
High-Made Trade Masaya Rocking Chair-Momotombo ($1,075) Rock On
For real gifts that continue to be given—and to add comfort and prestige to the space—get this rocking chair. Happier, healthier sleep, better mood, and a series of core health benefits are all due to simple rocking movements. Considering the pure beauty and extraordinary sustainability of Made Trade's Masaya rocking chair-Momotombo, it is made by Nicaraguan craftsmen from sustainably harvested hardwoods with hand-woven seats, which is an unforgettable gift for a lifetime.
SCANDIA DOWN The best-selling duvet
The perfect layering tool for cool nights when we enter the holidays. This down blanket is available in eight colors and is only made of the best European down. It is the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself! Scandia Down in Chicago is located in 900 stores on Michigan Avenue and has been bringing luxury European bedding and Italian linens to the Gold Coast for 15 years. This boutique only focuses on the best sheets and down products from all over the world. learn more
Low-Lexon Oblio 10W wireless charging station with built-in UV sterilizer ($59.99) preventive mobile phone charger
Although COVID is spread by air droplets, the fact remains that our mobile phones are 10 times dirty than toilet seats and are full of bacteria and viruses. Lexon's Oblio wireless charging station with a built-in UV sterilizer can do the dirty work for you and help you stay healthy during the flu season by charging and disinfecting your smartphone at the same time. It can eliminate 99.9% of screen and surface bacteria in 20 minutes. In addition, its stylish design creates a home base for those of us who tend to plug in the power throughout the house and forget where we put our phones.
Medium — Hatch Restore ($129.99) The smartest sleep assistant to date
Approximately 70 million adults in the United States have sleep problems, including me! This is why I am looking for recovery from Hatch, a husband and wife team dreaming of technology products to improve their lives. They invented their first sleep assistant for their first baby, a person who doesn't sleep well, and their latest choice is to cause an orgy. It is a bedside lamp, sound machine and sunrise alarm clock that emits light in 22 colors-what experts say is everything you need to fall asleep naturally, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.
High-Awair Element ($299) no longer has bad air days
Weather reports tell us about days when outdoor air is bad, but indoor air quality is usually comparable to that of major polluting cities. To make matters worse, daily activities such as cooking and cleaning are the culprits! Since we spend approximately 90% of our time indoors, our health is at risk. Poor indoor air quality can cause a series of diseases, which led me to look for a home air quality monitor. Awair Element can track temperature, humidity, CO2, VOC and particulate matter in real time, and even tell you how to improve indoor air quality. It ranks high on my list. Cautioner: I am not alone. It needs to wait 12 weeks.
Low-Thousand Chapters MIPS Helmet (US$135) Brain Defense
With three active sons, I broke records on the topic of bicycle helmets. Use or lose it-just like on your bike. But no one can make a cooler and easier-to-use option than Qianxi. Millennium's goal is to save 1,000 lives by making helmets that people really want to wear. Its CHPT3 X Barrivell accomplishes this mission and has many outstanding features: bright orange flashing magnetic taillights, high-quality sun visors, hidden pop-up locks, good ventilation, an integrated fitting system for precise adjustment, and multiple uses Layer traumatic brain injury prevented by impact protection technology.
Moderate-Arbor Coda Rocker skis-2021/2022 ($550) more than one board
My son thinks snowboarding is still better than skiing. It's easier; you need much less equipment (no poles and a board!); when you fall, nothing will fall off; it reminds me of skateboarding (my inner city is an urbanite). But to do my best, I need a forgiving, easy-to-control, and arrest-free choice. This is exactly what Arbor Coda Rocker skis provide. In addition, it is made from sustainably harvested hand-dyed ash, mainly from borer trees.
High-RadRunner 1 Electric Multi-Purpose Bike ($1,299) Radical Alternative
Remember rad is a cold slang term? That’s why I think RadRunner 1 is the best name for this compact, practical and comfortable electric multi-purpose bike. The bike is equipped with ultra-thick and ultra-sturdy tires; an adjustable suspension system; a large number of safety features; each Imagine customizable options (add when needed); and a capacity of 300 pounds. But it is indeed named after its inventor Mike Radenbaugh, whose mission is to reduce the environmental impact through this wonderful, energy-efficient, pleasant, easy-to-use and radical alternative to the car.
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