A #Really Sustainable Gift Guide
The holiday season is often considered a time of boundless generosity and abundance, but it`s also a time of incredible extravagance and waste. Even in the Sustainable Gift Guide space, there are listings for hundreds of mass-produced but “green” gifts to give. Ironically, many of these Sustainable Gift Guides just tell you to buy more mass-produced products for your friends and family. Is a new, sustainably-made item better than one made without the environment in mind? Sure. But is it the absolute LAST THING your sustainable fashion friend wants to receive? You betcha! Do good by your soul and the environment by shopping this guide full of gift ideas that are #really sustainable – 100% digital, experience-based or secondhand. Check out Rented Thrifted Real's guide to eco-friendly gifts, shopping tips and ideas.
Armoire Clothing Rental Program
The #Real Roundup: ARMOIRE CLOTHING RENTAL is one of the best sustainable gifts you can give someone is an unlimited closet! Instead of purchasing fast fashion, unethically made clothes or just a dress that might not fit their lifestyle, you can gift your loved one a month (or 12!) from my favorite clothing rental company, Armoire. You could purchase a gift card so they can choose the plan they want, or make it a beautiful gift by using my code for 50% off any plan. Gift your sustainable loved one a one-month, three-month or yearlong membership to Armoire – and USE MY LINK FOR AN ADDITIONAL 50% OFF! You could send them an email so they can pick out the clothes they want in their first shipment or go all the way and ask a concierge to pack their first case based on their style.
It’s A Wrap TV & Movie Wardrobe Sales
The #Real Roundup: If you’re looking for something really unique for a TV or movie buff in your life, look no further than IT’S A WRAP HOLLYWOOD. This LA-based store was founded in 1981 by Janet Dion to resell props, sets and WARDROBE from TV shows and movie sets. So whether you’re looking for a Gilmore Girls tee shirt or a vest from Wakanda Forever, It’s A Wrap’s got you covered. Just check out this PROUENZA SCHOULER DRESS FROM HANNAH MONTANA or a WHITE ITALIAN CORSET FROM DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!
Vivrelle Handbag Rental Program
The #Real Roundup: VIVRELLE is a handbag and accessory rental house based in New York City. You can rent a certain amount of purses based on the membership tier of your subscription. Classique Memberships allow you one bag per month (Fendi, Yves Saint Laurent, Loewe) for a $99 rental fee, Couture allows you one bag at a higher price point (Chanel, Bottega Veneta) per month for $199 rental fee and Couture + gives you two bags per month for $279 rental fee. You can sign up your giftee for a one-month, three-month or six month plan using my referral code or buy them a gift card to choose their own. Bonus: They currently have 30% off their GIFT CARDS! This is actually a higher discount than USING MY REFERRAL LINK, but I always want to give you the best deals.
Shoott Private Photo Shoot Experience
The #Real Roundup: What’s more sustainable than an experience? Using basically zero natural resources (maybe a couple of kilowatts of energy for the flash bulb!), a photo shoot will certainly make your giftee feel like a million bucks. SHOOTT is a nationwide photography service that books you with a local photographer. The 30 minute professional photoshoots are free and super easy to book. Whether they’re an influencer who needs new shots for Instagram, or a newly engaged bride who wants to document the process with her fiance, there are tons of reasons to use a photo shoot. What I love most about SHOOTT is that you don’t have to pay for any shots you don’t love. The basic package allows you 10 photos, but every time I’ve used them I end up buy more than 20 (they’re that good!) Book with my REFERRAL CODE 3C274BA2 and get 20% off 5+ photos!
Beauty Counter Clean Beauty Products
The #Real Roundup: My favorite clean beauty brand is Beauty Counter. I’ve been raving about their OVERNIGHT RESURFACING PEEL for years. I purchase through my favorite rental buddy, DANYEL DOES IT ALL. She understands that sustainable life, too. Check out the gift tabs on THEIR WEBSITE for some fun pre-packaged deals (and use RAKUTEN on your laptop to purchase – they’re currently offering 2% cashback on Beautycounter)!
Switch Jewelry Rental Program
The #Real Roundup: SWITCH is a jewelry rental program based out of California that lets you rent one, two or three pieces per month for a low rental price. You can choose from designer fashion jewelry like Chanel, Celine and Dior or fine jewelry – yes, I’m talking rubies and diamonds! – from jewelers like David Yurman, Tiffany & Co and Do Not Disturb. Of all the rental programs I looked into for this sustainable gift guide, I gotta say SWITCH MAKES THE PROCESS THE EASIEST. Simply LOG ON and click the membership type, length and message you’d like to send. They calculate the exact amount the membership will cost and ask you if you want a physical gift card or an e-card. And you can USE CODE RTRRealSwitch to get a $50 credit when you join.
A Giftcard to Their Favorite Secondhand Shop
The #Real Roundup: A great way to make sure you’re giving a gift the recipient will love while also supporting small businesses is to purchase a gift card to a local secondhand shop. The best part of my roundup? All of these businesses have online stores so you can shop from anywhere!
VINTANTHRO MODERN - New Haven, CT - Offers gift cards starting at $25 to use in their physical or online stores. Perfect for the vintage lover in your life.
CONSIGNMENT BROOKLYN - Brooklyn, NY - Offers gift cards in denominations from $50 to $1000. Modern, design-forward looks are offered each season.
DINA’S FAB & FUNKY VINTAGE - West Palm Beach, FL - Offers gift certificates starting at $25. Designer labels like Chanel and Louis Vuitton are known to be found here, but Dina also offers funky 60s and 70s looks.
RASPBERRY BERET - Cambridge, MA - Offers online gift cards starting at $10. Modern pieces with a wink and nod to retro and some serious vintage finds, as well.
THE NICHE SHOP - New York, NY - Offers gift cards starting at $10 to use in their Upper East Side store or online.
Use this #really sustainable gift guide to help you find a perfect present or green gift.
The last thing your sustainable friend wants to receive is a tchotchke that is going to collect dust on their mantle or end up in a landfill. So, give them what they really want – secondhand clothes, a membership to their favorite clothing rental company, vintage designer handbags, clean beauty products or gift cards to shop what they really want!
NOW YOU TELL ME — Which of these sustainable gifts would you buy??
