Each year as the holidays roll around, vegans are faced with a set of challenges of navigating how to get through the family events without someone asking about your protein intake, and how to avoid the Christmas ham without offending Aunt Jane. While grandma is telling you that you need dairy for your bones and your cousin Joseph has been rambling about being paleo, the clear winner for sheer difficulty during the holidays always seems to be finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Especially for your vegan friends.

FOR HER
What makes holiday shopping so difficult? The biggest struggle is that mainstream companies don’t necessarily cater to a vegan diet and lifestyle. Although there has been unprecedented amount of growth in the vegan and ethical industries in the past year, finding gifts that everyone will love (including your non-vegan family and friends) can still be a tricky process. Ideally you want to reflect the person personality with the gift you give them, and with our carefully selected gifts in this guide you will be able to find that something special for everyone on your list, no animal products involved! Read on to find the best suggestions that range from amazing cruelty beauty products to ethical clothing to stunning accessories. There’s a selection here that will blow her away, whoever she is.

Ethically Sourced & Handmade

Why I’m Vegan Necklace
This is the perfect conversation starter for spreading veganism or as a sweet reminder for why you choose to live the lifestyle you do. Each of these necklaces are made to order with love and intention for the person to be wearing it. The shop owner focuses on personalization especially with her packaging, the perfect gift for loved ones!

Stardust Drop Earrings
The Stardust collection is inspired by the beauty of falling stardust from the heavens. Uncomplicated, versatile and sophisticated, this collection of eco jewellery


Cruelty Free Beauty
Christmas Bath time Favorites
LUSH’s Christmas Collection 2017 includes 100 Vegan Products! Treat the woman in your life to all the fabulous bath bombs, and maybe even a bottle of wine for the ultimate relaxation package.

Everlasting Mini Liquid Lip Set
This set of eight mini shades is the ultimate collection of next-level neutrals for every mood, skin tone, and attitude. Kat Von D is one of the revolutionaries of the beauty industry with her entirely vegan makeup line, where you can find an amazing gift for the beauty junkie and animal lover!


Fabulous Vegwear

Vaute Couture Belden Future Coat
High tech warmth (snow resistant 100% Organic Shell insulated with Primaloft ECO + lined in Windproof ripstop) High ethics materials (100% vegan + made of organic & recycled fibers) Cut and sewn in the USA with love. The ultimate gift for a fashionista!

“Vegan for Them” Tank Top
Handmade by a talented artist, ethically produced and printed in Canada. This tank top is a sure winner for the vegan activist, with its beautiful design it's perfect for everyday wear!

Vegan Leather & More

88 Handbags- Kerry Backpack
This smartly designed backpack from the 88 collection, is the ultimate choice for the fashionable woman of today. Specially crafted with meticulous attention to quality and detail, the Kerry embodies all that is exceptional in a modern day lightweight backpack. All their bags are made from 100% Cruelty-Free Vegan Leather at amazing prices!

JW Pei- The Tote
This tote is made with their signature ultra-microfiber luxury vegan leather, which offers a soft touch, superior durability and luxurious texture.
The tote is also super lightweight. This bag is 100% cruelty-free. One calf is saved with every 2 purchases of this bag, which is all the more reason to buy two to match with your BFF!




FOR HIM
Finding that perfect vegan gift for your brother, dad, boyfriend, or husband can be like finding a needle in a haystack, but we’ve done hardest work for you found some incredible useful (and cruelty free!) gifts for the men in your life. No matter what you are looking for, this gift list has present ideas beyond the average watch or classic tie. Check out these totally vegan, and totally awesome gifts for every personality on your list this year!


Vegan Fitness

Pull-up Bar for Home
This gift is ideal for anyone who has recently begun their fitness journey. Pull-ups are a key movement for any fitness enthusiasts, and having this right at home is great for days when someone isn’t able to get into the gym. This is truly a gift that will keep on giving.

Vitamix E310
Let your man see just how easy it is to make healthy, whole-food recipes at home. From appetizers to dessert, the 48-ounce container is ideal for blending medium batches for couples and small family meals. Perfect for post workout shakes and smoothies! A gift that the whole gang can appreciate.


Vegan Grooming

LUSH Kalamazoo Beard Wash
Want to impress the beard enthusiast? This cruelty free beard wash is an awesome gift; made with fresh pineapple juice, full of enzymes to cleanse the skin and zap away dirt and oil, while almond oil, jojoba oil and cupuaçu butter soften and tame even the most unruly beard.

Le Labo Discovery Set
This cool gift set contains shaving cream, after-shave balm, face lotion, and face bronzer. This company’s mission statement states (in only slight jest), “We believe it is more humane to test cosmetics on New Yorkers than on animals.” Their cruelty free products are great for any family members or friends looking to find a more ethical grooming regimen.


Ethical Menswear

Recover Brands Pullover Hoodie
Made from 100% recycled materials! Made from 8 plastic bottle, despite what you might think about plastic. Pick up this eco-friendly hoody today and help us make a more sustainable tomorrow. Each time one of their products is purchased, a portion of the proceeds go to sustainable initiatives, a gift your eco warrior will love!

Brave GentleMan Innovator Shoe
The "innovator" is a classic double monk-strap shoe made Portugal in fine Italian future-leather. This show breaks-in wonderfully, is suitable for vegans, and the uppers are made with Italian microfiber which rivals traditional leather like no other. Handsome inside and out, just like the man in your life!


Travel Heaven

Passport Wallet
The holidays are the best time for a quick getaway trip. This wallet will keep everything together; passport, boarding pass, driver's license, credit cards, cash, and tickets, hotel cards. All secured and comfortable in your pocket, thanks to the RFID-blocking technology. Available in six great colors, it's also stain and water resistant, the ideal gift for your vegan wanderluster!

Traveler’s Journal
Beautiful vegan leather backed journal, with maps included. An awesome travel companion, to write little notes about your journey to remember forever.


If you are looking for the perfect gift for the little vegan this holiday, be sure to check out The Ultimate Gift Guide for Vegan Kids and share those beautiful under the tree moments with us!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emily Wood is the Chief Operating Officer of Vegan Pregnancy & Parenting, the largest network of vegan parents in the world. You can find her writing articles for Raise Vegan, both the new digital vegan parenting magazine and website! She lives in NYC with her fitness loving husband, and awesome vegan toddler. Catch up with her on Instagram and chatting away in the Facebook Groups.