15 Gifts to Shop from Black-Owned Businesses Now and Beyond

Twelve AM So Good Fluffy Slippers

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These slippers really live up to their name, whether they stay put at home or come with you on future travels. Featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things list—a source of inspiration for us all—these faux-fur slippers come in chocolate brown, dark grey, pink, and tan. One hint: If you are half a size down, go to the nearest low whole size. Plus, you can wear them both indoors and outdoors, so they’ll survive the morning trips to the mailbox.

New World Sourdough Cookbook by Bryan Ford

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Bryan Ford is pretty much the go-to guy when it comes to sourdough, but his blog (and Instagram) really exploded when everyone went baking-crazy during 2020. His incredible cookbook helps the baker in your life (or the wanna-be baker in your life) master the art of a beautiful golden loaf while pulling in inspirations and recipes based on his Central American roots. If you want to have a little escape while you bake, it’s a fantastic book for that as well as more practical efforts.

Sunday II Sunday Root Refresh Micellar Rinse

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Perfect for in-between washes when camping, this alternative to dry shampoo is great for protective styles. The blend of apple cider vinegar and micellar water gently revives hair and scalp while keeping natural hair oils in place.

Plant + Vessel Faceted Bisque Planter

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Plants bring a lot of character to indoor spaces, which we could all use more of as we spend more time at home. Perfectly on trend for anyone with a green thumb in your life, this terracotta pot makes a great home for succulents—a cute hostess or birthday gift—and looks great in any room of the house.

Fenty Beauty Hydrating Complexion Essentials

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This bundle gives you $104 worth of products for a fraction of the price, and whether you’re combating winter air or dry skin after a long-haul flight, this kit helps you look a little more refreshed. Fenty offers 50 shades to choose from in its foundation, as well as Fenty’s hydrating primer and foundation brush in this little recovery kit.

Golde Make Your Matcha Kit

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Practical and stylish, this five-star-rated matcha kit has everything you need to make some matcha at home—or to take with you on the go for your next trip to Japan. The kit comes with Golde’s Pure Matcha and a bamboo whisk, so you can perfect your latte game as winter settles in. Pre-order yours today.

Bolé Road Textiles Shoa Rug

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Born in Ethiopia and based in New York via Montreal, designer Hana Getachew draws on the textiles and traditions of her homeland for inspiration when creating her gorgeous textiles. Pieces like the Shoa Rug in citrus tones of pink and orange add pops of color in any living room, bedroom, office, or entryway. While there aren't many left of this exact pattern, Getachew has plenty of other options.

Estelle Colored Glass Cake Stand

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Bring your favorite baking enthusiast back to the last kaffee und kuchen you enjoyed together in Berlin—or the last patisserie before you flew out of Paris. This hand-blown colored glass cake stand in a delicate peach was created by artisans in Poland, lending some international cred to the gift-giving. It comes in other pastel colors too, such as lavender, mint green, yellow, and rose.

PinkMahogHany Vehicle Scent Diffuser

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This excellent gift makes cars smell fantastic in a matter of seconds—just drop your favorite oil or oil blend onto the included pad, then clip it easily onto your car vents to get the fragrance wafting through the interior. The wood finish gives it a definite upgrade compared to the usual plastic or pine-tree shaped air-freshener, too—making it ideal for road trips as well as for driving around town.

Tote & Carry Black Apollo II Backpack

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Made from eco-friendly faux-alligator vegan leather, this backpack brings a little glamour to your everyday errands and holds everything you need for a pre-flight afternoon at the airport. It’s practical too, with a well-padded laptop compartment sized for 15-inch models, a nylon-lined interior, and an under-flap storage pocket that makes for a great place to tuck your close-to-hand items like keys.

If the black is a little low-key for your style, there’s also a cool patent gold version that makes a little more of a statement—and comes in a sleek travel set with a backpack and weekender.

My Fabulous Food Black Lava and Alaea Sea Salt Gift Set

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This sea salt duo from My Fabulous Food is great for foodies who love learning about and cooking foods from around the world in their homes. This one has two interesting salts they probably won’t already have. One’s infused with alaea red clay from Kauai and is great paired with fish, grilled vegetables, meat, and chocolate; the other draws color from activated charcoal from coconut shells and is perfect with salads, eggs, fish, or avocado toast.

Made Leather Co. Aviator Weekender Bag

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Available in natural, cognac, and noir shades (the cognac is pictured here), this calfskin leather weekender bag is great for overnights and long weekends. When it’s safe to travel by air again, it’ll fit airline dimension requirements for carry-ons, too. For a perfect pairing, consider gifting a coordinating dopp kit as well.

Karibe Cutting Board

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Made from black walnut wood, this gorgeous cutting board is great for either prepping a meal inspired by your favorite getaway or for serveware (Spanish cheese board, anyone?). It has a hook for handy storage when kitchen space is tight, too. Just don’t throw it in the dishwasher–this is hand wash only.

Pat McGrath Labs Mini Lip Gloss Trio

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For those of us who can’t ever decide on just one, these mini lip glosses provide a range of highly pigmented shades to go with each and every vacation outfit—and back at home, they still look darn good for our Zoom calls with the office.

Jungalow River Fabric Wrapped Journal by Justina Blakeney

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A journal is one of those gifts that you can't go wrong in choosing. It's ideal for trip planning and documenting, in addition to goal- or intention-setting for the year ahead.