GIFT GUIDE: Send positive vibes to your fashionista friends with these stylish presents

Finding the perfect gift for a fashionista can be tricky. Not only do they have a keen sense of style but also a knack for spotting trends long before it becomes popular. But, if you want to surprise your friend or loved one with stylish gifts that will add a touch of sartorial elegance to their lives, you've come to the right place.

While this guide can't cater to every aesthetic, you can use it to inspire your gift choices. So, go ahead and read below!

Sustainable fashion gifts

In a time where climate change is a pressing issue, fashion brands are stepping up to take responsibility for their environmental impact, empowering shoppers to make ethical choices.

If the person you are gifting is a conscious shopper, surprise them with a pair of silk co-ords (P4,500) from YNDAN, a female-founded local clothing label. The printed co-ords are made from mulberry silk handwoven by artisans from Indang, Cavite.

Of course, an outfit is not complete without a bag. And when thinking of sustainable fashionable bags, the first thing that comes to mind is Rags2Riches (R2R).

Choose from their beautifully crafted Narra Macrame Tote Bag, Molave Knotted Tote, Banuyo Sling Black, and Sulong Vest Bag, with prices ranging from P1,445 to P3,493.

Footwear

Got a hip friend who's into street style? Trust us, they'd go gaga over this FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty, an updated version of the OG Creeper.

The shoe features a padded and debossed form strip, a debossed Fenty logo on the tongue, laces with gold aglets, and a stacked gum sole that is wrapped in suede. This drop is available in three colorways: black and white, extra-bright blue and green, and lavender and cherry red.

The FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty is available at PUMA Stores nationwide and online from P4,200 for kids to P7,800 for adults.

Meanwhile, if you want to support local shoemakers, there are quite a handful that make quality and comfortable footwear perfect for a gift, and Habi is one of them. Habi is known for its classic espadrilles made out of upcycled woven fabric and canvas, and upcycled tire soles that are available up to P850.

For your partner or male friends who don't admit it but love to dress up, get them one of these shoes from SapaTorres in Marikina. These custom-made shoes come in loafers, boots, and classic black leather shoes.

Statement Jewelry

For that friend who loves making a statement, give them an attention-grabbing accessory like the handmade colored acrylic beads and freshwater pearl earrings from Burlo by Vestido. Get your friend a pair of Orange Santan (P4,150), which is super cute for brunch dates.

You can also try versatile Mother Nature-inspired pieces from Tim Tam Ong inspired by timeless themes from the land and sea.