It’s Sydney’s 47th annual Mardi Gras, so what better time to pop your dollars directly into the pockets of talented LGBTQIA+ individuals. A community that is notorious for their creativity, style, taste, and talents, this is the perfect opportunity to show your support and treat yourself to something fun in the process.
ORRIS
Co-founded by Lani Le Berre and Kenneth Koo, ORRIS combines French soap making techniques with botanical ingredients. Designed to transform the humble bar of soap into a luxurious and sensorial cleansing experience, ORRIS makes four soaps, each addressing a particular skin concern. They’re also an obscenely chic addition to your soap dish.
https://orrisparis.com/
Shuturp
Founded by artist Ellie Hopley, Shuturp is home to a tight collection of apparel, prints, and paintings. Each features Ellie’s iconic art style of simplistic drawings and extremely relatable slogans (like ‘i love going home’ and ‘I am hanging on by a thread’). Dedicated to showcasing all the emotions that come with real life, your favourite casual tee collection has been waiting for a Shuturp piece.
https://shuturp.com/
Boy Smells
Created in their LA kitchen, by partners Matthew Herman and David Kien, Boy Smells are candles that are fashioned beyond the gender binary. Their fascinating and delicious fragrances “wrap traditionally masculine scents in a prettier bouquet.” For V-Day this year, Boy Smells has unveiled a delicious Love Smells collection, complete with a candle and fragrance.
Corey Ashford
A celebration of slow, considered living, Corey Ashford combines timeless and minimal design to create stunning little pieces of luxury to elevate your space. A personal favourite is the flame-blown champagne glasses - a perfect wedding present or housewarming gift for your chicest friend.
Double Rainbouu
Created for “beach baes and pool punks,” Double Rainbouu blends the laidback Australian beach energy with the chic city vibes. Full of vibrant colours, inventive patterns, and unique styles, there’s no doubt you’ll find your next ‘it’ piece here.
Jeff McCann
Specialising in community engagement projects, public art, education, fashion and more, Jeff McCann is an impressive Australian creative. His work strives to be inclusive, fun and engaging. Although much of his work can be found in public spaces, you can covet your very own Jeff McCann piece for yourself through his website. Shop his prints, inventive cardboard wallets, home decor, and jewellery. His creativity knows no bounds!
https://www.jeffmccann.com.au/shop
La La Land
Australian-owned, La La Land is the cornucopia of giftware and homeware that focuses on Australian flora and fauna designs. La La Land proudly supports and platforms artists and illustrators, showcasing their incredible talents. The array of clever cards is endless! Perfect to level up your gift-giving skills.
More Plants
A Sydney-based online plant store, run by plant enthusiast Alex Wright, and delivering to NSW, QLD, ACT, SA, and VIC. More Plants is committed to bringing highly sought-after species to the lives of plant lovers. The best bit? Your plants will arrive happy and potted so all you need to do is place them in your favourite sunny spot.
Remy Pajaczkowski-Russell Ceramics
Designed and hand-made by Remy on Gadigal land, he creates unique and functional pieces made from varied Australian materials. Remy developed his passion for woodfired domestic ware, slip decoration, and the production of functional objects for ceremony, celebration and reflection while doing an apprenticeship in France. These items are available for purchase through his (select) stockists, at markets, or by contacting him directly. Guaranteed to be the most unique piece you own.
Rosewell
A sexual wellness brand with an ethos that reflects inclusive, approachable, modern sex-care that is better, safer, ungendered and fun. Rosewell is a women/LGBTQI+-founded and sustainable brand, boasting Aa free sex toy recycling provider and a commitment to education, community and de-stigmatisation.
Secret Book Stuff
No time to even think about finding a new book? Secret Book Club has you covered. Taking the stress out of choosing what to read next, a book will magically appear at your front door every month. Your literary love match is handpicked by founders and partners, Amy and Laura, just for you. Also, accompanied by a podcast, Reading Makes You Better. Nice!
https://www.secretbookstuff.com/
Two Brides Presents
A self-proclaimed queer gift shop! Accessories, cards and designs made in Australia by queer and allied Australian artists. Looking to display your pride in your home? Pick up one (or more) of their delightful prints. Know a Go-To fan about to walk down the aisle? They’ve got the perfect peachy card!
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