Shop Small, Think Big: The Independent Artist Alternative Holiday Gift Guide
One-of-a-kind treasures and thoughtfully crafted gifts from the small businesses shaping the future of gothic fashion, beauty and design
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Behind some of the most exciting creations in alternative fashion and design are independent artists whose imaginations continue to shape the culture we love. Their work deserves our attention, especially when so much of what we buy is mass-produced and made to be forgotten.
A one-of-a-kind original carries its own significance, while small-batch collections offer a different kind of appeal through their commitment to craftsmanship and thoughtful production. Every purchase is an opportunity to support the creative community, champion independent talent and help ambitious new ideas find their footing.
This holiday season, give something personal and beautifully considered, knowing your gift is also an investment in the artists pushing alternative culture forward.
No Peeking: 25 Dark Feminine Advent Calendars with Soft Goth Appeal
An enticing assortment of little luxuries to savour throughout December
By: The Lace Ledger Staff
Christmas can have its candy canes and cheerful elves, with all our love and nostalgia. We're dreaming of a Victorian Yule, where mulled cider warms by the fire and candlelight flickers against frost-covered windows.
Our countdown brings a touch of that old-world holiday spirit into the present, with 25 carefully chosen calendars that indulge our soft goth sensibilities. Some favour the macabre, while others simply have a taste for the finer things. There's something for a range of budgets, with daily discoveries spanning everything from beauty counters to cocktail cabinets.