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Celebrating the Holiday Spirit with Gifts that Give Back

by Alexandra Thurmond
Alexandra Thurmond studied marketing and consumer culture at UC Berkeley. She is now the public relations and social media coordinator at the Academy of Art University School of Fashion, and also works as a freelance fashion writer and stylist.

The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means – it’s time to get your
shopping lists organized and find the perfect gifts for those who’ve landed on the
nice list. In the spirit of giving, we’ve rounded up a set of covetable items that will
not only put a smile on the faces of your friends and loved ones, they also help
someone in need!

Warby Parker Glasses

Warby Parker Glasses

Gucci Boston Bag

Gucci Boston Bag

Alfred Eisenstaedt

Alfred Eisenstaedt

FEED Peace Bag

FEED Peace Bag

iPod Product RED

iPod Product RED

Warby Parker Tenley Sunglasses – For every pair of glasses sold, this socially
minded eyewear company donates a pair of prescription lenses to someone in
need – Available at WarbyParker.com $95

Gucci Boston Bag – 25% of proceeds from the purchase of this limited edition
Gucci handbag will be donated to UNICEF, helping children around the world –
Available at Gucci.com $1,520

Gorjana Superstar Leather Charm Bracelet – Designed for the Make a Wish
Foundation, 50% of proceeds from the sale of this bracelet will be donated to the
organization to help give hope, strength, and joy to children with life-threatening
medical conditions – Available at Gorjana.com $45

FEED Peace Bag – Each FEED Project bag sold provides 25 meals to men,
women, and children in areas of war and conflict – Available at FEEDProject.com
$50

Apple (Product) RED iPod Nano – The purchase of each (Product) RED iPod
provides three weeks of vital medication to HIV/AIDS victims in Africa. Available
at Apple Stores and Apple.com $149

Alfred Eisenstaedt’s “View of Midtown Manhattan, circa 1939” – The art website
20×200 has teamed up with Time magazine to sell iconic photos of New York to
raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts – Available at 20×200.com $60

Happy gifting!




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