optiMize 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
opti-Gift givers guide
As the holiday season approaches once again, find the perfect gifts for your favorite people with the help of optiMize! Many of these local, student-led businesses offer the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Here are a few products, that will take the stress out of gift-shopping and leave even the most eager of wrapping-paper-rippers smiling.
COMME HOMME
Comme Homme is a grooming and lifestyle brand serving over 50 million American men that are bald or dealing with hair loss. Their mission is to help men embrace their natural evolution
See what products and bundles they have on their website.
Perfect for…the men in your life
MA:E MAGAZINE
An interest-based publication and creative collective for and by the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community at the University of Michigan
Read their online editions on their website.
Perfect for…the reader or media lover
STAR LACES
The shoelaces provide an easy way to both inform others about your own pronouns and give others the space to feel comfortable sharing their pronouns with you.STAR Laces donates 10% of sales to help trans individuals gain access to gender-affirming hormones and surgeries.
Head to their website to learn more.
Perfect for…the sneaker lover
JUICY LIPS BY KAY
A lip-gloss company aimed at empowering and educating girls on the importance of self-love. Each tube of lip-glass is accompanied by empowering messages.
See their website to browse their products.
Perfect for…the make-up lover
THE DEEP END CAFE & GALLERY
A cafe to provide a space for underrepresented artists and writers to sell & promote their works while enjoying ethically sourced coffee. The coffee is also available to enjoy the coffee at home!
Check out their website to browse products
Perfect for…the coffee and art lover
TRINITY BARBARA THE BRAND
A jewelry brand exclusively using ethically-source fine metals and gemstones to create versatile and durable luxury jewelry
Check out their website to browse products
Perfect for…jewlery lover
OSHKI
Oshki transforms plastic waste from the Great Lakes and other US waterways into durable and sustainable clothing. Support sustainable fashion through the t-shirt you gift.
Check out their website to browse products
Perfect for…t-shirt lover
REVOLIN SPORTS
Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Revolin is pushing the boundaries of equipment innovation and sustainability in pickle ball. Through the manufacturing and use of their pickle ball equipment, sports can be made eco-friendly.
Check out their website to browse equipment.
Perfect for…pickleball player
REFUGEE GARDEN
A community engaged garden for refugees to plant and cultivate food native to their communities. The donations go directly to supporting the maintenance and expansion of gardens.
Check out their website to support the cause!
Perfect for…gardening
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