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Opinion Shopping for a vegan this Christmas? 8 vegan-friendly brands to check out
Christmas is the perfect excuse to spoil the people we love (and maybe even sneak something onto our own wish list). Here are 8 of our favourite vegan-friendly brands to check out…
With the festive season just around the corner, we’re starting to put together our shopping lists — so we thought we’d share some gifting inspiration for yours, too!
From deliciously indulgent dairy-free chocolate to plant-based cookbooks, skincare, and fashion, we’ve rounded up eight brilliant Australian brands and their unique products to put under the tree for the vegan in your life.
And, because everyone loves a discount, we’ve teamed up with the businesses below to bring you these exclusive VegKit vouchers. Think of it as our gift to you this festive season.
1. Nõskin
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Who says you need animal products to create chic, designer fashion? Certainly not Nõskin. This Melbourne-based label creates consciously made footwear, clothing, and accessories from entirely vegan materials. Handcrafted in Brazil in an all-vegan factory, their timeless designs are made to be worn on repeat.
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Fancy adding something from Nõskin to your Christmas list? Use our VegKit voucher for 20% off storewide.
2. Woohoo Body
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A little self-care can go a long way — especially during the crazy holiday season. Woohoo Body is a fully vegan, Australian body-care brand creating natural deodorants, skincare, and haircare products, with a focus on planet-friendly ingredients and effective formulas.
Whether you’re putting together a pamper hamper or just looking for everyday essentials, Woohoo has a ton of goodies (that are actually good for you) worth checking out.
Our top picks:
- Natural Deodorant & Anti-Chafe Stick (candy cane scented!)
- Respect My Roots Natural Shampoo
- Over the Moon Rich Repair Cream
Give their self-care routine an upgrade with this 20% off voucher for Woohoo Body.
3. The Vegan Italian Kitchen
If there’s one thing we can get behind at Christmas, it’s bringing people together over a good meal. Recipe creator Nadia Fragnito celebrates the traditions, flavours, and iconic dishes of her Italian heritage through a plant-based lens in all three of her cookbooks. Plus, they’re available in both print and digital formats, meaning you can send a gift straight to someone’s inbox if you leave your gift shopping until the last minute (whoops).
Our top picks:
- Natale: Recipes for a Vegan Italian Christmas
- A Vegan Summer in Southern Italy
- Discovering Vegan Italian
Know someone who loves a good Italian feed? Get 25% off recipe books at The Vegan Italian Kitchen.
4. Bush to Bowl
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Looking for something a bit outside the box? Meet Bush to Bowl, a 100% First Nations-owned social enterprise connecting people with Country through traditional foodways, native plants, and bush foods.
Based in Sydney, they create opportunities for First Nations people to share their cultural knowledge while introducing Australians to the incredible flavours and native ingredients growing in their own backyard. It’s a particularly unique option, perfect for the curious home cook or those with a green thumb.
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Support First Nations-owned businesses this Christmas and get 20% off sitewide at Bush to Bowl.
5. The V Spot
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Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones you wouldn’t think to buy for yourself — and this brand is absolutely packed with hidden gems. The V Spot is an Australian marketplace offering a huge range of vegan fashion, accessories, beauty and lifestyle products, with a focus on independent designers and conscious consumerism.
Our top picks:
- Lucky Wallet by L Yucel Handbags
- Urban Originals Heart Card Holder
- Dulce Crossbody & Clutch by Lee Coren
Found something they’ll love? Shop The V Spot with 20% off.
6. Smith & Deli
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If you’ve ever found yourself at Melbourne’s Smith & Deli, you’ll know they take plant-based food very seriously. Founded by chef Shannon Martinez, this much-loved vegan eatery has built a reputation for putting a plant-based spin on familiar favourites — from fresh pastries and sandwiches to freezer meals and pantry staples.
Plus, you don’t even have to live around the corner to get your hands on the good stuff! Smith & Deli now offers home delivery across Victoria, NSW, SA and the ACT.
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Get Smith & Deli delivered to a loved one with our VegKit voucher for 15% off home delivery (including groceries).
7. Bohemian Skin
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A good skincare routine is its own special ritual, and Bohemian Skin is all about making that experience as luxurious and kind as possible. The Australian skincare brand creates natural, organic and cruelty-free products, combining plant-based ingredients with a science-led approach.
From everyday cleansing to targeted treatments, there’s something for every vegan skincare lover out there.
Our top picks:
Give someone’s skincare shelf a refresh with this 20% off Bohemian Skin.
8. Vegan Chocolate Co.
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We couldn’t possibly put together a Christmas gift guide without including chocolate. And if you’re buying for someone with a sweet tooth, Vegan Chocolate Co. has plenty of reasons to get excited.
Handmade in Melbourne, this 100% vegan-certified chocolate business creates small-batch treats without milk, eggs, or any other animal products, for that matter! Offering a wide variety of chocolate bars, including plenty of nostalgic favourites, there’s a ton of options to make your choc-loving pals smile.
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Christmas morning will be even sweeter with this 20% off Vegan Chocolate Co.
Bonus Round: Animals Australia
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Okay, we may be a little plant-biased… but we just had to mention our very own VegKit tote bag! Available through Animals Australia’s online store, this limited-edition tote is a perfect gift for your favourite veggie lover (or yourself).
Featuring a cute, veggie-packed design and plenty of room for your everyday essentials, it’s practical, affordable, and — if we do say so ourselves — tote-ally adorable.
Plus, every purchase helps support Animals Australia’s work towards a kinder world for animals. Grab one while stocks last!
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Shop vegan to make this Christmas a little kinder
We hope we’ve given you some gift-giving inspiration for your favourite vegan foodie, fashionista or skincare junkie (or even just your own wish list).
Each of these brands has something unique to offer, and supporting them is a wonderful way to not only treat your loved ones, but also give back to vegan-friendly businesses this festive season. Plus, if you shop via our VegKit vouchers page, there’s something in it for you, too.
Happy shopping! 
If you’re hungry for more festive content, check out this roundup of Nanna’s Festive Recipes to add a little of Nanna Mirella’s magic to your Christmas spread. Or, enter now to win Nanna’s Christmas hamper!
Meet Kelsie!
Kelsie is a writer, editor, and storyteller with a passion for plants, puns and making a difference. A longtime vegan, animal advocate, and dedicated plant-based foodie, she loves wordplay almost as much as she loves tofu. When she’s not writing about (or eating) delicious vegan food, you’ll find her making music with her band, Damaged Goods Club, or playing with her two loveable rescue cats, Smol Cat and Pikachu.