Surprise! It’s almost time to get those gifts under the tree… or menorah (but I personally keep my Hanukkah gifts away from fire and hot wax). Did you forget?
Here’s a quick roundup of some of my favorite feminist gifts you can STILL score for loved ones before the holidays roll around. You’re welcome, procrastinator.
For the Newbie/Oldie
Otherwild is a go-to shop for all things lady power and non-binary. The Venus Tit T is on my personal wishlist, but you can’t go wrong with any of their variations of the classic “The Future is Female” print (pictured here).
The Witch Bitch
BitchCraft knows their pop culture references almost as well as their spellbook. Their KILLER Nasty Woman badge is sold out but if you bug them, they might restock
The No-holds-back
Check out shop.kiddbell, for real. From pussy pipes by Caitlin Rose Sweet and pin collabs with Robin Eisenberg, to shirts designed by “feminist bitch” Kidd Bell herself, you can find something perfect for that “all about it” feminist in your life, especially if they’re looking to freak a few people out along the way. Bell also keeps a log of the unsolicited dick pics she’s received, for your sick pleasure/disgust with the str8 male race. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, this girl is the badest badass and a personal hero of mine.
The 518 Feminist
Hi! Are we friends? Can we be?! Check out these amazing local makers and stockists run by and/or in support of female/non-binary artists. Shop local and small! Or order from them online!
Superior Merch Co. (Troy, NY): Be real cute and pay for you and your pal to do one of Superior’s amaaaazing classes. From coffee culture to classes featuring artists and makers from the area, you can’t go wrong. Or stop in and get caffeinated while you shop. I love them, can you tell?
Dames Boutique (Schenectady, NY): Do you have a super retro pin-upy friend? Omg you’re so lucky. Dames is a super new, super cute retro dress boutique in downtown Schenectady.
Hudson River Exchange (Hudson, NY): Act fast because this popup, which features a BUNCH of makers and artists from the Hudson area is only open until Christmas Eve!
Forage + Sundry (Troy, NY): Plaaaaaants. Nuf’ said. Get in there.
And more and more and more
Working Girls Co.: art, accessories, clothing items for workin’ guuurls
Little Arrow: pins, keychains, stationary, and a flair of the month club (get an extra subscription for me while you’re at it!)
Sick Girls Official: soft goods, badass as f, no explanation necessary
Hauswitch: obsessed with their retail space in Salem, MA but if you can’t make it out there, grab one of their HausCraft spell kits for everyone and anyone on your list. And check out the selection of goods they stock online and in store for an inspired collection of beautiful, powerful things.
