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The dictionary definition of cool is obvious: “fashionably attractive or impressive.” Synonym words for cool are: modern, chic, trendy, fashionable, and classy. So, in this post, you’ll find cool gifts for women. There are minimalist designs, Scandinavian watches, and sophisticated clothes. Also, it’s finally cool to care about the Planet, so I picked feel-good products, clean beauty, gadgets made to last, and a lot of gifts from female and BIPOC-owned businesses, after all, equality and respect are the coolest.
Cool Gifts for Fashionable Women
How to nail the perfect cool clothing gift for a fashionista woman? Go for easy, comfy, sophisticated loungewear, sleepwear, athleisure, and accessories. After all, can you picture your cool fashionista friend chilling at home in a ragged sports jersey? No!
And by easy, I mean cardigans, robes, scarves, etc. Pieces that don’t require perfect fitting, like a dress, a sports bra, or jeans, but are essentials in any wardrobe. She will love it! And wow, some women-owned fashion brands are seriously outdoing themselves! High-quality and high-performance fabrics, non-toxic dyes, practical washable silk… Who knows more about women’s needs than women?
Finally, shop gifts from brands with a hassle-free return policy and a wide range of sizes!
Gender Neutral Minimal Chic Watch With Scandinavian Design
$224
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Nordgreen is all about minimal chic watches with the most beautiful Scandinavian design, after all, they are from Copenhagen. Even though Nordgreen has an impressive collection of women’s watches, a masculine piece adds such a cool vibe to modern-chic outfits. Particularly now, that the 90s minimalism is back on the fashion scene, we’ll be seeing a lot of gender-fluid looks.
This classic minimalist watch is the perfect cool gift for a fashionista woman. The watch is powered by Japanese precision quartz movement, it’s available in 4 different case sizes, case colors, and dial colors. And your gift will be delivered in a sustainable ethical package. How cool is that?
Nordgreen is a Certified-V Company, committed to sustainable and human causes around the World.
Washable Silk Long Sleeve Top, chic sleepwear for a boss lady
$125
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Do you have a workaholic friend who doesn’t take a break even on the weekends? Elegant loungewear is a winning gift for her. Staying home will feel like a very important business meeting! Available from XS to 3X sizes and has a 60 days free return policy.
ThirdLove proudly makes clothes and underwear to fit all sizes of women, rather than shame women to fit into 3 sizes of clothes. They are famous for their “made-to-fit” bras, which come in so many different bands and cup sizes. Of course, the brand is female-founded.
Washable Silk Robe, sophisticated loungewear for practical queens
$278
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The silk that you don’t have to handwash? Yes, please. This is definitely an expensive gift, so make sure the relationship is made to last as long as Lunya’s clothes!
Available in 9 astonishing colors, one for every mood.
Lunya defines itself as “sleepwear for modern women” and that’s exactly what you’ll get. Comfortable and timeless beautiful pieces, made with high-quality fabrics meant to last in your wardrobe for years. Created and managed by a woman, Lunya is not in for fast fashion. Is it cool or what?
Book: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion: 250 Years of Design
$45
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We hear a lot about talented men who shaped the female fashion world: Hubert Givenchy, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, and the list goes on.
This hardcover book, however, sheds light on the multi-hyphenated hidden figures and celebrated women who shaped the female fashion world as well.
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Chic Gifts for Home
Scandinavian style? Marble bathroom? Minimalist Japanese decor? Black and white? If you know a woman who lives in a cool house like this, she probably has a very particular taste.
These home gifts have a minimalist design and are high-quality, practical, and useful. 10/10 cool gifts for women starting at $15!
Quench Stainless Steel Watering Can: elegant design & flawless performance
$40
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Few things are uglier (and harder to store) than a bulky plastic watering can.
But not this Umbra watering can that doubles as a modern minimalist design decor piece.
If you have a cool friend who loves plants, she will love this gift.
The reviews are almost a cult! It holds 1 liter of water and is so ergonomic that doesn’t spill water even when it’s full.
Waffle Towels: for women with a cool bathroom
$25 – $156
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Who doesn’t need towels? Who doesn’t love soft, 100% long-staple Turkish cotton, free of harmful synthetic dyes?
Waffle towels are a mood! They are so effortlessly chic. Also, they can be the solution for #1 marriage feuds: wet towel over the bed! They look so beautiful that one may prefer to post pictures of them rather than start an argument!
Available in 3 colors and 2 different sizes.
Parachute is a woman-founded and run home goods company. They have an OEKO-TEX certification (non-toxic stuff on your body) and they make high-quality modern products at reasonable prices.
Black Matte Baies/Berries Candle Made in France: Sophisticated Parisian cool gift
$200
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This triple wicked 600g berry candle comes in a handmade black matte porcelain container. So modern.
If you know someone who sleeps in black silk sheets, you just found the perfect match for her nightstand. If this is too big, they have smaller sizes in different colors and scents!
Diptyque home goods are effortlessly chic, like the iconic Parisian women. The Maison, created by 3 friends at Saint Germain Deprés, has been making high-quality candles, fragrances, and skincare since 1961.
Roam Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker by Sonos
$179
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This Sonos Bluetooth speaker is considered one of the best by CNN and has a cool minimalist style. The speaker is waterproof, drop resistent, voice-enabled, and connects to wi-fi. Of course, it’s Sonos quality so it has amazing clear sound at home and outdoors.
The reviews are raving and they come in 5 elegant colors.
Gradient Puzzle: simple, modern, and fun game
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$35
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Talk about a minimalist cool gift.
Designed by Bryce Wilner, a cool American designer from Virginia, the Gradient Puzzle collection is made in high-quality paper, so it can be assembled several times.
It’s available in 3 different sizes: 100pc, 500pc, 1000pc and 5 colors.
Luxurious Linen Beach Blankets: effortlessly chic summertime
$80
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Crafted in Portugal from pure linen, this beach blanket is a very chic cool gift for any woman who likes to keep things classy during summer.
Available in 4 colors, is super lightweight and quick-dry.
Sophisticated Gifts for Practical Cooks
No matter how well-set up a kitchen is, some top-notch tools, gadgets, small appliances, and accessories are never too much.
If you wanna impress a sophisticated modern cook, these gifts are as efficient as they are perfectly designed to make an appearance in any cool kitchen.
Digital Kitchen Scale, accurate and minimalist
$65
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German precision is the type of accuracy no woman in the kitchen will ever complain about.
Plus, the minimalist cool design and the easy-to-clean glass surface make this scale a really cool gift for a baker. Available in black and white.
Be ready to indulge in some fresh homemade cookies.
Marble Mortar and Pestle Set: chic.
$60
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From level 1 cooks to master chefs, anyone who faces a stove will make good use of a mortar and pestle.
If it’s a chic white marble one, that doubles as elegant decor for any modern chic kitchen, even better!
Matcha Maker Starter Kit, Cuzen Matcha
$299
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All of those friendly and desired antioxidants from good well-brewed matcha. This matcha maker is so beautiful that is a perfect housewarming gift.
Includes: Matcha Maker, 1 Premium Matcha Leaf, 2 Signature Matcha Leafs, and an adapter. Makes up to 20 cups of matcha per packet.
8-inch Chef Knife: sharp balance
$89
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This knife is forged in a 5-generation family-owned business in Thiers, France, where chef’s knives were actually invented
It’s available in 3 different hammer colors and you can have the blade custom engraved.
Made In Cookware browses the planet looking for top-notch craftsmen and factories. Everything you buy from them has a legit background and chef’s quality.
Thermapen Mk4: for the perfectionist cook
$99
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If you have a chef friend, she will love this food thermometer even if she already has one.
This thermometer is considered the best for most professional chefs for its speed and accuracy. It’s waterproof, has an auto-rotating display, and automatic light, and comes in 10 different colors.
Dinner invitations granted (not that anyone is thinking about it!)
À Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way
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$29.95
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This book is a great way to introduce some French cooking and style to the kitchen with 125 easy recipes. It was written by Rebekah Peppler, an American contributor to the New York Times who lives in Paris. Besides the recipes, she also brings a lot of practical tips on the effortlessly chic French lifestyle. It’s a wonderful gift for the sophisticated jet-setter chef in your life.
I love cooking from scratch and unless I don’t have a choice, I’ll eat home-cooked meals. So, I love food and French cuisine is on top of my preferences. For the balance, for the use of natural ingredients, for the tradition, and because they are as obnoxious about food as I am.
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Gifts for Modern Hostess and Baristas
Here are some game-changer cool gifts for women who are classy hostesses or love a good cuppa.
Peak Sphere Ice Tray: a gift to keep things cool. Literally.
$34
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These ice spheres were the #2 feud reason in my household. My fianceé didn’t understand how I could “waste”(I know, men…) such a precious thing in a glass of water, especially if we were about to have guests.
To avoid a tantrum over ice, the W&P website has a discount if you buy 2 trays! And they come in 3 modern neutral colors.
The trays are easy to fill and they are ergonomically designed to be an easy fit in any freezer.
It works wonders in a glass of white or rosé wine (and if the Parisian women do it, we can do it).
Modern Chic Bar Starter Gift Set: elegant metal barware
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The bar game is serious for some ladies, so you can’t go wrong with this neat bar starter gift set.
Includes: Harrison Bar Tray, Cocktail Shaker, 5-Piece Bar Tool Set (Harrison Bar Tray, Cocktail Shaker, 5-Piece Bar Tool Set, Bar Coasters and a Set of 4 Somerset Double Old Fashioned Glasses), Bar Coasters, and a Set of 4 Somerset Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Gooseneck Pour-Over Kettle: Japanese attention to details
$70
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Perfect drip coffee or tea lover?
This stovetop authentic beauty is made in Japan, where they know a thing or two about hot water drinks. They also have amazing drippers.
Hario is an iconic Japanese brand, producing high-quality, long-lasting, minimalist tableware and kitchen goods. And the prices? Amazing.
Fromage 2-piece serving set, handmade excellence
$127
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If this is not the coolest cheese board I’ve ever seen, I don’t know what it is.
The dome is handmade lead-free crystal on top of a modern black slate base. It’s a boss mood.
If you want a gift, to impress a cool woman who likes to host, here is your match.
Book: Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails With a Literary Twist
$15
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One can definitely pair wine and food. Tim Federle, however, paired cocktails with good literature.
This brilliant book has sixty-five drink recipes, bar bites, drinking games, and inspiring illustrations.
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Wellness & Body Positive Clean Gifts
Can you believe that women were not entitled to their own sexual pleasure and used to be slut-shamed? Expressions like “walk of shame” were acceptable. Also, there was a time, not long ago, when cancerous chemicals and animal testing were the cool things, right boomers? Well, there is still a long way to leave all of those toxic behaviors behind, but we are here for it!
If you know a cool woman, who is trying to create a better future for all, she will love these gifts! Spoiler alert: they are all from groundbreaking women-owned companies!
Hydrating Coconut Milk Bath, for laid-back spa-lovers
$18
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This coconut milk bath is vegan, cruelty-free, made in Canada, and promises to increase circulation and promote body detoxification.
Maude was launched in 2018 by a forward-thinking American woman with a goal: to update sexual wellness. In 2020 the actress Dakota Johnson joined the team and together they are bringing a more inclusive (and modern) approach to the most basic human connection.
Body Moisture Trio for your soft and fresh girlfriend
$25
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Full-size light hydrating spray, moisturizing lotion, and deeply nourishing cream with a fresh and subtle scent and affordable prices. The reviews are raving and the products are free of parabens and mineral oils.
Flamingo makes clean body hair and moisture products as gentle as if they were for the face. But without all the body hair shaming. How cool is a woman-owned brand developing respectful products for women?
Cramps Soothing Essential Oil Blend for women who are too cool for painkillers
$28
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The reviews speak for themselves. Who doesn’t know a lady who suffers from PMS cramps?
If you know someone who is too cool for traditional western painkillers, she might love this efficient blend of 17 soothing essential oils.
Lola was founded by women willing to bring light and coolness to a very normal, but underrated, phenomenon: periods and sexual wellness!
Flexible Waterproof Vibrator for sexually cool women
$95
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One might say that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. If that’s the case, why not have 2 best friends?
Quiet, discreet, soft, and powerful, this beauty comes in 2 different colors, ready to spread joy.
A vibrator is probably the coolest gift I’ve ever received, so I’m a bit biased here.
Dame is the love child of a Columbia sexologist and an MIT engineer. The savvy ladies create products to bring sexual wellness and life-changing education into our bedrooms.
Book: The Body is Not An Apology
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Sonya Renee Taylor is a poet and activist.
In times of superficial self-love, this book is a much necessary, and cool, wake-up call to the structural body-shaming society we live in.
It’s a cool gift for any woman who was ever self-conscious about her body shape or made comments on another woman’s body shape.
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