Shop Violet and Shop Small this Holiday Season
This holiday season, shop Violet and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of the NYU community! This gift guide highlights alumni founders whose creativity and interdisciplinary approach have shaped distinctive brands globally. From handcrafted home goods rooted in cultural traditions to sustainable beauty, specialty coffee, and tech-informed wellness experiences, each business reflects how NYU alumni are reimagining what it means to flourish, both personally and collectively.
Whether you’re shopping for the foodie, the adventurer, or the friend who already has everything, these alumni-founded brands make it easy to find something meaningful—and distinctly NYU.
NYU Alumni-Owned Business Gift Guide
Did you know that our NYU Alumni-Owned Business Directory features over 700 businesses owned by NYU alumni? Whether you’re looking for retail, hospitality, health, or wellness, you’ll find a diverse range of alumni-owned companies across more than 20 categories. Explore the directory and support fellow Violets in your community.