Unique Gifts
Shop unique gifts for friends and family this holiday season! From book subscription boxes to artistic perfumery, these gifts are perfect for the hard-to-shop-for family members and friends.
Rachel Berick (STERN ’01)
Handmade tote bag company based in Brooklyn, New York.
Rich Fulop (CAS ’07), Vicki Fulop (CAS ’14)
“We aren’t old textile industry experts. We started this company because just like you, we wanted a place to buy beautiful and ridiculously comfortable sheets that didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Our approach is simple: quality is the most important thing. The products just need to be great. Second, we manufacture responsibly with premium materials. And finally, try our best to offer products at accessible prices. Happy shopping!” — Rich & Vicki
Adeola Alexander (CAS ’96)
“Kenola’s Bookbag is a book subscription box that features Black authors and Black businesses. We recognized the need to amplify the voices of Black people in a time when our voices seemed most needed but most silenced. We wanted to share our love of reading, shopping and giving in a way that allowed others to appreciate literature from Black voices, shop merchandise from Black businesses and give to organizations that were focused on our communities.” — Adeola
Promo Code: NYU alumni receive 10% off the cost of the first subscription box using code NYU10.
AnnRea Fowler (SPS ’23)
A book subscription box that bonds pets (cats and dogs) and their owners. Subscribers receive a new release book, pet toy, and pet treat bag.
Promo Code: NYU alumni receive 20% off of an annual subscription using code Capstone20.
Ashley Xie (STEINHARDT ’20)
Rooted Fare is an Asian American snacking company dedicated to celebrating and introducing Asian flavors and culture. We’re the original makers of Black Sesame Crunchy Butter, a vegan, gluten-free, and freshly ground sesame butter that offers a unique, delicious cultural twist on peanut butter.
Natalia Outeda (STERN ’09)
Artistic perfumery, designed to awaken the skin to a new awareness.
“At FRASSAÏ, we want to give everyone the opportunity to embark on a new sensorial experience, to discover one’s own unique journey, to live deeply and spark intuition through fragrance. Woman-owned, small batch, artistic perfumes.” — Natalia
Mabel Frias (CAS ’08)
LUNA MAGIC is a fast-growing indie beauty & lifestyle brand founded by sisters Mabel and Shaira Frias. By combining their passions for beauty and lifestyle, The Frias Sisters created a vibrant brand that celebrates their mutual love for their multicultural heritage, culture and music in—living color.
“LUNA MAGIC was founded in Los Angeles with a mission to introduce high-performance cosmetics, bold flavor, diversity, inclusivity and vibrancy to the beauty industry. We're inspired by the rich cultures and music of the Caribbean & Latin America, the hustle and bustle of NYC and glamor of Los Angeles. The brand is currently distributed at Target, CVS and Walmart retail stores nationwide.” — Mabel
Dhara Vyas (GAL ’14)
Streamlining thoughtful gift-giving, where all orders are always beautifully wrapped and paired with a handwritten card.
Promo Code: NYU alumni receive 15% off with promo code VIOLET15.
