Celebrating International Women’s Day with Incredible Female-Led Brands
International Women’s Day is more than just a date in the calendar—it’s a moment to recognise, celebrate, and champion the achievements of women in business and beyond. At Gilded Bee, we’re proud to work with a number of female-founded brands that are making a real impact through their creativity, sustainability, and innovation.
This year, we’re taking a moment to shine a light on some of the best women-owned brands in the UK, whose products feature in our gift collections. If you're looking for International Women’s Day gifts that support women-led businesses, these are the names to know.
Fruu Cosmetics – Beauty with a Conscience
Founded by Dr Terence Chung, Fruu is a female-led, eco-conscious cosmetics brand that creates multi-purpose balms, lip tints, and skincare essentials using upcycled fruit by-products. Fruu’s commitment to sustainable beauty makes their products an ideal choice for those looking for ethical gift ideas for women this International Women’s Day.
The Muses London – Scented Candles with Meaning
The Muses London, founded by Fiona Janneryd, creates beautifully crafted scented candles designed to evoke emotion and enhance wellbeing. With a focus on sustainability and high-quality, natural ingredients, their candles make for the perfect women’s empowerment gifts, offering moments of calm and reflection.
Tom Lane – Timeless, British-Made Knitwear
British brand Tom Lane, founded by Jayne Ireland, is known for its luxuriously soft alpaca socks, fine merino knitwear, and beautifully crafted accessories. With a commitment to sustainability and British manufacturing, Tom Lane embodies slow fashion, making it a fantastic addition to women-owned business gifts.
TBCo – Thoughtful Textiles for Everyday Comfort
Scottish brand TBCo (The Tartan Blanket Co.) was founded by Emma Macdonald, who set out to reinvent the traditional wool blanket with sustainability and social impact at its heart. Their recycled wool and cashmere blend blankets are a beautiful choice for sustainable corporate gifts for Women’s Day.
Catherine Colebrook – Comfort with a Hug
Founded by Catherine Colebrook, this brand is all about creating cosy, comforting home essentials, including the A Little Hug Linen Hot Water Bottle. Thoughtful, practical, and sustainable, it’s a perfect option for International Women’s Day gifts that offer warmth and care.
Gilded Bee – Thoughtful Gifting with Purpose
As a female-founded business ourselves, Gilded Bee is dedicated to curating meaningful gifts that celebrate craftsmanship, sustainability, and connection. Our range of ethical gift ideas for women includes everything from women-owned business gifts to sustainable corporate gifts that help businesses recognise and support their teams.
Supporting Female Entrepreneurs
When you choose gifts from Gilded Bee, you’re not just choosing quality—you’re supporting female entrepreneurs who are making a difference. This International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate their passion, resilience, and dedication to creating better, more sustainable products.
Looking for the perfect gifts for International Women’s Day? Explore our collection today and celebrate the power of women-led businesses.
