Shop local this year for your holiday gifts. The creative and dedicated shopkeepers who bring light and life to our city’s many shopping districts will be grateful to you… And so will the lucky people on your list. They, too, will appreciate that your gesture of love went beyond the click of an internet button to include a thoughtful hunt for just the right treasures. Let’s keep love for family, friends, and community at the center of the season.
Holiday Gifts for Women in Pittsburgh
Carabella
Season after season, Lisa Todd works wonders with cashmere. This shimmery
number adds metallic accents to a dreamily diffused floral pattern. You’ll light up every room you enter. At Carabella in Oakmont.
Moda
Maison Margiela Replica Iridescent Sneakers turn comfort into style.
Maxalto
The United Nude Ricky Mule conjures up the best of Cubism and Futurism.
Moda
This “broken mirror” pouch by Maison Margiela shimmers like holiday foil.
Caesar’s Designs
The Conversation Starters Collection makes a statement and draws attention. Be the center of conversation with one of these sparklers made of 14K yellow and white gold set with lab-grown diamonds. Because Caesar himself designs these pieces, every angle reveals a new and thoughtful detail.
Mathew Jewelers
These stunning pendants are crafted of 14K white gold, diamonds, blue zircon, and purple garnet. The color combination celebrates classic jewel tones in an original way. Available in Cranberry at Mathew Jewelers.
Rue Boutique
The Mystic suede crossbody with stud details proclaims your status as a renegade bohemian living your very best life. The adjustable shoulder strap leaves your hands free.
Pursuits
The talented design team at Renuar channeled the energy of wild things into a classic blouse that can move from casual to dressy with the deline grace of cheetahs and leopards. Purrrr. Photo by Dariane Sanche.
Louis Anthony
Celebrate the season like royalty with an 8.05 ct. natural blue sapphire set in platinum and accented with brilliant white diamonds. A breathtaking dive into the bluest of blues!
Henne Jewelers
Jade Ruzzo’s 18k yellow gold Tennessee ring dances with a fringe of diamonds. Her work with turquoise and colored gemstones is equally compelling. Handmade in NYC, the work embodies the designer’s intention to create pieces that whisper rather than shout. Available at Henne Jewelers.
Brooks Diamonds
The design of the Freeform Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring presents elements of gold, marquise cut Swiss blue topaz, and pavé diamonds, as if they were floating on your finger. Intriguing and elegant.
Suma Jewelry Co.
The Lip Service chain necklace is the witty brainchild of jewelers Ken Romano and Amelia Fawcett. Made in Pittsburgh, it is sure to bring a smile to the face of the person you give it to.
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Glass artist SaraBeth Eskuche makes her Ice Necklaces with a torch and borosilicate glass. She sculpts each bead by hand and finishes the piece with hand-formed sterling silver clasps, shaped to mimic the glass forms. If you’re thinking ahead, you can order custom pieces from the artist herself.
10,000 Villages
Natural soaps in sweet little gift boxes are perfect stocking stuffers for the men, women, and kids on your list. Or bundle up a group of three for a friend.
Louis Anthony
Capture the joy of the holidays with these show-stopping drop earrings featuring 28.45 cts. of natural tsavorite garnets set in 18K white gold. Designed by Goshwara.
Fallingwater
A local jewelry artist, Aileen Lampman, created this exclusive collection of pendants for Fallingwater. They frame small pieces of original concrete from the Kaufmann house in sterling silver. Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind due to the variations and placement of the concrete pieces. This gift of architectural history will, without a doubt, impress its recipient.
Tabbara Chocolates
Starting with generations-old recipes for fine chocolates handed down from ancestors in Beirut, Tabbara meticulously crafts each and every bonbon by hand. The flavors and textures are stunning, as is their artful appearance. A perfect gift for absolutely anyone.
Kards Unlimited
A trip to Kards Unlimited elicits quite a few chuckles because their governing principles seem to be thoughtfulness and humor. We selected a few books and a candle to nourish a girlfriend on the hunt for love. You’re sure to find a fun assortment for the person you have in mind, too.
Beeghley and Company
Buzzing with charm, these 18K yellow gold bee earrings feature vivid emeralds and stripes of sparkling diamonds. The wings are richly textured, adding a touch of artisanal craftsmanship. Perfect for the nature lover or anyone seeking a cheerful statement piece.
Rue Boutique
Joseph Ribkoff’s Feather Yarn Boxy Sweater Vest is an exercise in coziness. Open-front, short dolman sleeves, notched collar, and side pockets make this a trusted wardrobe staple that will get you through the whole of winter.
Madeleine George
A fringed sweater takes your lead. It can be chic and dressy or fun and casual. It’s all up to you. From Eleven Six and available at Madeleine George.
KT Row
A lovely Fair Isle-style cardigan in classic neutrals is just one of many styles available at this Aspinwall boutique. It’s deliciously soft to the touch!
Carabella
Lisa Todd brings up-to-date flair to this sweater with its scaled-up knitted version of a traditional crochet pattern. Its relaxed fit and azure blue hue are perfect for happy days spent in good company.
Maxalto
Western influenced whipstitch detailing dons this season’s must-have accessories, from the suede and leather Ulla Johnson Hobo Bag to the sculpted leather Ricky Mid Boots by United Nude boots. this season’s favorites fuse frontier attitude with modern sophistication.
Otto Finn
Give warmth with a story. Each Kantha Kerchief from Otto Finn carries the soul of reclaimed textiles-stitched by hand, rich with reversible pattern, and trimmed in color. Whether tied at the neck, knotted in the hair, or wrapped as a thoughtful token, these small pieces with their matching elastic ties make gifting feel personal, artisanal, and full of character.
Moda
Gift with an edge. Marni’s knit fisherman’s cap and sweater in deep black get a modern twist with metallic bronze ribbing. These luxe layering pieces will turn heads all season long.
10,000 Villages
Jeff Abella founded his Pennsylvania-based company, Moka Origins, works closely with farmers to create positive impact and empowered communities. His craft chocolate boasts transparent sourcing and labeling…and is simply delicious.
Maxalto
Perfect Pendants make radiant keepsakes that tell stories of artistry and meaning. Left to right, Emerald and Diamond Pendant on Pear Strand, Gold Enamel Eye Pendant with Labradorite Beads, Turquoise and Diamond Horseshoe Pendant on Amazonite Beads from Patricia Arang, and Diamond and Lapis Eye on Diamond-cut Ball Strand from Vintage La Rose. Available at Maxalto.
Kiya Tomlin
The Kiya Tomlin Long Tunic unites comfort and confidence in a perfect gift for the woman who wants effortless elegance.
Hot Haute Hot
A festive earring. A glittering necklace. The charm of vintage furnishings and accessories. It’s a grand mélange at this Strip District shop, and these beaded earrings in a fetching shade of red coral just reached out and grabbed us.
Maxalto and Moda
A textural symphony as soft as snow – brushed mohair and wool blends, faux fur, and a non-wool synthetic come together in a palette of cuddle-worthy softness. Moose Knuckle’s Dua Bunny Faux Fur Full Zip, Diesel’s M Annika Sweater, and High’s Fun Fare Pullover are all proof that the season’s most compelling statements are felt at least as much as seen.
Story and Styling by Danny Mankin and Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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