Here at &Open, our team sources best-in-class gifts from vendors all over the world. These gift curators understand that sourcing great gifts includes a responsibility to accurately represent a brand’s ethos and story, to lift up the attributes that make it special, and to celebrate the people behind it all. They focus on our gifts’ most impressive qualities to give you a more-memorable-than-most customer experience.
We believe that being mindful about where and who we source our gifts from should be a normal consideration. The makers, materials, and intent of products culminate into a really special story. As buyers, it’s our job to pay attention, preserve the best bits of those stories, and then pass them along to you.
We use the following themes to guide our sourcing efforts:
Giving back
We believe in investing in organisations and businesses that use their earnings for the greater good, so we keep an eye out for brands that go the extra mile.
Elevating voices
We actively seek out and work with BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQ+, family business owners, and female business owners to bring awareness to beautifully-made gifts and to the importance of representation, for our clients.
Protecting the planet
We tread lightly when it comes to our gifts, packaging and shipping logistics. Our intent is to have a large impact with a small footprint, and that starts with our suppliers — how they operate, what materials they use and how the earth is affected by our combined efforts.
Honouring tradition
We believe that traditional artisan crafts embody the preservation of culture and history, making for gifts that stand the test of time.
Preserving wildlife
We believe that animals bring great delight to everyday life, which is why we source vegan and cruelty-free products as often as possible. We like to work with brand partners that understand the connection between preserving wildlife and protecting the planet.
Sparking joy
We understand that some gifts’ sole purpose is to ignite play, curiosity, and joy. And that’s it. This is one of our core values and (in our customers’ opinions) what makes &Open gifts stand out among the rest.
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For more information or support please reach out to us at support@andopen.co.