Theodora's Holiday Gift Guide for the kinky
What gifts do you give someone who is a bit of a kinky babe? I’ve wrapped up my favourite gifts to buy this holiday season. Maybe you’re looking for something for a lover or a friend, or perhaps you want to gift your kinky self something fabulous. We’re serious about celebrating designers so you won’t see any fast fashion crap in Theodora’s gift guides. Think dark and sultry and leather and latex and handmade and pleasure. Tis’ the season to let your kinky side sing.
kinky gifts for under $100
‘Tied’ is our most popular dark and sultry print. It’s an ode to Shibari and is printed on the most beautiful textured stock. see more.
No kinky gift list is complete without an artwork that’s called ‘brat’. It comes in three sizes, is signed and printed on beautiful textured silk. see more.
Sex-positive brand Carne Bollente have been keeping it kinky since 2015 and really, and if you really are going to buy someone socks then you better make sure they have the word ‘sex’ plastered all over them. see more.
sub / mission: an anthology. This book is filled with true accounts of life as a submissive. The one-and-only Stoya read this book and called it “An enlightening deep dive into submissive experiences.” see more.
Betony Vernon’s ‘Boudoir Bible’ is a must for any lover of pure pleasure. It’s amazing. beautifully illustrated, informative and approachable. see more.
The aiya silk tie from studio pia is the perfect kinky accessory to add some delight to your holiday fun. made from jet black cruelty-free, organic, silk satin, it’s handmade in Romania. see more.
kinky gifts for between $100 and $300
Kris Aaron and Andrew Walker combined their love of vintage ceramics and sexy queerness to create a smattering of amazing products under the moniker ‘pansy ass ceramics’. I love these small floral padlock chokers but there are SO many pieces to see. see more.
Ceramicist Adele Brydges is a true craftsperson. She creates a range of kinky and sensual tools out of black and white or blush pink and white porcelain marble, like this lovely butt plug. All her pieces are handmade to order so get your skates on. see more
Katie Commodore uses her art to capture her friends' vulnerability and joy in discovering their sexual selves. I love this print of hers called ‘La Luchadora’. see more.
Alexandra Rubinstein’s art is rich in social and political commentary but also glistens with a beautiful coating of humour. ‘American Gothick’ is one of my favourite prints. see more.
Couple Breanna Box and Peter Dupont design the most divine glass creations for their brand home in heven. I love this horny ring.
If you’re into spanking then get yourself a paddle! Buy this one and you’ll never need another. It’s a bubble bondage paddle, and it’s made with top quality Italian hide. see more
This art print is for the sub in all of us. This art print is an ode to submissives and is called ‘Anticipation’. It’s for those who know the joy of waiting for a spank. see more.
kinky gifts for between $300 and $500
This coveted horsehair whip is handmade by famed leather artisan, Paul Seville, using only the finest horsehair. You can use it all over the body (except face and neck) to pleasure and tingle. see more.
soft skin latex is the brainchild of Gemma Pickerill who is inspired by historical clothing, fetish and queer culture, and handmade in the UK . I am loving the new latex bow bag. see more
dstm hails from Berlin and they create a range of striking bondage-inspired bodywear, lingerie and accessories. This black fringe suspender belt is kinda kinky fun, don’t you think? see more.
Bordelle truly is the original high end bondage inspired atelier creating superbly crafted garments. These red ‘O’ enamel nipplets are just so damn hot. see more.
Can’t go past a discount? Get your hands on a Marilyn art bundle then. You get three 11x14 inch prints, all limited edition, signed and printed on museum-grade quality paper. see more.
Yeha Leung found fame on the gram with her stunning corsetry and bondage outerwear and underwear. Her designs are elaborate and made for pleasure. This is the eden corset. see more.
no expense spared gifts
Got a big wad of cash and want some jewellery that isn’t your boring, run-of-the-mill designs? Betony Vernon has been creating erotic jewellery for decades. The marabou pleasure puff is available on 1st Dibs. see more
Bordelle burst onto the bondage outerwear scene with the original Angela dress many years ago. They’ve redesigned it to allow a more adjustable fit. Isn’t it stunning?! see more.
Spreader bars are the ultimate kinky accessory and this one is made by the incredible Fleet Ilya’s leather spreader bar. It is handmade in London from smooth saddlery leather. see more.
If you have some bare and boring boudoir walls they are screaming out for our Rita Bundle: two 16x20 inch kinky prints, signed and printed on museum-grade paper. see more.