2026 Winners - Gift Republic
Gift Republic has built a reputation for creating original, design-led gifts that spark joy and inspire curiosity. Their winning Pocket Crochet Kit captured the attention of the Gift of the Year judges by reinventing a traditional craft for a modern audience, transforming crochet into an accessible, creative and highly giftable experience.
Following their success, we spoke to the team about what the award means to them, the story behind their winning product, and what's next for the innovative gift brand.
About the win
How does it feel to be a Gift of the Year winner?
It’s an incredible feeling. It’s a real testament to our team’s creativity and passion for designing gifts that genuinely surprise and delight people.
What does this recognition mean for your business?
It’s fantastic recognition from the industry and reinforces our commitment to creating original, design-led products that stand out on the shelf.
Your product
Tell us the story behind your winning product.
We wanted to reinvent crochet for a new audience by making it fun, accessible and giftable. Pocket Crochet Kits let anyone pick up a new hobby wherever they are.
What makes it stand out in the market?
It’s compact, beautifully designed and contains everything you need to get started. It transforms a traditional craft into a modern, impulse-buy gift.
Your journey
How did your business begin?
Gift Republic started with a simple goal: to create unique, design-led gifts that make people smile. That philosophy still drives everything we do today.
What has been your biggest milestone so far?
Winning Gift of the Year is definitely one of them. Seeing our products enjoyed by customers around the world is something we’re incredibly proud of.
Looking ahead
What’s next for your brand?
We’re continuing to push creative boundaries with fresh, trend-led gift concepts, expanding our craft and lifestyle ranges, and bringing even more innovative products to retailers around the world.
You can find out more about Gift Republic and their amazing products here - https://www.giftrepublic.com/
