BRANWYN 2026 GIFT GUIDE

It started with a 4 a.m. alarm, two sisters, and a promise to finally bag that summit they’d talked about since they were kids. In the dark, the Essential Bralette sat patiently as they sipped coffee on a buzzy drive to the trailhead. By sunrise, it was making its way up the mountain beneath three layers of clothing. By noon, it was ready to shine as the sun came out, the layers came off, and an alpine lake beckoned for an impromptu plunge. Come evening, it kept her cozy beside a campfire as the sisters recounted their favorite moments from a day that would become one of their most cherished memories.

“I’ve never been much for labels,” this easy-wearing piece of Merino gently protests. She forges her own identity, free from expectations and the baggage that a man named Sisqó might bring. Sure, she can hold her own on the dance floor, but she’s happiest earning turns on a mountain bike or keeping her wearer comfortable through a five-day camping trip. She’s got a wild side, but the only thing she’s riding up is a mountain top.

Long before she was “Bikini,” this essential pair of underwear had a very different life on New Zealand’s South Island. For her first season, she served as the cozy coat of a sheep named Susan. Together, they roamed rolling green hills, crossed babbling streams, and weathered chilly mountain mornings beneath the Southern Alps. When shearing season arrived, Susan got a fresh haircut, and her wool set off on an adventure of its own. Today, Bikini is proud of her roots. She still carries a little of that New Zealand wilderness wherever she goes. Just as she did for Susan, she’s always ready to provide a little comfort, come rain, shine, or the next great adventure.

It’s just not right, the Busty Bra thought to herself. Just because your cup size falls a little farther down the alphabet doesn’t mean you should have to put up with poking wires or plastic fibers. Busty believes everyone deserves a perfect fit and she takes pride in being the friend you can always count on. Her comfort? Seamless. Her support? Gentle but unwavering. She’s right there with you, whether you’re curled up on the couch, powering through a long shift, or carving down a ski slope. Through thick and thin, ups and downs, she’s always got your back. And your front.

Our Merino wool pants don’t come with a passport—but maybe they should. Our Jogger is the only person (ahem, pant) we know who feels perfectly at home in seat 35B at the back of the plane. She’s just happy to be along for the ride The Wide-Leg Pant has a serious case of wanderlust, too. Her favorite travel trick? Moving seamlessly from a midday hike to dinner at a charming little restaurant, feeling fresh, dry, and comfortable without so much as a wardrobe change.

We all need a little space sometimes, and the Supreme just gets that. With a clever little scrunch at her center, she makes sure rightie and leftie each have room to breathe, without stepping on each other’s toes. She believes in the beauty of personal space, and encourages her wearer to seek it out, too. Maybe that means answering the call of the desert on a solo camping trip, stargazing in blissful silence with nothing but her thoughts for company. Or slipping out for an early morning neighborhood stroll, with only birdsong to break the quiet. Whatever solitude looks like, Supreme is happy to tag along. She knows the best company is sometimes no company at all.

When her wearer decided to take up snowboarding for her 50th birthday, the Compressive Leggings were all in. She was there with a reassuring hug through every wobbly snowplow and spectacular tumble into a snowbank. But on that final run, something clicked. Together, they glided down the mountain, carving gentle curves into freshly groomed snow, the cold air kissing their cheeks (all four of them), and letting out a whoop of pure joy that echoed across the slopes. The Leggings couldn't have been prouder. After all, she knows a thing or two about offering support and gentle compression when someone stretches beyond their comfort zone.

You might picture her living in a Brooklyn loft, sporting fine-line tattoos, and sipping an oat milk cortado. And sure, she'd fit right in. But this Hipster is just as comfortable swapping the coffee shop for a campsite, the subway for a singletrack trail, and a night at an underground art gallery for one spent under the stars. She's equally at home in the city and the wild, with a knack for finding the coolest little spots wherever she goes. And while she might have a thing for obscure bands and natural wine, her favorite things in life are refreshingly uncomplicated: fresh air, good company, and keeping you so comfortable you forget she’s even there.

At the river, she’s a bathing suit bottom. In hot yoga, she’s a pair of shorts. Under a breezy skirt, she’s your favorite underwear. Maybe it’s because she’s a middle child (or a Gemini?), but the Boyshort has always been a bit of a shapeshifter. She’s a master of reinvention, slipping effortlessly from one role to the next without missing a beat. And while she wears many hats (and sometimes no pants), one thing never changes: her commitment to keeping you dry, comfortable, and fresh through whatever the day has in store.

The Racerback has a competitive streak, so when her wearer lined up for a local 10K with her longtime running rival (and best friend), she knew it was game on. The two had been sharing miles and trading victories for years, dating all the way back to their high school cross country days. At the sound of the gun, they started off shoulder to shoulder. By mile four, the conversation stopped and breathlessness kicked in. And when the finish line came into view, they both found another gear. Who won? The Racerback says it doesn’t matter—but the rematch is already on the calendar.

The Compressive Short has never met a hug she didn't like. Bear hugs, group hugs, congratulatory hugs at the finish line. She’s a firm believer that a little squeeze can make almost anything better. And she's especially good at offering one when her wearer needs it most, whether that's to lend support during a multi-day rafting trip or keeping chafing at bay on a sweaty stretching session on a Sunday afternoon.

Every woman has layers. Our Merino wool tops know that sometimes the best part is peeling them back. The Long Sleeve Tee starts the morning beneath a cozy sweater, keeping her wearer warm over coffee in a chilly mountain cabin. The Cropped Boxy Tee and Classic Long Tank are just as happy to play a supporting role, waiting patiently beneath jackets and flannels until it’s time to shed. After all, like any good gift, they're even better once unwrapped.