If you’re visiting Malta this November and want a festive experience rooted in genuine local culture, Christmas at Designers Boutique is one event to add to your Valletta itinerary. Held on Saturday, 22 November 2025, this one-day celebration brings together 17 Maltese women designers inside a charming boutique at 14/15 Old Theatre Street, just moments from the capital’s historic landmarks.

Designers Boutique has become a favourite stop for travellers seeking something truly Maltese: handmade pieces, sustainable fashion, distinctive jewellery, and artworks that reflect the island’s creative pulse. During the Christmas event, visitors can enjoy complimentary drinks, Christmas carols, and the chance to meet the women behind the collections, all set within Valletta’s timeless streets.

More than just a retail space, Designers Boutique is a thriving hub for Malta’s women creators. Each designer shares her own story and craft, from eco-friendly skincare to upcycled denim, artisanal jewellery, colourful accessories, and luxurious cashmere. The event offers a warm festive setting where visitors can browse meaningful gifts while getting to know the makers themselves.

“At Designers Boutique, every piece carries a bit of the island’s creativity,” says founder Dana Carmont, known for her sustainable luxury resort wear. “Visitors can see how much passion goes into each item.”

Whether you’re sightseeing in Valletta, enjoying the city’s early Christmas lights, or looking for thoughtful presents to take home, the event offers an experience that stands apart:

• Unique Maltese gifts crafted by local women
• Genuine festive charm with music, drinks, and friendly conversations
• Sustainable and ethical creations made with care
• A chance to support women-led small businesses directly
• It’s the ideal place to pick up a souvenir that reflects both creativity and Maltese character.

The event features all 17 resident designers, including:

• Rainbow + Co – bold, colourful handmade accessories
• Atelier Nineteen – jewellery crafted from vintage watch parts
• Uri Soaps – natural vegan soaps and shampoo bars
• Bits and Denim – reimagined, upcycled denim fashion
• WAYUU Malta – Colombian crochet blended with Mediterranean style
• LEOMAX Cashmere – long-lasting, ethically sourced cashmere pieces
  …and many more women shaping Malta’s modern creative scene.

Christmas at Designers Boutique is organised by EmpowerHER (VO/2326), a voluntary organisation supporting women in business and the creative industries. The boutique is one of its flagship projects, designed to give women-led brands visibility, space, and support.

For visitors, it means that every purchase contributes directly to Malta’s growing community of women creators, a meaningful way to give back during your holiday.