What to Gift the Gen-Zer in Your Life

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As a Gen-Zer myself, I’m well aware that my generation is known for a lot of things — impeccable taste being one of them. Sure, I might be biased, and I know that it’s hard to assume a whole generation can get behind certain trends and items. But if you read through this list, I can almost guarantee you’ll find the perfect gift for your Gen-Z bestie.

From Apple Airpod Max covers and exercise dresses to viral TikTok products like the Kosas concealer and Baggu bags, anybody with a Gen-Z mind-set will appreciate these products. (I know I do. Friends and family, consider this my holiday wish list.)

However, don’t let these items discourage you. You don’t have to belong to this group to wear or own these products. If this roundup is still not what you’re looking for, we’ve also got stocking stuffers and employee gift ideas that span the generational divide.

SO, WHAT ARE YOU SHOPPING FOR?

➼ Gifts Under $35
➼ Gifts Under $65
➼ Gifts Under $100
➼ Gifts Over $180

$35 and Under

For that person who always asks your sign

The Astrology Deck: Your Guide to the Meanings + Myths of the Cosmos

Lisa Stardust’s astrology deck makes reading cards easy. Stardust has been practicing and teaching for over a decade. In this deck, the user can learn to interpret the stars and do their own
readings.

$19 at Amazon

$18 at Walmart

For your bestie who loves a no-makeup-makeup look

Kosas Revealer Concealer

After Hailey Bieber shared that she uses this concealer from Kosas, everyone flocked to Sephora to stock up. And we don’t blame them. It’s one of our favorites too.

$30 at Nordstrom

$30 at Sephora

$30 at Credo Beauty

$30 at Kosas

For the friend who does their own nails

Chillhouse Chill Tips Reusable Press-On Manicure Kit

We all know that person who loves to get a nail design but needs to save some $$$$ . Why not give them the gift of not having to attempt it themselves? These press-on tips are reusable and come in over ten different patterns and colors.

$16 at Urban Outfitters

$16 at Revolve Clothing

$16 at Target

$16 at Shopbop

$16 at Free People

For the ecoconscious

Stasher Sandwich Bag

These easy-to-clean reusable bags are perfect for the person in your life who wants to reduce their use of single-use storage bags.

$13 at Amazon

$12.99 at Stasher

$13 at Target

For the avid reader

The Guest, by Emma Cline

Everyone is reading The Guest, including us (see our book club here). Author Emma Cline’s first novel, The Girls, was loosely inspired by the Manson cult. Her second follows a woman named Alex as she house-hops after being kicked out by her older boyfriend.

$28 at Amazon

$28 at Bookshop

For your friend who loves A24

Mini Puzzle 001: Lady Bird’s Cast

When it comes to films, Gen Z and A24 go together like peanut butter and jelly. While the company has lots of fun merch available, our personal favorite is this mini-puzzle from Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird.

$26 at A24

For a clean facial

Golde Clean Greens Face Mask

Say hello to the face mask that’s basically a smoothie for your skin. Made for all skin types, this makes a great gift for the skin-care enthusiast in your life.

$26 at Target

$34 at Ban.do

For the dog (or cat) parent

The Disco Pet Tag

This handmade pet tag is customizable and comes in four different shapes, making it fun and sparkly enough to look amazing on any cat or dog.

For the first to share their Spotify Wrapped

Wildflower Bow Beau Airpods Max Cover

Personalize the latest and hottest tech accessory that everyone has (which we also tried and loved) with some covers adorned with bows or whatever else your heart desires.

For the trinket collector

Sonny Angel

If all I got for Christmas was Sonny Angels, I would be happy. That’s how cute they are on nightstands and shelves.

$19 at Amazon

$18 at Urban Outfitters

For the ‘Ganni Girl’

Ganni: Gimme More

Ganni Girls unite and enjoy this coffee-table book all about the Scandi-fashion label.

$55 at Amazon

$32 at Target

$65 and Under

For your “hot-girl walks”

Bala Bangles

Try adding these ankle weights to all your post-holiday “hot-girl walks.”

$55 at Amazon

$55 at bala

For the one that loves Baggu

Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag

Gen-Zers know you can never have too many Baggu bags. If someone already has an endless supply of its reusable bags, this crescent bag is a great gifting option. I wear mine almost everyday and love it as a travel bag.

$52 at Amazon

$52 at Baggu

For the Glossier superfan

Glossier You Candle

They’ve been wearing Glossier’s You for years? Check. They love Olivia Rodrigo? Check. They need a new candle? Triple check.

$45 at Glossier

For your friend who needs an ashtray

Cool Ceramic Ashtray Nordic Style

Nothing says sophistication like a fancy ashtray. For those Gen-Zers who are 21 and up, this ashtray from Etsy comes in a cream or bold metallic and is both functional and gorgeously designed.

$48 at Etsy

For the martini lover

Olive Tufted Shag Rug

Martinis are back, baby! What better way to celebrate the resurgence of this cocktail than by gifting an olive rug for them to decorate their home?

$59 at Urban Outfitters

For your friend who wants to get into matcha

Chamberlain Coffee Matcha Starter Pack

Whether your friend is an Emma Chamberlain superfan or just wants to get into matcha, this starter pack features everything you need to make the green drink at home.

$70 at Chamberlain Coffee

For the tea lover

Hay Sowden Kettle

Everyone needs a kettle, and this one is too cool not to get.

$125 at HAY

$125 at Design Within Reach

For the friend who loves her slicked back buns

Emi Jay Styling Brush

This bamboo brush with a biodegradable acetate back will allow you to tease, smooth, and style your hair to near perfection. And it’s made by the brand that creates the cutest claw clips in case you want to match.

$29 at Forward by Elyse Walker

To channel their inner Matilda Djerf

Djerf Avenue Kitchen Glove Set Fruit

Whether an avid baker, chef, or just someone who loves to have the cutest kitchen accessories, these fruit mitts are sure to make the aesthetic heavy person if your life happy.

If they already have UGGs

The North Face Thermoball Traction Mule V

If they already have and love the UGG Tasman slippers, try these thermo-traction mules from North Face for a similar comfy feel but different look.

$59 at Amazon

$55 at Nordstrom

$59 at The North Face

$55 at Dick's Sporting Goods

For the person who needs a new phone case

Urban Sophistication Cloud Case

Urban Sophistication is best known for its puffer-jacket-inspired phone case beloved by Dua Lipa, but this case-purse combo is just as good. I’ve had my eye on it for a while, and it feels like the perfect thing to gift a friend who loves their phone a little too much (i.e., needs a handle for easy access).

$100 at Revolve Clothing

For the Euphoria superfan

Euphoria Fashion By Heidi Bivens

This one is for all the Euphoria superfans out there who have also credited the series to their sense of style.

$60 at Urban Outfitters

$60 at A24

If they love their initials

Haus Of Jewelry Ever ‘B’ Charm

These charms are able to slip on earrings or necklace chains and come in multiple different metals.

For the person who carries a million lip products

Rhode The Peptide Lip Tints

Even if they already have too many lip glosses (if that is a thing) these tinted peptides from Rhode will easily become their favorites and end up in every single purse they carry.

$58 at Rhode Skin

$100 and Under

For the sweatpants enthusiast

Guava LA UO Exclusive Paletero Short

We know Blokecore is in, but having a closetful of Adidas basketball shorts is a little overkill and it’s practically winter. Consider these sweat shorts instead, especially since they have some fun detailing.

$79 at Urban Outfitters

For a gift that’s barely there

Cou Cou Intimates The Low Rise: Three Pack

Let’s be honest: The only person to ever gift underwear is one’s mother, but that doesn’t mean undies aren’t a good gift. They are the best, especially if they’re cute and on the higher-price side like this cotton-and-lace pair from Cou Cou Intimates.

$85 at Cou Cou Intimates

For the active friend

Girlfriend Collective Midnight Paloma Racerback Dress

This workout dress works for all seasons, and it’s super-cozy to wear. Girlfriend Collective designed this dress with all the best-selling qualities of its Paloma bra in mind, making it perfect for hiking or throwing on for a coffee run.

$88 at Girlfriend Collective

For the person who needs an earring refresh

Studs Micro Huggie Set

If you’re looking for an earring refresh, the “earscapes” from Studs are the perfect thing to get and feature four great huggies that you can add to any hole.

$90 at Studs

For the person who needs a signature scent

Boy Smells Woodphoria Eau de Parfum

Known for its candles, Boy Smells is a cult favorite when it comes to scents. Its latest gender-fluid release is a woodsy and calm fragrance anybody would love.

$98 at Sephora

$98 at Boy Smells

For the New York obsessed

NYON Always” Art Print: Black - 18” x 24”

We all know that person who loves New York, so why not gift them a some home decor to show it!

To hydrate in style

Maison Balzac Bedside Carafe

Drinking water will never be cooler than doing it from this adorable bedside carafe. Even better, it can double as a vase.

$75 at Coming Soon

$89 at Shopbop

For your fashion friend

Find Me Now Ross Mesh Top

The perfect layering piece to add to any fashion forward person’s closet. And it comes in 13 different colors, including fuchsia, aperol, and fern alongside basics like white, cream, and black.

$82 at Find Me Now

For the Marie Antoinette Obsessed

Pretty Shitty Cakes UO Exclusive Cake Vase

Whether they love cake or Sofia Coppola movies, this exclusive vase is sure to impress.

$69 at Urban Outfitters

$180 and Under

If they need new boots

Vince Camuto Kaemie Bootie

We’ve gone through our fair share of footwear trends (think mary janes and ballet flats). So it might be time to give your shoe-loving friend a new statement boot to add to their rotation, especially while this style is so popular.

$179 at DSW

$179 at Vince Camuto

If their wardrobe has a sense of humor

PRAYING Pink ‘God’s Favorite’ Rhinestone Bag

We all know someone who loves to add playful elements to their closet. Chances are they already know Praying, but if they don’t, they’ll be thanking you for introducing them.

$125 at SSENSE

For your friend who’s always chilly

Pavilion Cotton Block Throw

This colorful throw doubles as a thick quilt for those of us who run a little cold.

For the trendy friend

Superdown Mandi Faux Leather Moto Jacket

Is your friend on top of all the latest trends? Then they’ll adore this faux-leather moto jacket that pairs well with any white skirt or trouser.

$118 at Revolve Clothing

For the friend that carries very little

Wavy Wallet With Crossbody Strap In Crinkled Patent Coachtopia Leather

Big enough to carry all the essentials in style: your money, your AirPods, and your keys.

$125 at Coach