Gift Guide
The Best Gifts for
Newly-Minted Grads
Ease his way into adulthood with some cool (and practical) stuff
Whether he’s stepping off campus into the real world or trading lectures for a full-time grind, graduating is a big deal. It deserves more than a half-hearted card and a handshake. A proper gift not only marks the milestone—it sets the tone for what's next. From elevated essentials to heirloom-worthy pieces, we've rounded up gifts that say “you've got this” with equal parts class and cool. Think of it as a starter kit for the next chapter.
The Best Gifts
for Graduates in 2025
Instax Mini Evo instant camera,
$199.99 by Fuji Film
“On the Road: The Original Scroll”,
$11.99 by Jack Kerouac
Skeletool CX multi-tool,
$110 / $89.95 by Leatherman
Alarm clock, $169.99 by Loftie
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Nomad all-day suede holdall, $3,750 by Métier
Knit chore jacket, $4,150 by Zegna
Woven suede belt,
$700 by Loro Piana
Pleated herringbone
drawstring Bermuda short,
$1,350 by Brunello Cucinelli
Specialty coffee maker,
$169.99 by Ninja
Portable battery charger,
$34.99 by miisso
A book makes for an inspiring gift (and provides a spot to stash a gift card or cash).
“No Idea Is Final”,
$34.95 by Phaeton
Pix ballpoint pen, $290 by Mont Blanc
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Computer Brief leather briefcase, $895 by Shinola
Flyweight flex blazer, $298 by Relwen
Deep Dark Vanilla cologne,
$210 by D.S. & Durga
Washable silk set,
$278 by Lunya
French moleskin work jacket,
$275 by Le Mont St Michel
Letters of Transit
cigars collection,
$115 by Standard & Twain
Maybe he’s moving to a new city or wants to commemorate his college town.
Custom-etched rocks glass,
$34.95 by Riedel
Leather valet tray,
$65 by Leatherology
Scratch globe,
$120 by Luckies of London
Italian leather dopp kit, $149 / $69.90 by Quince
Aluminum carry-on,
$665 by Monos
Italian leather work bag, $598 by Buck Mason
Collegiate pouches,
$36 by Nikki Mull
Plain toe blucher, $360 by Morjas
Leather bound notebook,
$60 / $51 by Papier
Vinton watch,
$695 by Shinola
“Where to Go When”,
$24.99 by Lonely Planet
FYI
The Class of 2025 is the largest and most diverse high school graduating class in history, with approximately 3.9 million graduates. It’s also expected that more graduates will enter two- or four-year colleges than previous years.
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