Understanding the niche likes and interests of Gen Z’ers can feel like an impossible task. Always on TikTok, drinks oat milk iced lattes like it’s water, has a skincare routine long enough to be a short film, and are consistently self-deprecating—yet firm believers in manifesting their dream lives. So what do you gift the person in your life who fits all of these categories? Luckily for you, I know all about the best gifts for Gen Z. Not only do I write about the hottest products on the market for a living, but I'm also a proud member of Generation Z, and if that’s not enough to add to my credibility, my favorite thing to do is shop—a lot.
In case you need a little help zeroing in on who fits into this age demographic: Gen Z encompasses anyone born between 1997 and 2012. This means anyone within the ages of 9-24 is in this bracket is a Gen Z'er. It’s been a while since I got a gift I didn’t explicitly include in my holiday wish list. I can’t help it! I want what I want and my parents discovered long ago it’s better to just get me something I’d actually use than purchase a new pair of shoes I’d only wear once. The same goes for my boyfriend—most of the time he’ll simply let me roam around Soho until I stumble upon an item that catches my eye. With all that being said, that’s not to say I don’t appreciate the element of surprise when it comes to unwrapping my present under the tree. Most of my generation can attest to this.
Few things to note about Gen Z: we’re all about tech-savvy innovative products that can make our lives easier, we appreciate sustainability and eco-friendly brands that actually care about the environment, and we value any and all opportunities for self-expression. Yes, we’re a difficult bunch at times but I promise we’re not all that bad! And once you figure us out we’re actually super predictable...you know, until we’re not.
Scroll through to a comprehensive guide that’s sure to include many products at the top of any Gen Z’er’s gift list this holiday season. There’s everything from charging phone mats to the trendiest fashion pieces—in other words, you really can’t go wrong with anything on this list.
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