To Me, Love Me—54 Editor-Approved Gift Ideas for the Gen Z in Your Life
Welcome to Gen Z Mood, where I—Who What Wear UK’s 27-year-old assistant social media editor—keep you updated with my mood of the month and the most exciting things I’ve spotted on the scroll. I’m always looking for new and thrifty ways to shop trends, and I’m taking you with me.
The Mood: Giving!
From using TikTok as their personal travel agent to planning an entire week’s worth of outfits on a Pinterest board, Gen Z are the masters of using the internet to work smarter, not harder. And this is especially true when it comes to gifting. Whilst festive madness descends on the streets, you can bet that the most savvy and stylish internet natives are scrolling their feeds to find the perfect gifts this season—not scrambling through the crowds.
And the good news is, they’re not keeping their shopping finds to themselves. I’ve lost count of the number of cute gift guides I’ve saved, liked and sent to friends over the past few weeks, and no vibe or aesthetic is left untouched. This gifting season, I’ve turned my soaring screen time into my super power, and have curated six gift guides for every Gen Z aesthetic I’ve clocked (and, if there’s one thing Gen Z are masters at, it’s owning an aesthetic—just look at Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet tour or Kylie Jenner’s King Kylie era for proof that we Gen Zs were raised on committing to the bit).
From the cool-girl brands to know to affordable trinkets and chic homeware bits, this bumper wish list is a re-gifting no-go zone, a fussy-friend fanfare and your how-to for pleasing your nearest and dearest zellenial. So, whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own wish list (in case Santa is reading this, consider it my letter in advance!), or if there’s a travel-obsessed, interiors-loving or gallerina Gen Z on your nice list this year, keep scrolling for editor-approved gift ideas.
54 Gen Z Gift Ideas
For the Host
She might be a food-fluencer, she loves to host, she has a subscription to MOB Kitchen and The Nudge. She’s the dinner-party debutante whose fridge is always fully stocked.
Damson Madder
Scallop Apron in Dark Leopard
8 HOMEWARE
Agata Bogacka Swan Vase
Gohar World
Lemon Squeezer Bird
Papier
Pink Prawn Recipe Book
Gohar World
Oven Gloves in Metallic
Our Place
Large Always Pan
Rose England London
There’s No One Else
Nata Concept Store
Olive Candle
Olive Oil Guy
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For the Traveller
She pays rent in the UK, but she’s always on holiday. She spends more time in the AmEx lounge than in her own, and she’ll always have a well-planned city-escape itinerary to hand.
(Image credit: @claire_mostI, @holliemercedes, @rebeccaferrezwyatt)
NORTH FACE
Corduroy Mules
BABOON TO THE MOON
Cross-Body Bag
Aspinal of London
Zipped Travel Wallet
OAKLEY
Radar Plate Nylon
ANTLER
Discovery Woven Backpack
AESOP
Rejuvenate Body Balm
Ateljé
Ivory Polkadot Iphone Case
For the Chic Friend
It’s giving… gatekeeps where she buys her clothes, always has a restaurant recc, and is rarely seen without a kitten heel or pair of designer sunglasses.
(Image credit: @mimi.orere, @abimarvel)
TOAST
Recycled Wine Glasses Set
Wondering People
Perséphone Ashtray
HKLIVING
Pink Retro Ceramic Clock
Rise & Fall
Wool Ribbed Knit Bucket Hat
Meg Henry
Pink+Olive Pillow Pair
Patti Smith
Bread of Angels
Swedish Stockings
Argyle Cotton Tights in Grey
Lajambu
Hand Embroidered Martini
Wondering People
Spiral Coasters
For the Cosy Cutie
She’s your most active friend on Letterboxd who collects books, hates the cold and always has the chicest loungewear.
(Image credit: @matildadjerf)
Damson Madder
Harlequin Saucer
TOAST
Sheepskin Hot Water Bottle
Shrimps X Oliver Bonas
Engraved Lion Egg Cup
Neom
Real Luxury Magnesium Bath Milk
TBCo
Terry Cotton Bath Robe
ANNA + NINA
Offline Textured Ceramic Mug
Etoe
E3 Pro Mini Projector
CLOIMH
Oversized Wool Mittens
For the Interiors-Obsessed
It’s giving…always at a flea market on the weekends, has the coolest magazines on her coffee table and lives for a small plates and wine night.
(Image credit: @by.regiina, @camillecharriere)
Oliver Bonas
Leopard Shoes Wall Art Print
Aries
Column Scarf in Purple
Urban Outfitters
Watercolour Table Lamp
Print Works
The Art of Chess Chess Set
Phaidon Press
Dieter Rams: The Complete Works
Daisy London
Polly Large Mulberry Jewellery Case
Lepelclub
Tiered Table Dress
Studio Arhoj
Crystal Blob
For the Arty One
(Image credit: @alexachung, @vivianyrl, @monikh)
She’s the queen of the perfectly tousled up-do, always at the latest exhibition and loves taking pictures for fun.
7 FASHION ACCESSORIES
Luke Edward Hall Tie
HKLIVING
Jewels Christmas Ornament
ALOHAS
Silver Leather Ballet Flats
10 Corso
Graphic-Print Tarot Cards
Robin Muir
Cecil Beaton’s Fashionable World
Free People
Tacita Beanie & Scarf Set
Selected
Red Fiona Alpaca Blend Scarf
Kodak
Charmera Keychain Digital Camera
