Gifts For Gen Z They’ll Actually Like, According To A Gen Z Editor

As a Gen Z editor, I've heard that us 13-to-27-year-olds are intimidating and hard to shop for. Well, fear not: I’ve curated holiday gift ideas that your coolest, youngest giftee will not only not hate, but actually really like. 

There are a few things to remember when you’re shopping for Gen Z, which I’ve channeled into this gift guide. We’re tech-savvy, self-deprecating, confident, and passionately outspoken. We care about wellness and sustainability (because we were born into a dying planet), we live on TikTok (no explanation needed), and we definitely love to feel appreciated via a good present (just like everyone else).

Flip through the following slides for a lesson in what’s at the very top of my generation’s wish list this holiday season — there's everything music-themed gifts, cutesy tech, trending handbags, viral beauty collabs, and even BookTok suggestions. And lucky you, most of them come in under $50!

So, I present to you the best gifts for Gen Z that won’t gain an eye roll, and will grant you best gift-giver status.