What are the best luxury graduation gifts for members of the Class of 2023? If you couldn’t score tickets for a Taylor Swift concert, don’t worry. There are other items perfect to mark this incredible occasion. We’ve rounded up our luxury graduation gift shop with 15 ideas for the best gifts for new high school and college graduates of all genders in the Class of 2023.
the best graduation gifts for the class of 2023
Another year, another graduating class launching into a new phase of adulthood in this strange and beautiful world. While every generation has its challenges, this year’s graduating class has had to grow up fast which makes their achievements all the more worthy of celebration and recognition.
Our luxury graduation gift shop, with ideas for the best gifts for new high school and college graduates of all genders in the Class of 2023.
But what grads need right now isn’t a decorative symbol to wear or a memento to gather dust on a shelf. We’re counting on them to help make the world a better place so it makes sense to gift something to enable them to do just that.
Amongst our list are home goods and wellness gifts that will help bring comfort and security in the next stage of their life. And, there’s the latest in tech and travel to help them continue to learn, explore, and be productive. Grads, we got you.
Our luxury graduation gift shop, with ideas for the best gifts for new high school and college graduates of all genders in the Class of 2023.
Here are the 15 best graduation gifts for the young adults in your life.
What are The Best Graduation Gifts for The Class of 2023?
1. Fresh Bedding
Time to ditch that dorm room bedding for something more sophisticated and grown up. This duvet and sham collection is crafted from washed linen and hand-loomed by artisans to make their new room a totally relaxed retreat.
BUY NOW – $563.00 for Queen Duvet.
2. Coffee Maker
Help them save money and start the day off right with a cup of home brewed coffee. Haden’s delightfully designed drip coffee maker brews 10 cups and stays warm for up to two hours.
BUY NOW – $129.95.
3. Cookware Set
No more food service means they’ve got to start learning how to cook. Caraway Home’s ceramic cookware is free of toxic materials and has everything they’ll need for healthy cooking. Includes a fry pan, sauce pan, saute pan and dutch oven.
BUY NOW – $395.00.
4. Gourmet Meals
So…they might need a little help feeding themselves. One can only have cereal or peanut butter and jelly so many days in a row. Gobble is a gourmet meal subscription box that stands apart from the crowd because the ingredients come pre-chopped and are ready to eat in 15 minutes or less.
BUY NOW – from $59.96 for 2 meals a week for 2 people.
5. Infrared Mat
Help ease those first job blues. This mat features warm gemstones (jade, amethyst, tourmaline, and obsidian), infrared light, pulsed electromagnetic field and negative ions all in one. It’s designed to promote circulation and ease muscle tension and can be used on a seat, under the feet or on a pillow.
BUY NOW – $449.00.
6. Meditation Cushions
This set of cotton canvas cushions encourage grads to unwind and be still amidst all the noise. The covers are removable and washable should it end up more for lounging and snacking.
BUY NOW – $260.00.
7. Sustainable Plates
Made from renewable and biodegradable bamboo, these plates are a winning option in lieu of plastic plates for house parties and everyday take out. With a sunny optimistic colors, they make nice set for grads.
BUY NOW – $148.00 for a 16pc set.
8. Ring Light
Grads are joining the world of hybrid work so instead of a briefcase, perhaps a ring light is more practical for all the Zoom sessions. This premium quality 18 inch ring light has a cordless battery powered option for easy, versatile mounting indoors and out.
BUY NOW – $259.99.
9. Camping Hammock
If your scholar is taking a post-graduation trip, Eno’s built for two hammock is made from breathable and fast-drying FreeWave fabric. Adventure ready, it packs into the size of a grapefruit and compresses into a handy sack.
BUY NOW – $74.95.
10. Tote Backpack
This versatile laptop backpack is casual yet polished with utilitarian features that make commuting a breeze. The fabric is water-resistant and two exterior pockets can fit a water bottle, umbrella and spare shoes.
BUY NOW – $189.00.
11. Beanbag Pillow
Leaning into a new phase in life might require adequate recovery time leaning back. Dutch designer Carole Baijings teamed up with Fatboy to create six juicy color combos for the Original Slim Pop pillow that look a little more grown up but still lots of fun.
BUY NOW – $339.00.
12. AirPods Pro
Nothing else beats ‘em. For working out or tuning the world out, these are the best in-ear headphones with a customizable fit. Get them engraved for an extra special touch.
BUY NOW – $249.00.
13. Mini Fridge
Whether your grad is off to college or an apartment of their own, this mini fridge keeps all their favorite food and bevvies close by (and away from their roommate’s midnight raids).
BUY NOW – $124.96
14. Luggage
No matter where life takes them, let them know they’ll always be able to come home – even if their bedroom has been turned into an exercise room. This sleek carry-on from Samsonite is engineered with spinner wheels and a micro-diamond polycarbonate texture for effortless mobility and durability.
BUY NOW – $119.
15. Houseplant Starter Duo
Owning plants not only helps to improve air quality but studies have shown that they reduce stress levels too. This set from The Sill includes two low-maintenance plants: the hardy Parlor Palm and the drought-tolerant Snake Plant. They come in matching modern planters ready to grow.
BUY NOW – $119.
What are The Best Graduation Gifts for The Class of 2023?
Those are the top items in our luxury graduation gift idea shop, with thoughts on the best gifts for new high school and college graduates of all genders.
Congratulations Class of 2023! We hope these gifts help you reach your full potential and realize your dreams.
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Crediting her training as a cultural anthropologist at Wellesley College, Julie has immersed herself in various industries in the last 15 years including fashion design, event planning, and fitness. Julie lives in New York where she loves trying every ramen and dumpling restaurant with her husband and three children. She finds joy in bold prints, biographies of fierce women, kickboxing. And spending way too long finding the perfect polish color to express her mood.
