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.
