A young professional needs a bag that can last longer than last summer’s internship, so go for the classic satchel, $205. Photograph by Cambridge Satchel Company
Timing is everything for your young go-getter. Help them keep track in style with a Timex Easy Reader, $40. Photograph by Timex
All those notes, pipe dreams, and crazy schemes have to go somewhere—give them a notebook they can take on the go. Classic Moleskine notebook, $12.95. Photograph by Moleskine
She can keep her chic stationery in order with this rose-gold letter holder, $9.95. Photograph by CB2
In one day she may go from the office to a lunch date to a meeting to after-work cocktails. She’ll need a coat that keeps her warm while looking chic and professional. Cocoon coat, $350.
Photograph by J.Crew
The tech-savvy young professional will already have the latest gadget, even if they had to wait in line for 12 hours to get it. Give them a cool accessory to protect it—even better if it doubles as a stand. Origami Jacket for iPad mini, $49.95. Photograph by Incase
With all those long nights followed by early mornings, this luxury face wash and moisturizing kit will keep your young professional looking fresh as a daisy. Cleansing by Clinique holiday set, $99. Photograph by Clinique
They may be far from their first million, but at least they can smell like luxury on their ascent up the corporate ladder. Gold Perfume and Gold Cologne, $108 each.
Photograph by Commodity Goods
May the young be well-fed and well-read—and know how to make themselves indispensable in their new jobs. Linchpin, $20.11. Photograph by Barnes & Noble
As Ferris Bueller puts it: “Life happens fast; if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Give them a camera as up-to-the-minute and chic as they are so they can capture this exciting stage of life. Nikon Coolpix A, $600. Photograph by Nikon
Whether he has a glorious beard or prefers a clean-shaven look, he’ll need a great product to keep his face well-groomed. The Art of Shaving, $120. Photograph by Sephora
All the better to listen to those snarky podcasts with. Knock Out headphones, $99.99. Photograph by Skullcandy
