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Gifts for Young Professionals

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on December 19, 2014
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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

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Timing is everything for your young go-getter. Help them keep track in style with a Timex Easy Reader, $40. Photograph by Timex

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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

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She can keep her chic stationery in order with this rose-gold letter holder, $9.95. Photograph by CB2

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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All the better to listen to those snarky podcasts with. Knock Out headphones, $99.99. Photograph by Skullcandy

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