Bold Moves, Bright Futures: The Class of 2024 Gift Guide

BY EMILY ROSE PATZ

Dazzle your standout grad with a gift they’ll love well beyond the big day.

May 2, 2024

While graduation is typically a celebration of admirable accomplishments, the ever-forward-looking Class of 2024 is excitedly eyeing what’s next. An eclectic bunch of artful storytellers, digital media mavens, social entrepreneurs, and passionate eco advocates, this new generation of graduates will surely invite you to join them through posts sharing their latest adventures, new digs, and professional pursuits.

The key to the perfect gift for this grad? Photo-worthy pieces they’ll want to share about, and more importantly, keep by their side and remember your pride as a nod to the future they’ll create.

To help you mark this special occasion, we’ve rounded up spectacular gifts for every type of grad, from budding professionals and summer jetsetters to emerging creatives and spirited changemakers

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THE 2024 GRADUATION GIFT GUIDE

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Roadster Hardcase 4W Business Trolley S

PorSche Design

Celebrate the momentous travels ahead for your grad with a gift that follows them on every adventure, from grand company offsites to far-flung vacations. Impressively light and deceptively spacious, this hardcase trolley from Porsche Design sports a compact silhouette that passes for hand luggage and sleek details well-suited for business class.

Level 1, Carousel Court
714.662.2992

Savoy Garment Bag

Gucci

No matter your grad’s next steps, you can bet smart suiting will be on their list. From internships to business trips, help them store their boardroom-ready looks in style with Gucci’s timeless Savoy garment bag in head-turning GG Supreme canvas.

Levels 1 & 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.557.9600

Aluminum Attaché Case

Rimowa

Invite your grad to give a dazzling first impression with this modern update to the classic briefcase. Featuring a minimalist design, luxe leather lining, and dedicated compartments for laptops and documents, this case will transition from special gift to work essential on its very first trip.

Level 2, Carousel Court
714.662.6990

Harry Winston Emerald

Harry Winston

Treasured timepieces are a classic graduation gift, but this generation calls for an eye-catching twist. Harry Winston’s sophisticated Emerald watch glitters with the beautifully cut diamonds and perfect form you’d expect from the storied fashion house, while its chic double-wrap strap brings the pop to celebrate the more-is-more style of this year’s standout grads.

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.371.1910

Caviar Sterling Silver Frame

Buccellatti

Mark this milestone with a custom portrait that captures your grad’s spirit and style—and, of course, include a frame to match. Crafted by skilled artisans in a small Italian workshop, this shimmering sterling frame from Buccellatti’s famed silver collection is sure to meet the moment.

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.481.1130

Men’s Passport Long Wallet 2 Tickets In Dark Red

Balenciaga

If faraway excursions and dreamy escapes top your grad’s wishlist, Balenciaga can help you wrap their ultimate getaway gift in the most decadent way. Slip surprise airline tickets into this chic calfskin passport holder for an “envelope” that’s just as grand as what’s inside.

Levels 1 & 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.668.0557

Saxonia Thin In 18-Carat White Gold

A. Lange & Söhne

Delivering the commencement speech, signing a coveted offer letter, earning a competitive spot in a top graduate program—these noteworthy accomplishments call for a lasting gift. Remind your grad of their limitless potential on the daily with this luxe wear-with-anything watch that can team up suiting separates and edgy denim looks alike.

Level 2, Saks Fifth Avenue Wing
657.205.4555

Happy Hearts Luxury Diamond Necklace and Bracelet

Chopard

Give your aspiring changemaker a keepsake that cheers their next steps. Celebrating women with big hearts around the globe, Chopard’s Happy Hearts Collection pairs shimmering mother of pearl with show-stealing moving diamonds. Featuring a double heart pendant with a floating diamond, the Happy Hearts necklace can make a statement on its own or stack with her everyday favorites.

Brilliant rose gold and shining pearl hearts set the Happy Hearts bangle apart, along with a single, light-catching diamond that makes the case for wearing it solo.

Level 2, Jewel Court
714.432.0963

Mille Nuits Ring Holder

Baccarat

The practice of gifting yourself to mark professional accomplishments is a good one, and your grad’s career achievements have only just begun. Get them set for a successful future with a special place to keep their most treasured pieces. Our suggestion? Give them a head start with one of the season’s show-stealing statement rings.

Level 2, Macy’s Home Store Wing
714.435.9600

Monaco Chronograph

Tag Heuer

This long-awaited occasion celebrates your grad’s past and future, and Tag Heuer delivers a striking timepiece that follows suit. Paying homage to the original Monaco’s eye-catching blue dial, this modern update brings it to the forefront with amazing technical detail and a twinning leather band.

Level 2, Carousel Court
657.655.2144

Mini Envelope in Box Bag

Saint Laurent

Every young professional needs an It bag, and if “Will they use it?” is top of mind, your grad will no doubt look to the luxe design of this essential envelope bag from Saint Laurent as an everyday companion. With a convenient crossbody strap that allows it to be worn as a belt bag, you’ll see this gift by your grad’s side no matter where they venture.

Level 2, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.429.0101

Olive Cuff Links

Tiffany & Co.

For the grad whose shirts will call for cufflinks, these cerulean and gold stunners set the bar for their collection with contrast swirls of 18-carat gold encasing light-catching enamel. Pair with a smartly tailored shirt from Hermés and now your grad is set to impress.

Level 1, Between Jewel and Carousel Courts
714.540.5330

Silk and Leather Notebook

Hermés

Inspire your grad to savor the year ahead with a dedicated space to meditate, reflect, and record their adventures, pursuits, goals, and dreams. This gorgeous notebook from Hérmes will transform their jotted notes and passing journal entries into a time capsule they will look back on for decades to come.

Level 1, Nordstrom Wing
714.437.1725

Time Off Scritto Leather Backpack

Berluti

For the grad who looks forward to indulging their wanderlust, this aptly-named backpack makes the perfect sidekick. Featuring unparalleled Italian craftsmanship and convenient inner pockets for digital essentials, this travel must-have is sure to complement the style of any nomadic grad.

Level 2, Nordstrom Wing
714.641.3582

Wild Flower Diamond Pendant and Bangle

Graff

Give your free-spirited grad a gift that celebrates who they are in glitter—glittering diamonds, to be exact. This sensational pendant captures the curiosity and wonder that powers the sky-high pursuits of your grad in a necklace that’s sure to be their go-to as a standalone or stacked.

For the grad who’s always standing out from the pack, this diamond-dotted bangle steals the spotlight just like they do. Featuring bold wild flower blooms in dancing diamonds and gleaming white gold, this bangle will become an instant companion to their every look.