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Graduation Gifts For Fashion Lovers: Top Ten Picks From Fashion School Students

For the grad who happens to be a fashionista, an engraved pen just isn’t going to cut it in the gift department. Whether he’s graduating from high school or college, he needs a gift that will fuel his passion for fashion. And after all those years of hard work in school, doesn’t he deserve it? So grab a pen (engraved or not) and jot down some notes—here are the top ten gift ideas chosen by fashion school grads. And if someone knows how to buy, they know.

1. Designer sunglasses. Graduating increases one’s coolness quotient, so a great pair of sunglasses to bask in the glow of achievement makes the perfect gift. Select classic aviators or oversized frames; They never seem to go out of style.

2. Trending movies and TV shows.. If your grad has spent the last few years reading books, they may have missed out on a few movies and TV shows. Help her catch up on DVDs that are practically required to watch at fashion school, like all seasons of “Sex and the City,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” and “Gossip Girl.”

3. Tiffany Jewelry. Granted, some people are just compelled to buy something engraved as a graduation gift, so it might as well be something from Tiffany. Just make sure it’s a piece of jewelry, like a bracelet or necklace, not a pen.

4. Designer bag. Warning: keep away from the attached case. A fashionista does not carry a briefcase. She wants a designer bag with original labels. Whether she’s headed to the sorority race or a job interview, she relies on her bag to make a great first impression.

5. Weekend luggage. Your grad will be traveling a lot more now, whether it’s visiting her home or traveling on business, so help her do it in style with some extraordinary luggage. Avoid the generic black suitcase, lest she be one of the unlucky ones who must tie a red ribbon around the handle to identify it at baggage claim.

6. A color consultation. If your grad is all about fashion design, you probably already have an idea of ​​her best colors. Still, a gift certificate for a consultation with a color expert will bring new nuances to your color palette, especially as you enter a new stage in your life. Also, it will be amazing.

7. Laptop bag. Your fashion grad will need something to carry her laptop to school or work, but she doesn’t want to look like a geek. Good news: you can now buy him one of the last crop of laptop cases that don’t even look like they’re for computers. They look like sleek little clutches, so she’ll look stylish in the classroom or the boardroom.

8. Laundry kit. It is true that this gift is a bit practical, but a fashionista should wear clean clothes. She buys a laundry bag or hamper and fill it with a box of laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener, and a roll of quarters. Better yet, buy her a washer and dryer.

9. Luxurious bedding. The well-dressed grad also needs a well-dressed first apartment or dorm room. 500-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and duvet covers will wrap your grad in comfort every night as she dreams sweetly of runway shows and sample sales.

10. Shares in a fashion company. Does your grad love a particular publicly traded fashion design brand or store? If so, consider giving away company stock. You don’t have to spend a fortune buying stocks either. You can buy just one share of companies like the Gap, Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, and Abercrombie & Fitch from online brokers who specialize in these gift-giving transactions. Your grad even gets a stock certificate to frame.

With one of these fashion-oriented gifts, your grad is sure to give you an A+ in gift-giving.