Biker Shorts, Bucket Hats, and Pops of Pink: 33 Gifts for the Obvious Millennial

Ask any baby boomer, and they’ll tell you that millennials are spoiled oversharers. They can also be narcissistic and “woke” by their own definitions, as well as entitled in the workplace (if they work in an office at all). That’s all subjective. Here’s a hard fact: Millennials are driving the retail economy. Boomers can complain all they want, but millennials—those born approximately between 1980 and 1999—are being courted and coddled by some of the world’s largest corporations, including luxury fashion houses. In fact, it was revealed by Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri last year that the Italian label has gone as far as putting together a secret advisory board of millennials, which it is calling a “shadow committee,” to consult with the company on design and production decisions moving forward.

All that is to say that shopping for one such pink wall–loving person should be the easiest thing you’ve ever done. For all of their individual particulars, your average millennial has a pretty distinct style as a whole (if you’re ready to delve into stylish stereotypes). They’re really into logos and bike shorts and tiny sunglasses. Bucket hats and a Dior Saddle bag will do, too. The latest iPhone and throwback hair clips will make nice stocking stuffers, along with maybe, oh, I don’t know, a pair of rainbow socks and a cute fanny pack. They like podcasts and young poets, avocado toast and any food item with the word “unicorn” stamped in front of it. And again, don’t forget the pink—anything and everything pink.

This season, instead of bewailing millennials behind their backs, you might as well give in and gift them something that will put a smile on those LuMee-loving faces.

Del Toro dumplings slippers, $425, modaoperandi.com
Wild and Woolly pearl and crystal faux-fur pom earrings, $205, openingceremony.com
Happy Socks Mia-print knee socks, $22, happysocks.com
Happy Socks Mia-print knee socks, $22, happysocks.com
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Paul Chavarria light blue rimless sunglasses, $75, needsupply.com
Paul Chavarria light blue rimless sunglasses, $75, needsupply.com
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Ratio et Motus disco bag with juul holder, $450, ratioetmotus.com
Cos nubuck leather bucket hat, $99, osstores.com
I Am Gia Aurora short, $101, iamgia.com
I Am Gia Aurora short, $101, iamgia.com
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By Far Rachel cream croco leather bag, $362, byfarshoes.com
Nike SB Dunk Low sateen shoes in royal blue, $110, nike.com
Nike SB Dunk Low sateen shoes in royal blue, $110, nike.com
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The Last Line rainbow pave heart pendant, $565, modaoperandi.com
Miaou Sport embroidered logo tote bag, $79, farfetch.com
Proenza Schouler PSWL camo cargo pant, $475, farfetch.com
Susan Alexandra sweetheart pouch, $58, susanalexandra.com
Pidoudou candy color snap clips, $9, amazon.com
Fiorucci logo print T-shirt, $79, farfetch.com
Christian Dior Diorissimo saddle bag, $1,925, therealreal.com
Luv Aj Martina tube hoop earrings, $55, shopbop.com
Glossier Boy Brow and Haloscope Duo, $30, glossier.com
Glossier Boy Brow and Haloscope Duo, $30, glossier.com
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Jacquemus Le Chiquito suede mini bag, $525, modaoperandi.com
Ganni Sarai leather hiking boots, $430, farfetch.com
Justine Clenquet Hedda purple rhinestone chain choker, $105, openingceremony.com
Savage x Fenty mesh slip in pink tiger, $49, savagex.com
Savage x Fenty mesh slip in pink tiger, $49, savagex.com
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Danielle Guizio rhinestone-embellished tracksuit, $412, farfetch.com
Maryam Nassir Zadeh Sophie patent-leather shoes, $380, modaoperandi.com
Off-White mini mirror bag in silver, $845, needsupply.com
Ienki Ienki belted down jacket, $1,308, farfetch.com
Baum Und Pferdgarten Lyn flame-printed woven socks, $20, themodist.com
R13 logo embroidered hat, $79, farfetch.com
Apple iPhone XR in yellow, $749, apple.com
Staud Alice crocodile embossed bag, $395, bergdorfgoodman.com
Nanushka crocodile-effect belt bag, $391, farfetch.com
Nicole Saldana Bibi sandal clogs, $395, farfetch.com
Prada silk net bag, $895, saksfifthavenue.com
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