Gen Z · born 1997–2012 · ages 14–29

For Gen Z: the drop, not the default

Gen Z drives the rise in experience gifts and puts clothing and accessories first, according to the National Retail Federation. The After School newsletter’s haul report shows strong brand loyalty and gifts picked for how they look on social media.

Spend

Under $50

Rhode Pocket Blush

$25

A haul staple, often a restock.

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Under $50

Jellycat Plush

$35

Nearly every girl got at least one, per After School.

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Under $50

HydroJug Traveler

$39

This year’s it bottle, because it does not spill.

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Under $50

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

$24

The lip balm in every Gen Z bag.

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$50–150

Bala One-Pound Bangles

$55

Cotton-candy pink was the color to have.

Shop Bala →

$50–150

Levi’s Cinch Wide Leg Jeans

$77

Denim on Google’s Holiday 100.

Shop Levi’s →

$50–150

Fujifilm instax mini 13

$89

Instant photos for every night out.

Shop instax →

$50–150

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box

$89.99

The 30th-anniversary set collectors are chasing.

Shop Pokémon Center →

$150–400

UGG Classic Mini Boot

$160

The light sand color is the one to get.

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$150–400

Shark FlexStyle

$250

Chosen for how it looks on camera.

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$150–400

Alo Matching Sweatset

$276

Sweatshirt plus sweatpants, the haul uniform.

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$150–400

AirPods Pro 3

$249

The everyday tech they wear all day.

Shop Apple →

$400+

Nintendo Switch 2

$449.99

The year’s big console.

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$400+

iPhone 17

$800

The top tech ask in Gen Z hauls.

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$400+

Canon PowerShot G7 X

$1,305

The creator camera.

Shop Canon →

$400+

Dyson Airwrap i.d.

$599.99

The hair tool all over their feeds.

Shop Dyson →

The picks leading each price band rotate daily; choose a band to see every pick in it. Prices as listed by retailers and gift guides at time of writing; check the retailer before you buy.