Graduation gifts for someone who loves clothes, $50 to $100
Herschel
Kaine Backpack
$80 at Herschel Supply Co.
A rounded-top school backpack with mesh bottle pockets and a dual front pocket, built for books rather than looks.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026
Timex
Expedition Camper 38mm Fabric Strap Watch
$83 at Timex
A plain field watch on a fabric strap, with the night light Timex has put in its watches for decades.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
L.L.Bean
Boat and Tote, Zip-Top, Extra-Large
$59.95 at L.L.Bean
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
J.Crew
Pajama Short Set in End-on-End Cotton
$89.50 at J.Crew
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 1 Oct 2026
Timex
World Time Digital 40mm Resin Strap Watch
$83 at Timex
A digital watch that keeps a second city on the screen, for somebody who is often in another time zone.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
Herschel
Herschel Classic Backpack Twill
$60 at Herschel Supply Co.
The backpack that has been on school shoulders for a decade, in the standard size rather than the oversized one.
Seen at Herschel Supply Co., 30 Aug 2026
Timex
Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch
$93 at Timex
A steel field watch on brown leather that reads clearly at a glance and goes with a suit or a jacket.
Seen at Timex, 18 Sep 2026
Topo Designs
Rover Pack Classic
$99 at Topo Designs
Twenty litres, a padded laptop sleeve and recycled nylon, so it works for a commute and a weekend without looking like either.
Seen at Topo Designs, 30 Aug 2026