The Best Graduation Gift Ideas

The best graduation gifts strike the right balance between thoughtful and useful. If he's heading into the working world, a polished leather belt or a classic silk tie will earn its keep from the first interview onwards. Or how about a classic watch with a leather strap?

If you’re looking for graduation gift ideas for your son, choose something that feels grown up but still him, such as a leather wallet he’ll use on repeat or a signature aftershave that marks the moment.

Got an adventurer on your hands? Think practical – a hardwearing leather holdall or a versatile travel bag that'll go the distance.

The best gifts here are the ones that say “I’m proud of you” and make the celebration feel shared. For graduation gift ideas for friends, go for an experience, like an afternoon tea hamper, ideal for sharing and turning the moment into a proper occasion. For graduation gift ideas for your best friend, make it personal. Think inside-jokes, a shared obsession or the thing you know they’ve had their eye on.

For postgraduates, choose something that helps them switch off. Whether you’re browsing PhD graduation gift ideas or masters graduation gift ideas, a luxury home fragrance diffuser is a lovely way to unwind after all that hard work or opt for a luxury beauty box packed with feel-good treats.

And if you’re unsure, a gift card is a fail-safe – they can choose their own well-earned reward.