Graduation gifts for her and him

For him: a briefcase or work backpack

For him, we start with the bag he’ll carry to the office from day one. The Piquadro laptop briefcase is made of leather and fits a 15.6-inch laptop; when needed, its expansion system gives you more room. The shoulder strap detaches, leaving the handles. If he walks or takes the subway to work, a laptop backpack is a better choice. Some Piquadro models are water-resistant and feature RFID protection for cards. For a medical graduate, there’s the doctor’s bag, a classic style with a gusset; the Piquadro version also has a detachable credit card holder. The portfolio with a compartment for a 13-inch iPad Pro is designed for taking notes in meetings. Find other styles among our men’s work backpacks and laptop bags.

For her first job

She needs a bag that can hold her planner and documents. The DUA Grande by Gianni Chiarini, in suede, measures 34 x 38 x 16 cm and comes with an internal zip pouch for smaller items. If she carries only the essentials to the office, she might prefer Emporio Armani’s 1981 tote, a smaller style (36 x 21 x 10.5 cm). It has two handles of different lengths for carrying by hand or over the shoulder, and a removable inner pouch. If she’d rather keep her hands free, there’s the Violette backpack by Gianni Chiarini, also in suede.

Her first investment bag

Graduation is often the occasion to give her first designer bag, one she’ll keep for years. For a instantly recognisable brand, there are Pinko’s Love Bags, with their Love Birds buckle. If the gift is from her parents, consider the Santa Croce by Dragon Diffusion: handwoven in buffalo leather and unlined, so the leather is visible inside too. For the celebrations after the ceremony, there’s the Sandra by Benedetta Bruzziches, a mini bag covered in crystal rhinestones and handmade in Italy. If she prefers jewellery, choose Twinset’s chain choker with pearls or Marella’s gold-tone chain necklace. Explore more styles among our women’s bags.

Small leather goods

These are just right as a gift from friends or a sibling: used every day and more affordable than a bag. For him, there’s the Blue Square wallet by Piquadro, in calfskin with hand-painted blue edges; for RFID card protection, look at other Piquadro wallets. Orciani’s Nobuckle belt makes an easy gift when you don’t know the size: it’s one size and adjusts with a sliding ring from size 42 to 56. For her, there are wallets and card holders by Pinko and Emporio Armani, as well as the MC2 Saint Barth card holder in croc-print leather. For a partner, we recommend a better version of something they already use, such as a wallet with worn edges. We also offer leather goods in genuine leather under our own label. Find more options among our men’s wallets and card holders.

Fragrance, the right choice

A niche fragrance works as a graduation gift only if it suits the graduate, not you. Start with a fragrance you’ve already smelled on them and look within the same olfactory family: our guide explains how to read an olfactory pyramid. A 30 ml size, such as An Unseen by Pesade or Ambra Nera by Ortigia, is the easiest way to introduce them to a house they don’t yet know. And for a graduation, the name matters too: Vici Leather by Electimuss is inspired by Julius Caesar’s cry of victory. Find more among our niche fragrances. Fragrances and creams can only be returned if still sealed.

The graduation trip

If a trip is planned after the defence, K-Way’s hard-shell cabin trolley is ready to use straight away; for a longer trip, there’s the Eudoxieur by K-Way, a hard-shell checked suitcase. Piquadro’s trolley backpack fits under the cabin seat. It has a padded compartment for a 14-inch laptop, and can be taken to the office once the trip is over. Find more options among our suitcases.

For group gifts or exchanges

When friends pool their money, one gift, such as a bag or briefcase, is a better choice than several small presents. If the group can’t agree, a gift card lets the graduate choose: it’s virtual and arrives by email or messaging app; choose the amount closest to the total collected, and it’s valid for one year. In the cart, under “Add Packaging,” you can add the boutique’s Gift Wrapping: a Vittorio Citro bag with a scented ribbon for the bow. This is a paid service, and the cost is shown in the cart.

In Italy, returns are free within 30 days of delivery, and the first size or colour exchange is free if the item you want is available. The delivery date counts, not the day of the celebration: if the graduation ceremony is in two months, it’s best to order closer to the date. If it’s tomorrow, in-store collection at our Roccapiemonte boutique is ready in about an hour during opening hours. For other gifts, explore our gift ideas for her and for him.

Vittorio Citro Boutique, Roccapiemonte: a family in fashion since 1917.

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