Following the pomp and circumstance of the graduation ceremony, any grad would be ready to transition from student to professional. And a big piece of that transition is style. Support the newest grad in your life with elevated takes on everything from a bomber jacket to a baseball hat and, that most ordinary accessory, the belt. Give your favorite recent grad some grown-up gear as they head out to conquer the world.
Dior x Jordan Bomber Jacket Grey
When the Dior x Jordan Brand collaboration was announced, expectations were high – and Kim Jones did not disappoint. One of the standout pieces was the Dior x Jordan Bomber. This playful and elegant take on the classic MA-1 connects Dior’s exceptional tailoring with the most important name in American sportswear’s history. This jacket will help any new grad send a message that playtime is over.
Stüssy x No Vacancy Inn Double Breasted Blazer Dark Navy
When No Vacancy Inn connected with Stüssy for a solid collection in FW20, the true standout was the double-breasted blazer. It pairs perfectly with a dress shirt or turtleneck for a classic look, yet remains versatile enough to rock with a tee for an elevated casual fit. This is for the grad that likes to work hard and play hard – in style.
Gucci Original GG Canvas Baseball Hat with Web Beige/Brown
The ubiquitous baseball cap is equally loved and disdained – style must-have or metonym for arrested development. Gucci’s version delivers the classic baseball hat silhouette with the luxe brand’s GG logo and classic Gucci green and red web. Gucci’s couture makeover of the baseball hat is the perfect cap for any new grad to replace their mortar board.
Jordan 3 Retro A Ma Maniére
The Air Jordan 3 is one of the greatest all-time sneakers – full stop. And yet the folks at A Ma Maniére produced one of the most sophisticated and luxe versions this side of the Black Cement. The Air Jordan 3 A Ma Maniére features a white tumbled leather upper, a yellowed heel tab and midsole for a vintage aesthetic, and a quilted satin lining for an element of luxury. This is the perfect grown-up gift for the grad who loves sneakers and is ready for the next step.
Louis Vuitton Flocked Monogram Classic Shirt Black
New opportunities and careers await the recent grad. For most, this will entail investing in some more formal clothes. But that doesn’t mean a closet full of oxford shirts. This shirt offers a super stylish twist on the famous LV Monogram with a flocked all-over motif for a full-on velvet effect delivering a fabulous insouciance tailor-made for the new grad to earn a reputation for style at the office or anywhere else.
Louis Vuitton LV Initiales Reversible Belt Monogram Eclipse Taiga 40MM Black
A belt is not just a belt when it’s Louis Vuitton. Designed as a part of Virgil Abloh’s SS19 Taigarama Collection, the Louis Vuitton LV Initiales Reversible Belt turns the background bit-player functional accessory into the star of any outfit. Let’s leave the braided rope belts back in first year and honor the grad with a graduated belt to mark the occasion.
Aimé Leon Dore Striped Leisure Shirt Faded Green
There are always a lot of parties throughout the late spring and early summer celebrating graduation – priceless opportunities for the recent grad’s friends and family to embarrass one more time. As the new grad makes the rounds, they’ll need to look cool and stay cool. Thankfully, Teddy Santis’ Aimé Leon Dore has everyone’s backs – literally. The Striped Leisure Shirt in Faded Green offers timeless, and breathable, style. It’s the perfect low-key flex for the new grad to stay comfortable, even when they’re facing endless questions about their future.
