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Gen Z-approved Gift Guide: 30 Presents for the Teenager in Your Life

We've tackled the latest trends to put together the ultimate gift guide for 'hard to buy for' teens.

Writers

Sitchu Team, Lucy Bell Bird

15 November 2021

Each holiday season when we work our way through our Christmas shopping lists buying presents for friends, partners and parents joyfully clicking ‘add to cart’ before finding yourself totally stumped when it comes to the teens in your life.

Notoriously picky, teenagers can be so hard to shop for and to make the holiday season easier for everyone we’ve complied a list of gifts from Australian brands that are Gen Z approved. Whether you’re shopping for your own teens, a white elephant or if you’re very specifically a writer at Sitchu and stumped about what to buy your teenage sibling, start scrolling!

Australian Teenage Gift Guide: Aussie Clothing Brands

Double Rainbouu

Magenta Flop Top Hat, Double Rainbouu, $65

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Skwosh

Yeah Nah Sweat, Skwosh, $99

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Seed Heritage

Broderie Dress, Seed Heritage, $99.95

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Typo

Streets Box of Socks, via Typo, $29.99

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Skwosh

Chuck Another Snag Graphic Tee, Skwosh, $47.40

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Seed Heritage

Asymmetric Denim Skirt, Seed Heritage, $49.95

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Skwosh

She’ll Be Right Dad Cap, Skwosh, $39

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Skwosh

In The Hole Swim Shorts, Skwosh, $89

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Seed Heritage

Essential Tee Dress, Seed Heritage, $49.95

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Skwosh

Bloody Ripper Sweat, Skwosh, $99

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Skwosh

Pineapple Party One Piece Swimsuit, Skwosh, $104

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Australian Teenage Gift Guide: Décor

Double Rainbouu

Super Paradise Print, Double Rainbouu, $85

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Frankie & Friends

Handmade Rainbow Mat, Frankie & Friends, $37.99

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Cotton On Body

Satin Sleep Set Personalised, via Cotton On Body, $29.99

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Double Rainbouu

Pool Punk 2 Print, Double Rainbouu, $85

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Australian Teenage Gift Guide: Self-Care

Bro-To

The Shower, Bro-To, $52

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Frankie & Friends

Gratitude Journal, Frankie & Friends, $18.99

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Go-To

Skin Care Starter – Teen Skin, Go-To, $76

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Australian Teenage Gift Guide: Novelty Gifts

Arnott's via Typo — Arnott’s via Typo

Personalised Arnott’s Shapes, via Typo, $10

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Sunnylife

Giant Jumbling Tower, Sunnylife, $74.99

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Sporting Nation

Footballers Gift Box – Three Stripes, Sporting Nation, $69.95

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Typo

Mini Vending Machine, via Typo, $29.99

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Australian Teenage Gift Guide: Accessories

Chunky Phone Chain, MADDAM, $34

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Rubi

Personalised Bondi Rectangle Towel, via Rubi, $39.99

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Sunnylife

Underwater Camera, Sunnylife, $29.99

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Status Anxiety

Last Mountains, Status Anxiety, $299.95

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Spottie Studio via Etsy

Daisy Rainbow Bead Necklace, Spottie Studio via Etsy, $16.50

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Sunnylife

Light Cooler Lunch Bag, Sunnylife, $19.99

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Status Anxiety

Plunder, Status Anxiety, $189.95

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Status Anxiety

Edwin, Status Anxiety, $49.95

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Sunnylife

Terry Pouch, Sunnylife, $34.99

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Writers

Sitchu Team, Lucy Bell Bird

15 November 2021

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