What to Get Each Individual Member of Your Squad for the Holidays

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What To Cop Them: Dartmouth Sweatshirt, $34; J. Press Shirt, $94; Take Ivy Book, $17

Your friend had Ivy League dreams—before life bitch slapped him into reality when he landed at his mid-level state school. While he secured a mediocre degree, his unabashedly preppy personality never faded, so even though his Ivy League prestige is only as deep as the latest Vampire Weekend album, he's not above wearing Harvard sweaters and using "summer" as a verb.

What To Cop Them: Rick Owens Sneakers, $552; Nike Gyakusou Shirt, $400; adidas Pants, $45

Homie saw health goths emerge as a trend and found his calling. Aside from turning his closet into the fever dream of Alexander Wang and Rick Owens' lovechild and shifting his diet to nothing but kale (shouts to Beyoncé) and soybean byproducts, he's now into things like futurism and biotechnology, so help him get the matching aesthetic.

What To Cop Them: Le Labo Fragrance, $240; Sheepskin Rug, $44; Diptyque Candle, $60

Every time you see this guy, he's got a new girl on his arm, and while you think you want to get on his level, as a good friend you're more concerned with his insane insecurities and empty heart. He probably already has a decent amount of swag, but with the right gifts you can take him from tacky pick-up artist to someone who can hopefully meet and impress an intelligent partner.

What To Cop Them: Kanye x A.P.C. Jeans, $280; Yeezus Tour Shirt, $80; Alpha Industries Bomber Jacket, $129

From copping pink polos after The College Dropout to buying insanely marked-up Kanye x A.P.C. pieces on eBay, this friend has been a disciple at the base of the Yeezus tour pyramid long before it was ever used on stage. Since your homie's style changes the moment new photos of Kanye releases, you can guarantee two things: 1. He's knows about every designer at Paris Fashion Week, and 2. You can't afford anything that he actually wants for the holidays.

What To Cop Them: Band Of Outsiders Polo Shirt , $135; New Balance Sneakers, $200; Gundam Model Kit, $55

Whether he's building Gundam models or forgoing meals to improve his StarCraft skills, this friend is a nerd—and doesn't care who knows it. From keeping his eye on the latest and greatest tech, to geeking out over niche Japanese brands, to marveling over design, help this dude at least look presentable without changing up who he is at heart.

What To Cop Them: RRL Shirt, $195; Red Wing Boots, $270; Filson Bag, $260

Who cares if Americana peaked four years ago? These fades are forever, and when your friend invested in workwear pieces that were built to last for the next 50 years, he took that notion to heart. Considering that his wardrobe isn't changing anytime soon, you're better off helping him maintain his archival pieces. He may not have kids for another decade, but he never stops reminding you how he plans on handing down his clothes to his children.

What To Cop Them: Hanes Socks, $14; Russell Hoodie, $20; The Mountain T-Shirt, $20

“Fashion is stupid,” you friend says when you show him your latest purchase. He'd rather hit up the latest thrift store or big box retailer when it comes time to clothe himself, so trying to buy him anything that he doesn't think is overpriced and/or dumb make buying him gifts this holiday season one of the most challenging feats. Opt for functional basics and you should be set.

What To Cop Them: Engineered Garments Apron, $167; Norse Projects x Elka Raincoat, $220; Tide To Go, $4

This is the guy who drinks one more shot, eats one more slice, stays at the club one hour too long. Considering that his guy is mess maker (and a mess) all on his own, you could try getting him gear that can keep up with his party animal lifestyle, or just something you don't care about getting ruined after one wild night.

What To Cop Them: Arc'teryx Veilance Jacket, $1,129; Fracap Boots, $269; North Face Sleeping Bag, $279

This dude is out in the woods more often than he's actually at home, so if you can track him down to give him a gift, make sure it's something that helps him with his off-the-grid life he lives. You could gift him a box of Cliff bars and new carabineer, but he's already got plenty of those.

What To Cop Them: To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop Book, $15

You know that any clothing you buy him is going to be flipped on Grailed in the next six months, and you're definitely not going to camp out for his gift. Instead of enabling his hypebeast habits, why not try to set him on a righteous path toward a life of not copping everything in sight.