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Gold bangle locket
Wearable memories: Keep people—and stories—close to heart. Gold bangle locket ($250), by The Locket Sisters, thelocketsisters.com
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Stagg electric kettle with wood handle
Haute plate: A dorm or apartment must-have. Stagg electric kettle with wood handle ($169), by Fellow, from West Elm, North Loop and Edina
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Acrylic desk organizer
Best in class: Help grads up their game with stylish school supplies. Acrylic desk organizer ($172), from Russell and Hazel, North Loop
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Duffel
Grownup grip: A unisex weekender bag in buttery leather is a win-win. Duffel ($1,195), by J.W. Hulme, 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul, jwhulmeco.com
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Watch and clock
Elevated timepieces: Splurge on an American-made set. Watch ($650) and ultimate desk mate ($295), both from Shinola, Galleria
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Speaker and headphones
Transportable Tunes: Every student needs vintage-inspired on-the-go speakers. Bluetooth speaker ($70), by Crosley Radio, and over-the-ear headphones ($79), by Marshall, both from Nordstrom, Mall of America and Ridgedale
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Clutch
The family dog (or cat!) can tag along to college on a chic catchall. Custom-painted clutch ($206), from Julia Moss Designs, 647 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 612-444-8682
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Sketchbook
Big ideas call for big notebooks. Sketchbook ($20), by Wit and Delight, from Bean and Ro, 4528 France Ave. S., Edina, 952-303-3411
