Searching for luxury corporate gifts for your clients, C-suite executives, or a swanky event? It can feel like A LOT of pressure — we totally get it!
The good news is: you’re in the right place! After designing thousands of high-end custom gifts and premium swag over the years, it’s safe to say we know a thing or two about how to dazzle those hard-to-impress VIPs.
When it comes to corporate gifting, you want to make sure you get it right — especially when expectations (and stakes) are high. But according to Snackmagic, C-suites are more satisfied with corporate gifts than any other demographic. And the numbers don’t lie:
of C-suite executives believe that business gifts generate measurable positive ROI
believe that business gifts are bringing individuals closer to one another.
of the C-suite say improving culture and connection is a top priority this year.
With that in mind, execs understand better than anyone that high-end corporate gift boxes present a unique opportunity to make a truly lasting impression. In this post, we’re sharing corporate gifting dos and donts. Plus, we’re also showing off some of the best unique executive gifts, luxury swag, and more —complete with examples from primo projects for our past clients.
Luxury Corporate Gift Ideas
Gift-giving isn’t just a gesture — it’s a statement. Get ready to WOW your corporate connections with some utterly posh, sleek gifts this year! Here are the top luxury corporate gift ideas for 2024.
1. Premium Gift Box for the Executive Who Has It All
Looking to wow the corporate bigwigs with a gift that screams luxury and sophistication? Introducing The Executive, the ultimate executive gift, of course! This swanky corporate gift box features high-quality products like:
- Black linen branded notebook by Appointed Co.
- Gourmet coffee by Onyx Coffee Lab
- Coffee Scoop
- Wireless charger by Courant
- Hand sanitizer by Noshinku
- Leather cord wrap by Northwind Supply
- Stylish black pen
- Salted peanuts by Hope & Harmony Farms
Following a sleek black-and-white color scheme, this gift oozes with class. This luxury corporate gift is sure to impress even the most discerning of execs!
Available in our Corporate Gifting Catalog, this gift can be ordered in bulk and customized with your company logo, branded card inserts, and more. But if you need this gift in a pinch, don’t worry: The Executive is available in our ready-to-ship collection, too.
2. High End Swag
Who says swag can’t be luxurious? It’s all about finding the perfect balance of product quality, tasteful branding, and practicality.
Recently, some of our most popular high end swag offerings include branded luggage, custom luggage tags, and high-quality branded backpacks.
Plus, what better way to promote brand recognition than to have your most well-traveled clients and employees sporting your logo through every airport and train station? That’s what we call traveling in style!
3. Luxe Event Gifts
Planning a black-tie event, extravagant gala, or swanky soirée? Surprise your guests with a head-to-toe custom event gift!
Whether you send an indulgent gift to invitees before the event to get them extra-excited to attend, or you plan to treat guests to a parting gift at the evening’s end — either way, a luxury corporate gift certainly sets the tone for the event!
Take these corporate gift boxes we designed for WSJ Magazine as an example. For their Annual Innovator Awards, we curated gifts to complement their theme: “A night at the movies” meets “a black-tie affair.” Each gift included:
- Classic movie theater snacks, like gourmet popcorn and gummy bears
- The ceremony program on fine-grain paper
- The most recent issue of WSJ Magazine
But custom branded packaging we designed for WSJ really stole the show! Each gift box was packaged in sleek faux-leather boxes with an embossed logo, a specially crafted tray insert to create a multi-layered gifting experience, and custom black-and-white boxes for snacks that gave them tailored flair. Talk about a show-stopper!
4. Premium Self-Care Gift Set
When in doubt, treat your VIP clients or executives to a luxurious self-care corporate gift box! Introducing The Recharge, one of our most popular custom client gifts available in our ready-to-ship collection as well as our Corporate Gifting Catalog. Packed with some seriously stunning products, The Recharge is the perfect executive gift. It includes:
- Gorgeous green linen branded notebook by Appointed
- Ivory branded mug by Fellow
- Salted Caramels by Shotwell Candy Co.
- Jasmine green tea by Rival Bros.
- Gold tea strainer
- Rooted candle by Modern Sprout
- Coconut milk bath soak by Herbivore Botanicals
- Wildflower honey by Zach & Zoe
This green, white and gold colorway is making us feel more zen by the minute! When it comes to luxury corporate gifts, you really can’t go wrong with a self-care inspired gift. After all, wellness and self-care gifts are one of the most popular gifting trends for 2024!
5. Gourmet Food Gift
When it comes to high-end corporate gift boxes, it’s all about giving something that people can enjoy with their nearest and dearest. That’s why a gourmet gift box filled with snacks, treats, or cooking accessories, like a custom logo cutting board, is always a good idea!
These custom client gifts we designed for Databricks are a great example. Inspired by The Gourmet gift box, this gift was fully customized for their VIP clients. Packed with a wide variety of scrumptious treats, top-of-the-line cooking supplies, and fine food items, these gifts are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates!
The cherry on top? The branded packaging, of course! It’s alllll in the details, folks!
6. Minimalist Chic Gift Box
Raise your hand if you’re guilty of having Champagne taste on a beer budget…🙋
If you need to send hundreds (or thousands) of luxury gifts but don’t have a boundless budget, finding high-end corporate gift boxes can be difficult to say the least!
Of course, we don’t want you to have to sacrifice quality for quantity! That’s why we created The Black Tie. This distinguished gift may be small in size (and price), but it’s big in style. And it’s one of our most popular luxury corporate gift ideas!
Last year, the Sequoia Health team ordered 1,000 of our Black Tie sets for clients as thank-you gifts via Sendoso (you read that right — they’re one of our integrated gifting partners!) They told us they were relieved to find such an extravagant — and affordable — custom client gift that they could buy in bulk!
7. Indulgent Spa Gift Set
Did you know Google’s search volume for “self care gifts” spiked 33% last year? 🤯 One of the most popular gifting trends, self-care and wellness are one of our top requested themes for corporate gifts this year.
Check out these custom client gift boxes we designed for the team over at Kaedian LLP. Inspired by The Retreat gift box, this gift is filled with high-end products to encourage folks to relax and indulge in a little self-care:
- A weighted eye mask by Nodpod
- A branded water bottle by bkr
- A branded notebook by Appointed
- Mindfulness cards by LSW
- A custom logo candle, tea, tech wipes and more!
We’ve designed all kinds of spa gift sets, as well as gifts all about wellness mindfulness. With our vast inventory of top-notch products from our incredible small business vendors, we’ll help you create the perfect luxury corporate gift. And those products can shape an unforgettable experience for VIP clients!
8. Luxury Branded Blankets
For those who enjoy the finer things in life — and enjoy being cozy — a high-quality throw blanket is an obvious choice!
From cashmere to sherpa to chunky knits, there are tons of quality custom logo blankets to choose from that are both stylish and cozy. With our branding capabilities, we can include your company logo or special slogan that can be stitched, embroidered, screen-printed, you name it!
But if you decide to skip the logo and prefer to gift them as-is, that’s fine too — we’re here to help either way!
9. End-of-Year Gift for VIPs
Treat your VIPs to a lavish gift box as an end-of-year thank-you. That way, they can kick off the new year in impeccable style!
Go for something super sleek that’s also fun and festive — think Champagne, sparklers and confetti cannons!
Last year, The Washington Post team found us while researching distinctive corporate holiday gift ideas (impressive, right?). They wanted to find an ultra-unique present for clients and partners as a toast to 2022. And really — the holiday season is ripe for gifting opportunities!
We created these fun black-and-gold gifts (with a dash of sparkle, too) for the occasion! Not to brag, but we went all out:
- A bottle of sparkling wine
- Champagne-infused popcorn
- Confetti
- Edible glitter (so glam)
- A sparkling cocktail recipe book
- Two pairs of 2022 eyeglasses
This luxury gift was the ideal way for the team to ring in the new year!
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10. High-End Office Gifts
10. High-End Office Gifts
When in doubt, opt for a professional vibe with a slick, smart gift box filled with office essentials. Think items like branded notebooks, coffee, heated branded mugs, tech gadgets and so forth.
The key to making an office gift feel luxurious is using personalization and custom branding, and we’ve got TONS of options. Maybe you could include a high-quality notebook embossed with recipients’ initials. Then, add branded elements with a subtle logo detail and custom packaging — to tastefully bring all the parts together.
One of our favorite custom office gift designs was this premium employee gift box we crafted for Synack’s employees. We packed goodies in glossy foldover black boxes and featured a branded packaging suite, complete with a textured gift box sleeve and custom closure sticker. Inside, it got even better:
- A sleek branded notebook from Appointed
- A bag of Owl’s Howl espresso with a stainless steel coffee scoop
- A bright, branded tumbler
- An assortment of mouthwatering snacks
Are you on the lookout for something similar? Check out The Home Office for a classic, professional — and classically professional — selection!
11. Bluetooth Speakers
11. Bluetooth Speakers
When it comes to luxury gifting, it’s all about quality over quantity. That’s why we offer single swag items like branded speakers, custom apparel, and more. (And yes, you can get them in bulk from us!)
If you’re looking for a luxury corporate gift that’s modern, stylish, and useful — a Bluetooth branded speaker is the way to go! Speakers have quickly become one of our most popular swag products, alongside other tech gadgets like portable chargers, custom headphones, tile trackers, and more.
Add your logo for an extra special touch, making it the perfect luxury gift!
12. Luxury Celebration Gift Box
Celebrating a major milestone with your team? That calls for so much more than a standard swag bag!
Give a gift that’s actually on your level with unique corporate gifts your employees truly want. Go for items like party games, snacks, Champagne flutes, sparklers and confetti!
When System1 went public on the NYSE, its team wanted to celebrate their IPO in style! System1’s team has 300-plus people working across the globe, so we were thrilled to build an employee gift box that’d let them celebrate together, even while miles apart.
With that in mind, we made their gift party-perfect:
- Custom-branded Champagne flutes
- A piñata puzzle
- Sparklers
- A gourmet lollipop
- More celebratory must-haves
Would you like similar selections for VIPs at your company? Check out The Toast for a party-ready — and ready-to-ship — celebration gift!
13. Premium Cocktail Kit
Raise a glass to your VIPs and treat them to a high-end cocktail (or mocktail) kit that flawlessly complements their at-home bar!
From scrumptious snacks to cocktail mixers to bar accessories like shakers and stirrers, dozens of quality products give recipients the royal treatment!
Host a virtual happy hour to make the gift feel like a super special experience. Bonus points for including a QR code linking to a video on how to create the perfect cocktail. Now THAT is a great way to leverage the power of personalization for your next luxury corporate gift send!
Looking for a luxury cocktail gift in a pinch? Check out The Cocktail for a brilliant happy hour gift. After all, you can’t go wrong with a cocktail kit!
Written by Molly Ledwith. Updated Feb. 2024.