Issue #308 | Nothing Says Status Like a Hotel Bathrobe

Nothing Says Status Like a Hotel Bathrobe

You don’t have to have stayed at the Carlyle in New York to be in the club. Membership to its fandom can cost as little as $60, in the form of a hat. And more and more people are buying in. “Over the past several years, some hotels—luxury properties, in particular—say they have seen greater demand for hotel memorabilia, with hats, T-shirts and towels bearing the insignia of properties becoming sought-after swag among the ‘stealth wealth’ set,” says the New York Times. Here’s how hospitality couture became the new style flex.

New York Times

Your Dream Watch Is Suddenly Within Reach

[Partner] Shelling out $6K for a timepiece can put a serious dent in your wallet. But what if you could take home the watch of your dreams for little more than a scratch on the surface? Say, less than 100 bucks? Skip the watch dealer and go see the Premium Time Company, which holds weekly contests where you can win Rolexes, Tudors, Omegas, and more of the most coveted brands in the world for a fraction of their going rate. Last week, someone took home a Rolex Submariner AND and Omega Speedmaster for an entry fee of about $50. With only a max of 650 tickets sold per contest, odds are good you’ll score a ticker and keep your bank account intact.

Here’s the watch you could win next.

LeBron James Is Launching a New Men’s Grooming Line This Spring

Come April, King James will roll out a royal flush of men’s grooming products. The seven-piece lineup, called The Shop after the Emmy-winning TV series he executive produces, includes everything from an exfoliating face wash to a two-in-one shampoo and conditioner, with each item going for less than $10. “Our show was designed to bring people inside the shop for the debates, the arguments, and the therapy you can only get at a true neighborhood spot,” says the show’s creator, Paul Rivera. “Now, we want to give people another side to the experience.”

Robb Report

How Much Clothing Is Too Much for an International Vacation?

Or any vacation, for that matter? If you’re like us, you’re a lover of options and creature comforts. How can you possibly know what you’ll want to wear when you get there? And how are you supposed to leave the steamer at home when you know hotel room irons are used for much more than getting wrinkles out of those white shirts? Luckily, these intrepid travel experts are here to share sage advice on how to pack lighter, whether you’re staying put in a hotel or hopscotching your way across Europe.

Thrillist

Don’t Call Them Cheap. Low-Cost Basics Are the Best Way to Save on Clothes

There’s a cult of fanaticism around clothes from Target, Costco, and Amazon. The threads are inexpensive enough that it isn’t a disappointment if they don’t hold up, and grabbing another (or two) as a backup isn’t much of a cash outlay. But certain items, say passionate buyers, are surprisingly well-made for the price point, delivering a pretty big bang for your buck. The Amazon Essentials waffle-knit Henley goes for $20, and the weight and fit are impressive for something that costs the same as that kale caesar (add chicken) you had for lunch.

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