Valet.’s most-read stories of the past year
This was, without a doubt, a year unlike any other. The pandemic threw us all for a loop, shifting our work lives and home lives into new realms and realities. But through it all, the Valet. team continued churning out work to enlighten and entertain—both on the website and in our morning newsletter, The Daily Valet. As we wrap up 2020, the team decided to comb through the data to reflect on the most-read stories from the past twelve months. From COVID-related protections and practices to all the cool products we discovered and interesting people we met along the way, it was one hell of a year with lots to offer. Herewith, the top audience favorites worth revisiting before we kick things off in 2021.
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From simple styles cut from chambray shirting and cozy sweatshirt material to more advanced masks featuring antimicrobial scuba fabric or vintage bandanas, take your pick and be safe out there.
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When you think of grown-up living, you imagine a well-appointed home. When your house looks better, you feel better.
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Four proven plans to get you in shape without ever having to leave your house.
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When it comes to cost-per-wear, a good pair of shoes has to deliver the most value of any item in a man's closet.
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The list of clothing that will serve every stylish man isn't all that long, really. Timeless, high-quality items that epitomize the “buy less, but buy better” mantra.
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There's no one thing that makes you a “real man,” but your testosterone levels do play a pretty significant role. You could say it's what separates the men from the boys—literally.
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While it may look simple, the plank is brutally effective. Just 90 seconds of planking will remind you that this isn't so easy.
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Has your skin been acting up: dry one day, irritated and red the next, with the occasional pimple popping up here and there? If that sounds familiar, just know that you might be social distancing but you're not alone.
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Your mornings have the power to set the tone for an entire day. A lousy start can derail any good intentions and leave you feeling overwhelmed and underachieving.
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All humans have shadows, but most men—because of the way we're raised to shut off our emotions—often have very large ones. Usually they're filled with fear, grief, anger and shame.
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Some of the most in-demand trainers and studios are taking on this crisis by opening their services to anyone online—for free.
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Perhaps you need your place to function differently now that you're working from home. Or maybe you're just bored and looking for a simple project that costs no money and yields instant gratification.
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The new house shoe is a slip-on that complements your easygoing at-home look with its high level of comfort, along with its open styling.
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The folding lawn chair is an American summertime classic. Lightweight and durable, the portable chairs are carted to campouts and tailgates, backyard barbecues and beaches.
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We've been staying indoors, binging TV and ordering takeout. Add some unprecedented stress, and you're left with extra weight that's not always easy to lose.
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Working from home always sounds like a great way to work, until you end up trying to stay productive typing on the couch. You want to outfit your workspace—wherever it may be—and invest in it the same way you would any other room.
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From the low-key to the seriously high-tech, these are the 10 must-have grooming gadgets to buzz, vibrate and oscillate your way to a more handsome you.
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Chivalry ... you've heard it's dead. You've heard it isn't. But rather than declare it dead or alive, let's adapt it to modern times. Times in which most of our interactions happen virtually.
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You might recognize Waris Ahluwalia from Wes Anderson films or the Netflix show Russian Doll. Ahluwalia lives a life surrounded by beautiful things.
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For decades, scientists have been trying to understand why men were less empathetic to their peers and how this lack of emotional awareness caused issues in both their personal and professional lives.
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