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Valet.’s Most-Read Stories of 2023
The 10 most popular
stories of the year
It was one heck of a year. All in all, there were highlights and low points, but through it all, the Valet. team remained committed to our mission to inspire and inform the lives of men looking to better themselves. The website was chockful of interesting stories and our newsletters, The Daily Valet. and The Obtainer, delivered doses of enlightening and entertaining reads right to your inbox. As we wrap up 2023, the team decided to comb through the data to reflect on the most-read stories from the past twelve months. From a crochet hobbyist and a pair of podcasters to killer jackets and the revival of mall brands, we covered a wide range of topics. Herewith, the top 10 audience favorites worth revisiting before we kick things off in the new year.
The Top Stories
of 2023
From the Desk of:
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Sleep vs. Exercise:
What’s More Important?
Because of this interconnected relationship, robbing yourself of either sleep or fitness seems dangerous to your overall health. But it's clear that if you're not properly rested, your workout won't be as productive.
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The Best Down Jackets
at Any Price
You may be thinking, the bigger, the warmer when it comes to down filling. But that's not always the case—thanks to newer technology and other ways to source materials, a lot of down jackets are lean and “packable”, allowing you to put them in your carry-on instead of lugging them around whenever traveling.
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Crochet Has Never Been Cooler. Meet Calvin Lee.
“I'm telling you, if you can count and follow directions, then you can crochet,&#*221; says Calvin Lee, the Brooklyn-based crochet artist who's amassed a serious following on TikTok.
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Mall Brands are Back
But something's happening down at your local mall. The chain stores of our youth have found their mojo and gotten their groove back. First slowly and then all at once.
5
End the
Snooze Cycle
Being a morning person is a choice. For some it's a luxury, but it's also a habit that's possible for anyone to adopt. I never thought I could be someone at the gym before work, or watching my Peloton screen illuminate a room at the crack of dawn.
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Ultimate Investments:
The 10 Upgrades Every Man Should Have In His Home
When your house looks better, you feel better. Why? Because you're more comfortable. You're surrounded by things that feel good, that are suited to your personal tastes and that are made to work for you.
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A Better Way
to Drink Beer
I recently had something so damn tasty, so utterly refreshing that I couldn't possibly gatekeep it from you. In a little wood-fired pizza place in Tokyo's Yutenji neighborhood, I noticed an interesting item on their drinks menu: Campari beer.
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Style Strategies: James Harris & Lawrence Schlossman, ‘Throwing Fits’
To the average listener, the podcast sounds entertaining and free-flowing—which it absolutely is—but the chemistry between the two is no coincidence.
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Style Strategies: ‘Throwing Fits’
To the average listener, the podcast sounds entertaining and free-flowing—which it absolutely is—but the chemistry between the two is no coincidence.
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The Underrated, Affordable Leica Camera
If you haven't heard of it, I'm not all that surprised. This early '90s point-and-shoot was made in Japan for the legendary German camera maker and was designed to be an affordable starter camera that was portable and easy to use.
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The Underrated, Affordable Leica Camera
If you haven't heard of it, I'm not all that surprised. This early '90s point-and-shoot was made in Japan for the legendary German camera maker and was designed to be an affordable starter camera that was portable and easy to use.
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