The 10 most popular
articles of the past 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 regular doses of enlightening and entertaining reads right to your inbox. Our founders relocated to Tokyo to launch Bandana.
As we wrap up 2024, the team decided to comb through the data to reflect on the most-read stories from the past twelve months. From a few easy ways to improve your style and how to make your cologne last longer, to training like an FBI agent and catching up with some of the coolest guys in menswear, we covered a wide range of topics. Herewith, the top 10 audience favorites worth revisiting before we kick things off in the new year.
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Mark Cho is a man of many talents. Stylish, whip smart and clearly skilled at brand-building, he's not only the co-founder of the highbrow menswear emporium The Armoury, but he is also the co-owner of the luxe label Drake's.
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He's been called the “menswear whisperer” and fashion's equivalent to Rick Rubin. If you're a regular reader of Valet., then there's a 99.5% chance you already have a piece of clothing he's designed in your wardrobe.
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These are not castoffs or bargain-bin items. The online “recommerce” ecosystem is now full of premium, quality goods at a price and, at times, convenience, rivaling your handy Amazon Prime account.
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For those that don't work in fashion, it's an easy trick, too. And it tricks the eye. Tucking makes your legs look longer and your silhouette slimmer.
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“Going to Japan will change your life,” my fellow menswear editor told me before my first trip to Tokyo years ago. He was right, of course.
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It's no secret that we lose muscle mass as we age, but this isn't a far-off occurrence that kickstarts once you retire. Muscle loss actually begins in your 30s.
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When you think of guys with real style, they're guys who have a certain look, right? They've found what works for them and then they've built a wardrobe around that ideal outfit.
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The process of becoming a federal agent is as daunting as the duties that come once you get the badge. First, there's a long list of non-negotiables.
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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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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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