The Obtainer - 6/7/24, Friday
Cory Ohlendorf
June 07, 2024
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What You Bought In May
Each month, there are a lot of products featured on Valet. From high-end splurges and luxurious investment pieces to more affordable, everyday items. Which ones were the most popular with you, the reader? We looked over the data and crunched the numbers. Herewith, the ten pieces our readers clicked on and bought the most over the past 31 days. Do any of these ring a bell?
Hopsack Sport Coat
"Want a quality warm-weather blazer for less? This hopsack peak-lapel blazer is breathable and now marked down more than half off."
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$698 / $204 by Todd Snyder
Spa Collection Towels
"They're fluffy and soft, made from long-staple Egyptian cotton with a soft hand and low-linting fibers (which means it not only feels luxurious, but also won't shed much)."
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From $29 by Riley
AirFly Pro
"His AirPods' new best friend ... on the plane, in the car or at the gym."
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The Unbeatable Father’s Day Gift List
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$55 by Twelve South
Utilitarian Pant
"A great pair of lightweight fatigue pants, perfect for summertime, based on a vintage pair from the 1970s."
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$168 / $118 by Outerknown
Making the Case for …NATO Straps |
When the sun is sweltering during the warmest days of the year, we'll do about anything to shed weight and keep cool. And while we're losing layers, we're also adding a little more color to everything, right? So it only makes sense that we apply this logic to our timepieces, too. Summer is the perfect season for the NATO strap—the quickest upgrade to loop in and out colors based on your mood. The lightweight strap has military roots and is characterized by a nylon construction that slides through a watch’s spring bars, with a smaller secondary strap looping around the back to create a stronghold on the timepiece. True to its original specifications, most standard NATO straps today are still 20mm wide. Of course, the classics: khaki, gray and olive, are still appropriate for all seasons (and everyday wear) and a great place to start a collection. But, with an infinite number of colors and patterns, there's no reason to stop with just one, and there's plenty of cinematic inspiration to draw from. They’re also one of the cheapest strap options out there and look good on virtually any kind of tool or sports watch. Plus, after enough wears when the sweat has built up, cleaning the strap is as simple as a quick hand wash and air dry, or tossing the strap into the washing machine—preferably with towels so the buckle doesn't snag on anything delicate. Here are a few we're considering at the moment. Our Picks | ||
 Corrugated |  Matte |  Sambolo strap, |
 | The sales and discounts our team is currently watching. |
 These are like your favorite sweat shorts’ more sophisticated older brother. They’re casual, comfortable and now they’re on sale.
|  If you like the idea of luxury sunglasses, but shutter at the price, these are for you. Garret Leight’s legendary shades are now on sale at SSENSE.
|  A stylish, slightly cropped take on the classic oxford shirt, ideal for summertime and now marked down for 50% off.
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“ | If the winter party vibe is nighttime, then let us welcome the dazzling day—let us celebrate silks and linen, soft skin, bright colors and a bit of sartorial joie de vivre.” | |||||
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