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Italic
Experience
Overall, Italic offers an excellent variety of high-quality products for men, women, and home, at a price that's close to unbeatable for the quality. Obviously the experience will vary by product and category, but at this point I've ordered mens clothing, mens footwear, womens clothing, womens footwear, home, and bedding, and all of the items have met or, more often, far exceeded expectations. I highly recommend the Bold membership, because it pays for itself through credit drops throughout the year and offers even bigger discounts on items periodically.
Feedback
The challenge with Italic is primarily around fit, which is to be expected from a brand that sources from a variety of factories that supply other luxury brands. MOST of the clothing items I've purchased have fit perfectly, but the occasional item has weird proportions that are likely just similar to another brand the factory supplies. Overall, 9 out of 10 times the items fit as expected, and the reviewer community is great about leaving detailed feedback to help inform buyers prior to purchase.
GORGIE
Experience
The beverages themselves are relatively great for a low-calorie energy drink option. The flavors are bright, fizzy, lightly sweet, and mostly tasty. Some of the flavors have a heavy sort of sugar alcohol/splenda aftertaste, which isn't great but it's not unbearable unless you're fixated on it. I definitely noticed a boost in my energy and alertness as well, and found them to be the perfect option for that mid-afternoon slump when coffee does too much and tea does too little.
Feedback
Gorgie is a solid product, but the branding is off-putting, and by that I mean it's waaaay too aggressive. It feels overwrought to the point that it'll get in its own way of growth. I'm all for a fun and flirty beverage and brand personality, but the way Gorgie comes across makes me feel like I'm on the receiving end of a 2016 Nashville bachelorette planning party email, written by some girl who used to be best friends with the bride in high school but doesn't know any of the current friends and has something to prove. It just feels outdated and needlessly gendered in a really stereotypical way. As a result the can is kind of embarrassing to even hold or drink in public.
Uniqlo
Experience
Key takeaway: the best staples for core wardrobe needs. You won't find any standout trendy pieces at Uniqlo, and that's the point. It's a cool, quality staple brand that makes an excellent product for the price point. My go-to products are the socks (especially the no-show mens socks, as they stay put better than any brand I've ever worn), the heat-tech core layers for winter, and the tees. I also highly recommend stocking up on the cashmere blend sweaters and turtlenecks when there's a promo, as they look far more expensive than they are.
Feedback
The denim used to be something I swore by, but I feel like the quality has diminished in recent years and they wear out within months of purchase. I'd love to see a return to the high-quality selvedge that Uniqlo used to offer!
Huron
Experience
Huron is honestly one of my favorite lines of body care. The scent is light, distinct, and creates a very pleasant experience. My hair and skin feel soft and moisturized without any residue or film. And, most importantly, I feel and smell CLEAN. So many of the other mens products in the space emphasize a heavy, masculine scent that leans more toward a shave and cologne scent, but Huron really nailed the end product and it feels luxurious while maintaining an accessible price point.
Scent Lab
Experience
The customization quiz is fun and easy, and the scent that arrived for me was well-suited to my preferences. I was a bit nervous that I wouldn't end up liking the scent, given how large the candle is and the burntime, but once I opened the box those concerns subsided.
Feedback
The quiz feels a bit too generic and doesn't offer enough detail for me to feel it's truly custom for my preferences. The options are very high level and they don't speak to much in terms of scent notes or specific ingredients that I would have liked to be able to consider. The vessel the candle arrived in is simple and understated, but looks more budget than luxury when placed in the room.
Bombas
Experience
Love the fit and the cuts/style of Bombas socks. The mid length is great for the gym, the no-show are great for the summer and stay in place, and the extra support design is great for everywhere.
Feedback
The socks are great at first, but they wear out pretty quickly and lose shape/softness. Overall I just wish they would last longer, especially since they're a premium price for a daily essential.
Motif
Experience
Beautiful packaging, pleasant but subtle scent and minimal lather that has minor exfoliants. I saw excellent results in just a few days of usage, with a sort of rejuvenated plumpness. Goes on like a cleanser but feels kind of like a mud mask. Definitely recommend.
Feedback
The price point is steep for anyone considering trial without previous experience with the brand. The experience is definitely luxurious, but it does feel expensive for just a cleanser.
The Ordinary
Experience
The best baseline products. There's no frills - and that's a good thing. You know you're getting a solid product from the Ordinary, whether the standard facial wash or something more complex for your routine, and you simple can't go wrong for the price.
Feedback
Product sizing is often very small. I would love the option for a larger size of things that i use often, like the daily face wash.
Outdoor Voices
Experience
Once my favorite athleisure / athleticwear brand, OV lost me when they stopped creating styles and products for men. They had a strong positioning of everyday athleisure and then left a big segment of their customers without new products for literally years. This made me feel like the brand was not prioritizing me as a consumer and that their mens products were not going to be worth buying if they weren't working on more. Since then I've found other brands that offer the same if not better products and continue to iterate and innovate to keep me coming back. But I'll always check in on OV here and there to see if they get less bland.
Feedback
Mens products are bland and limited at best. Increase offerings and catch up to what men are looking for now as opposed to 2016.
Everlane
Experience
Everlane's mission and core products are excellent. While the styles, colors, and options are ever-expanding, their fit and offerings in general don't feel versatile enough to be core wardrobe essentials yet they're also not distinct enough to be special purchases. They're kind of lost in the middle and at the price point I find myself more drawn to Uniqlo for basics and other brands for unique or trendy styles.
Feedback
Improve the fit options and reaffirm the brand's core identity to bring customers back into the fold.