💌 White Lotus collab, shop for home, the weekend away

TODAY IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: Away x White Lotus, quiet luxury is fading, ‘Koselig’ to enjoy winter
• this week’s watch: The Weekend Away
• extra stories
• recent articles: our top brands for the best active skincare ingredients
• weekly favorites: dress up your home
• quote on: consistency

BUSINESS: AWAY TEAMED UP WITH WHITE LOTUS FOR LUGGAGE
Away has teamed up with The White Lotus for a Thailand-inspired travel collection celebrating the show’s third season, which premiered Feb. 16. The limited-edition lineup features nine pieces, including the Resort Weekender, Poolside Tote, and best-selling hardside suitcases adorned with raffia-inspired textures, Saffiano leather details, and a custom lotus flower print. Designed for both light packers and generous travelers, the collection includes Away’s signature Carry-On and Bigger Carry-On, rigorously tested for durability and effortless travel. With thoughtful details like TSA-approved locks, compression pads, and smooth 360-degree wheels, these pieces blend luxury with practicality. The collection also features coordinating packing cubes in a chic coconut brown shade to keep your suitcase organized.

FASHION: QUIET LUXURY IS FADING & SOMETHING NEW IS COMING
After years of living in our comfy pandemic loungewear and getting fed up with algorithm-driven trends, there's something really fresh happening in fashion right now, from what professionals have noted. A new wave of independent designers is throwing out the rulebook, creating pieces that feel deeply personal and kind of wonderfully weird. The coolest part is that designers like Willy Chavarria and Christopher John Rogers aren't just making clothes – they're creating instantly recognizable signatures while still nodding to fashion's greats (think YSL + Balenciaga). Fashion critic Charlie Porter points out that these designers are finding success by choosing creativity over mass production, and people are loving it because, let's face it, we're all craving something that feels real and personal in our wardrobes.

LIFESTYLE: ‘KOSELIG’ TO ENJOY WINTER
If you've been dodging plans since October because it's too cold, it’s time to embrace koselig—a Norwegian concept that encourages enjoying life (and staying social) even in the winter. More than just "coziness," koselig is about finding warmth in connection, whether it’s bundling up for a snowy walk, meeting friends for drinks in a cozy bar, or hosting a candlelit dinner at home. Norwegians don’t hide from the cold; they see winter as a time to slow down and bond. Instead of dreading the dark months, they lean into simple joys—baking, outdoor adventures, or just good conversation. The key is shifting your mindset: winter isn't something to endure but an opportunity to savor. So, grab your warmest coat, step outside, and make the season one to remember.

This is the edge-of-your-seat thriller you won’t want to miss. It follows two best friends that go on a vacation that quickly goes awry, when one of them goes missing. The other friend has to prove her innocence but her efforts to get to the truth uncover painful secrets. You can watch the trailer here & if you like it, it’s on Netflix!

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DRESS UP YOUR HOME

ON CONSISTENCY: In theory, consistency is about being disciplined, determined, and unwavering. In practice, consistency is about being adaptable. Don't have much time? Scale it down. Don't have much energy? Do the easy version. Find different ways to show up depending on the circumstances. Let your habits change shape to meet the demands of the day. Adaptability is the way of consistency. — James Clear

Consistency doesn't have to be all-or-nothing. By being flexible and scaling our habits up or down based on our available time, energy, and resources, we're more likely to maintain them long-term. This adaptability actually serves the greater goal of consistency because it prevents us from completely abandoning our habits when circumstances aren't ideal.