Have you been lusting after a Rolex Root Beer Watch but can’t afford the hefty $10,000+ price tag? Well, you’re in luck because Timex has a watch that looks ever so similar available, for a fraction of the cost!

Timex, a company with over 150 years of experience in timekeeping, expertly craft their watches so you know you’re getting an excellent quality watch that’ll last. The Q Time Reissue Watch in Rose Gold Tone / Black sports a black & brown rotating bezel and a woven rose-gold stainless-steel bracelet, and looks a great deal like Rolex’s Root Beer. The Q Timex Reissue Watch also features a functional battery hatch, domed acrylic crystal, and is water-resistant to 50 meters.

For only US$189, The Q Timex Reissue Watch in Rose Gold Tone / Black is a sophisticated but affordable alternative to The Root Beer by Rolex, so grab one before time runs out!

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Legend might not be his real surname, but John Legend has definitely earned the right to call himself that – at least where fashion’s concerned.Of course, the 42-year-old is best known as one of the most talented musicians of the 21st century: he’s a singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and EGOT (i.e. an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner)… But he’s also one of the most fashionable male celebrities on the planet, serving up style inspiration even more impressive than his vocal range.In particular, his taste in jackets is impeccable. Legend has a real knack for breathing new life into outerwear trends of old. Take this 1950s-esque souvenir jacket he rocked on the red carpet or this tasty overcoat he paired with a very retro mohair sweater.Now it seems he’s bringing back the classic leather flight jacket – one of the most underrated men’s jacket options of all time and a particularly dapper look.

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Leather flight jackets, as the name suggests, owe their origin to the world of military aviation. As aerospace technology improved during WWI and into WWII, the altitudes at which aircraft operated increased – so pilots and crews needed durable, warm jackets. In the 80s, leather flight jackets saw a huge boom in popularity thanks to the iconic action film Top Gun but in recent years it’s been streetwear icons like Kanye West fuelling its resurgence.Legend’s jacket in particular seems to be inspired by the classic G-1 military flight jacket with its fur-lined colour – unlike the G-1, however, his jacket features breast pockets (a stylish and practical touch). It’s a classic piece of Americana and makes Legend look like a million bucks without having to be too formal.RELATED: ‘All American’ Style Tipped To Take 2021 By StormLegend’s been keeping himself busy as a judge on season 20 of NBC’s The Voice as well as working on his own wine brand, Legend Vineyard Exclusive, in collaboration with acclaimed Napa Valley winery Raymond Vineyards.He’s not the only celebrity who’s entered the wine game, either: check out Daniel Ricciardo’s tasty new collaboration with St Hugo.

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Whether you’re a self-confessed novice in the kitchen, or if you fancy yourself the next Gordon Ramsay, you’re not truly cooking without a Cast Iron Skillet. The benefits of using cast iron over other cookware are endless; cast iron is naturally non-stick and won’t release any harsh chemicals like Teflon non-stick pans do. Cast iron is also easy to clean, practically indestructible, and provide even cooking temperatures.

Therefore, The No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet by Smithey Ironware co. is a vital necessity your kitchen needs. Handcrafted in premium cast iron and polished with a satin-smooth finish on the interior, The No.12 is made to last; so much so that it comes with a lifetime warranty! It’s also large and versatile enough to tackle a variety of dishes; you can pan-fry chicken, sear steak, roast veggies in the oven, and you can even bake biscuits in The No. 12 Cast Iron Skillet. This skillet seriously makes tougher recipes a breeze.

So, if you don’t have a Cast Iron Skillet yet, improve your culinary skills with The No. 12 for only US$200.

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Eating all the dessert. Nettflix cheating. Forgetting to reply to their Whatsapp messages then tagging them in a meme like nothing has happened. There are a lot of things you probably shouldn’t do in a relationship but do anyway.Then there are some more clear cut examples where generosity is generally agreed to be the correct choice… or so you might think. Enter: one Perth-based business class passenger’s moral dilemma, which last week split the internet harder than Rutherford split the atom.Immanuel Debeer, the founder of Flight Hacks and full-time first-class connoisseur, took to Instagram last Friday with a conundrum for his 108k followers: should I sacrifice myself to cattle class or keep my business class seat and leave my wife languishing in economy?“Moral dilemma,” Immanuel wrote on his Instagram story.

“Looks like wifey’s upgrade is not going to clear. Do I give her my business seat or send her down the back?”

The response was not as clear cut as you might think. 40% of Immanuel’s followers (at the time of writing) recommended dropping a bomb on the marriage (“suffer in economy”), whilst 60% said “give the seat.”

“What would you do in this kind of situation?”

Comments ranged from: “I’d stay with her – much better company than whoever is in first class” to “pay for the other upgrade and split the cost.”RELATED: How My First Ever Business Class Trip Ruined Me For LifeThere was also a long winded tale in which one member of the community wrote: “Oh this happened to me. Got upgraded from Premium Economy to Business at the gate, then Business to First on the plane.”“I don’t think this can happen very often as they only seem to bump solo travellers and I was on a separate booking to her.”

“Obviously I took the upgrade.”

“I offered to switch with her but she (not entirely graciously) told me to keep it. I brought her some of the little perks that you get as I don’t use them and just enjoyed myself. It was great fun, the cabin crew obviously knew I didn’t fly first (though I fly business once a year) and made a big fuss over me that they wouldn’t have made for her. I got sloshed on champagne, chatted them up and then managed to get them to upgrade my wife when the plane landed to let people off.”“I wouldn’t be pissy if the reverse happened (and she gets bumped a lot) and she’s gotten over it.”Not convinced? Us neither.Finally, one Reddit user put it, we think, quite well: “This is a tough one. If it’s during a honeymoon, I say stay in economy. Not a great way to start off a marriage. If you’ve been together for years, I don’t know. I’d definitely be tempted and so would my husband. Not sure if either of us would do it but if one of us did, oh man we would owe the other serious favors for ditching them and enjoying a life of luxury.”By this logic it looks like Immanuel, who has seen the pointy end of a plane more times than a Byron Bay yuppie has seen the bottom of a Macadamia flat white, has his hands tied. He’s seen enough luxury already, surely?It also goes to show: flying flat, as we have reported on numerous occasions, can be almost as fraught as debating the pros and cons of chivalry…

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Humans are complicated. If we’re not liking our partner’s crush’s photos on Instagram we’re Instagramming waterfalls thinking it will bring us closer with nature, or posing with floating breakfasts thinking we look cool (but actually looking like an elderly man with a zimmer frame).We also, particularly Down Under, have a spanking relationship with coffee. Namely: we like to punish ourselves with it. In fact, if it doesn’t burn a hole in your wallet, we are liable to wander down the road in search of more expensive Java (this author is anyway).RELATED: Cappucino Drinkers Are Killing Our Coffee CultureEpitomising this is a photo DMARGE recently stumbled across, posted to Instagram by @zander_williment 239 weeks ago. The image shows off South Avalon’s clifftop car park – and Australia’s masochistic attitude to coffee – very well indeed.

 

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Given the Covid-inspired free camping movement currently sweeping Australia, as well as the ongoing domestic travel (and boutique coffee) booms we’ve been seeing of late, we reckon the Sydney-based creative and copywriter’s caption to the above photo has never been more relevant.

“The best things in life are free…and $5.50.”

If that’s not true; please explain the rampant success of Australian cafes everywhere from Barcelona to Bundoran (and the trend of Aussies paying for ‘reserve’ coffees made with frozen beans, costing up to $25 a pop)…

 

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We rest our case…

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Aussies are taking to Australia like they’ve never seen it before. This has led to all sorts of discoveries – from Australia’s Maldives and Adelaide’s Andalucia to The Uluru of the Pacific.This domestic travel boom has helped (to a small degree) make up for the lack of international travellers right now, and led to a number of overdue revelations.The upshot? Compared to other countries like the United Kingdom and the United States, Australians are a lot more content to be banned from travelling overseas – Covid cases are relatively low here, there’s a lot to do, and the international travel ban is what is keeping cases low (and enabling us to do things domestically) in the first place.

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This means that though, say, Americans, might look at our casual acceptance of authority with disdain, we are more than content to ignore them, chuck our stimulus checks into an ETF, and move to Byron Bay (or something of that ilk).It also means that though in places like the UK influencers are reportedly posing a challenge to authorities right now, inspiring young people to jet off abroad to places like Dubai, in Australia we don’t have this problem.

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Our icons of sun and sand are jaunting around the country, encouraging us to go visit everywhere from Cape York to Kalbarri – but not abroad. In fact many curators of cool, including both celebrities and athletes, who you might think would be well placed to potentially find a loophole to escape the travel ban have in fact gone on record to say it would have felt weird to leave while everyone else was staying at home.Maddison Papantoniou, who is currently travelling Australia in a Land Cruiser with her partner Jake Rusanoff, recently told DMARGE: “We’ve experienced hot outback and vast desert, lush tropics, gnarly surf beaches and bustling cities – all without even jumping on a plane – so we’d say we are coping just fine with not being able to travel overseas right now.”In the UK, on the other hand, as CNN Travel reports, “In recent months, as the UK has sat frozen in lockdown, countless social media stars have posted content from beaches, shopping malls and hotels in Dubai and other favorite hotspots.”

“As young people become restless in lockdown, and as the vaccine rollout moves towards millennials, concern is growing from both inside and outside the influencing industry that their laissez-faire approach is rubbing off on followers.”

“One of the reasons marketers use celebrities in their campaigns is because they know it has an impact because consumers, particularly young people, want to emulate their behaviours,” Linda Bauld, professor of public health at the University of Edinburgh, told CNN Travel.

“Social media influencers are today’s celebrities. They should recognise the responsibility that comes with that and work to promote public health, not undermine it.”

Though Australia doesn’t have this problem, as no-one is allowed to travel internationally right now, it does face a couple of challenges when it comes to new domestic travel habits.In particular, Australian tourism boards need to work with influencers to promote sustainable travel practices as more and more fresh-faced travellers – unskilled in the polite arts of not upsetting locals or drawing attention to themselves – start rocking up to places in their Sprinter vans.They must also find a way to promote destinations, which have limited amenities, without seeing them over-run with visitors. As the recent closure of three Cape York sites in response to poor tourist behaviour shows, our domestic travel boom needs to be managed carefully.RELATED: Iconic Australian Destination Closed After Disrespectful Tourist BehaviourAs the ABC reported this morning, there is also currently a push to close Kakadu’s Gunlow Falls, over concerns traditions are not being adequately protected.There is discord in other parts of the country too. According to the ABC, “[With] Byron’s visitor numbers eclipsing its permanent population, the local community has found itself at a crossroads, struggling to reconcile this ‘free-living’ ethos with the inexorable costs of tourism.”“And as ‘van lifers’ increasingly seep into the suburbs, it is ordinary residents who have suddenly found themselves bearing the brunt of tourism’s ugly side: motorhomes lining residential streets, human waste on front lawns, and authorities trying in vain to keep it under control,” (ABC).On this tension point, Brent Hill, Executive Director of Marketing, South Australian Tourism Commission, told DMARGE, though tourism boards should work with influencers and Australian travellers to strike a good balance in their promotions, “Sustainable travel is everyone’s responsibility.”

“It is in everyone’s best interests to preserve and protect the natural environments for future generations to enjoy.”

“The South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) is proactive when working with media and influencers to impart information about travelling responsibly. This can include providing up to date information, using tourism operators who have appropriate certification, and working closely with operators to ensure their practices are as environmentally and socially responsible as they can be.”RELATED: ‘Most Byron Photo Ever’ Highlights Australia’s Changing Coastal CultureMr Hill also told DMARGE who they choose to work with is crucial in achieving this, too: “As with many tourism boards, we only work with media and influencers who align with our brand, and our brand values. This creates a natural synergy in our marketing efforts, which results in a more authentic and genuine connection between brand and writer, writer and reader.”

“The extent to which we promote a specific region, area or product is done collaboratively, ensuring the region can support the visitation, and that the visitation inherently supports the community.”

Finding this balance also depends state by state; region by region. As Mr Hill explains: “the SATC is a big believer in treading lightly. As a state that is not burdened by over-tourism, we are in the unique position of being able to protect what is great about our state while promoting conscientious travel. To that end, we have developed a suite of information on our website.”

“This includes practical tips on what travellers should pack to reduce their impact, as well as information on eco-friendly accommodation, sustainable dining and winery experiences, and tours that are nature-first. This section will continue to grow and visitors should check back regularly for updates to the content.”

Immanuel Debeer, first-class travel addict (and founder of Flight Hacks), who is based in Perth, told DMARGE in his view Australia doesn’t have the same problem as the UK right now in terms of travel shaming or ‘wrongful travel’ promoting: “I think only a small number of people would think domestic travel should be discouraged. However the message should be for Aussies to get out there and explore their own country.”

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Looking further afield he told us: “In terms of international travel, I’ll be on the first flight out when restrictions ease. By that I mean, when they reduce the arrival cap and move to a form of home quarantine instead of being locked up for 14 days in a [hotel room].”

“In my opinion if you have a legal way of travelling: do it. Just don’t be an idiot. By that I mean, maybe don’t go clubbing in Cancún.”

As for the British influencers currently showing off their travels, Debeer said: “Personally I have no issues with this. While a lot of these ‘influencers’ are very cringe; that doesn’t mean I get salty when I see them having a great time in Dubai.”

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“Out of all countries, the UAE has done an incredible job managing covid while still allowing tourism to happen. You need a test before flying and a test on arrival. I feel this is a very solid system for managing covid.”Debeer also pointed out that the definition of work has changed dramatically in the last two decades: “This might be hard for some people to grasp but because you see so-called influencers having a lavish life, jetting around the globe doesn’t mean they aren’t working.”

“The definition of ‘work’ is very much different compared to 20 years ago for example. The internet allows us to make money in many different ways and some people like to work wherever it pleases them. If someone gets paid to travel somewhere, is that work or pleasure? And, why can’t work be pleasure? As someone who’s turned his hobby into a career I personally love what I do and I happen to earn a living from it. Everyone with a job of sorts is an essential worker.”

In terms of the responsibility people with large followings have of touting the ‘correct’ line, Debeer said: “We live in a free-ish country so people can do/say whatever they want on Instagram. Promoting the right thing is highly subjective, especially in this new covid era.”Looking to the future, in Debeer’s opinion, tourism boards should continue to work with bloggers/influencers/media.“All we need for travel to go nuts in Australia is certainty from the state leaders to not lock us up when they see one local case. Many hotels that are great on their own merits are already crazy busy. Look at the Cable Beach Resort in Broome WA… booked out until October 2021!”It’s also worth pointing out that the antipodes face a different situation to the US and the UK in a few crucial ways. One is geography and another is the economy.

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“‘So let’s copy New Zealand and Australia and put all arrivals in a hotel quarantine,’ cry the Zero Covid fanatics,” The Telegraph recently (sarcastically) wrote.“It really shouldn’t be necessary to point out that New Zealand is the most isolated major country on Earth, lying more than 1,000 miles from its nearest neighbour: isolated Australia. It has a population under 5m, where ours is 66m (Australia’s is 25m). Both countries closed their borders before Covid was widespread; even if we shut ours back in March 2020, it would probably have been far too late. And our economies are very different.”“We might be an island, but we also have one of the most globalised economies in the world,” Matthew Lynn told The Telegraph. “Australia’s biggest export is iron ore. New Zealand’s biggest is concentrated milk. The UK, however, is very different.”“We have the City, which depends on deal-makers flying into and out of the country every day. We are home to some of the world’s most global, connected companies, from Unilever, to Shell to GlaxoSmithKline and HSBC. We have 10,000 trucks a day moving through the ports, delivering goods around the country.”“We are the home of the Premier League, the world’s most popular, and lucrative, sporting tournament, with its galaxy of international stars. We are a hub for global film-making, with Netflix and Disney + opening up expensive studios in the Home Counties.”

“From professional services, to tech start-ups, to banking, engineering and finance, the British economy depends uniquely on the free flow of ideas and people. Some of that can be done on Zoom, but not much.”

Food for thought.

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The sneaker market – including those that are rare, collectible and custom – is currently worth just over US $84 billion, and is expected to increase to just under US $120 billion by 2026. One of the, if not the, biggest name in collectible sneakers is Nike, with the US sportswear giant forming partnerships with streetwear companies and celebrities that in turn helps to create the sneaker resale industry.But most custom and rare sneakers bearing the iconic Nike ‘Swoosh’ tick logo are designed and produced by the company itself. However, according to NBC News, rapper Lil Nas X recently commissioned a pair of custom Nike kicks that the sportswear giant doesn’t endorse one little bit.Called the ‘Satan Shoes’ and produced in collaboration with Brooklyn-based streetwear company MSCHF, the Old Town Road rapper’s signature shoe – a modified pair of Nike Air Max 97s – comes complete with its own drop of genuine human blood embedded in the sole, along with a pentagram pendant and references to the Bible verse Luke 10:18 which reads “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.”

 

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Clearly, they’re not to everyone’s liking… But all 666 pairs (naturally) sold out on Monday March 29 at a price of US $1,018 per pair. It’s not clear whether the timing of the release was strategic or not, given the Sunday before was Palm Sunday, a Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter.This, coupled with the message the shoes are promoting, has expectedly received complaints from all corners of the Internet, with many commenters blaming Nike for allowing the shoes to be made. As NBC News reports, the sportswear giant was seemingly unaware the shoes were being produced, claiming “We do not have a relationship with Little Nas X or MSCHF.”

“Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them.”

In fact, Nike doesn’t want to endorse them so badly that it is suing both Lil Nas X and MSCHF for “infringing its trademark”, according to Yahoo! News. The filed claim demands MSCHF stop selling the shoes and is prevented from using the company’s Swoosh logo for any future releases.“There is already evidence of significant confusion and dilution occurring in the marketplace, including calls to boycott Nike in response to the launch of MSCHF’s Satan Shoes based on the mistaken belief that Nike has authorised or approved this product,” Nike said in its lawsuit filing.The US rapper, who released his new song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” along with the shoes, has taken to Twitter to post a number of memes and images that appear to be sarcastic, as he seemingly finds the whole situation rather funny.

we have decided to drop these to even the score. damn y’all happy now? pic.twitter.com/RGpCiiRbGb

— nope (@LilNasX) March 28, 2021

He also released a short 46-second video on YouTube entitled “Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe”, however, before he can actually say sorry, the video cuts to a clip of the music video for his latest song showing him performing a lap dance on the Devil.The “Satan Shoe”, whatever your opinion, does spark up a fiery debate. While Nike can’t control the reseller market where pairs of its sneakers are sold for much higher mark ups than their original price, how much can the company realistically do to stop others such as MSCHF from customising their own pairs?Some commenters put the blame on Nike…

Dear @Nike,

This isn’t hard.When someone asks you if they can make “Satan Shoes” under your brand…YOU SAY NO.— Amber Krabach For WA (@AK4WA) March 28, 2021

However, some have jumped to the defence of the sportswear company, claiming their shoes can be bought and customised without needing authorisation.

I just need ya to realize Nike is not at fault here. Any company’s product can be bought at full price, customized, and resold. Plenty of those execs are just as mad about this as you.

— Prometheus (@urdadsburner) March 28, 2021

The results of Nike’s lawsuit should hopefully settle it once and for all.

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There’s a reason that Everlane is one of our favourite sustainable brands; they pride themselves on exclusively partnering with ethical factories and using only the finest materials for their products. Everlane calls it “Radical Transparency”; we call it getting quality clothes that will last for years to come, with an added bonus of feeling good about supporting a company that strongly advocates for fair wages and working conditions.That’s why we’re thrilled about Everlane, known for their cool street-wear, launching its own Activewear Line: Uniform Sport. The range is so good, it makes us actually excited about working out. All Uniform Sport items are made from 4-way stretch fabric for ultimate comfort and movement, and feature moisture-wicking and quick-drying technology. The new line features tees, shorts, jumpers, joggers, and jackets, which all come in a variety of classic colours. Plus, despite the Uniform Sport range’s stylish aesthetic, it’s affordable!!! So, no matter what your chosen method of exercise is, Everlane’s now got you covered.If you’re hankering to start working on your summer body but lack motivation, the Uniform Sport range will definitely inspire you to get to the gym (even if it’s just to show off your new activewear).Shop Everlane’s Uniform Sport Activewear

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Have you ever found yourself in the following dilemma? It’s a rainy day, but there’s still some warmth and a touch of humidity in the air… You don’t want to spend your whole day carrying a bulky umbrella, but you also don’t want to be stuck wearing a huge raincoat that will, sure, keep you dry, but will totally overheat you in the process. If you’ve been in this situation before, (don’t lie, we ALL have) then we have the perfect solution for you.

The Messenger Shell by Relwen is a super lightweight rain jacket that keeps you dry no matter how hard the downpour, but also keeps you cool. Not only this, it can be folded down into its own small pocket, which can be easily stored in your day bag or even your pants pocket. This is thanks to its thin nylon shell material coated with a breathable waterproof laminate, mesh lining and breathable underarm panels and a two-way coil zipper which, when needed, provides extra ventilation. Not to mention, The Messenger Shell is also a relaxed fit that’ll easily go over any – and every – outfit and it comes in two awesome colours; a fun orange and a timeless blue. Plus, when it’s made by a brand like Relwen, you know the quality will be outstanding and the jacket will last you for many rainy days to come.

At only US$228, The Messenger Shell is a bargain just waiting to be snapped up!

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