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> be me, move to Manhattan
> thought rich people just had drivers and doormen
> turns out there's an entire shadow economy catering to the ultra-rich: assistants, private chefs, security, manicurists, masseuses
> meet a 24 y/o girl from some random Midwest state school
> now a “family... See more
John Wangx.comMost clubs make the bulk of their profits from smaller and more reliable table bills, the $1,500 to $3,000 sums spent by groups of affluent tourists and businessmen—your run-of-the-mill banker, tech developer, or other upper-class professional with a disposable income. While on the lower end of importance compared to whales and celebrities, they
... See moreAshley Mears • Very Important People: Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit
third spaces include community centers, libraries, parks, places of worship, bars, cafes, clubs, theaters, etc. speaking for only myself, my ability to engage in these things has declined over time bc i spend an increasing amount of time working to pay rent
IG middlebrowpod https://t.co/CDjKNXuv6C
derek guyx.comOverheard on the Socials
The older I get, the more I realize that the most luxurious thing is being able to live in a walkable city. Wearing a nice little outfit and walking 15 mins to buy just enough groceries for a single dinner will make you feel like Mrs. Dalloway going to the market.
– @dieworkwear
The older I get, the more I realize that the most luxurious thing is being able to live in a walkable city. Wearing a nice little outfit and walking 15 mins to buy just enough groceries for a single dinner will make you feel like Mrs. Dalloway going to the market.
– @dieworkwear
333 / Knowingness: a modern disease
Who we are friends with and who we date is heavily informed by our class and caste. At this point, I'm using these apps to see the kind of elitist filth that people spew on a daily basis, like this piece of shit. From grammar obsessed shitholes, craft beer drinkers, café goers to flaunting the countries people have been to, this show of wealth is... See more
instagram.comI liked semi-decayed neighborhoods, where the census tract income statistics looked terrible, but the mortgages were all paid-down, and the kids had left home. Housing and rental prices tend to be lower, and more suitable for those underpaid academics. Related to this, I was more interested in the number of households in a given area than the
... See morePatty Civalleri • Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys
A new trend is sweeping through China's first-tier cities — the "homebar." Imagine a cozy living room where strangers gather, break the ice, and enjoy a relaxed drinking experience. It's not as noisy as a bar, nor as posh as a quiet lounge, but something uniquely in-between.
Born in Shanghai and spreading to cities like Beijing and Hangzhou,... See more
Born in Shanghai and spreading to cities like Beijing and Hangzhou,... See more