• Wealth and prominence can render a person an attractive target for kidnappers seeking ransom or notoriety. 
• Over the years, abductions of rich business magnates and famous executives have generated a burst of media coverage.
• Here are a few examples of high-profile indviduals who became the victims of a kidnapping.

There's a reason that kidnapping insurance is a thing. 

Whether a kidnapper's motive revolves around money or notoriety, the rich and famous often prove to be tempting targets for abduction. 

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Some of the names on this list survived their ordeals, either due to successful ransom payments, police raids, or circumstances that prompted their captors to release them. Unfortunately, others were senselessly murdered, and a few have never been found.

Here's a look at some of the most infamous kidnappings of millionaires and top executives:

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A French industrialist gave his captors 'Stockholm syndrome in reverse'

Baron Édouard-Jean Empain was a man who gave his kidnappers "Stockholm syndrome in reverse," the BBC reported. That's according to Alain Caillol, one of the men who kidnapped the multimillionaire in 1978.

The New York Times reported that the kidnappers sprung a trap on Empain — who ran the French‐Belgian Empain‐Schneider industrial group — in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe. The group of abductors blocked in Empain's limousine with a truck, van, and motorcycle and grabbed their target.

Despite the fact that he incurred sympathy from kidnappers like Caillol, Empain's captivity was reportedly brutal. According to France 24, he was tortured, starved, and kept chained in a basement in the suburbs of Paris. The kidnappers even sent his daughter the bloody tip of his finger, the Times reported.

The businessman was freed after Caillol was captured and another abductor was killed by police during a botched ransom pick-up. Caillol persuaded the rest of the kidnapping gang to release Empain unharmed, according to the BBC.

Empain was found wandering the streets of Paris in a disoriented state after 63 days of captivity.

The head of one of Hong Kong's most powerful companies has never been found

Hong Kong business magnate Teddy Wang survived a number of kidnappings over the course of his career, according to Post Magazine.

Wang was the chairman of Chinachem Group, a powerful real estate development firm. His wealth — Post Magazine estimates that his net worth was around $7.5 billion at the time — put him at risk for kidnappers seeking a major payout.

But, when a gang seized the businessman from his Mercedes on April 10, 1999, they reportedly did not keep him alive in order to barter for a ransom. Forbes reported that the gang of abductors allegedly bundled Wang onto a sampan and dumped him, bound and gagged, in the sea. 

Wang's body was never found, and he was declared legally dead in 1999. However, his wife Nina, who replaced her husband as chair of Chinachem, reportedly never gave up searching for Wang.

Post Magazine reported that she funded a search that endured long after she died in 2007.

A kidnapper tormented the family of a top Dutch grocery executive for months

Gerrit Jan Heijn was an integral member of his family's multimillion-dollar business.

Heijn's grandfather Albert had founded a Dutch grocery store in 1887, which would ultimately spawn the retail giant Ahold. Today, the holding company owns US grocers like Food Lion, Giant, and Stop & Shop.

The founder's grandsons took on leadership roles within the company. Albert Jr. became CEO, while Heijn took on the role of vice president.

On September 9, 1987, a man named Ferdi Elsas kidnapped Heijn outside of his Haarlem home. Over several months, Elsas accrued a $4 million ransom from the family and even mailed Heijn's loved ones a severed finger as proof-of-life, according to the Associated Press.

In January 1988, police captured Elsas by tracing the guilder notes used in the ransom payment. But it was too late to save Heijn. On the day of the abduction, Elsas drove his victim out into a remote forest, shot him in the head, and hid the body.

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• We're often led to believe that the more products you slap on your face, the more effective they'll be. 
• Skin-care brand Panacea supports the opposite: with only a few products — a cleanser ($24), moisturizer ($36), and sunscreen ($32)— you can have soft, hydrated, and protected skin. 
• It focuses on the contents, rather than the quantity of the skin-care products, and uses cruelty-, paraben-, and sulfate-free ingredients to achieve natural, healthy results. 
• The simple, gender-neutral products streamline your daily skin-care routine so you focus on the day ahead of you. 

Starting your day with purpose and intention is easier when you have fewer things trying to capture your attention all at once. This philosophy of simplicity drives decluttering guru Marie Kondo's organization empire, the morning routines of founders and executives, and clothing brands that, for once, are okay with customers buying just a few of their pieces, because those pieces are all they need.  

Such simplicity is starting to extend into the beauty industry, but more so in the realm of ingredients (clean, natural, chemical-free) than the beauty routine itself. The Korean beauty world is notorious for espousing 10-step routines to hydrate, moisturize, tighten, and otherwise pamper your skin.

A new skin-care company, Panacea, completely agrees that you should invest in beautiful, healthy skin, but believes you can pare your daily routine to just three (yes, three) essential products: a cleanser, a moisturizer, and a sunscreen.  

Since it only has these three products, Panacea can focus with excruciating detail on the integrity of their ingredients. They're cruelty-, paraben-, and sulfate-free, containing natural ingredients like Laminaria japonica (a Japanese seaweed), fig extract, and sunflower oil. 

The routine, to be followed during the day and night, goes like this:

1. Cleanse with the Daily Facial Cleanser.

The foaming cleanser contains a gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut oil to draw out impurities, a "Moisture Shield Complex" with hyaluronic acid to nourish your skin, and antioxidants like green tea extract and vitamin E to moisturize and soften. Users who struggle with acne have seen a noticeable difference in their skin after using this smooth, non-drying cleanser. 

2. Replenish with the Daily Facial Moisturizer.

Once your skin is cleansed, the next step is this lightweight moisturizer. It also contains the Moisture Shield Complex, in addition to shea butter to soften your skin, and Amaranthus caudatus to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. It both feels and smells refreshing, and it's not oily, which is especially welcome during the summer — because grease belongs on an indulgent slice of pizza, not on my face after I walk outside for five minutes. 

3. Protect with the Daily Facial SPF.

Finish the routine off with the sunscreen, which is important to wear even if it's not sunny out (UV rays still penetrate through clouds). Panacea's scentless sunscreen has SPF 25 and broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Like the moisturizer, it's light and non-oily, with a number of beneficial ingredients. Among others, there's Houttuynia cordata extract, a Korean herb and natural antihistamine that is high in antioxidants; Cardiospermum flower extract, a soothing anti-inflammatory; and Portulaca Extract, a moisturizing and itch-relieving antihistamine. 

Panacea was cofounded by Terry Lee, the former COO of MeUndies, after his own battle with cystic acne. As he worked on improving his skin by trying out different products, he also began streamlining the rest of his morning routine and discovered the power of beginning each day on the right foot.

Panacea combines these two journeys — better skin care and routine with intent — by condensing the traditional, intimidating multi-step skin-care process into a more manageable yet equally effective one that can be done in a few minutes.

Stepping away from the gendered world of skin care and further simplifying things, Panacea intends for its products to be gender-neutral. People of all genders can benefit from its natural skin-care products because the desire for nicer skin and a good start to the day is pretty much universal. Now, you don't have to sneak pumps of your partner or sibling's cleanser or lotion. 

Panacea's mission is as refreshing as its products. I think I let out an audible sigh of relief upon seeing I only needed to manage three steps every morning and night in order to get better skin. Each one feels light and soothing thanks to natural, chemical-free formulations, showing that you don't have to be aggressive or complex in the way you treat your skin at the beginning and end of your day. 

Shop all Panacea products here: Daily Facial Cleanser ($24), Daily Facial Moisturizer ($36), Daily Facial SPF ($32). Or buy them together in the Essentials Kit ($74).

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• Amazon has an extensive trade-in program that allows you to turn used electronics, tech, and books into credit that is placed on an Amazon gift card.
• By visiting the trade-in page, you can check the highest value of your item, which will then be further evaluated by an Amazon employee before the trade-in is complete. 
• If you follow the steps to submit your item and your product is accepted, you'll receive an Amazon gift card within ten days of beginning your application — a win-win for anyone looking to get old items off their hands while being able to earn some money to spend on new products. 

When work, social plans, and springtime tasks start to populate your calendar, it's easy to let other things that aren't on the top of your to-do list, pile up (quite literally). I'm referring to the household clutter that appears out of thin air — the kind that should be sorted through in a timely manner, but continuously gets pushed to the "I'll take care of that tomorrow" agenda. 

It's normal to donate or sell old clothing and last season's winter-weather gear, but getting rid of electronics typically gets overlooked during the spring cleaning process. Considering the number of new releases and upgrades that happen in the tech world, it makes total sense to have unused electronics lying around the house — and due to environmental concerns, a lot of people avoid tossing their unwanted items in the trash.

Amazon makes the task of tech liquidation a piece of cake by providing a pretty extensive trade-in program. By visiting the Amazon trade-in page, shoppers have the opportunity to browse and send in thousands of eligible items in exchange for a gift card they can use throughout the website. After locating the product you're considering for trade-in and clicking on the "trade-in" button (highlighted in green), you'll be prompted to answer some basic questions about the current condition of your item as well as if it works as described. By filling in this information, you'll see the highest trade-in value of your used product — but the item still has to go through thorough analysis before officially becoming eligible for trade-in. 

Basically, products in near-new or excellent condition will result in more money in the form of a gift card, whereas items in poor shape will trade at a lower value. So, when submitting your product for evaluation, make sure you're as detailed and honest as possible so you can be accurately informed about the value of your item. Customers who want more information about the eligibility of their product can visit the Product Eligibility Criteria page for more details. 

The online application takes a couple minutes max, and from there, Amazon will provide you with a free UPS shipping label, meaning you won't incur any cost for shipping.

Amazon Prime members are used to waiting very little time for the processing and shipping of their favorite items, but the trade-in process takes a little more time due to the full evaluation procedure. You will be notified about the acceptance or rejection of your product within a couple business days via email, and should receive your shiny new gift card within ten days. Otherwise, Amazon will safely recycle your tech for you.

Former Insider Picks tech reporter Brandt Ranj swears by this program for ridding his house of unwanted products and claims that their trade-in values are fair and that the process from start to finish, is easy to complete. 

So do yourself a favor, and get to your "I'll take care of that tomorrow" list. Check out Amazon's trade-in program to see what eligible items you have lying around that could result in some extra spending money. 

Check out some of the eligible items below and be sure to visit the site to search more products that are trade-in worthy. 

Fire HD 8 Tablet 16GB (7th generation), up to $10 trade-in credit

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8GB, up to $30 trade-in credit

Samsung Galaxy Tab 32GB, up to $50 trade-in credit

Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (7th generation), up to $25 trade-in credit

Echo Spot Smart Alarm Clock, up to $30 trade-in credit

Echo (2nd generation), up to $30 trade-in credit

Echo Show (1st generation), up to $30 trade-in credit

Sonos Play 1, up to $50 trade-in credit

JBL Pulse 3, up to $65 trade-in credit

Sonos Playbar, up to $250 trade-in credit

Bose SoundLink Revolve, up to $60 trade-in credit

See eligible devices and start your Amazon trade-in here

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• Despite its small size, the Apple Watch is a complicated piece of hardware with many functions.
• This beginner's guide goes over the different buttons and what they do, as well as explains the basic gestures that your Apple Watch will respond to.
• We've also included information on how to read the Watch's "Activity Rings" and begin a workout.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

There's not much in the way of physical instructions that come with the Apple Watch, so consider this your quick-start guide to this piece of wearable tech.

First, familiarize yourself with the physical device.

There are a few key parts to know:

1. Display: This is the face of your Apple Watch. Tapping, swiping, and pressing firmly on the display are all gestures the display will respond to.

2. Digital Crown (home button): This is the rotating button on the side of Apple Watch (on the right side if you wear it on your left hand). Press and hold the Digital Crown to use Siri, turn it to scroll or zoom, press it to view the Watch face or Home Screen, or double press to access the last used app.

3. Side button: This flat oval button is located underneath the Digital Crown. Press it to see the Dock (a list of recently used apps), double press it to use Apple Pay, and press and hold the button to turn your Watch on or off or make an emergency phone call.

4. Band release buttons: These are thin oval buttons at the very top and bottom of the back side of Apple Watch used to change the band.

5. Optical heart sensor: These dots on the back of your Apple Watch (Series 3 or earlier) and single dot on the Series 4 (which also has an electrical heart sensor) measure your heart rate.

Then, charge your Apple Watch.

Grab your charging cord and check out our how-to guide on charging the device here.

Next, turn on your Apple Watch and pair and set up your device.

1. To turn on Apple Watch, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears in the middle of the screen.

2.Pair your iPhone and Apple Watch, then follow the on-screen instructions on your iPhone and Apple Watch to complete setup.

3. You can adjust settings, including the passcode and how you unlock your Apple Watch and wake the display, at any time using the Settings app on Apple Watch (gray icon with a gear) or Watch app on iPhone.

More on basic gestures

1. Tap to open an app, select an item, turn specific settings off and on, etc.

2. Swipe left and right to navigate between different Watch faces (which can be changed and customized), swipe up to reveal the Control Center, swipe up and down to scroll (this can also be done using the Digital Crown), and swipe down to view notifications.

3. Press firmly on the display to customize the current Watch face or see options within an opened app. You'll feel a small tap when successfully using this gesture.

Close apps in the dock

1. To close Apple Watch apps, press the side button to reveal the Dock.

2. Swipe left on any open apps you want to close and tap the red "X" that is revealed to close the app.

Check notifications

1. You'll feel a tap on your wrist when a new notification comes in, unless you'vesilenced your Apple Watch. Raise your wrist to view the notification. To clear it, scroll down to the bottom and tap Dismiss.

2. Unaddressed notifications are indicated by a red dot at the top of the Watch face and saved in the Notification Center, which is accessed by swiping down on the Watch face. Scroll through the notifications list and tap and dismiss them one by one or swipe left and tap the "X" to clear a notification without reading it.

Learn how to read your Activity rings and start a workout

1. The Activity app on Apple Watch has three different rings that measure activity: Move (red), Exercise (green), and Stand (blue).

2. You're only able to adjust your Move goal; your exercise and stand goals are fixed at 30 minutes daily and one minute of standing/moving around each hour for 12 different hours, respectively.

3. To start a workout, open the Workout app (green icon with a runner). Scroll through the different workout options and select the one that most closely resembles your workout, then tap to begin the workout. Swipe left to lock your Apple Watch (to prevent accidental taps and activate Water Lock), pause, or end your workout.

4. Check out the Activity app on iPhone to see your Activity history, details on past workouts, and awards you've earned.

Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:

• How to silence your Apple Watch in four different ways

• How to reset your Apple Watch and unpair it from an iPhone

• How to update your Apple Watch and get the device's latest features

• How to tell if your Apple Watch is waterproof or water-resistant, and to what extent

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• Founded in 2018 by Matthias Metternich, Brian Lee, and Kobe Bryant, Art of Sport is a new unisex body and skincare line that makes products to withstand the rigors of an athlete's day.
• It's much more than a brand with a celebrity endorsement. Art of Sport uses data collected from professional athletes, experienced scientists, and features natural ingredients to make products that really get the job done.
• Starting at $8.95 each, Art of Sport's product line up includes deodorants, antiperspirants, 2-in-1 hair and body wash, activated charcoal bar soap, sunscreen, and more.
• Although I'm not a professional athlete, I've been using Art of Sport for a while now and they work really well. Read on to see what each product is like.

Kobe Bryant is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes of all time. With 18 NBA All-Star appearances, five NBA Championship titles, and two Finals MVP titles in his 20-season career, he knows a thing or two about consistently performing at the highest level, and taking care of his body was always a top priority. While training, resting, and eating healthy are some of the most obvious ways to do that, Bryant is now focusing on an often overlooked, but equally important factor  — hygiene and skincare.

Taking a much different route to post-retirement than most athletes, the former LA Laker is now the founding partner of a new body and skincare brand called Art of Sport. 

Co-founded in 2018 by Matthias Metternich and Brian Lee, Art of Sport is a startup that makes body and skin care products specifically formulated to withstand the rigors of modern athletes. 

Read more: This Tel Aviv, Israel-founded men's grooming startup uses natural ingredients from the Mediterranean

What makes Art of Sport Different from other brands?

Unlike most "performance" grooming products that rely solely on a celebrity or pro-athlete endorsement to make their products seem great, Art of Sport uses data gathered from world-renowned athletes (of different sizes, genders, and sports) and a team of scientists led by Dr. Shekhar Mitra and Dr. Laurence Dryer to create better products without the common chemicals found in competitors.

Instead of parabens, oxybenzone, talc and a slew of other things you or I probably can't pronounce, Art of Sport features natural ingredients like matcha, aloe vera, arrowroot, tea tree oil, activated charcoal, and shea butter. And the best part is that the entire product line up — which includes deodorant, antiperspirant, bar soap, two-in-one hair and body wash, and sunscreen, among a few others — is unisex.

In addition to Kobe Bryant, who also serves as an athlete tester, the brand's roster of athletes includes NBA MVP James Harden, World Series Champion Javier Báez, professional surfer Sage Erickson, Motorcross and Supercross racer Ken Roczen, professional skater and X-Games gold medalist Ryan Sheckler, and NFL wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster.

My thoughts on Art of Sport body and skincare products:

I'm far from a professional athlete, but I figured if the products could handle the intensity of those who compete at such high levels, it could handle my everyday life. Rather than just taking Kobe's word for it, Art of Sport sent me a bunch of products to try out, and they've become one of my favorite affordable body care brands.  

I've tried many other grooming and skincare brands that are naturally derived and they usually cost a lot more. With the exception of bundles, Art of Sport's individual products are all priced between $8.95 and $13.95 each, which makes them pretty affordable. In addition to the price, everything works really well. The deodorants last all day long, the soaps moisturize my skin and provide a deep clean, and the sunscreen isn't pasty or oily.

Shop all Art of Sport grooming products on Amazon now. 

Keep reading to check out my full thoughts on some of the products I tried:

Art of Sport Antiperspirant

Art of Sport Antiperspirant in Compete scent, available on Amazon, $8.95

I was most eager to try the deodorants and antiperspirants because they used matcha, something I thought was only good for fancy desserts. In addition to matcha, it uses arrowroot to help with moisture wicking. I went with antiperspirant first because I usually prefer them over normal deodorant.

The first thing I do before I try on any deodorant is to smell it because I wouldn't want to walk with an unpleasant or overbearing scent on me. My first and longest lasting impression of the deodorant is how good it smells. This antiperspirant, in particular, uses the Compete smell, which is described as an energizing rush with citrus and green pear. Amazon lists this as a men's deodorant, but Art of Sport is unisex and could very well be worn by anyone of any gender. 

I had great results using it, with the scent lasting all day long and my arms staying dry. It was my favorite scent of the three I tried. While the antiperspirant doesn't include parabens, alcohol, petrolatum, oil, or talc, it does include aluminum. If that's a deal breaker for you, opt for the deodorant, which is free of aluminum.

Art of Sport Deodorant

Art of Sport Deodorant in Rise Scent, available on Amazon, $8.95

Much like the antiperspirant, the deodorant uses also uses matcha and arrowroot as its key ingredients. However, the biggest difference is that the deodorant doesn't have aluminum.

One of my biggest pet peeves with clear or gel-like deodorants is that they usually leave stains once they dry, but after putting it on, I was pleased to find out that stays clear. I didn't have big white marks under my arms after applying it. 

 I really like that the deodorant is motion activated. While I was able to smell it on me all day long, I was able to smell it a lot more when I was active in the gym, compared to sitting at my desk or walking around the office at work. The Rise scent, which is described as clean and crisp with notes of cedar and vanilla, could also very well be worn by a woman.

I also tried the Challenge scent, which is described as a sporty musk with sandalwood and basil. Sporty musk might sound like a masculine smell, but the basil gives a fresh and earthy natural scent.

Art of Sport 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash

Art of Sport 2-in-1 Hair and Body Wash in Compete scent, $8.95

I like using two-in-one body washes when I need a quick but effective cleaning — and Art of Sport is my new favorite. Featuring aloe vera, tea tree oil, and roseroot, it does a great job at keeping my skin and hair moisturized. Although I have plenty of soaps and shampoos that are also great at moisturizing to choose from (I've tested a lot of products), I keep finding myself reaching for this one when I'm in the shower. The smell is that good. And since it's only $8.95, it won't cost me a fortune to get more once I run out. 

• Food-poisoning expert Bill Marler has cut certain foods out of his diet after more than two decades as a foodborne-illness attorney. 
• As health officials search for the source of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 70 people, it is worth revisiting Marler's list of things to avoid. 
• Items Marler won't eat include oysters, sprouts, and "raw" water. 

A deep knowledge of thousands of food-poisoning cases across the US has scared Bill Marler off of certain foods. 

With more than two decades working as a food-poisoning advocate and attorney, there are simply some things that Marler has cut out of his diet. Marler has won more than $600 million for clients in foodborne-illness cases — and has become convinced that some foods aren't worth the risk. 

In an article by Health Insider from BottomLine and in conversations with Business Insider, Marler identified certain foods that he avoids — and that others should be wary of as well. 

Here are the foods that this expert says scare him the most:

SEE ALSO: An E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 70 people in 5 states, and health officials can't find the source

Uncooked flour

Uncooked flour is something that most people see as harmless, but that can actually spread bacteria, Marler says. 

From late 2015 to 2016, at least 63 people in 24 states developed an E. coli infection from eating raw or uncooked flour.

Most people think that raw eggs are the biggest food poisoning threat in cookie dough, Marler says. However, flour can also be a culprit — and you don't even have to eat it. Simply not washing your hands after getting uncooked flour on them can spread E. coli. 

Raw water

Marler told Business Insider that the idea he would have to warn people against drinking unfiltered, untreated water didn't cross his mind until recently. 

"Almost everything conceivable that can make you sick can be found in water," Marler says.

Unfiltered, untreated water — even from the cleanest streams — can contain animal feces, spreading Giardia, which has symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea and results in roughly 4,600 hospitalizations a year. Hepatitis A, which resulted in 20 deaths in a California outbreak in 2017, can be spread through water if it isn't treated. E. coli and cholera can also be transmitted via untreated water. 

Raw oysters

Marler says that he has seen more foodborne illnesses linked to shellfish in the past five years than in the two preceding decades.

The culprit: warming waters. As global waters heat up, they produce microbial growth, which ends up in the raw oysters consumers are slurping down.

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You've looked around your room and decided it's time for some upgrades. After getting some inspiration online and even seeing how your furniture or decor will look in your space, the new piece arrives at your door. The fun and games are over now. While the thought of a new couch or shelf is always exciting, the actual installation process is usually no walk in the park. 

It might require more tools than you expected or ones that you don't even own (but should), or contain convoluted instructions that just lead to frustration. 

We found furniture pieces and decor that take minimal effort to put together but still dazzle with maximum effect. No one would ever guess that it took you less than half an hour to install these home upgrades. 

The only place where you should be breaking a sweat is the gym — make life easier with these pieces of furniture and decor.

SEE ALSO: 15 collapsible kitchen tools that are perfect for small apartments

Floating shelves

Installing new shelves has never been easier. Just place, press, and hang these floating shelves into drywall without using any tools. The shelf can hold up to 18 pounds. 

Ahdecor Wall Mounted Floating Shelves, $39.99, Available at Amazon

A curtain rod

Available in bronze, nickel, and brass, this rod takes the hassle out of a frustrating process. Simply align the brackets to the window, secure the rod with curtains attached, and style your curtains to cover the hidden brackets. 

Smart Rods Easy Install Drapery Window Rod, $25.49-$33.99 available at Target

A sofa

Each piece of this adaptable sofa comes in a separate box and you can assemble the whole thing, tool-free, in minutes. When it comes time to move, it's just as easy to disassemble. 

Burrow Sofa, $1,195, available at Burrow

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• Everlane's Anorak, $88, is the perfect spring coat: stylish, versatile, lightweight, and water-resistant. Plus, the internal drawstrings allow for a custom fit.
• It comes in four spring colors: a dusty blue, olive (shown above), dark green, and black. 
• Each Anorak jacket also recycles the equivalent of 25 plastic water bottles. Read more about Everlane's more eco-conscious ReNew Collection here. 
• Don't miss: 19 styles from Everlane that we wear in our everyday lives — for both men and women

After walking around NYC in one for a few weeks, I can attest to the fact that Everlane's ReNew Anorak ($88), is truly the perfect spring coat.

NYC, first of all, is a perfect testing ground. Like the snow globe atmosphere of a Hunger Games simulation, Manhattan's weather is liable to change drastically — from flooding rain to quixotic sunshine — at the drop of a hat. You have to be prepared, or you will end up dead-eyed on your morning subway commute — counting down the seconds until you never have to be sandwiched between strangers in a clammy, damp sweater underground ever again. 

For me, springtime preparedness begins with a methodical urban go-bag full of great gear — stylish, practical, packable, and versatile. The MVP is this Everlane jacket. 

The ReNew Anorak is lightweight, water-resistant, and a perfect execution of the coveted slouchy-cool look. The lightness makes it packable and unoppressive during warm spells, water-resistance protects you during imminent April showers, and the silhouette is both on-trend and pragmatic since it's great for layering. And while oversized jackets can swallow you whole, the thoughtfully-placed internal drawstrings and angled pockets make this a flattering, custom wear. 

As Insider Picks reporter Connie Chen put it, "Everlane is the unique company that can make even something so unappealingly utilitarian as an anorak look and feel cool." And she's right. The Anorak is, like it or not, cool. Even the color palette is astute: dusty blue, olive (shown above), dark green, and black. In terms of sizing, both Connie and I ordered our standard sizes — and I'd recommend doing the same. The oversized silhouette was perfect for both of us. 

In the rain, the ReNew Anorak holds up well. Since the hood is so blessedly large (covering the entire forehead and probably a bit of your eyes) and the neck cut so high, I wasn't subjected to any rolls of rain breaching the perimeter around my hair and face. Same for the double layer of protection with both a zipper and snap closure. The pockets are natural enough to stuff your hands into comfortably if you're not hanging onto an umbrella. The internal drawstrings mean you're not one mass of slick material barreling through bodega aisles knocking cereal from shelves. 

Well-studied Everlane shoppers will also note that the name "ReNew" implies its use of recycled materials. The Anorak jacket is made from 100% recycled fabric, and each jacket recycles the equivalent of 25 plastic water bottles.  

Everlane's ReNew Collection is a line of outerwear (fleeces, parkas, puffers, and sweaters) made out of recycled water bottles. Altogether, the collection is "renewing" a whopping 3 million of them, and the company aims to be virgin-plastic-free by 2021. Smaller steps will be implemented much sooner, like reducing single-use plastic in offices and stores by 50% (March 2019), using renewed alternatives to polyester in production (2018), and starting to ship orders in 100% post-consumer recycled poly bags (2019). The startup is also forming an internal sustainability committee to educate its team on waste reduction and conduct progress audits to see how well waste diversion is going. By the time 2021 rolls around, the company plans to have redeveloped all existing yarns, fabrics, and raw materials containing virgin plastic with renewed equivalents.

Ethics aside, the Anorak is a great buy for $88 — I was personally surprised it wasn't going for more. It's versatile, lightweight, flattering, and puts up with the mercurial End Days weather of the Manhattan bubble — and it looks really good while doing it. If you're looking for a transitional coat and like the company, you're probably going to love this one.

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• Dress code standards for corporate America are becoming less formal.
• Business casual work environments will eliminate the stress of having to wear a full suit every day, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't put effort into your outfits.
• We rounded up 12 of our favorite brands to help you build your business casual wardrobe, including staples like Bonobos and Cole Haan and newcomers like Twillory and Mott & Bow.

While our grand- and great-grandfathers probably wore three-piece suits for some of the most insignificant occasions, younger generations today are perfectly fine with navigating most aspects of life — including working in corporate America — in casual clothes.

As millennials and Generation Z continue to become the majority of today's workforce, their values are slowly but surely changing workplace norms. And for many working-class men, that means the days of having to wear super formal attire to work are coming to an end, even in some of the most suit-and-tie industries.

Earlier this month, investment banking firm Goldman Sachs announced that it would be implementing a "firm-wide flexible dress code," allowing its employees to wear more relaxed and casual clothes. If your place of employment hasn't loosened up the rules for what you can wear to work, it will likely happen soon. After all, stiff suits and hard-bottom dress shoes won't exactly help you do your job any better. 

That doesn't mean you should start wearing ripped jeans with gaping holes, silly graphic T-shirts, or downright ridiculous things like skin-tight cycling shorts, so to point you in the right direction on where to shop, we rounded up 12 of our favorite brands with business casual attire.

Between these brands, you'll find essentials like chinos, polos, button-up, sweaters, jeans, and more.

Keep reading to find out our favorite places to buy business casual clothes.

Bonobos

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Key products available: Chinos, jeans, sweaters, button-up shirts, t-shirts, polos

With humble beginnings as a brand that only sold pants, Bonobos has grown into a full-fledged premium menswear brand in the last decade. The now-Walmart-owned company sells wardrobe staples that can suit all parts of men's lives, whether you're a business executive who has to wear a suit or a fitness fanatic in need of workout gear.

In terms of business casual looks, you'll find chinos, button-ups, sweaters, and other essentials in a huge variety of colors. The best part is Bonobos offers almost everything in multiple fits (i.e. tailored, slim, and standard), so guys of most sizes can wear the clothing.

For a limited time, you can save 50% on all final sale styles by using the promo code "THRIFTY50" at checkout.

Dockers

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Key products available: Khaki pants, shirts

Khakis are a cornerstone in every business casual wardrobe, and Dockers has made it a point to perfect them. The brand sells classic pleated khakis, Smart 360 Flex khakis, and everything else in between. Whether you're going for a skinny fit or relaxed fit, Dockers will have it. You'll also find a decent number of polos and casual button-ups.

Everlane

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Key products available: Button-up shirts, cashmere sweaters, polos, chinos, and jeans

Everlane is an emerging brand that specializes in minimalist basics that conscious consumers can appreciate. You won't find crazy all-over prints or radical designs here — just timeless, well-put-together pieces that will look good inside or outside of an office. The brand uses sustainable production methods and materials like recycled water bottles in the ReNew Collection. Everlane also makes its denim in a facility that recycles 98% of the water.

Read more: I wasn't sure Everlane was worth the hype until I tried these sweaters

• In February of 2017, Senior Video Correspondent Graham Flanagan spent a day behind the scenes of “Jeopardy!” at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.
• In addition to being present for the five episodes that were taped that day, Flanagan got to spend a limited amount of one-on-one time with Alex Trebek, who has been hosting the show since 1984.
• On March 6, 2019, Trebek, the 78-year-old host of “Jeopardy!,” announced that he has been diagnosed with stage-4 pancreatic cancer. In a video message posted to the long-running game show's YouTube channel, Trebek delivered the news with transparency, humor, and optimism.
• This visit to the “Jeopardy!” set came the day after a category that featured Trebek reciting rap lyrics went viral, making headlines due to his deadpan delivery of verses by artists like Drake and Lil' Wayne.
• Business Insider released a series of short videos produced from the footage captured in 2017. After Trebek's announcement regarding his health status captured the minds and hearts of the show's massive audience, Flanagan returned to the footage he shot that day to create a new, extended chronicle of his experience. 
• Some of the footage featured here was included in the previously-released videos, and some of it is being seen for the first time.

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• You can set up a voicemail message on your iPhone in a few short steps.
• Voicemail might seem like a thing of the past, but it's actually prudent to have voicemail set up on your iPhone in case you miss an important call.
• Record your custom iPhone voicemail greeting at any time via the Phone app. 
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Think back to when you were a kid. To get in touch with your friends, you had to call their home phone and if they weren't there, leave a message. Voicemails were ubiquitous, and we didn't think twice about leaving them.

Now, texting is so common that most of us never leave voicemails, let alone set up our own. But it's worthwhile to have a voicemail on your iPhone. For one, if you miss a call from a potential employer, it'll sound more professional than whatever the default robot-voice message is. It's also good to have in the event that someone important, like your doctor, boss, or lawyer, calls.

Luckily, setting up your voicemail on an iPhone is incredibly simple. Here's how to do it.

How to set up voicemail on your iPhone

1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone. It's green with an image of a phone, and it's located in the dock at the bottom of your Home Screen by default.

2. Click on the "Voicemail" icon in the bottom right-hand corner.

3. Once there, click on "Greeting" in the top left corner.

4. If you don't have a voicemail already set up, "Default" will be checked.

5. To set up your voicemail, check "Custom."

6. When you're ready to begin recording, click on "Record."

Need inspiration for your message? Here are a few ideas:

• "Hi. You've reached [Name]. I cannot come to the phone right now. Please leave a message, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible."
• "You've reached the voice mailbox of [Name.] I'm unable to come to the phone right now. Please leave me a detailed message, and I'll get back to you at my earliest convenience."

7. Once you begin recording, you'll see the line turn red. This indicates how much time you have left.

8. When you're done recording, hit "Stop."

9. To listen to your recording, click "Play" on the left-hand side of the screen.

10. Once you're happy with your recording, click "Save" on the top right-hand corner.

11. If you'd like to double check that it worked, try calling your number using someone else's phone.

Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:

• How to stop robocalls and other spam calls from reaching your iPhone

• How to remove the SIM card from your iPhone

• How to record a phone call on your iPhone using third-party apps

• How you can easily delete all the photos on your iPhone at once

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• We love a good end table as an accent piece that doubles as additional storage.
• The Andover Mills End Table with Storage from Wayfair is our top pick because it’s classic, stylish, and infinitely practical.

End tables are easily overlooked pieces of furniture, but they can change the entire experience of living in a room. Not only do they add interesting accents to the decor, but they're also highly functional. How often have you sat down on a couch or bed and realized you had nowhere to put your carefully poured cup of coffee or glass of wine but the floor?

But there's a wide variety of end tables on the market. Some are plain and practical, stacked with drawers or shelves for additional storage, while some place more emphasis on style. Whether you're looking for a quick way to make your space more elegant or a place to stash your back catalog of People magazines, there's an end table out there to suit your needs.

Of course, there are variations in quality, but you truly don't need to spend a ton of money — there are great options for less than $200. Here are our top picks.

Here are the best end tables you can buy:

• Best end table overall: Andover Mills End Table with Storage
• Best artsy wooden end table: Loon Peak Stilwell End Table
• Best modern end table: Crate and Barrel Tate Nightstand
• Best square end table: Zinus Dane Modern Studio Square End Table
• The best acrylic end table: CB2 Peekaboo Acrylic C Table

Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.

The best end table overall

Why you'll love it: The Andover Mills End Table with Storage is the perfect fusion of beautiful design and functionality.

The Andover Mills End Table with Storage elevates the basic end table design to new levels. Available in nine versatile neutrals, it has a drawer and pull-out shelf with polished knobs and a bottom shelf that the brand describes as ideal “for clearing away smaller clutter.”

With such a classic look, you’d be hard-pressed to find a living room or bedroom this table wouldn’t fit in with — well, maybe not ultra-modern interiors. It has a reasonable price tag — just a little over $130 — but it is made of both real and manufactured wood. This table has 877 reviews on Wayfair and an overall 4.5-star customer rating.

“This little table is quite stylish and appears far more expensive than it actually is. It was easy to assemble and sturdy when used. I am going to get glass cut for the top as the wood appears soft. I am pleased with the purchase,” wrote one shopper.

Pros: Relatively affordable, pull-out shelf and drawer, comes in nine colors

Cons: Assembly required

Buy the Andover Mills End Table with Storage for $133.99 on Wayfair

The best artsy wooden end table

Why you'll love it: The Loon Peak Stilwell End Table from Wayfair lends a woodsy vibe to your decor.

If style is your top concern, check out the Loon Peak Stilwell End Table from Wayfair. This is a beautiful circular end table crafted with reclaimed teak wood. The top resembles a cross-section of a tree with a natural light brown stain, while the bottom is constructed with thick branches arranged in a tripod-inspired shape, available in natural wood or painted white for a cool contrast.

The Stilwell End Table is an ideal accent piece to slip into small spaces, but keep in mind that the tabletop is larger than it looks, measuring at 22 by 20 x 22 inches.

Curbedfeatured this table in its "Best side tables under $250" list. Wayfair shoppers rate it 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,293 reviews. "This table is absolutely perfect. It is a fantastic size and a good top surface area. Very unique and well made," wrote one reviewer. "This table is a steal for the price. The quality is great and it's a unique piece," said another.

Pros: Rustic design, made of reclaimed teak, good quality for the price

Cons: Natural wood varies in appearance

Buy the Loon Peak Stilwell End Table for $126.31 on Wayfair

The best modern end table

Why you'll love it: The Tate Nightstand from Crate and Barrel adds a minimalist, modern touch to any room, with a drawer and shelf for extra storage.

Yes, we know, this piece is technically designed for the bedroom, but it has such a terrific design it'd look appropriate in any room; besides, most end tables can function as nightstands.

I love a good Mid-century-style accent piece, and the Tate Nightstand at Crate and Barrel is a great option. The 23 by 18.25 by 25-inch size and additional storage makes this a decent fit for a variety of spaces and decors.

This simple table, made from solid walnut, has clean lines and details like dowel-style legs. Even if the rest of your furniture isn’t modern, the 1960s-inspired silhouette could add a cool, minimalist twist to your room's set-up. A drawer and shelf add both visual interest and additional storage for small items. It’s the perfect place to stash remote controls, magazines, or note pads.

Crate and Barrel shoppers love the high-quality materials and sturdy drawer. The end table has a 4.8-star rating on the retailer’s website based on 34 reviews.

“Tate nightstands are beautiful! The color of wood is so pretty ... Quality craftsmanship, the drawers roll out so smooth when using. The size is perfect and lots of display/storage space with bottom shelf. Very happy with purchase,” wrote one customer.

The downside? It is incredibly expensive, although you are buying quality furniture. And depending on where you live, the piece may arrive unassembled.

Pros: Drawer and shelf for extra storage, made of solid walnut

Cons: Pricey, assembly may be required

Buy the Tate Nightstand for $499 at Crate and Barrel

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• Now through April 8, you can save an extra 25% on already reduced clearance styles at REI.
• Until April 8, REI Co-op members can also save 20% on one full-price item and 20% on one outlet item by using the promo code "MEMPERK2019" at checkout.
• The sale includes outerwear, apparel, footwear, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, and much more
• To help you shop the sale we listed a few key product categories and rounded up 12 great deals.

With thousands of products from top outdoor retailers and its own brand, REI is a one-stop shop for outdoor adventurers. Just in time for your next spring excursion, REI is running two sales that'll help you save on everything from clearance items to new arrivals.

Now through April 8, you can save an extra 25% on already reduced clearance styles. Also until April 8, REI Co-op members can save 20% on one full-price item and 20% on one outlet item by using the promo code "MEMPERK2019" at checkout. If you're not already a member, we recommend signing up for the lifetime membership. Although there's a $20 fee for becoming a member, it will pay for itself with all of your future savings.

Whether you're loading up on gear for an upcoming spring camping trip, shopping for a lightweight windbreaker or rain jacket, or looking for a very specific item, you're likely to find it here. We rounded up some of the best deals, but since the sale is so massive, these product categories can help you find exactly what you need.

• Men's Clothing and Footwear
• Women's Clothing and Footwear
• Kid's Clothing and Footwear
• Camping and Hiking Gear

Shop the REI sale now or keep reading to see a few of our picks:

Men's The North Face ThermoBall Hoodie

$115.44, available in three colors (Originally $220) [You save $104.56]

Men's Columbia Union Hill Insulated Jacket

$74.87 (Originally $200) [You save $125.13]

Men's REI Co-op Vaporush Windstopper Jacket

$59.12 (Originally $169) [You save $109.88]

• Chip and Joanna Gaines, the power couple behind the popular home renovation show "Fixer Upper," have bought a historic, 129-year-old German-style castle in their town of Waco, Texas, as first reported by the Waco Tribune-Herald.
• The exact sale price is unknown, but the 4,700-square-foot castle was listed on the market for $425,000 in February and appraised at $338,220 in 2018, according to public records.
• Dubbed Cottonland Castle, the aging structure requires extensive renovations throughout.
• Tom Lupfer, a contractor who worked on the castle for the previous owner, also estimated that an extensive renovation could cost between $600,000 and $1 million, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald.
• According to the listing, the castle is able to hold three bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
• The purchase adds to the couple's existing catalogue of Waco real estate and businesses, which includes Magnolia Market and Magnolia Table.
• It's unclear yet what the Gaineses will use the castle for, but they have promised in a statement that they plan to undertake the extensive renovations that the castle necessitates.
• "The Gaineses have the means, they have the interest — we knew for a long time that they were interested in the house," Lupfer told Business Insider.
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• And keep reading to take a look around the historic Cottonland Castle.

DON'T MISS: See what life is like for 'Fixer Upper' couple Chip and Joanna Gaines, who cofounded the Magnolia empire and are raising 5 kids on a farm in Waco, Texas

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The historic 129-year-old German-style castle, known as Cottonland Castle, in Waco, Texas, could be Chip and Joanna Gaineses' most challenging renovation yet.

Source: Realtor

Chip and Joanna Gaines started flipping homes shortly after marrying in 2003 and had been renovating homes for a whole decade before HGTV came along.

Read more about what life is like for Chip and Joanna Gaines

Source: Money

On their hit show "Fixer Upper," they specialized in transforming homes from drabby, outdated structures ...

Source: HGTV

• Lauren Sanchez, the woman dating Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has filed for divorce from her husband, TMZ reported.
• Divorce documents were reportedly filed on Friday to sever the 13-year marriage between Sanchez and Patrick Whitesell, the co-CEO of the talent agency WME.
• News of the divorce filing comes just a day after Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced on Twitter their divorce agreement had been finalized.

Just a day after Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced that the terms of their divorce had been finalized, TMZ reported that the woman who's dating the Amazon CEO has filed for divorce from her husband.

Divorce papers were filed on Friday to end the marriage between Lauren Sanchez, a former TV anchor, and Patrick Whitesell, the co-CEO of the Hollywood talent agency WME, according to TMZ. The couple, who were married for 13 years, reportedly asked for joint custody of the two children they have together.

Sanchez became a well-known name after Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos first said they were getting divorced in January. Hours after they announced the divorce, the National Enquirer reported that Jeff Bezos was dating Sanchez.

The tabloid said its reporters had been investigating the affair for four months and had tracked the couple "across five states and 40,000 miles, tailed them in private jets, swanky limos, helicopter rides, romantic hikes, five-star hotel hideaways, intimate dinner dates and 'quality time' in hidden love nests."

The National Enquirer also reported it had obtained "raunchy messages and erotic selfies" exchanged between Bezos and Sanchez, including "one steamy picture too explicit to print here." One of the texts Bezos sent to Sanchez reportedly read: "I love you, alive girl."

The New York Post reported shortly after that although Sanchez and Whitesell were still married, they were separated at the time.

Read more: 6 things you need to know about Lauren Sanchez, the former TV anchor and pilot reportedly dating Jeff Bezos

In the months since Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos first announced they were splitting up, the relationship between Jeff Bezos and Sanchez has been the subject of much scrutiny and news coverage. Bezos responded to the National Enquirer's story on his alleged affair by launching a full-scale investigation into who leaked his personal texts to the tabloid.

The investigation largely pinned the leak on Michael Sanchez, Lauren Sanchez's brother. He acknowledged making a "deal with the devil" in cooperating with the National Enquirer but said that deal didn't include providing it with any texts or pictures.

News of Sanchez's divorce comes just a day after both Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos on Thursday said on Twitter they had "finished the process of dissolving" their marriage and would be co-parenting their four kids. As part of the divorce agreement, MacKenzie Bezos said she would give Jeff Bezos 75% of the Amazon stock the couple owned, as well as voting control over the shares she's keeping.

SEE ALSO: Behind on Jeff Bezos' beef with the National Enquirer? Here's the complete timeline of the feud to catch you up

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• Patrick Whitesell is the executive chairman of Endeavor, the parent company of talent agency WME, which represents some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
• His wife, ex-TV anchor and pilot Lauren Sanchez, is reportedly dating Jeff Bezos and has, according to a TMZ report, filed for divorce from Whitesell.
• Whitesell is worth an estimated $440 million and represents actors, musicians, and comedians. His clients include Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Michelle Williams, Idris Elba, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, John Krasinski, Jude Law, Ryan Reynolds, and Denzel Washington.
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As executive chairman of Endeavor, the parent company of talent agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME), Patrick Whitesell is one of Hollywood's top power players. 

He's also the soon-to-be-ex-husband of Lauren Sanchez, the ex-TV anchor and pilot who's been dating Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Sanchez has, according to a TMZ report, filed for divorce from Whitesell a day after the terms of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos' divorce were announced.

Along with Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, Whitesell represents actors, musicians, and comedians. His clients include Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Michelle Williams, Idris Elba, Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, John Krasinski, Jude Law, Ryan Reynolds, and Denzel Washington.

Whitesell and Sanchez were married in 2005 and reportedly separated in the fall of 2018. 

Sanchez became a well-known name after Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos first said they were getting divorced back in January, as Business Insider's Paige Leskin reported. Hours after they announced the divorce, the National Enquirer reported that Jeff Bezos was dating Sanchez.

Here's a look at Whitesell's life and career.

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Patrick Whitesell is the executive chairman of Endeavor, the parent company of talent agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME).

Source: Business Insider

Whitesell's partner and Endeavor's CEO is Ari Emanuel, who was reportedly the inspiration for the character Ari Gold on "Entourage."

Source: ABC News

Whitesell married Lauren Sanchez, a former TV anchor, in 2005, and they have two children.

Source: Business Insider, Us Weekly

• Rich millennials are giving the luxury world a facelift.
• Like other millennials, they spend on experiences— but they're opting to pay for VIP treatments and customization.
• In luxury fashion, rich millennials are reinventing the meaning of expensive sneakers and streetwear.
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Rich millennials' spending habits are turning the luxury sector on its head.

Like the rest of their generation, rich millennials prefer to spend on experiences — but unlike the rest of their generation, they pay extra to heighten these experiences with VIP treatments and customization.

Rich millennials are also creating new trends and status symbols, namely expensive sneakers and streetwear, the latter of which has become entwined with luxury fashion. This is largely due to the role of social media — as more millennials take to Instagram, brands and fashion magazines are losing some of their clout to influencers.

That's not to mention millennials' preference for the share economy, which has trickled into the luxury world. Rental services like Rent the Runway have made luxury goods more accessible to others.

Here are seven ways rich millennials are redefining luxury.

SEE ALSO: 5 things rich millennials do differently with their money than the rest of their generation

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They spend extra on VIP experiences.

Like the rest of their generation, rich millennials prefer to spend on experiences instead of things. What sets them apart is their willingness to pay more for heightened comfort or service during these experiences to match their lifestyles, wrote Larissa Faw in a post for Forbes.

"For instance, millennials, regardless of socioeconomic status, attend the music festival Bonnaroo, but while non-affluent guests stay in basic tents and use communal showers, affluent Millennials pay more for the VIP experience with a gourmet private chef and golf-cart chauffeur service," she wrote, adding that many festivals and concerts have developed VIP programs for this reason.

She added: "Likewise, millennials may party at the same nightclub, but only the affluent are escorted past the velvet rope to a separate (often elevated) section."

They seek exclusivity and customization in their experiences.

Affluent millennials also prefer to customize their experiences — an added bonus they're willing to spend extra money on. As the elite shift their focus away from goods, "they want personalized experiences that are either inherently unique or specifically tailored to them," Business Insider's Lina Batarags wrote. 

This is especially true for the affluent millennial traveler, who seeks luxury hotels that offer personalized amenities and attention like cocktail butlers mixing drinks in your room or drink trolleys in the hallways, Batarags reported.

According to Deanna Ting of Skift, luxury hoteliers are using customization to win them over.

"Personalization is what they want," Jenni Benzaquen, vice president of luxury brands in Europe for Marriott International, told Ting. "Luxury used to be one thing to one person but it's no longer about white gloves and white tablecloths. There's no more formality in luxury and hotels need to understand our guests. They want what's unforgettable and unique, and they have a thirst for the unknown and they are going to markets where their friends haven’t been before."

They choose brands based on their mission and values.

But heightened experiences aren't the end all, be all. Instead of replacing the role of brands in wealthy people's lives outright, experiences are augmenting the significance of and consideration that goes into buying a particular brand, Batarags reported.

"Younger generations are less likely to be staunch loyalists to a single brand when compared to their parents and grandparents," Mike Phillips, Wealth-X's vice president of marketing and communications, told Batarags. "They're more likely to try something new if it speaks to their personal values and passions."

He continued: "More and more, the wealthy are evaluating a brand in terms of: What mission does this brand represent? How does it contribute to the greater good ... If I choose to purchase this product, what does that say about me and my values?"

That kind of awareness extends beyond just products, too.

Entire industries are developing or adjusting services to cater to this customer interest, Batarags wrote. Consider wellness, which is increasingly regarded as a modern embodiment of luxury. Accordingly, an array of spas and studios offering treatments like cryofacials, weeklong retreats, and vitamin IV drips are delivering those experiences.

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• Visiting your local barista every day for a cup of coffee can get expensive over time — especially if you like iced coffee as much as I do.
• Making a chilled cup of coffee at home is a great money-saving solution, but until I found the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker, most of my attempts ended in a watered down drink. 
• This coffee maker turns piping hot coffee into iced coffee in a matter of minutes — I use it all the time and it has saved me lots of money. 

Call me crazy, but whether it's a sweltering summer day or one of those biting cold mornings, you’re probably going to find me with a cup of iced coffee in hand. It may sound moderately insane to trek through the brisk New York City streets with a drink that’s nearly frozen, but if you take a look around, you’ll notice that dozens of other commuters have the same drink in spite of the weatherman's forecast.

Although iced coffee has been around for decades, the popularity of the drink certainly hasn't subsided. Giant coffee chains like Starbucks have extensive chilled drink menus, and most small cafes have an iced coffee option.

I’m here for it, don’t get me wrong, but I still can’t get over the outrageous prices cafes charge for a simple iced drink. The solution to my spontaneous need-for-caffeine finally surfaced when I found the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker at Bed Bath & Beyond. This tumbler promises to turn hot coffee into iced coffee in a few minutes without watering down your coffee. Though it seemed too good to be true, I dropped the money and gave it a shot in hopes of giving my wallet a little break from the baristas.

From the outside, this cup looks like any other travel mug, but the Zoku Iced Coffee Maker has special features that make it stand out. It has three separate parts: the stainless steel inner core, the protective sleeve, and the straw. The steel core is what helps you turn hot coffee into iced coffee.

The instructions are simple: Place the inner core into your freezer for a minimum of eight hours, take it out, slip it into the protective sleeve, and pour your piping hot coffee into the cup. You don’t have to wait for your coffee to cool a bit before pouring it into the cup. I was impressed that it took just six minutes for my coffee to turn into the cold drink I wanted.

Though the drink comes out completely chilled and ice isn’t necessary, I still like to add a few cubes to my coffee to make it feel more like an iced coffee from a cafe. I appreciated that my drink didn’t get watered down from the additional ice, because it was never diluted in the first place. Better yet, the ice didn’t melt as quickly as it would in a plastic cup because the stainless steel inner core of the tumbler kept my drink cold.

If your chilled drink of choice isn’t a cup of joe, the Zoku cup can still come to your rescue. My sister loves caffeine but hates coffee. She found the nifty tumbler helpful for brewing hot chai tea. She adds it to the frozen cup with a bit of milk to make her favorite brew.

The Zoku Iced Coffee Maker isn’t free of problems, of course. If you want a second iced cup of joe, you’re going to have to re-freeze the core since it can only stay cold for so long. I found it best to pop the inner core in the freezer the night before a work day so that it would have time to freeze before I needed to rush out the door in the morning.

Spending around $30 on a tumbler seemed like a bit of a stretch when I initially bought it, but when I noticed how much money I was saving by skipping my trip to the coffee shop around the corner, $30 didn't seem like much of an investment at all.

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• Billionaires' Row in New York City is known for having some of the most expensive residential real estate in the world. 
• I walked around the area to get a look at eight of the newest supertall luxury skyscrapers, several of which are still under construction.
• Billionaires' Row includes Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world.
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In wealthy cities around the world, from New York to London to Los Angeles, a certain ritzy neighborhood or street is given an extravagant nickname: Billionaires' Row.

The term generally refers to a super-wealthy part of a city that's home to some of the world's richest people living in some of the world's most expensive homes.

In New York City, Billionaires' Row includes a set of eight ultra-luxury skyscrapers along the southern end of Central Park in Manhattan. The buildings were recently built or, in some cases, are still under construction.

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"I like to define Billionaires' Row as New York City's Monopoly board for uber-wealthy international and domestic titans of industry who come together here to work, play, and do lots and lots of shopping," Alexander Glibbery of Compass told me. 

Indeed, Billionaires' Row is just a few blocks from the city's most glamorous shopping district: Fifth Avenue.

StreetEasy describes Billionaires' Row as "an enclave around 57th Street" that's "become a symbol of the city's increasingly stupendous riches."

The new towers at Billionaires' Row — some of which have not yet welcomed residents — have already seen record-breaking real-estate sales.

In January, billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin broke the record for the most expensive home ever sold in the US when he bought a $238 million penthouse at 220 Central Park South, a Billionaires' Row skyscraper designed by Robert A.M. Stern that's still under construction. 

I walked around Billionaires' Row on a recent spring afternoon. Here's what it looks like.

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Billionaires' Row is the term for a collection of supertall luxury skyscrapers in New York City along the southern end of Central Park. The buildings are home to some of the most expensive residential real estate in the world. Some were recently finished, and others are still under construction.

These towers have seen record-breaking real-estate sales, including billionaire hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin's purchase of a $238 million penthouse earlier this year — the most expensive home ever sold in the US.

I walked around Billionaires' Row to check out eight of the newest, tallest, and most luxurious towers in New York City.

The borders of Billionaires' Row are not officially defined, but real estate agents described it to me as an area south of Central Park between 57th St. and 59th St., and between 8th Ave. and reaching as far east as 2nd Ave.

Three of the eight towers are on 57th Street, a bustling thoroughfare that includes some classic New York City destinations including the Russian Tea Room and Carnegie Hall.

I started my tour walking along 57th street from east to west. Here's a guide to the buildings you'll find on those blocks.

• The 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is a mid-size, three-row crossover SUV whose powertrain is related to the Acura NSX supercar.
• Competition is intense in this segment, but Acura has a worthy entrant.
• If you want an excellent luxury SUV that's cheaper than a BMW or Audi, yet has great performance and lots of the tech, the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is worth a look.
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We don't lack for luxury car brands in this world. But the sheer magnitude of choice can be daunting. So if you're having a tough time deciding whether it should be BMW or Audi, Mercedes or Lexus, Jaguar or Alfa Romeo, I'm here to help.

Consider Acura — I know I have. I've nearly bought an Acura a couple of times, and in the time I've been reviewing cars at Business Insider, I've driven many and enjoyed them all.

Acura, Honda's luxury brand, debuted in 1986 and has been producing excellent vehicles ever since. The NSX supercar nabbed our Car of the Year award in 2016, and other Acuras have been finalists. As luxury brands go, Acura takes a lot of agita off the table. If you're familiar with Honda, you know the company engineers superb cars that have a deserved reputation for reliability.

Acura adds a premium dimension to that, and has always pushed for technical innovation. That's why I was excited to test the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, which has a nifty three-electric-motor drivetrain coupled with a bulletproof VS engine. 

Read on to learn how it went down:

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Here we have the 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, in a fetching "Canyon Bronze Metallic" paint job. My tester was about $60,000, but the base MDX is $44,000.

The color is nice, but the overall design is pure crossover. Personally, I think the styling is more appealing than the Audi Q7.

The beaklike grille and the large Acura badge have been divisive, but overt time I have grown to kind of like them.