This year, we bid farewell to the status water bottle craze of 2023. The wave that once swept the industry and brought forth gaudy, self-aggrandizing clones made way for a more sophisticated icon – the Stanley 1913 tumbler. Over 100 years old and founded in 1913, Stanley revolutionized the market, breathing new life into a sea of cheeky, patterned exteriors that held nothing but a bottle of Dasani. The classic tumbler added color and sparked a rally for an everyday object like no other.
The enchantment of the Stanley 1913 bottle still lingers, with limited-time collections quickly selling out. But for the average consumer, dropping $50 every few months on a new water bottle isn’t practical, especially in our current economy. Luckily, there are affordable alternatives available that offer the same style and quality as the Stanley 1913.
Enter Sam’s Club, a treasure trove of trendy finds at unbeatable prices. Their latest addition, the Zak Designs Stainless Steel Double Wall Sutton Flex Tumbler Set, mirrors the viral Loveshack Fancy x Stanley 1913 collaboration. Available in two charming colorways – solid purple and a playful pink bow print, or earthy green tones – this set includes two 30-ounce stainless steel bottles. And at just $24.98 for the set, each bottle costs under $12.50, a fraction of the price of the Stanley 1913 x Loveshack Fancy Holiday Quencher ProTour Flip Tumbler.
Both options promise to keep your drinks icy cold for hours, perfect for those on-the-go gym sessions or long road trips. While the Zak Designs bottles are strictly for cold beverages, they offer the fashion-forward aesthetic and functionality at a fraction of the cost. Saving a few extra dollars while enjoying the same benefits – who could resist?
As the status bottle trend fades into the background, a new mindful consumerism emerges. Maybe our next obsession will be Tinkr, the chic toolkit favored by the likes of Oprah and Tyler Cameron. Only time will tell what the future holds in store for the utilitarian objects we love.
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.