Worth It

Tasteful New Yorkers tell us about an item they splurged on decades ago — and that’s stood the test of time.

worth it The Bag Becky Malinsky Has Worn Everywhere for a Decade “The slight wear and tear blends into the pattern, and her metal frame is more durable than any leather.” By Becky Malinsky
worth it I’ve Been Wearing This Hoodie to Work for 10 Years “It’s probably twice the thickness of the average hoodie.” By Hugo Murray and Jessica Silvester
worth it The Only Diffuser a Fashion Writer Has Ever Used on Her Curls “I’m still very much loyal to this weird little thing that lives in my bathroom.” By Emilia Petrarca and Arielle Avila
worth it I’ve Had This North Face for As Long As Timothée Chalamet’s Been Alive But looks good as new. By Alexis Swerdloff
worth it The Taiwanese Rice Cooker That’s Gotten Better 18 Years Later “It has a clunky, analog look to it that I appreciate.” By Phoebe Sung and Arielle Avila
worth it The 25-Year-Old Mason Pearson a Hairstylist Still Uses for Ponytails “Every week I soak it. Once it’s dry, it looks almost brand new.” By Helen Reavey and Arielle Avila
worth it The Manual Espresso-Maker That’s Been in Use Every Day for 18 Years “It’s a Zen experience.” By Donna Lennard and Arielle Avila