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HOTEL MERCH IS HAVING A MOMENT

Why guests crave the IYKYK (if you know, you know) fashion flex

Luxury-and-boutique properties are no longer selling plush toys and fridge magnets—they’re dropping limited-run hoodies, caps and wearable blankets that signal insider status. Fashion press now tags the movement “resort-core,” calling hotel logos the new graphic-tee flex. Bloomberg’s 2024 round-up even crowned hotel merch “one of the year’s hottest luxury fashion symbols.”


TIKTOK & STREETWEAR BLEW THE LID OFF

When FRAME’s Ritz Paris sweatshirt hit TikTok this spring, clips racked up millions of views and sold out $400 crews in days. Similar hype surrounds Beverly Hills Hotel robes, Ace Hotel ceramic mugs, and even vintage Hard Rock tees scored on Depop. Guests aren’t just buying memories—they’re buying social currency they can wear.

WHY IYKYK HOTEL MERCH WORKS

Exclusivity - “I stayed there (or know someone who did).”

Nostalgia - “This logo reminds me of a perfect weekend away.”

Community signal - “People who know, know.”


BOOSTING REVPAR & BRAND REACH

Hotels that nail merch aren’t just shifting gift-shop units, they’re driving repeat visits and organic social impressions. Vogue Business notes that collaborations with labels and artists turn hotels into lifestyle brandsguests want to wear and share.

FIVE RULES FOR MERCH THAT ACTUALLY GETS WORN

☑ Function first – choose pieces guests need on-site (Sittingsuits, spa robes, pool totes).

☑ High design – partner with a local artist or cult streetwear label.

☑ Limited drop logic – number the run; scarcity fuels demand.

☑ Price like fashion, not souvenirs – premium tags elevate perception.

Sustainability receipts – recycled fabrics and repair programs win Gen-Z wallets.

ENTER THE WEARABLE BLANKET COLLAB

A branded Sittingsuit hits every rule: weather-proof, one-size (zero stock headaches), fully printable edge to edge, and made with GRS-certified recycled padding. Hotels from Copenhagen to Portugal already use them as in-room amenities and sell-through souvenirs.

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