My first clue should have been when I saw the scarves at the front being sold for $100 a piece. But nope, even after seeing those, I continued to walk into Restoration Hardware.
Restoration Hardware is an insanely overpriced store with, yes, nice goods, but goods that no one in their right mind would pay what Restoration Hardware sells them for.
Another perfect example is a Snowman Kit that I saw at this store. Basically, the Snowman Kit consists of a box filled with a carrot nose, two pieces of coal for eyes, and a little hat that you can put on a snowman. On the front of the box it says 'You supply the snow'. The cost you ask? $21. I wish I was joking. WHY would ANYONE pay $21 to make something that: a) you have to supply the majority of (ie. the snow for the snowman) and b) Something that is FREE to make.
Your guess is as good as mine.
Restoration Hardware is a pretentious store that is trying far too hard. It takes basic goods that people use for their comfort ie: slippers, bathrobes and scarves, and overprices them to see how foolish some people are and how willing someone is to waste their hard-earned money.
Two words: No Thanks.