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Men's Grooming: Amber Serums, Warm Balms and Natural Oils
Men's grooming here means amber-toned serums, warm balms and natural oils. I paired them with leather accessories and warm-neutral clothing.
Gorpcore Outfits: Trail Kit That Lives in the City
Gorpcore, the trail-ready look named in The Cut in 2017, has moved from the mountain to the sidewalk. This edit covers shell jackets, cargo trousers, trail sneakers and the small things from Moncler Grenoble, Salomon, Nike ACG and Portal. Read on for how to wear one technical piece at a time.
Italian Menswear: The Labels Behind the Softer Side
Italian menswear has gone soft, with unstructured knits, garment-dyed overshirts and corduroy trousers taking over from the stiff suit. I went through the houses with real histories, from Piacenza 1733's wool mill in Biella to Rubinacci's Naples tailoring, and kept the pieces that earn their place. Here is how to wear the look without losing the polish.
Sharp Casual: Crisp Polos, Chinos and White Sneakers
Sharp casual sits between dressed up and laid back, with clean cuts and everyday pieces. I look at crisp chinos, fitted polos, simple watches and white leather sneakers.
Two Friends, One Quiz: How Hawthorne Taught Men to Wear Two Scents
Hawthorne cologne comes from two childhood friends who built the brand in 2016 on one idea: one scent for work, another for play. I go through its eau de parfums, body sprays and grooming, then set up a two-scent week.
Relaxed Tailoring: How Suit Jackets Are Getting Easier Again
Relaxed tailoring has been building since American Gigolo put Armani's soft suits on screen in 1980. I look at the suit jackets that carry that looser cut, with GQ and Esquire both saying it is easing.
What Men Wear to Weddings Now
What men wear to weddings now comes down to the dress code on the invitation, and cocktail attire is the one that confuses people most. I sort suit jackets, linen shirts, trousers and loafers into wedding guest outfits.
Cashmere Menswear: Rollnecks, Zip-Ups, Polos and a Hoodie
Cashmere menswear is back, with Vogue reporting that premium yarns like cashmere now make up a third of luxury knitwear sellouts. I go through rollnecks, zip-ups, polos and a cashmere hoodie, and how to wear cashmere like it is cotton.
Montblanc Began With Pens: The Fragrances That Followed
Montblanc fragrances for men run from the Legend family to Explorer, and the house began in 1906 as a Berlin pen maker. I go through the Legend bottles, clean colognes for work and warm vanilla scents for after the office.
The New Office Uniform for Men
As companies call people back to the office more days a week, dress codes are tightening again, according to British GQ. This edit builds a uniform from jackets, knits, shirts, trousers, shoes and ties by Paul Smith, Slowear, Drake's and others. Read on for the week of outfits it adds up to.
Red, Blue and Yellow: Menswear Goes Primary
Primary color is back in menswear, and GQ says red in particular is suddenly everywhere. This edit runs from shell jackets and a varsity jacket through linen shirts to striped tees, with a Mondrian-sized dose of blue, yellow and red in each. Read on for what to wear loud, what to keep quiet, and which pieces I would skip.
Nutrafol Men and the Founders Who Started It After Their Own Thinning Hair
Nutrafol Men began with founders who were noticing thinning hair themselves, and the brand still talks like it. Here is the Nutrafol range for men, then scalp serums and thickening shampoos from other brands to compare.
Yves Saint Laurent Cologne for Men: Y, MYSLF and the Rest of the Shelf
Yves Saint Laurent cologne for men comes down to two families, Y and MYSLF, each sold in several strengths. Here is how the versions differ, which one I would wear in which season, and six colognes from other houses for when you want a change.
Best Cologne for Men: A Bottle for Every Day, Every Night and Bare Skin
The best cologne for men is the one that suits the hour you wear it, so this edit is sorted that way: bright bottles for daytime, deeper ones for evenings, and soft musks for the days you want to smell like clean skin. Prada, Dior, Tom Ford, Rabanne and more, in one place.
Dolce&Gabbana Cologne for Men: Sicilian Sun, Lavender and a Little Leather
Dolce&Gabbana cologne is easiest to choose once you know the three families: Light Blue for bright days, The One for evenings, and K for something sharper. Here is how the bottles differ, which concentration suits which hour, and what I would not do when buying.
The Nike Elite Backpack V2 Is Built For Gym Bag Chaos
Nike's Elite backpacks organize basketball gear with dedicated shoe storage, ventilation, and a range of capacities built around actual practice routines. The line solves a more specific problem than a standard commuter bag by treating shoes and a ball as gear that need their own space. This edit sorts the range by how much load a given routine actually carries.
Best Vitamins for Men, Starting With a Word From 1912
The best vitamins for men are the ones that fit the gaps in your own diet. Here are daily multis, gummies and formulas for men over 40, 50 and 55, and how to choose one.
Reading the Bleu de Chanel Parfum Bottle, and What Else Belongs Next to It
Bleu de Chanel Parfum is the richest version of a men's fragrance that has been on bathroom shelves since 2010. Here is how the Chanel bottles differ, three more from the house for him, and woody citrus colognes from other houses that sit in the same family.
Versace Eros Energy: The Citrus Rush and the Colognes Around It
Versace Eros Energy is the bright, citrus-first entry in a family that began in 2012. Here is the Eros lineup it belongs to, the other Versace colognes I would sniff next, and six bottles from other houses for a man building a small, sensible shelf.
Versace Eros Flame, the Peppery One I Wear When It Gets Cold
Versace Eros Flame is the warm, peppery, citrus-lit one in a bold bottle. Here is the whole Eros family in one place, the older Versace pour homme classics, and a few citrus and pepper colognes from other houses that sit close by.
The Best Shampoo for Men, From a 1994 Chicago Barber Chair
The best shampoo for men depends on your scalp, not the scent on the bottle. Here are eight everyday men's shampoos and eight that handle thinning, dandruff and faster 2-in-1 routines.
Vapor Trail
Fragrance as the editorial concept — light, clean, aquatic scents paired with clothes in cool grey, pale white, and mist. Dressing that smells as considered as it looks, for the man who layers both intentionally.
Monochrome Man
A guide to mens monochrome outfits. One flawless shade curating an entire look.
Slow Morning
Soft knits, roomy trousers, and the kind of basics you reach for before you're even fully awake — this edit is basically a whole vibe built around staying comfortable without sacrificing style. Morning fits only.