How I Went From Cologne Disaster to Actually Smelling Good (And You Can Too)
Back when I was junior in college, I bought my first bottle of cologne. It was disastrous. I strolled into Macy’s hoping to find the magical fragrance that would complete…
Sneaker Game Strong: Building the Perfect Rotation
I nearly sabotaged my first-ever interview with a real fashion icon. By icon, I mean one of those designers who has transcended the industry to become someone even your dad…
How I Learned to Stop Overpacking and Actually Enjoy Traveling Light
Full disclosure: I am not an early adopter when it comes to shopping trends. I’ve been purchasing suits and dress shirts for twenty-five years, and over that time I have…
Why I Started Hunting Down the Last Real Menswear Stores (And You Should Too)
Apologies in advance. This is going to get grandpa-ificatory on you. Ever since my grandfather passed away last October, I’ve found myself thinking of him frequently. Normally when I’m folding…
Why I Stopped Buying Hype and Started Actually Looking Good
Hello guys! Today we’re answering some questions you’ve asked in our stories. Most of them are from this guy: “Hi Keith, I have an event coming up and I need…
I Spent Two Weeks Comparing $400 Common Projects to $40 Amazon Dupes
There’s no way I’m spending four hundred dollars on sneakers. I had literally just typed that thought into Reddit when I saw a post titled “ AMAZON sneakers that look…
Testing Every Pair of High Street Jeans So You Don’t Have To (Spoiler: Some Are Actually Good)
Hello. I am wearing jeans. Jeans that I’m trying on in the fourth changing room of the day at M&S Plano. This is the hundredth pair of jeans I’ve tried…
Milan vs London Fashion Week: What Every Style Editor Gets Wrong
I recently made the mistake of wearing the same outfit to Milan Fashion Week that I had worn to London Fashion Week just one week earlier. Big mistake. Enormous mistake.…
The 5-Minute Styling Tricks That Make Cheap Clothes Look Expensive
It was 10:47 PM. The text read, “OMG HELP! Meeting my girlfriend Sarah’s parents tomorrow and need tips on making my boring-ass clothes not look boring.” It was from Marcus,…
The $100 T-Shirt Test: Is Luxury Basics Worth the Money?
Let me start this by getting something off my chest: I have jeans that range anywhere from $30 mall-brand disappointments to fully-handcrafted Japanese selvedge jeans that cost enough to make…