Go beyond the surface. This is a lifestyle news site with an editorial slant and focus on trends, people and opinions
Drew Haines, the merchandising director at StockX, doesn’t think so. “I don’t believe this release will impact the prices of the OG pair,” he said. The sort of people who lust after the Tiffany shoe, he says, are exactly the least likely to be persuaded by a knockoff. “There are enough differences here, and obviously, […]
Why Do Sneaker Companies Dupe Their Own Grails? Read More »
Its WWI heritage is well-documented—British officers wore it in the trenches, using details like the shoulder flap for rifle recoil and belt rings for canteens and grenades serving real military functions. Today, it’s less about battlefield utility and more about how that water-resistant cotton gabardine will keep you dry in light city rain. I like
17 Best Raincoats for Men 2025, According to GQ Editors Read More »
In case it isn’t obvious yet, Buck Mason is enjoying one of menswear’s all-time hot streaks. Thanks to a crop of killer collaborations with insider-favorite names like Bryceland’s, J.Mueser, and Rocky Mountain Featherbed, the LA-based brand has established itself as one of the savviest menswear-whispers in the West. So what better way to cap off
Buck Mason Just Revived Some of the Greatest American Jeans Ever Made Read More »
This is an edition of the newsletter Show Notes, in which Samuel Hine reports from the front row of the fashion world. Sign up here to get it free. Last month, A$AP Rocky called his longtime stylist Matthew Henson with an urgent request: He needed 20 suits. And he needed them tomorrow. The rapper, actor,
The Inside Story Behind A$AP Rocky’s ‘Comfortable’ Trial Style Read More »
This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris Black, in which the columnist weighs in on hot topics in culture. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Thursday. The much-talked-about SNL50 celebration finally took place this weekend, after an unrelenting onslaught of advance press. In the hilarious reply-all email
‘SNL 50’ Reminded Us Why ‘Saturday Night Live’ Still Matters Read More »
The best New Balance sneakers for men have come a long way. So let’s start at the beginning: In 1906, the New Balance Arch Support Company set up shop in Massachusetts, a state it still calls home today. In the decades that followed, the company gradually ditched its focus on prescription footwear, pivoted to performance
9 Best New Balance Sneakers for Men 2025, According to GQ Read More »
In case you hadn’t noticed, “functional fitness” has popped off in recent years, and if you’re looking to get in on some of those gains at home, the best kettlebells are a great place to start. Pop into any gym worth its salt, and you’re bound to see a rack full of heavy iron orbs
5 Best Kettlebells for Functional Training in 2025 Read More »
Take their flight jacket, for instance. It’s based on the G-1, which started life as the M-422A in the 1930s for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps pilots before being officially standardized as the G-1 in 1947. This jacket didn’t just keep aviators warm—it became an icon, thanks to its classic design (and a little Hollywood
11 Best Men's Shearling Coat 2025, According to GQ Editors Read More »
Have you worn Lululemon sweatpants before? Have you wrapped your lower body in Canadian comfort, the likes of which we Americans could only dream of? Now that temperatures are approaching 0 degrees (Fahrenheit, for those who don’t live in the Great White North), it’s time for the answer to that question to be: Yes. Luxury
Lululemon Made Too Many Sweats, So You Can Bask in Discounted Comfort Read More »
If you’re working out without some sort of head covering, we tip our hat to you. Actually, we misspoke—we have a tip: Wear one of the best workout hats. Sure, you’ve likely invested in the perfect set of shoes, shorts, and shirts, but donning an excellent hat for working out could mean the difference between
12 Best Workout Hats for Men 2025, Tested and Reviewed Read More »
