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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
By Lanny Fuller
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The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Vacay Shave

One of the most wholesome corners of the internet taught me to love shaving again.

By Lanny Fuller
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What to Pack for a Gentlemen’s Trip

Packing can be fun. I said it.

By Lanny Fuller
Clothing
It’s Time To Invest In a Bespoke Suit. Here’s Why.

While packing for a recent trip to New York City, I had my sweatpants for the plane, a jacket, and an overabundance of underwear. But this trip was a special occasion — meeting with a book publisher and a few people behind notable menswear shops — so I needed something…

By Brett Braley
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To Fully Live La Dolce Vita, Look to the Life and Art of Slim Aarons

Saturated Mediterranean beaches. Exiled Russian aristocrats. Senators’ wives. Roman temples. Palm Beach mansions. Striped umbrellas, tiaras, and Cuban cigars. These are, of course, only a small portion of what Slim Aarons documented during his decades-long career. Aarons, whose work has had a resurgence since the Instagram age, is best remembered…

By Brett Braley
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Fashion
The 5 Best German Watch Brands Every Guy Should Know

The conventional mindset when it comes to where watches are made is that Swiss watches are the best, and you can certainly make that argument: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Blancpain, and Omega. But even more affordable Swiss brands such as Oris, Longines, TAG Heuer, and Hamilton receive high…

By Amos Kwon
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Entertainment
8 Autobiographies That Will Make You a Better Man

There are books that every man should read at least once in his life. After all, books can provide many lessons on how to be a better man. You can learn a lot of life lessons from autobiographies in particular. The autobiography format presents an opportunity to learn from someone…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Fashion
The Best Go-to Cheap Watches That Work For Every Guy

To my horologically inclined friends, let me apologize up front. I’m just not a watch guy. Try as I might, a watch has always been utilitarian for me. I like the weight of a timepiece, but think of it more as a bracelet. The fact that it can tell time…

By Brett Braley
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