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Why Does Every Skincare Influencer Look Like a Stormtrooper?

A man's guide to red-light therapy masks, the anti-aging gadget taking over the internet.

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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer
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The Rise of Prediction Culture
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Your New Summer Wardrobe, On Us

Enter to win 8 pieces from Iron & Resin. Founded by industry veteran Thom Hill, their mission is to create durable, high-quality apparel and lifestyle goods that are backed by a lifetime guarantee.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in May 2026.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now
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Your New Summer Wardrobe, On Us

Enter to win 8 pieces from Iron & Resin. Founded by industry veteran Thom Hill, their mission is to create durable, high-quality apparel and lifestyle goods that are backed by a lifetime guarantee.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in May 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in May 2026.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Get a Job on the Railroad with the OMEGA Railmaster

Aside from staunch traditionalists and divers, we can’t think of anyone who really uses their watch as a tool anymore. As much as we like them, most of us consider them accessories. We use them, definitely, but they’re not indispensable the way they used to be. For example, before the…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Reigning Champ Made a Muhammad Ali Capsule Collection

Whether you're talking attention to detail, ethical production standards or insanely high quality, Reigning Champ has it all. The core basics, capsule collections and collaborations have always impressed us, but it's the new Reigning Champ x Muhammad Ali gear that cements their standing as one of the best. The entire…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Last Days to Save During the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends this Sunday, so now's your last chance to get all the pieces you're going to want to add to the rotation. Just-arrived fall styles! Limited-time sale prices! You'll find everything from Nike shoes and Wolverine boots, to Barbour jackets and Herschel bags, to MVMT watches…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Poler’s Reversible Camp Poncho Is Also a Blanket

Leave it to the brand that build a campfire sandwich maker and a ninja suit to elevate the poncho from crappy weather necessity to stylish outerwear. If you didn't already guess, we're talking about the people at Poler and their new Reversible Camp Poncho. The 100% synthetic poncho has Thermastuff…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Paul Stephens Le Mans Classic Clubsport 911

At the ripe old age of nine years old, Paul Stephens clocked his first 100 mph run in a Porsche 911. Since then he's competed in all the major races, racked up a bunch of wins and established one of the most respected independent Porsche race brands out there. In…

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