Every month, we thoroughly examine the contents of GQ, Details and Esquire, so you don’t have to. This month’s breakdown—starring Taylor Schilling, worker drones, beer koozies, Sophia Loren, a nipple, optimism, former male models, swatting, hors d’oeuvres, bacon, George fucking Clooney, dominatrices and classic rock, sort of—after the jump…
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You may have noticed a couple extra menswear mags on the newsstand this month: GQ’s What to Wear Now and Esquire’s Big Black Book. In our grand tradition, we read them so you don’t have to, and in this very special edition of Well Pressed, we’ve got your full breakdown of the current state of the menswear universe.
Consider this your crash course in the fall’s trending menswear, after the jump…»
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Every month, we thoroughly examine the contents of GQ, Details and Esquire, so you don’t have to. This month’s breakdown—starring The Dude, caftans, younger men, Alyssa Miller, sherry, JFK, crying mascots, the Upright Citizens Brigade, Pharrell Williams, Elvis impersonators and 80 American men—after the jump.
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Today’s must-reads from around the Internet.
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Today’s must-reads from around the Internet.
Menswear in Scotland, insider tips from the menswear cognoscenti and Tom Ford’s new Chicago digs.»
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Every month, we thoroughly examine the contents of GQ, Details and Esquire, so you don’t have to. This month’s breakdown—starring Emily DiDonato (above), Tony Danza, wool ties, transcendental meditation, professional football, the Battle of Bastion, real Mexican food and a visual progression of Chris Hemsworth’s “serious face”—is after the jump.
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Every month, we thoroughly examine the contents of GQ, Details and Esquire, so you don’t have to. This month’s breakdown—starring Bryan Cranston, Porsche 911s, Aubrey Plaza, fathers-in-law, biceps, porn star names, overcoats, Jon Voight, holograms, absinthe summer cocktails and words of wisdom from Richard Simmons—is after the jump.
July’s a tricky month in the world of printed menswear.
Because even though summer only officially started last Friday, we’ve been talking about it since early May—and the last thing on our minds in the sweltering heat we’re all now starting to feel is fall tweeds.
It’s this “trickiness,” among other things, that led the gents at two of our big three men’s rags to the same decision years ago: July wasn’t worth the hassle of its own issue, so they tacked it onto the end of June’s. Which has given us the rare opportunity to look past those dusty old stalwarts to a few of the other menswear mags out there.
So without further ado, we take the pulse of this month in menswear journalism, after the jump…»
Memorial Day might have marked the unofficial start of summer, but since the real deal doesn’t start till later this month, there’s still plenty of time to get prepared.
And these newly minted June issues won’t let you forget it for a second.
Likewise, in our grand tradition of surveying the broader field of menswear journalism, we’ve thumbed through this month’s crop of printed swimwear, whites, lightweight fabrics and otherwise uncategorized eye candy, just for you. You know, in anticipation.
Without further ado, we’d like to present to you our findings…»
May can be a tricky style month to predict.
It puts us in the late-spring-but-it-might-already-feel-like-summer zone of weather, so it’s hard to know whether we’re going to want to see umbrellas or linen—so all three mags hedged by putting leading men on their cover. (There was also some baseball-inspired fashion.)
Thus, in the name of menswear journalism, we trod through the mid-weight blazers, the white, er, off-white shoes (well in advance of Memorial Day) and a cacophony of fragrances to bring you:
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Just when you thought awards season was over…
GQ has just announced this year’s crop of Best New Menswear Designers—a coveted honor they’ve been bestowing upon the young Billy Reids and Thom Brownes of the menswear world for the past decade now—and this year’s four winners run the gamut from laid-back surfer chic (Aviator Nation) to tailored gear with Savile Row lineage (Bespoken) to Jay-Z’s favorite chino maker (Baldwin) and menswear’s newest favorite bag maker (Ernest Alexander).
If you recall, last year GQ upped the stakes by having each winner design a small capsule collection sold exclusively at Gap across the nation. You’ll have to wait until fall to get your hands on this year’s batch of well-priced handsomeness, so to tide you over, take a look at our favorites from the inaugural collaborations.
Jacket-ology: GQ seems to agree with us about the denim jacket being a spring must-have: here’s a roundup.
Pickup Artist: For any aspiring pickpockets, Cool Material has assembled the seven seminal instructional videos on the subject.
Your Producer Credit Awaits: Daily Details rounds up the five films worth backing on Kickstarter.
Fresh Direct: Sample the finest restaurants around the country without having to leave your home—thanks to this list from First We Feast and the magic of mail-order food.
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Here we are, March-ing toward spring—even if there’s still snow on the ground in the majority of the contiguous US—with the latest crop of magazines hitting newsstands in the last couple days.
And in our grand tradition of sizing up the state of printed menswear journalism, we’ve thumbed through all 620 pages of the big three to bring you the most comprehensive assessment. Without further ado:
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Wish We Were Joking: Less than a month in and it looks like we’ve already found the most bizarre fashion story of 2013: China’s new “it” girl is a 72-year-old grandfather.
What’s Gucci: Looks like we called it: the resurgence of Gosling in 2013 has already begun, according to his latest red-carpet turn on GQ.
Like a Gos: And just in case you were wondering how The Gos got so badass all of a sudden, Details tracks his evolution.
One Coin to Rule Them All: The New Yorker weighs the pros and cons of the Treasury’s option to mint a trillion-dollar platinum coin that could save America from financial ruin—with assistance from F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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It’s October (yes, already) and that means one thing: a new crop of magazines has hit the shelves. September was the big rallying point for the fall menswear transition, so now it’s less about how fall looks and more about how fall feels: there’s tweed, the upcoming elections and awards season jockeying (coincidentally, each cover featured an A-list actor). So, let’s get into it.
Digging through the October issues, one perfumed page at a time.»
August. Tomorrow, it begins.
Which means one thing: a new crop of menswear mags has hit the newsstands. And, as always, we’re here to guide you through all 370 glossy pages of fall fashion, fresh faces and varying degrees of Olympic excitement.
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Some brands are more mystifying than others…
Justin Bridges has been pondering the meaning of Supreme all week, on the heels of a profile of the cult brand in this month’s GQ. He covers a lot of ground, but it boils down to a simple question, one that’s struck nearly everyone at some point: what makes a man camp out for a pair of cargo pants?
Naturally, we’ve got a few ideas.
Our thoughts on Supreme, cult brands and the brotherhood of men’s style»
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via GQ UKShacket and Sweats: A close look at some handsome gear from Dana Lee. [The189]
“Dude” Abides: A people’s history of the word “dude” in the 20th century. Clearly they’ve seen this supercut. [Intelligent Life]
Breasts Will Be Doubled: The new crop of suits from Isaia is looking pretty handsome. [Die, Workwear]
Stiff Upper Lip: If you’ve ever wanted to know what Ron Burgundy would look like without a mustache, this is your link. He looks a lot like Ricky Bobby. [Esquire]
GQ’s interview with Drake this month is troubling for many reasons—not least of which is the most depressing failed come-on we’ve ever seen in a cover story. But perhaps the worst revelation about Mr. Aubrey Graham is his favorite drink: the wine spritzer.
We’ll just say it: you can do better.
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We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: 2011 was a good year for menswear.
And just to make it official, word came down from GQ today naming their six favorite new designers of the year, all of whom should look familiar. Congrats to all, especially the triumvirate of Ovadia, Velardi and Snyder, who have been inspiring double takes at trade shows all year.
All six will be collaborating with Gap in the coming months, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with—but in the meantime, consider this a well-earned round of Internet applause.
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Smash, Grab: In a remarkable show of restraint, GQ makes it all the way through their Katharine McPhee profile without using the phrase “legs for miles.” [GQ]
Mr. Hilton, We Presume: Classic Norman Hilton ads are the most #menswear thing we’ve ever seen. [Ivy Style]
Eyes Forward: The McKays weigh in on the importance of eye contact, both socially and professionally. If you need proof, just ask Phil Collins. [Art of Manliness]
The Ghurka Troupe: Our automotive sister site visits Ghurka’s brand-new NYC flagship store. Handsome bags. [Driven]
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via WBEThese Are the Hats of our Lives: Your humble narrator faces off against The Grungy Gentleman on the question of gentlemen’s hats. [Esquire]
Fantastic Voyage: Ralph Lauren offers a peek at his latest batch of goods, across all the labels. Gatsby is well represented. [WWD]
The Top Seventeen: GQ unveils their first batch of commercified goods at Park & Bond. We’re loving the Filson briefcase. [GQ]
In Which Math Solves Everything: MB proposes the perfect ratio of sideburn length to sideburn width. Remember, it’s only a theory… [Magnificent Bastard]
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