And why a royal blue suit is a great alternative to navy. Let’s be honest. When it comes to blue suits, there are a lot of choices. Navy blue. Cobalt blue. Air Force blue. Light blue. Want me to keep going? Even when you’re talking about a classic navy blue suit there are any number of gradations in color tone — dark navy, mid-navy, light navy — as well as options for subtle patterns to make it stand out from the pack. Yet even with all of those choices in that classic navy blue suit conversation, some guys, especially those who might be considering their very first blue suit, don’t want navy ..read more

A summer capsule wardrobe for men with style. Let me lay the situation out for you was clearly as possible: It’s summer You’re going to be traveling You want to pack light You want to stay cool And you want to look your best Who doesn’t want those things, right? Well, that’s where a capsule wardrobe comes in and asserts its dominance. I’ve put together a 10-piece capsule wardrobe specifically designed for summer travel — and just for clarity, let’s say it’s for a vacation and you’re going to a resort. 10 pieces and 19 different outfits. Let’s get into it! Advertisement In This Article What ..read more

Is a cream linen suit the key to summer elegance? Summer has never been my favorite season for classic men’s style. As someone who loves wearing suits, sport coats, and trousers, the nature of the season itself is kind of antithetical to that style of dress. Heat and humidity mix with tailoring about as well as oil does with water. Sure, we can extoll the virtues of fabrics like cotton and linen, open weaves like hopsack and fresco, unlined jackets, and even legendary claims of SPF-like qualities of a certain fabric, but when push comes to shove, in certain sizzling summer situations I do find ..read more

An in-depth review of The Dalmore King Alexander III whisky. There’s whisky and then there’s whisky. The good stuff. The refined stuff. The unique stuff. The really special stuff. King Alexander III from The Dalmore’s Principle Collection is all of those things and more. It’s an award-winning, one-of-a-kind, single malt with a rich and complex character, created to celebrate one of the most towering figures in Scottish history. In this post, we’ll explore The Dalmore’s King Alexander III in detail, learning a bit more about the whisky’s namesake, the presentation, tasting notes, value for the ..read more

Our 6 picks for the best luxury body wash for men. I’m team cold shower. That’s right. You heard me correctly. And just let me say that although I have never been someone who’s been particularly susceptible trendy health things — I’m looking at you, CrossFit, though I do employ some of your moves in my current strength and conditioning program… — I have gotten in the habit of taking a freezing cold shower every morning. The usual reaction when I tell people I take a cold shower. Advertisement Also very uncharacteristically, I have done absolutely no research on this topic. All I know is 1 ..read more

In today’s world, dressing casually is more common than dressing up. Many workplaces and restaurants no longer require you to dress up, and occasions when you need to wear a tie are quite rare. Due to the trend of more casual clothing for men becoming more normalized, the ability to dress down without sacrificing style is more important now than ever. This skill helps you dress appropriately — and look your best — in situations where formal clothing might make you look a bit out of place. However, dressing down while still maintaining a stylish appearance can feel like a difficult task. When y ..read more

Our editors share their best summer reads. There’s no better time than the summertime to sit back and relax with a good book. Whether you’re at the beach, by the pool, or just hanging out in the backyard, it’s great to just let your mind get lost in something that’s fun and enjoyable. Here are seven books that our editors are reading this summer. Logan Morford The perfect summer read for me is on the shorter side, light in nature, and fictional. Raymond Chandler’s third novel featuring private investigator Philip Marlowe nails the summer read criteria. “The High Window” is full of intrigue and ..read more

Our favorite fits from the final day at this summer’s edition of Pitti Uomo. The last day of Pitti Uomo, the biannual menswear trade show in Florence, Italy, is typically a bit sleepier than the rest. After a week of walking the floor, eating a bit more pasta or Florentine steak than you planned on, drinking more than your quota of Negronis, and socialization overload, many weary fair-goers are eager to clock out and head home (or on to Milan). Yet despite the thinner crowds, you can always count on more than your fair share of inspiring outfits and style. And our man Rikesh Chauhan, stuck it ..read more

Our favorite looks from Pitti Uomo in Florence, Italy. As we stepped out the door in the morning and looked up to the sky, we couldn’t help but wonder, was it going to rain? And then, when we felt a few sprinkles on our way over to the Fortezza da Basso for the third day of Pitti Uomo, menswear’s most important and influential trade show, there was just a brief moment of panic. Thankfully, that feeling passed rather quickly as the rain ceased and the clouds rolled away, setting the stage for another beautiful day in Florence full of great style and inspiration. Once again, Rikesh Chauhan was t ..read more

Our favorite looks from the second day of Pitti Uomo 106 in Florence. The sun and style were out in full force once again at the Fortezza da Basso and environs for the second full day of Pitti Uomo, the biannual menswear trade show, in Florence. The inspiration was plentiful and thankfully, our man Rikesh Chauhan, was on the ground to document all the best looks ..read more