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Not so long ago, arm tattoos were the stuff of cartoonish stereotypes – a faded anchor upon a beefy bicep, tribal patterns worn in suburbia, a sash wrapped around a heart proudly declaring “Mum”. Not any more. Tattoos are a statement about your style and personality. “They’re a great way of showing your soul on

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Of all the tenets of dressing well, ‘do not clash patterns’ seems like one that should always hold water. Deliberately playing around with prints and patterns is to design an outfit that looks like it shouldn’t go together. How could that be stylish? Even the most rebellious of subcultures throughout history were loath to mix

(Image credit: American Eagle) Few things delight me more than a tennis and fashion crossover. Combining my two passions into one story? Talk about a dream assignment. When American Eagle offered an interview with its newest campaign star, Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff, I jumped at the chance. Currently ranked number two in the world,

A haircut says a fair bit about a man. Especially when the style in question is less orthodox than another buzz cut. You can be fairly comfortable making snap judgments about their music taste, their fashion sense, even the kind of job they do. But that’s less about the hair, more about our innate tribalism:

Summer weekends call for backyard barbecues. Fall weekends call for tailgating. So as Labor Day weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to brush up on your burger building skills. Tim Love, chef and owner of The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro in Fort Worth, Texas shares some of his expert tips for crafting the perfect burger

Cold feet are a fact of winter, as reliable as dark mornings and drunken Decembers. The shoes you wear the rest of the year-round – perforated trainers that let the chill in and low-rise shoes that let the rain in – just won’t cut it in the worst of the weather. You need some of

One of the best things about summer, in my opinion, is that any shoe goes, and easy slip-on sandals reign supreme. One of my longtime favorite slip-on summer shoes is a very popular Birkenstock style that costs only $50, and since Natalie Portman just wore it in L.A., I’m guessing she’s also a fan. The

Of all the traditional dress shoes, the monk strap is perhaps the most distinctive. Laceless with an asymmetrical single or double strap, the formal footwear choice is a must-have for gentlemen looking to add a little individuality to their look. Its history spans back as far as the Middle Ages, when monks favored them over

It’s an age-old question. One your grandfather likely asked every summer as well. “Will wearing an undershirt really protect me from sweating through my shirt or will it just make me sweat even more?” 1 The Good News According to the best medical authorities, a cotton undershirt will indeed keep you cooler while serving as

You can try until the cows come home, but when it comes to bottom-half options you can’t beat a pair of classic black pants. Timeless, flattering, and easy to style, the fail-safe wardrobe staple is the ultimate foundational piece, looking just as good with a crisp white shirt as it does with a polo or

(Image credit: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton) As if its stable of House Ambassadors wasn’t impressive enough, Louis Vuitton just added yet another high-profile name: Lisa of the K-pop group Blackpink. She now joins an illustrious group that also includes Zendaya, Saoirse Ronan, Ana de Armas, and others. “I am very excited to welcome Lisa as

The holes found on the front of formal footwear once served a purpose: To allow water to escape after being caught in wet terrain. Today, they’re purely decorative and help create an eye-catching design that is widely considered the king of dress shoes. If you haven’t already guessed, I’m talking about the best wingtip shoes

There’s something about summer that brings up a man’s spirit of adventure. Perhaps it’s a holdover from the early days of childhood, when school would let out and a surge of freedom washed over you. The world—or at least your neighborhood—was your oyster. With ample time at your disposal, you’d inevitably make new friends, discover

To this day, I can still recall the sheer excitement I felt when my new Off-White AJ 1s arrived. Not only had I managed to secure one of the most highly anticipated sneakers of 2017, but it was also the first time I had really thought about having fun with laces. They came with four

Ask anyone for their go-to outfit during a hot summer, and I’d be willing to bet that the most popular answer is “a white midi or maxi dress”, and don’t we all have at least one in our wardrobe? There’s nothing wrong with the classics of course, and I would never advocate throwing away a

Your dress shoes will outlast their laces almost 100% of the time. The colors will start to fade, the threads will loosen, and they’ll lose their overall appeal. Luckily, you can find replacement dress shoelaces so you can still wear your favorite Oxfords to your next company party. Some laces come in varying shades and

3 These pants look a lot pricier than they really are. And that’s something we always appreciate. Cut in a relaxed, straight-leg fit with seamed detailing for a classic tailored look, it makes for a fuller silhouette that’s comfortable in the summer heat. Plus, the single pleats at the waist add a nice, stylish finishing