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Affordable style, self-development, how-tos, and apartment DIY
for the Self-made Man
Why Some Linen Sucks
Fresh off the rack it looks like a hot weather upgrade, but a few spins through the washer and it hangs off your torso like wrinkly, wet cardboard.
We Dug Through the Labor Day Sales So You Don’t Have To
Lightweight linen, sharp denim, and rugged layers marked down just as the season turns.
Live Action Getup: Golden Hour Linen
Built for patios after six, last coffee runs, the walk home at sunset.
What Is The Cheapest Rolex?
Rolex watches have been the choice for presidents, astronauts, A-list movie stars, and more – we break down how much it will actually cost to get one of these timepieces on your wrist.
Brain Training: Why Mindfulness Matters
When we don't train for the surprisingly strenuous task of controlling our own thoughts and emotions, we can't enforce any control over our attention, our reactions, and how we perceive our lives.
BBQ Basics: The Sauces & The Meats
Carolina or St. Louis? Brisket or Pork shoulder? This summer, navigate the maze of sauce styles, meat cuts, and cooking methods of barbecue.
What Terms on Alcohol Labels Really Mean: The Words You Trust and the Tricks You Miss
Some words are carved into regulation, others were invented during a lunch break in brand strategy.
18 Higher-Quality Sale Finds at Lower Prices from Todd Snyder, Madewell, and L.L. Bean
Savings on things you’d actually wear, pieces with design, heft, and dignity. No weird colors, no leftovers, no red-tag shame.
The Late Summer Weekend Uniform That Works Inside and Out
Comfort that handles AC blasts, hardware store stops, and everything in between.
What Nobody Told Me About “That Feeling” We Keep Trying to Feel in Relationships
Is it a compass or a chaos agent? And which one is actually more disappointing?
Your Closet Setup is Sabotaging Your Style: The Easy Fix That Takes 30 Minutes
Most men own sharp clothes they barely see. Swap the hiding spots for prime real estate, flood your sightlines with the good stuff, and fresh outfit ideas will appear before the coffee finishes ... [more]
Live Action Getup: Remixing 5 Proven Outfits into a Refined Summer Look
Still summer, yet the thermostat keeps flipping. This remix pulls proven pieces from five earlier Primer Getups and resets them for late-season evenings when the breeze comes back or the office vent ... [more]