Issue #290 | The Men Who Wear Shorts All Year Round

The Men Who Wear Shorts All Year Round

Men’s legs have arguably never been more in, and the trend owes something to the Thom Browne shorts suit Lebron James wore before an NBA playoff game in 2018. But we have a suspicion that the “inveterate shorts wearers” The Guardian talked to never gave a hoot about the pro ball player or all that hoopla. “To me, shorts represent a wonderful sort of freedom,” comments Dick Stringer, a 71-year-old artist from Greenwich, England, who came around to that notion after having to wear them as a kid. “The best thing is riding around on my motorbike with the wind whistling around the parts.”

The Guardian

Time Is Ticking on Holiday Shopping

[Partner] You know how the platform staff blows the whistle when the train’s about to leave the station? As in, you’d better get on board, or else see ya later? This is that, but for holiday shopping. For anyone who slept on all the screamin’ deals for Black Friday or Cyber Monday and still hasn’t made moves to cross stuff off that list (or hasn’t even started a list, heaven forbid), know that at the very least, you can still grab what you need from Taylor Stitch and have it arrive before Christmas without having to spring for expedited shipping. But only if you order today. Like, now. Right now.

All aboard the menswear train.

Style Strategies With Erik Allen, Cofounder and CEO of Buck Mason

Buck Mason got its start making t-shirts, and recently, it opened a Pennsylvania mill in a move that telegraphed the brand’s commitment to producing the highest quality American-made goods it could, from denim to poplin button-downs. At the helm is company cofounder and CEO Erik Allen, a “humble vintage enthusiast who obsesses over the details,” says Valet. But how is his passion for clothes reflected in his shopping habits? From a Hamilton field watch to a waxed-canvas back from Billykirk, here’s what Allen thinks is worth the spend.

Valet

This Was the Year Famous Guys Started Dressing for Attention

“There was a time when serious actors only wore classic ‘penguin suits’ when required—at awards shows, movie premieres, and the like—because they wanted the work to speak for itself. In Hollywood, fashion—with its power to shape a narrative and speak volumes about the wearer—remained mostly a women’s game,” says GQ. But now, everyone from Brian Cox to Pedro Pascal is giving serious attention to what they’re wearing for public appearances, cementing their reputations for being high-level players—and damn good dressers.

GQ

This Packable Coffee Device Makes a God-Level Cup

The AeroPress is the perfect coffee paraphernalia for the junkie who has their problem in check, or someone who is working toward that goal. Starting with really great beans, you can make exactly one amazingly aromatic and fresh-tasting cup that takes different shapes depending on the amount of water you use: with less, something creamier and more bean-forward, like espresso; more, and you get a silky cup of coffee akin to a French press, but with less grit thanks to the small paper filter. For anyone migrating from a Chemex, perhaps the most elegant device with its glass chalice and wood-and-leather girdle, this is not something you want out on your counter; the AeroPress has the curb appeal of a salad spinner and its name gives infomercial. But it’s compact enough that you can stow it away or tote it with you on a trip, letting you keep it close at hand for when you need that next cup. $40

Good style shouldn’t be a secret.

You’re clued in and looking tack sharp, thanks to Blazer. But that friend (or two) could stand to take some tips on style. Drop a hint and loop ’em in.