Issue #309 | What to Say to Your Barber to Get the Haircut You Want

What to Say to Your Barber to Get the Haircut You Want

Do you like your hair buzzed on the sides, but long on top? That’s an undercut. But if you like more of a transition, that’s what the trade calls “disconnected.” If you’ve been struggling to find the words to help your barber or stylist deliver on your vision for your ’do—or maybe you’re finally realizing that no matter how many times you pull up a picture of David Beckham, they aren’t going to come close—this easy-reference guide with hair expert Matty Conrad will give you the vocab you need to set yourself up for the perfect cut.

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First Class Is Going to Look Great on You

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Forget the Market. Watch Collecting Is Entering Its Golden Age.

Tick, tick, boom. The watch market had an explosive moment during the pandemic. Anyone with a little interest in horology and a lot of cash bought in, inflating prices and creating scarcity artificially. Now, according to some perhaps too-specific indicators, some are saying time’s up for the luxury watch world—if you haven’t already cashed out, it’s gonna come at a loss. But others are convinced the dust is still settling, seeing a picture of the marketplace that isn’t so concerned with ROIs. Suddenly, for die-hard fans, collectors, or the person taking an interest beyond them as purely assets, highly covetable pieces are once again starting to show face.

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Five Fits With: Wildly Influential Menswear Consultant Aaron Levine

Aaron Levine’s house is a mess. But, according to the menswear designer’s description of his buying habits on clothes-dude podcast Throwing Fits, it’s one of beauty: boxes everywhere, overflowing with secondhand eBay scores (and plenty of duds, he’ll be first to tell you.) In his work and life, which often—if not always—share a thread, Levine, who’s worked with everyone from Abercrombie, to Madewell, to athletic brand Ten Thousand, knows how to make clothes fun. Here are five fits from the good vibes guru that you might already have in your closet, but good luck making them look this good.

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The Watches of the 2024 NBA All-Stars

You don’t get an invite to the all-star game unless you’re at the top. From Kevin Durant to Luka Doncic to Anthony Davis, these players are undeniably the best at what they do. But how does that manifest itself off the court? In a lot of cases, game recognizes game: Greatness is punctuated by an absolute banger of a watch. Whether it’s a Rolex Batman worn by Jokic, or an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore on the wrist of Julius Randle, here’s what the NBA’s finest wear when they aren’t on the clock.

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• Arket Half-Zip Quilted Jacket – $87

• Everlane Classic Straight Jean – $39

• Travertine Catch – $113

• Far Afield Jacob Lace Polo – $145

• Bauhaus Circles Poster – $15

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