Issue #310 | The ’90s Style Moments That Changed Menswear for Good

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The ’90s Style Moments That Changed Menswear for Good

“It was poppy yet punky. It was tight-fitting yet oversized at the same time. It was also heavily influenced by everything from film and music to sports and video games,” says GQ, doing its best to put its thumb on what, exactly, defines ’90s style. Recently, a younger set has been channeling the era, and now, the biggest names in capital “F” fashion are putting out big boots and baggy jeans, closing the loop on the decade’s resurgence. But these definitive moments are where it really all began.

GQ

This Non-Alcoholic Seltzer Is a Better Way to Catch a Buzz

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Can Tea Bags Really Help With Puffy Eyes?

There’s all manner of skincare for the fellas these days, treatments for puffy eyes in the form of roll-on sticks and ointments part and parcel to the wellness regimen. But what about one of the original methods thought to help make the swelling go down, a pair of cool, wet tea bags? Yes, yuck, absolutely—but get the jokes out now, because you might not be laughing when those sacks of chamomile turn out to be just the trick for your tender eyes. Here, the Manual talks to a dermatologist who spills the tea on what causes puffiness and what you can do about it.

The Manual

The Do’s and Don’ts of Applying Cologne

We’ve all been assaulted by him: the guy wearing so much Axe body spray that it becomes a nauseating force field for friends, enemies—everyone. First, maybe explore more refined options than what the pimply teen uses as their chemical weapon of choice to mask body odor (it doesn’t) and lure the opposite sex (it won’t). Then, follow this graphic explanation by the Art of Manliness on how to apply the scent you’ve so carefully chosen, and let your rugged charms do the rest.

The Art of Manliness

Turn Back Time on Those Tired Eyes

Bad news first: Disco has shuttered its doors. Better news: Although the men’s skin care start-up is no longer in biz, its very popular eye sticks are well-stocked on Amazon. Specifically designed for guys, this stuff is gonna do a lot more for those puffy, tired eyes than chilled cucumber slices or the wet tea bags we know you were so excited to try. Roll it on when you wake up and let the antioxidants do their thing so you can do yours. $17 (Just in case the supply dries up, save this.)

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