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A Guide to Raw Denim Jean Selection and Care

There's no better feeling than a good pair of raw denim jeans. Learn how to care for your blue jean babies.

Write This Down: These Are the Best Notebooks for Putting Pen to Paper

For those of us who still prefer to write, having the perfect pen and paper is tantamount to having a calibrated race car or a finely tuned guitar. We've gathered the best notebooks for writing and planning. Some are more about form, others about function. 

The Best Eye Creams to Banish Under-Eye Bags

Get rid of dark circles, puffiness, and crepey skin with the best eye creams for men. From instant-lift eye gels to heavy, moisturizing night creams, there's a product to improve any under-eye issue.

The Best Pomades to Tame Your Unruly Mane

Having the right styling products in your bathroom is the place to start for a great head of hair. These pliable pomades for men will bring you good hair days like never before.
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A Peek Inside the Joseph Abboud Factory: Italian Fabric, Made in America

Having a conversation with Joseph Abboud is a bit like taking a master class where the syllabus combines men’s style, business management, and consumer psychology. His pieces are designed to show off the artistry and skill of the craftspeople at Joseph Abboud’s New Bedford, Massachusetts factory.
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The Best Hair Clay for a Medium, Matte Hold

Unlike gel, hair clay doesn't offer a crunchy consistency and unlike pomade, hair clay has an anti-shine, matte finish. Use when styling that messy but away-from-the-forehead look. Try these six best hair clays for men.

The Best Face Moisturizer for Men: Yes, Dudes Need Hydrated Skin Too

If you’re ready to step up your self-love game and establish a brand-new skincare regime, you should start by laying a good foundation: a face moisturizer for men. Here are five you should try.

The Best Conditioners for Men (and Anyone Else Who Has Hair)

Though you may not end up using it as often as you would a shampoo, a good conditioner is essential to keeping your hair looking fresh. Not sure where to start? Check out the seven best conditioners for men right here.

What Is Movember? Grow Your Mustache for a Good Cause

Movember is a fundraiser that supports often overlooked components of men's health, such as testicular and prostate cancer research and suicide prevention. Offer your support today by growing out your 'mo and raising funds along the way.
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5 Rules to Become Your Best Bearded Self This No-Shave November

If you're growing out your beard for the first time, your beard and skin may require a little help to get over the first few days and weeks of hirsuteness. Here are some tips and products to get you through No Shave November without looking like you just stepped in from the mountains.
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Best Men’s Body Wash and Bar Soaps for Ultimate Hydration

Before you slather on a ton of lotion during the dry season, start with our moisturizing men's body wash and bar soap picks that will hydrate your skin ahead of time.
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The Best Men’s Colognes: Get the Scent For The Season

We’ve rounded up the best spring and summer colognes that will get you through the coming hot days and warm nights.
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How 4 Brands Are Using Tech to Make Shopping More Personal

Now, brands are employing all sorts of algorithms and technologies to ensure a wholly customized shopping experience. We spoke to four brands to see how they are doing it.
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The best snowsuits for conquering the cold: there’s no suit like a snowsuit

There are lots of ways to keep warm, from down jackets to long johns, but one of the best ways we know to keep all that body heat, well, in your body is to don a head-to-toe (or at least neck-to-ankle) snowsuit. Here are eight of the best to buy this season.

The best men’s face washes to deep clean your money-maker

From detoxifying formulas to purifying solutions, these six face washes for men work hard to eliminate dirt, grime, and other nastiness lurking on your face.
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You Have No Excuse Not to Screen Yourself for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. In an attempt to change those odds for the better, Prompt PGS was founded and funded by a group of urologists who recognized that, although we can’t screen everybody, we can’t screen "nobody," either!
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Cam Honan Wants You to Take a Hike

Cam Honan's newest book, Wanderlust USA, is a beautifully photographed book that details 30 trails from across the United States. 
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How The Beard Club Helped Me Grow a Beard

It wasn’t so much that I couldn’t grow a beard, it was more that whatever facial hair I did grow felt like a Velcroed-on Brillo pad. Could The Beard Club help even me? After all, the site’s tag line is “Don’t Grow it Alone.”

The best shampoos for men: keep your hair clean

Time to put a pause on your hair care regime and start anew with a fresh shampoo. Here are the best shampoos for men. Each one should cleanse your hair without drying it out, revitalize it without being too odorous, and ultimately leave you feeling clean and confident.
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The Ultimate Work-From-Home Style Guide

Studies show that dressing up stimulates creativity, which is what we all need during these trying times.
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What to Know About Wearing a Face Mask for Coronavirus

Can face masks prevent coronavirus? We reach out to doctors and designers on the benefits of face coverings, and how to make your own at home.
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The Best Insect Repellents to Take the Bite Out of Summer

Whether summer is spent in your own backyard or vacationing in some tropical locale, you'll need to keep the bugs at bay. Here is our breakdown of the best insect repellents, as well as our favorite anti-itch remedies.
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The Best Work-From-Home Jackets That Work Everywhere Else

Upgrade your quarantine workwear with these chore jackets, cardigans, bomber jackets, and knit blazers.
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Is It Safe to Shop for Clothes in Stores During Coronavirus?

Looking to try on clothes firsthand? We talk to a doctor on how to stay safe while shopping at retail and brick and mortar stores during COVID-19.
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Is It Safe to Workout at the Gym During COVID-19?

At this rate, are we sure we even want to go back to the gym? We talk to a doctor.
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The End Of Summer Songs You Need to Stream in 2021

From Broadway to cabaret, from the street to the club, we've gathered some of our favorites of Summer 2021 and summers long past for your Labor Day soundtrack.
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Cozy Up Under the Best New Blanket You’ve Never Heard Of

It’s the end of the world: You need a good blanket. Alex Chatham's American-made blanket reignites his family's heritage.
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How This Former Banker Became a Trending Menswear Designer

Robert Pauley III, aka the Welthē guy, is the successful entrepreneur behind Welthē NYC, a dapper men’s clothing collection and grooming brand.
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The best men’s no-show socks to keep feet happy and stink-free

In the ongoing effort to stay as cool as possible, one of the first layers we lose is our socks. It’s one less place to hold in heat, and most of us (even if our legs aren’t in the best shape) can work a sexy, tanned ankle. Problem is, not only can wearing something like […]
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White Elephant Gift Ideas Perfect for Any Holiday Party

White Elephant gift exchanges can be surprisingly hard to pick a present for. Streamline your holiday shopping and take our advice with these humorous, but mostly practical white elephant gift ideas.
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The best retinol products for men: what to know and what to buy

Retinol. You've probably heard of it, but we want to help clarify exactly what retinol is all about, why you need it in your skincare routine, and the best retinol products for men.
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Father’s Day Gifts for the Somewhat Fashionable Dad

We recognize that, for a lot of us, Dad is a great guy that can be at once inspirational and cringe-worthy. He’s always been there for us, loves us unconditionally, and often demonstrates great taste; but every so often, Dad has to be stopped at the front door, and marched back to the closet for a reset.
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Men’s Onesies Are Real and You Should Wear One this Spring

Yes, men's onesies and union suits are still a thing and we think they're a perfect for everyday lounging or serving as a baselayer when the temperature plummets. Men's onesies are comfortable, snuggly, and, most importantly, nice and warm on a cold spring's night. Here are a few of our recent favorites.
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Improve Your Skin Without Breaking Your Wallet With These Cyber Monday Skincare Deals

Cyber Monday promises to be as good for your skin as it is for your wallet with all of these amazing deals on skincare.
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Why You Should Buy These Top-Notch Manscaping Kits on Black Friday

These trimmers offer custom solutions to safely and effectively trim hair in a man's private areas, now offering awesome sales for Black Friday. 
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Adidas Black Friday 2020 Sale On Amazon: Save Over 50% Off

Iconic Adidas products are marked down up to 60 percent tor more for Black Friday. It's a great time to stock up on your favorite athleisure items.

Best Prime Day Bedding Deals: Deals To Shop Today

Prime Day is finally here, and we highlight incredible savings on mattresses, pillows, and bedding.
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8 Ways to Calm Stress-Related Skin Irritation, According to an Expert

We spoke to Sarah Kugelman of Skyn Iceland about her skin calming process when it comes to stress-related skin irritation. Read more for her top recommendations for soothing skin irritation, from soothing balms to detoxifying soaps.
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The Tailored Clothing Trend Is Back and You’re Going to Want These Picks

Choose a few well-made tailored basics, but take advantage of the fact that modern tailored clothing has learned a lot from athletic apparel brands.
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The Best Shaving Products for Black Men

Men of African descent — or anybody with facial hair that is tightly curled and thin — can experience painful ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and skin infections if they are not careful about their shaving techniques. Of course, all of these issues can be avoided by following some pretty basic steps.
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The Best-Smelling Solid Colognes: Lose the Liquid

Unlike liquid colognes which are blended using alcohol and which often cast their scent much further afield than the wearer wants, solid colognes allow for precise application of scent to whatever body part your heart desires. Here are the best solid colognes for men on the market today.
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The Best Beard Washes: Your Beard is Filthy. Clean It Up

A recent European study found that the human beard contains far more harmful pathogens than the fur coat of man's best friend. Yeah, you're filthy. Here are the best beard washes to fix that.
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The Best Grooming Goods for Men

There are many high quality products that can be found down the aisles of your local grocery store, pharmacy chain, or online retailer that do the job of a high-end grooming product, but for a lot less. Here are seven budget grooming goods to try if you're looking to tighten that wallet.

The Best Products and Hairstyles for Balding Men

Losing your hair can be a devastating prospect for most men and, short of surgery, there's not much we can do about it once the hair loss has already happened — except work with it. How? With one of these best haircuts for balding men.
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Kick Back in Style with the Best Soccer Jerseys to Sport Right Now

Need a great and easy-to-wear pullover shirt this summer? Soccer jerseys are gaining in popularity, so get one before your favorite is gone.
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Which Loafers Are the Best? And What Do You Wear with Them Anyway?

Loafers. By definition, they’re a pair of shoes for loafing around in, right? Not really. We dissected the loafer style by its various iterations and made a few suggestions for the clothes most likely to complement the shoes.
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The Best Products to Combat Swamp Crotch and Sweaty Balls

Swamp crotch and sweaty balls are not new, but the many grooming products that have been created to prevent and alleviate this sticky situation are. From Anti-Monkey-Butt to Tame the Beast Nut Butter, we rounded up all the best products to keep your junk fresh and dry.

The Best Thermal Underwear for Braving the Cold Weather Ahead

We searched for the best thermal underwear on the market. When the cold weather arrives, it helps to be prepared. With the right layers, even the chilliest days and nights can be spent enjoying fresh-air activities.
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Begin Your Summer Beach Body Prep Now with the Best Men’s Workout Clothes for Fall

Beach bodies are built in the fall and winter. Take time this fall to get all the best men's workout clothes ready and prepare yourself to pump iron from October through June.
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Tan France Wants Everyone to Dress for the Job (and Life) They Want

Queer Eye star Tan France has teamed up with Men's Wearhouse for their 12th annual Suit Drive, which helps people transitioning back into the workforce.