Posts by Kevin harson
I Lived Out of One Suitcase for a Year—Here’s How I Did It
The decision to travel for a year came easily. After sorting out the logistics of subletting my NYC apartment, tossing superfluous possessions in storage, and lining up sufficient freelance remote work, my administrative ducks were in a row. But packing for a year of travel? Easy is not the term I’d employ to describe the…
Read MoreAmal Clooney’s Venice Film Festival Glam Says Summer Isn’t Over Yet
Hopping off of water taxis and straight onto the red carpet with the tumult of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival all around you, while dealing with the Italian city’s rain shower and serious humidity levels, requires even more serious glam. Luckily, Amal Clooney has this down: Think undulating waves and shimmering makeup to weather…
Read MoreJenna Ortega’s Dress Is More Holes, Twists, and Shreds Than Actual Dress
Having plumbed the depths of the gothic universe for her Wednesday press tour, Jenna Ortega looks to be taking inspiration from Hot Topic employees of the mid-00s. Stepping out in New York for a Netflix event—the “Graveyard Gala”—celebrating the second series of her hit show, Ortega wore custom GapStudio by Zac Posen. The dress was…
Read MoreThe Labor Day Menswear Deals Genuinely Appreciate Your Fake Email Job
Labor Day—let alone the Labor Day clothing sales—is an odd one. It’s nice to have a day off, and the cause is just, but then come the implications: summer’s over, daylight is fleeting, and the office is full again. However—HOWEVER—one way to mitigate the creeping dread of winter is to dive into discounts, and do…
Read MoreI Am—Once Again—Having a Shania Twain Summer
Today Twain turned 60, and while that makes chronological sense, it doesn’t track for me emotionally: When I’m listening to her music (whether the obvious hits, like “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”—my personal favorite bop about Butlerian gender performance—or deeper cuts, like “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?” from her 1995 album The…
Read MoreShould You Take Vitamins For Better Skin?
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We can’t think of anyone who doesn’t want better—read: brighter, smoother, glowier—skin. That kind of glow comes from a multi-pronged strategy, including some superstar vitamins. “The best vitamins for skin come from nourishing your body with a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fish,” explains French pharmacist Natacha Bonjout, founder of Bonjout Beauty.…
Read MoreAll of the Celebrity Menswear at the Venice Film Festival 2025
Benvenuto a Venezia! The Venice Film Festival 2025 kicks off this week, which means that Hollywood has landed in northeastern Italy. That’s right: Celebrities are boarding luxury speedboats and throwing fits on the Venetian canals as we speak. The Venice red carpet events are only just beginning, but we’ve already seen some major menswear moments…
Read MoreThe Best Magnesium Supplements Might Just Help You Sleep Better
You’re looking for the best magnesium supplements, so we’re assuming you’re already looped into what they can do for you. And there’s really no understating the importance of magnesium. “Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body, found in our skeleton, muscles, soft tissues, cells, blood, and extracellular fluids,” says Brittany Michels,…
Read MoreHow to Work Out When You’re on GLP-1s
“For men on GLP-1s, we recommend prioritizing strength training two to three times per week,” says Chuk Anyaegbuna, managing director at weight loss company Compound. “We ask them to focus on compound movements like squats, deadlifts, and bench press that work multiple muscle groups.” Not only is heavy lifting the cornerstone of any body recomposition plan,…
Read MoreThe Best Running Shoes for Beginners, According to an Expert
If there’s one thing the best running shoes for beginners shouldn’t be, it’s intimidating. That’s because when you start running (or start to think about starting running), it can feel like stepping into a whole new world, especially now that running has become such a cult-like experience with the advent of run clubs, running-turned-street-style, and…
Read MoreHow Kratom, Formerly Known as Gas Station Heroin, Went Mainstream
They’d found their own beach, by way of the café’s kratom “kocktails” served in tiki mugs, with names like Cinnamon Toast Punch, the Leo Szn 4ever, or Koolada. “I’m intrigued by anything vaguely psychoactive if it’s being delivered to me with a very Bushwick ornamentation, like vanilla oat or pineapple açai accoutrements,” says café regular…
Read More20 Ways to Upgrade Your Fall Style for Under $150
If the first hints of fall haven’t reached your zip code yet, they’re well on their way. And let us tell you: It feels incredible. A crisp breeze, a night cool enough to wear a real sweater—this is the season menswear enthusiasts live for. As the instant classic Kermit meme reads: Finally fall, now I…
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