And when the PC companies see what they think of as a new market opportunity, the race for differentiation begins, with occasionally silly results. Enter the Acer Nitro Blaze 11which looks like a mostly conventional handheld with Nintendo Switch-style detachable controllers but with a huge 11-inch screen (the OLED Steam Deck is 7.4 inches, and […]
Like Hermès and Chanel, Goyard is privately owned: Jean-Michel Signoles acquired the company in 1998, and brought it back from ruin with an exclusivity-based business model. In 2009, he told the New York Times he “coveted this company for 20 years,” and spent years persuading them to sell. Signoles rarely does interviews, nor does he court […]
Six miles of vintage and coffee and natural wine and ice cream might seem like the made-up dream of a fashion editor who gets their thrills from these sorts of things, but in Montréal, that’s a typical day around Boulevard Saint-Laurent. It’s like the final boss for ‘thrifting and a little treat’ seekers out there. […]
If you’re on TikTok, you’ve likely seen all the fun ways people are decorating their Kindles on #BookTok (the community of TikTok users who share their book recommendations). People have been going all out with fun cases, stickers, and charms. The right accessories can make all the difference—whether it’s to protect your Kindle, add some […]
When it comes to getting dressed, we tend to rhapsodize about the virtues of “wardrobe essentials for men” as if everyone knows what we mean. On the Menswear Hierarchy of Needs, wardrobe essentials might encompass the perfect white tee, a killer pair of jeans, and the loafers you can wear with them 9 months of […]
Lindy McDonough started her brand, Lindquist (the full version of her Swedish middle name), with a rule about glue. It had to be high quality, holding together the layers of her unique bags, but also free of VOC—a toxic compound used by most leather bag brands—and all other toxins. The rule was a non-starter because […]
Buying a new planner gives me an endorphin rush like no other, whether it’s for a new school semester, work year, or a much-needed fresh start. A good one should help you stay on track without overwhelming you. Some folks on WIRED’s Gear team prefer paper planners over digital tools. Plus, writing things down has […]
The best winter clothes for men aren’t nice-to-haves: they’re essentials through and through. Depending on where you are, winter is either coming, or it’s already there, or maybe it never really left (shout out to GQ‘s small-but-mighty Alaskan readership). Whatever the meteorological situation in your neck of the woods, though, getting yourself the proper cold-weather […]
White elephant parties present a unique challenge: Can you find something either cool or funny enough within a set budget that a group of people—who are potentially strangers—will battle to take it home? If you’re headed to your first white elephant gift exchange, here’s a quick explainer on what’s about to happen. Everyone will bring […]
This holiday season, we’ve found the gifts that feel great to get and even better to give. Shop Well-Received, our collection of editor-approved holiday gift guides, here. Holiday shopping can be fun — and it doesn’t have to wreck your wallet. Our curated gift guides are packed with $25 stocking stuffers, under-$100 luxury finds, and […]
