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The blog world done changed. It's been an interesting year for guy's style, especially where media is concerned. From bloggers with serious social currency launching new properties to a shift towards e-commerce, there's never been a better time for dudes to want to learn how to dress well.
Still, you better make sure the advice you're getting is legit. Given the fact that every other dude and their mom has a blog these days, we took it upon ourselves to sift out a few that were worth mentioning. So stick around, you might learn something. In no particular order, here are The 25 Best Men's Style Blogs Right Now.
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Editor: Henry Grigoletti
Launched: 2006
Why It Made The Cut: A lot of blogs and menswear guys may try to recreate the breezy Italian look and lifestyle, but why follow the followers when you can go straight to the source. The 100% Italiano Contemporary Standard runs the blog gamut from interviewing Italian industry bigwigs, to producing unique editorial, to visiting the factories and atelieres where drool-inducing Mediterranean garments are created. You may have learned what "sprezzatura" meant a minute ago, but for a deeper understanding of the Italian style mindset, make sure to add these guys to your RSS feed.
Inventory
Editor: Ryan Wilms
Launched: 2009
Why It Made The Cut: Inventory Magazine is a reflection of the directional contemporary lifestyle that focuses on craftsmanship, culture, and superior design. The site features in-depth pieces on some of the coveted brands out there, while constant updates on individual products will have you clicking over to their well-curated webshop before you even finish reading the post.
Editor: Bobby Hundreds
Launched: 2003
Why It Made The Cut: Ahh, the life of streetwear royalty. With Bobby Hundreds at the helm/keyboard, The Hundreds keep a blog that tracks their hijinks around the world acting like the fools we wish we could chill and travel with. Unlike many other highly-secretive brands that build up mystique by not giving their fans much to work with, The Hundreds proudly showcase the sweat equity they put in and the results that come from it. Trust us, this site keeps it one hunna.
Editor: Gary Warnett
Launched: 2009
Why It Made The Cut: We're almost entirely convinced Gary Warnett owns a time machine. There is no way one man can possess that much knowledge about the minutiae of sneaker culture men's brands. Whether it's reminiscing about the glory days of Nike ACG to the brief moment Coca-Cola clothing had in the spotlight, it's unreal how much you can learn from every single post Warnett writes. Literally every time he posts something, we learn a bit of trivia or find out about something awesome that we never knew existed, like a photo of Mike Tyson lounging in a pair of velvet slippers.
Editor: Megan Collins
Launched: 2011
Why It Made The Cut: There's a surprising number of female menswear bloggers, but Collins has not only accrued a steady following, but it also netted her some Hollywood opportunities. A go-to spot for guys who simply want to know what looks good on them, her site is worth checking out to see what the other half considers a well-dressed man, instead of the Internet at large.
Editor: Jeremy Langmead
Launched: 2011
Why It Made The Cut: The store's weekly Style Journal is required reading for anyone looking to fall down a style rabbithole of, for example, a sick editorial shot in the Scottish Highlands, a video feature of the world's oldest ateliers, and the entry-level steps to dressing like notable historical style icons. And every feature links to product so you can easily "shop the story" while getting your learn on.
The GQ Eye
Editor: Matthew Sebra
Launched: 2009
Why It Made The Cut: When men.style.com was folded into GQ, this blog channeled the same irreverence and wit about menswear. Gaining an everyman legitimacy with both practical and aspirational content, the site has recently shuffled around its voice and experimented with various features and perspectives. Thankfully, it seems The GQ Eye is in good hands with Matthew Sebra at the helm. Maintaining the integral balance of classiness and quirkiness, they're also funny-just look at this extensive article on meggings.
Editor: James Wilson
Launched: 2008
Why It Made The Cut: The often cryptic posts that occupy Secret Forts function like a Levi's ad shot by Ryan McGinley-they pretty much make you want to get off your ass and do something. Even more inspiring are his photo round-ups that perfectly encapsulate the spirit of the season-whether it's jumping into a serene summer lake or hoofing it through a snowy forest. You can almost hear the crunch of powder and branches breaking under every step.
Editor: Jakob Törnberg
Launched: 2003
Why It Made The Cut: Not only will reading Très Bien's blog give you a heads up on what they're stocking next season, but you'll also get to peep the nitty-gritty that's required to run one of the best stores out there. Their showroom visits, sneak peeks of secretive projects and collaborations, and partying in dimly lit Scandinavian bars may entice you to quit your job and apply to be a shopboy at their Malmo, Sweden location. We'll keep an eye out for you on their next post.
Editor: Michael Williams
Launched: 2007
Why It Made The Cut: The godfather of this blog shit stilll maintains a heavy presence-albeit his taste level has gotten more global. You'll still find an appreciation for the good old days and well-made goods, but not all of them necessarily in the US of A. Prepare to be jealous of Mr. Williams' latest travels, usually presented in gorgeous photosets that leave you wishing you had the scrilla to hit up Japan's illest underground stores, visit Italian mills, or vacation in an exotic part of Europe.
Editor: David Fischer
Launched: 2005
Why It Made The Cut: With a slight European bent, High Snobiety is the spot to find out about the global reach of streetwear culture. From things like Supreme London's opening to the latest installation at Berlin's popular Firmament shop, they have their finger on the pulse of the conversation. For every New York-centric person who claims to be down with the industry and wants to be up on the latest brands, adding this to your feed will definitely help make you more well-rounded.
Editor: Jesse Thorn
Launched: 2009
Why It Made The Cut: Sure, the video series is what got every other guy's attention, but you'd be missing out by not reading the accompanying blog regularly. From missives about menswear to sale roundups and awesome eBay finds, it's the perfect way to keep their audience satiated between seasons.
Editor: Najib Benouar
Launched: 2007
Why It Made The Cut: This menswear site remains throwing slight jabs at its contemporaries. Decidedly more classy than a lad mag, their morning link round-ups are famous for featuring a scantily-clad lady alongside some click-worthy articles, but they're also not afraid to be super snarky. Case in point? Their recent article of menswear collaborations they want to see in 2013, featuring Hello Kitty x Mark McNairy.
Editor: Jake Gallagher
Launched: 2011
Why It Made The Cut: Now, we mean this in the nicest way possible, but Gallagher is a true menswear Stan. That means he holds a reverence over clothing that most guys would talk about let's say, a life-changing album or movie. This attention to detail, factored with Gallagher's relatively young age, make him one to watch. Although he contributes to other publications, his Wax Wane site is the only place you can find gems like making a case for why Law & Order characters represent classic New York style.
Editor: Allen Onyia; Kyle Onyia
Launched: 2008
Why It Made The Cut: Upscale Hype has established itself as the go-to authority for celebrity style. Wanna know what Kendrick Lamar rocked on SNL? Which designer gifted A$AP Rocky a full look from an unreleased collection? The number of chains Kanye West was wearing and who made them? This is your one-stop shop.
Editor: Kevin Ma
Launched: 2005
Why It Made The Cut: It's safe to say Hypebeast is more than just a blog. With an online store and print magazine at their disposal, Kevin Ma's brainchild has become a powerhouse. It's no wonder he's one of the most powerful people in streetwear. While a simple blog post on the site is a huge blessing for smaller brands, its global reach and 24/7 posting habits almost make it a Women's Wear Daily for the men's style set.
Editor: Tyler Thoreson and Gabe Alonso
Launched: 2011
Why It Made The Cut: Despite the shuttering of Park & Bond, Tyler Thoreson and his team just saw it as an opportunity to revamp Gilt MANual. Already chock full of a dearth of men's style tips, him and new editor Gabe Alonso have a lot to work with. Already, they've been chugging along combining content delving into the histories of the brands they sell to lists compiling the best stuff they've read recently. We'll miss Park & Bond for sure, but it's reassuring to know Thoreson's editorial savvy remains active through this outlet.
Editor: Jonathan Evans
Launched: 2012
Why It Made The Cut: When Jonathan Evans of Park & Bond and Gilt MANual took over for Kurt Soller, Esquire's style blog found itself in the hands of a man who understood the Internet menswear culture perfectly. After all, it wasn't too long ago when Evans was the guy behind Black and Tanned. As such, Esquire's style blog has run interesting articles ranging from editorial shoots at tradeshows to a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to open a men's store in New York City.
Editor: Brad Bennett
Launched: 2011
Why It Made The Cut: Well Spent is a must-bookmark site for anyone who cares about the ethics and sustainability of their gear. While he's no tree-hugger, Bennett cares about quality, craftsmanship, and yes, the people who make the stuff he champions. That doesn't mean you'll find a bunch of TOMS shoes on his site, you'll instead discover smaller brands making incredible stuff, sometimes even at super affordable prices. For wishful spenders, his recurring "Instead of Rent" feature sympathizes with the majority of dudes who lust after clothing on the Internet that hopefully one day they'll finally be able to afford.
Editor: Hooman Majd
Launched: 2012
Why It Made The Cut: Writer Hooman Majd burst onto the blogging scene fairly recently, but in a saturated world of guys saying the same thing, it's refreshing to hear a new, yet very wisened voice. Majd's tastes range from full-grain leather iPhone cases to unstructured military-inspired blazers, but none of it is stuffy. It's this balance of style and pragmatism that emanates through his site that nails that line between aspirational and accessible.
Editor: Cory Ohlendorf
Launched: 2008
Why It Made The Cut: Ohlendorf and his team continue be a valuable resource for guys looking to casually step up their style, while acknowleding an audience of stylish men merely looking to stay on top of their game and the latest brands and trends. The "Morning Report" remains one of the web's best link roundups and a potent cure for FOMO.
Editor: Derek Guy
Launched: 2011
Why It Made The Cut: We're not sure if he's simply a purist or has a taste level too high for his own good, but Derek Guy comes off as a walking encyclopedia on classic menswear. Whether he's ranking double monks in terms of popularity or bemoaning the glory days of menswear blogs-when waxing philosophical about Harris Tweed was more commonplace than reblogging a photo of Nick Wooster-his opinion and knowledge are definitely worth paying attention to.
Editor: Jeff Carvalho
Launched: 2007
Why It Made The Cut: Holding it down for Berlin, Selectism is a go-to resource for recovering hypebeasts and sneakerheads whose tastes have evolved from Jordans to Margielas. Yes, you'll still find information about Nikes, but more attention usually paid to stuff worth gushing over like the NSW Pinnacle collection rather than the latest Jordan retros. They've also recently begun to post about general lifestyle news, such as quality recipes and delving into where certain trends surfaced.
Editor: Lawrence Schlossman
Launched: 2012
Why It Made The Cut: The new kid on the block, Schlossman and Co.'s abrasive personality shines through the snark-heavy posts and very meta riffs on the #menswear world and beyond. Embracing high-end streetwear as well as the Italian tailoring he's always favored, practically no brand or store is sacred enough to not get sonned on this site.
Editor: Michael Bercasio
Launched: 2006
Why It Made The Cut: Combining short, informative posts with cool editorials highlighting that one essential piece that sets any outfit off, this Canadian site consistently combines quality content with striking visuals. An honest voice has allowed this small Toronto-based operation to expand their reach to a global audience while showcasing the coolest apparel, footwaer, and accessories.
