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12 ONLINE BLOGS/MAGAZINES ALL MODERN MEN SHOULD READ
Written by Menswear Style in Tips & Advice on the 25th August 2022
It’s nice to be informed. You know how there’s always one man at a party that appears to know what he’s talking about? Well informed but modest. Knowledgeable but not in your face with it. He knows his stuff across a breadth of topics – from sports to music to politics - and as a result he can move effortlessly between conversations. The above is not a coincidence. Men that read widely and stay up to date on a wide range of subjects are not only more fun in social situations but also tend to dress better, are more successful, and have great taste. It’s all about inspiration and soaking up information. None of this just comes to you. It’s important to know where to find it. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of the best blogs and online magazines to fill in the gaps. Keep an eye on these and you’ll soon be that guy.
The Athletic
Best for: Football news & analysis
If you want to keep up to date with sport, football especially, you need to be reading The Athletic. The subscription sports news service goes in-depth on the beautiful game with exclusive interviews, expert post-match analysis and longform features. A team-by-team focus allows you to keep tabs on your favourite club too.
Photo: The Athletic
The Ringer
Best for: American sports & culture
The brainchild of the original Sports Guy, Bill Simmons, and the follow up to his ESPN Grantland blog, The Ringer is a one-stop-shop for US sports and pop culture with an associated arsenal of entertaining podcasts to boot. Written by people who love sport and culture for people who love sport and culture.
Pitchfork
Best for: new music reviews
It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on Pitchfork. Despite the notable decline in the prominence of music journalism, partly due to the rise of streaming, a Pitchfork review still retains clout. That Best New Music tab is also your best friend when it comes to discovering new tunes and boosting your party playlists.
Apartment Therapy
Best for: home inspiration
For all things homes and interiors, Apartment Therapy is a must read. From product tests and DIY tips to that all-important room inspiration, it’s a handy one to have bookmarked if you’re ever looking to transform a spare room or if you’re just in the market to spruce things up in your flat. We could get lost in the ‘house tours’ section for days.
Photo: Pitchfork
Men’s Flair
Best for: formal style
With the relaxation of dress codes, it’s becoming harder and harder to find fashion blogs dedicated to formal style. However, Men’s Flair has long advocated a more put-together approach to dressing, centred around tailoring and luxury pieces. Written by fashion insiders, it offers everything from buying guides to outfit inspiration, making it an instant bookmark for sartorialists.
Hodinkee
Best for: luxury watches
If you’re looking for the latest watch news, Hodinkee is the place to stay informed. Covering new releases, important industry events, and horology pop culture stories, it’s the sort of place that if you see a stand-out watch in a film, you know there’s an article on the site waiting for you.
Highsnobiety
Best for: streetwear & sneakers
Even if you’re not clad in the latest Supreme drop, it’s good to know what’s going on in hype circles. Step forward Highsnobiety - your handy resource for all things streetwear and sneakers. Expect the latest celebrity looks, details on the hottest new sportswear and streetwear collections and those all-important limited edition sneaker release dates.
Photo: Hodinkee
Design Milk
Best for: architecture & interior design
Interiors, architecture and a sprinkling of tech make Design Milk a must for reading up on all things house and home. Whether updating you on the coolest new lighting and flooring brands or showing you walk-throughs of new homes, hotels and shops, you can count on Design Milk to feed your design obsession.
It’s Nice That
Best for: inspiring creativity
Championing creativity since 2007, It’s Nice That is a must for creative inspiration. A much-needed curation of the latest design and creative news, be it a new Rapha kit release or their innovative guest editor spots. Central to It’s Nice That is its commitment to the community – you’ll find plenty of handy tips and advice for those working in the creative industries.
Manmade DIY
Best for: how tos
Here’s what you could do. You could pretend to be good at DIY and get found out further down the line with catastrophic consequences, or you could just read Manmade DIY from time to time. The latter means you pick up a bunch of tips and tricks without messing anything up and looking like a fool.
Photo: Manmade DIY
Motor Verso
Best for: car reviews
It’s good to be clued up on the latest motors but you also need a level of realism. You need to know what’s breaking records, and what to buy if you win the lottery, but also what’s realistically worth driving on your current budget. Step forward Motor Verso, which provides readers with a well-balanced mix when it comes to motoring.
The Drink Blog
Best for: cocktail recipes
Last but not least, you need to be able to make a cocktail. The books will teach you the basics but a place like the The Drink Blog will serve you that and then some. Simple, well laid out and to the point, the blog’s curated recipes are not only delicious but full of insight. A proper labour of love from those in the know.
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