Men's
Footwear, accessories and trend coverage written for men's wardrobes — plus every unisex piece we've wear-tested.
Style Notes
Start with an unlined linen-blend layer, then add fluid bottoms and a washable base. The formula works beyond the invitation, provided the venue is not truly formal.
June Park · 8 min read
Footwear
A sandal can feel secure in the mirror and sloppy by the end of the block. The cause is usually strap settling, heel movement or a shape mismatch that another buckle hole will not fix.
Dez Ferraro · 8 min read
Trend Watch
Suede has crossed out of fall, helped by softer shapes and summer color. A cobalt shoulder bag against white cotton shows both the appeal and the maintenance problem.
Iris Mbeki · 7 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
A magnetic clasp needs the least pinch strength. A lobster clasp is harder to operate one-handed, but it holds a necklace more securely through daily snags and tugs.
Margot Lane · 8 min read
Trend Watch
Waxed cotton, leather, and polyester may look interchangeable under a pendant. Sweat, friction, and sliding knots expose their differences within days.
Iris Mbeki · 8 min read
Style Notes
The arm-raise test exposes a jumpsuit that is too short through the body, even when it looks right standing still. Here is how to separate a sizing problem from a proportion mismatch.
June Park · 8 min read
Footwear
A squared sole can extend well beyond the toes, putting its front edge in contact with stairs before your foot expects it. Here is how to test the fit before wearing the shape outside.
Dez Ferraro · 7 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
A large gold hoop can feel almost weightless because it is mostly air. Here is how to tell whether that comfort is worth the thinner walls and harder repair.
Margot Lane · 8 min read
Footwear
A membrane kept one test pair dry through steady rain, then held onto foot heat and damp socks indoors. In humid weather, water-resistant mesh was the more wearable compromise.
Dez Ferraro · 7 min read
Trend Watch
Darker panels can make summer sneakers look presentable longer, but many two-tone pairs leave the messiest areas pale. The useful distinction is placement, not color count.
Iris Mbeki · 8 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
A dark upper lens and pale lower lens can smooth the shift from bright road to dashboard. Solid tint is steadier when glare comes from below or the side.
Margot Lane · 8 min read
Style Notes
Ply describes yarn construction, not overall cashmere quality. A fitting-room check can reveal more about recovery, sheerness, finishing, and likely pilling.
June Park · 8 min read
Footwear
A cupped footbed can steady the heel, but the wrong depth or placement pushes the whole foot forward. Check alignment while walking, not by tracing the heel.
Dez Ferraro · 8 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
When neighboring studs touch, front diameter is only part of the problem. A quick spacing map reveals which shapes, settings, and flat backs will sit cleanly.
Margot Lane · 8 min read
Footwear
Heel-to-toe drop changes how a running shoe positions your foot. Calf load, rocker shape and your usual stride matter more than treating the biggest number as the softest option.
Dez Ferraro · 7 min read
Trend Watch
Brooches now sit on sweaters, shirts, and bags, where pin thickness and ornament weight matter more than the styling shot suggests. Some fabrics need support; others are better left unpierced.
Iris Mbeki · 8 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
A 3 mm bezel stud became the reference point for balancing mismatched lobe piercings. The useful measurements are front size, orientation and the empty space between earrings.
Margot Lane · 7 min read
Footwear
A molded EVA footbed may feel softer after several days, but dents that remain overnight can shift the fit. Here is how to tell useful cushioning from foam that has given up.
Dez Ferraro · 8 min read
Trend Watch
Long pendants have returned on leather, waxed cotton and synthetic cord. The pendant may carry the look, but the cord determines whether it survives beyond one season.
Iris Mbeki · 8 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
A flat back is not a replacement butterfly clutch. Post size, threading and the way the decorative front was built determine whether a sentimental stud can be converted safely.
Margot Lane · 7 min read
Style Notes
A set’s shared size label does not make its pieces equally forgiving. Fit the shoulders, trouser rise, or skirt seat first, then alter the simpler half.
June Park · 7 min read
Footwear
If an ankle strap sits above the joint, it may follow the leg instead of securing the heel. This walk test shows whether the strap supports anything beyond the outfit.
Dez Ferraro · 7 min read
Jewelry & Accessories
Two studs can clear each other in the mirror and still knock together under a headphone cushion. A diameter-based paper mockup catches the problem before you buy.
Margot Lane · 7 min read
Footwear
A soaked cork-latex footbed may recover, but heat can turn a wet sandal into a warped one. Here is how to dry it and tell a suede stain from structural damage.
Dez Ferraro · 7 min read