For Wednesday, February 4th

Who Makes the Best Suede Jacket?

We tried on a range to find the ones worth your money.

Smart Buys: 8 Deals You Can’t Pass Up

From 33% off an all-in-one espresso machine to a basket-stitch cotton crewneck sweater.

The five best stories from around the web.

Celebrity

Esquire rounds up the most stylish men in music, from legacy icons to newer genre-benders who dress as boldly as they perform.

By Esquire

Trends

Workwear staples like safety-toe boots and painter pants are crossing over from job sites to fashion racks.

By The Wall Street Journal

Relationships

Uh oh. Gen Z’s texting habits are bleeding into sex, reshaping intimacy, consent and communication mid-hookup.

By Mashable

The Biz

What’s the point of Fashion Week for regular people and casual observers?

By Highsnobiety

Vrooom

Red Bull Advanced Technologies helped reimagine Singer’s Porsche 911s to be even sharper, faster and more obsessive.

By Robb Report

Here’s the truth: watching what you eat can feel like a full-time job. And one that you don't particularly enjoy. This is where counting macronutrients, or “macros”, offers some relief.

Go ahead and get lost.

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