For Wednesday, April 15th

Who Makes the Best Solid Cologne?

A modern twist on scents, easy to apply and perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.

Smart Buys: 9 Deals You Can’t Pass Up

From relaxed pull-on shorts with a hidden cellphone pocket to 30% off a reversible throw blanket.

Partner

Ease Into Summer With MR PORTER

Transitional pieces, perfected.

The five best stories from around the web.

Telling Time

A new Rolex Daytona that rewards long-time fans and experts of the chronograph line with a host of refinements that harken back to a range of iconic Daytonas from the past.

By Gear Patrol

Culture

Jeremy Strong in a ginger wig and fighting lawyers? Consider The Social Network sequel the year’s biggest event movie.

By Esquire

Kicks

A deep dive into how Birkenstock became such a cultural staple.

By Sprezza

Longevity

The future of better aging apparently starts with better cities. Is your neighborhood keeping up?

By Men’s Health

Grooming

What’s happening with men’s hair? In 2026, it’s becoming just as crucial to your look as what you wear.

By MR PORTER

New leather shoes feel like torture devices, but breaking them in properly extends their lifespan by years. Start with 30-minute indoor sessions, not internet hacks involving freezers or cars.

The art of collecting ... on a classic Nelson bench from @designwithinreach.

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Daily - 4/15/26, Wednesday