The Guide

  1. The Grown-Up Q&A: Michael Moskowitz

    If you don’t know about the site Bureau of Trade, you should. The online marketplace has quickly become the go-to place for stylish guys looking to score hard-to-find items like vintage watches, clothes, and even cars. We had the pleasure of talking to the site’s founder, Michael Moskowtiz.

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  2. Banish Bare Walls: A Guide to Affordable Art

    Wage war against those bare walls and throw up some grown-up artwork. The good news? Filling empty wall space doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

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  3. The Grown-Up Q&A: Todd Barket

    The California-based tastemaker and founder of UNIONMADE sat down with Birchbox Man to share his thoughts on what it means to be a grown-up.

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  4. The Urban Commuter’s Guide to Staying Fresh

    Birchbox Man editor Thomas gives us the lowdown on staying fresh all day and night, even when home is a long subway ride away.

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  5. The Birchbox Man Summer Survey 2013

    We surveyed over 3,000 men to get their take on tinted moisturizers, their go-to swimsuit style, and of course, their summer drink of choice. What we discovered may surprise you, so take a look—the data doesn't lie.

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  6. Combating the Curse of a Scouring-Pad Beard: An Editor’s Tale

    Perpetually scruffy Birchbox Man editor Kyle finally gives his coarse facial hair the TLC it deserves.

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  7. June 2013 Box Preview (Spoiler Alert)

    To celebrate the start of summer, Martin and Kyle drop by the stunning Mondrian Hotel in Soho to talk about June’s box of “off duty” essentials.

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  8. Month in Review: May 2013

    May was all about what it means to be a grown-up. Here’s a recap from The Guide and beyond.

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  9. 5 Cult Grooming Brands

    From meticulous New England artisans to heritage European brands, these are the cult grooming brands you’ll want to seek out right now (and maybe keep to yourself).

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  10. The Grown-Up Q&A: Waris Ahluwalia

    We had the pleasure of chatting with the film star, jewelry designer, and perennial best-dressed list nominee.

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  11. The 6 Most Stylish Coming-of-Age Protagonists of All Time

    We present a decade-by-decade breakdown of the guys who taught us a little bit about growing up—and a whole lot about dressing up.

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  12. Mini to the Max: 8 Awesome Hotel Mini-Bar Items from Around the World

    At certain high-end hotels, tiny bottles of liquor and candy bars are just the beginning.

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  13. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lacing Your Shoes (and Then Some)

    We spoke with Ian Fieggen, aka “Professor Shoelace,” to learn about the “criss-cross,” the “over-under,” “straight European” lacing, and why a Tom Cruise movie from the ‘80s is responsible for the most common misconception about shoelace terminology.

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  14. Pat LaFrieda X Birchbox Man

    Known as “the magician of meat,” Pat LaFrieda supplies some the most sought-after steaks in the country. Here, the fourth-generation butcher talks about loyalty, what it means to be a grown-up, and why the porterhouse is the most overrated cut of meat.

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  15. Packing List: 10 Must-Haves for a Swedish Sauna

    Leave your swimwear behind—it’s strictly forbidden in Swedish saunas. But there are plenty of other things you’ll need. Here’s a complete packing list.

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  16. The Things He Carries: Yuvi Alpert

    As an accomplished international traveler and the founder/designer behind the male accessory line Men in Cities, Yuvi Alpert knows how to balance on-the-road style with streamlined mobility. Before he took off for a weekend in Boston to attend his younger brother’s college graduation, we were lucky enough to get him to unpack his bag for us.

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  17. A Visit to the Molton Brown Factory

    We took a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the legendary British skincare brand’s UK facility.

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  18. 5 Kentucky Derby Styles To Wear All Year

    Any day you can quench your thirst with mint juleps and dress yourself like a Fitzgerald character is a good day—so why not make Derby Day last all year long? Presenting: Five staples of Churchill Downs attire to inspire a winning spring wardrobe.

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  19. The Overserved Society Presents: The Matador

    When the guys behind The Overserved Society can't find a cocktail recipe that satisfies, they start experimenting. This month, the Chicago team engineered the ideal Cinco de Mayo tipple: The Matador.

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  20. Max Silvestri Presents: 5 Easy Steps to Becoming a Grown-Up

    Stand-up comedian Max Silvestri shares his tips for how to make your life a little bit more adult. Follow at your own risk.

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