The Guide

  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. How To: Style Extra Belt Band Length

    When a belt band leaves you with some excess length after cinching it tight, we say seize the styling opportunity. Here are four standard techniques that will stand out.

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  13. Master the Man Ankle: A Guy’s Guide to Going Sockless

    Before you expose your ankles to the world, check out our video on the do’s and dont’s of sockless style.

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  14. The BB Man Agenda: May 2013

    With our birthday-month shipments off to subscribers, it’s time to review our grown-up cultural to-do list for May. Here’s a taste of what’s new and good on the horizon.

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  15. The Birchbox Man Flowchart to Glory

    Got a style or grooming quandary? Simply follow this path of simple yes or no questions and we'll fix you right up.

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  16. The 36-Hour Spa Weekend: London

    Need a couple days to recharge? Try a whirlwind relaxation odyssey in foggy Londontown.

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  17. A Body Balm that Functions like A Force Field

    Read how a new body-warming balm took one man’s workout routine to the next level.

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  18. The Five Belts Every Guy Should Own

    Still rocking the tattered brown belt you’ve owned since middle school? Good. If it’s lasted this long then it’s definitely a keeper. But it could use some company. Think of your belts like your ties: the one you wear is both an important choice and a style statement. Here are five essentials to kickstart your collection.

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  19. Get Off the Bottle: 5 Non-Messy Alternatives to Goopy and Sloppy Sun Protection

    Tired of big-bottle SPF that take up valuable counter space and explode in your suitcase? Try these travel-friendly alternatives for clean, efficient, and portable sun protection.

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  20. My Borderline Obsessive-Compulsive Oral Hygiene Regimen

    Our Birchbox Man editor and in-house perfectionist Kyle takes us on a journey through his exhaustive (albeit entertaining) daily routine.

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