A curated set of upgrades and essentials for men who appreciate thoughtful design, good materials, and pieces made to last. Thanks to Thursday Boot Co. for supporting Primer’s mission and partnering on this piece. Some men collect things, others refine them. He notices fabrics, he has opinions about sneakers, he knows exactly which sweater in...

So very true! If I were to add at least one more category, it is, ‘women who knows more than man sitting next to her about said sport they are watching.’ That would be where I excel, my sports knowledge in the areas of professional swimming, anything olympics, NHL, and baseball far exceeding that of...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. November is a month of duality: it’s when I find myself craving rest and simplicity the most, yet everything feels like it’s moving faster. Calendars fill, and still—there’s that quiet pull toward slowing down, even just for...

Winter has a way of slowing everything down. The light fades a little earlier, the air bites a little harder, and the quiet nights stretch longer than we remember. For many, it’s a season that can feel heavy. We reach for our screens, scroll until our thumbs ache, and promise ourselves that tomorrow we’ll “do...

Ready or not, the holidays are here! And while this season brings all things merry and bright and undeniably delicious, it’s not exactly smooth sailing for blood sugar (we’re looking at you, festive cocktails and endless gingerbread cookies). But here’s the good news: you don’t have to miss out on the magic to stay well....

The kind of triangle scarf — red, gray, or brown — you keep spotting cool women wearing around NYC. From $13. Delicious hot chocolate with a twist, like cinnamon or ginger. $14. Pick a Color, $26, a propulsive novel that reveals the inner monologue of a nail-salon owner. (I tore through it this fall.) A beloved serum,...

Photos by Leela Cyd. Tina Tuason and her husband, Jeffrey, have always had a playful sense of style. “We love graphic artwork and toys,” she says. Three years ago, they bought Jeffrey’s childhood home, in Lakewood, California, from his parents — and got to work designing the colorful home of their dreams. Here, Tina gives...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. November is a month for fun personal upgrades and of course, getting a head start on holiday gifting. Whether it’s ultimate cozy with a knit sweatsuit, giving your wellness a boost, refreshing your bra drawer, or restocking...

A red beanie (everyone looks cute in one), $58, or gloves from an alpaca farm in Montana, $23, to keep him warm all winter. A “rip-roaring” “gorgeously reported” book about New York from 1986-1990, $30, or one of the best novels you read this year, so you can hear his thoughts. The Magic Eye book...

There’s no denying it—holiday travel is… a lot. From packed airports to unpredictable delays, even the most seasoned traveler can feel their shoulders inching toward their ears. But while you can’t control the chaos (and the chaos is *abundant* this holiday travel season), you can control how you move through it. These holiday travel essentials...