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The Most Anticipated International Hotel Openings of 2026

These upcoming hotel trade generic “five-star” gloss for hyper-local design and a serious sense of place.

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Paul Jebara

The Best Men’s Winter Jackets For Real Life, Not Just The Lookbook

The Best Men’s Winter Jackets For Real Life, Not Just The Lookbook

From sharp wool overcoats to serious down puffers, these winter jackets are designed to stay comfortable indoors and out—without looking like a...

29.12.2025 10

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Base Layers for Guys Who Hate Being Cold

The Best Base Layers for Guys Who Hate Being Cold

These are the first-on pieces that actually keep you warm, dry and ready to take on the coldest of winter days.

25.12.2025 40

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The Most Ambitious Hotels to Open Around the World in 2025

The Most Ambitious Hotels to Open Around the World in 2025

This year's boldest new hotels are portals to experiences you'll bore your friends talking about for decades.

24.12.2025 5

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Paul Jebara

The 10 Most Remarkable U.S. Hotel Openings of 2025

The 10 Most Remarkable U.S. Hotel Openings of 2025

From Big Sky to the Gulf Coast, this new wave of U.S. hotel openings pairs ambitious architecture and local storytelling with the kind of programming...

22.12.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Do-Nothing Winter Hotels for People Who Want to Stay in This Season

The Best Do-Nothing Winter Hotels for People Who Want to Stay in This Season

These cozy luxury winter hotels turn staying in into the main event, with serious bathtubs, fireplaces and on-site dining that make leaving the...

18.12.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

How David Hockney Turned His Style Into a Living Masterpiece

How David Hockney Turned His Style Into a Living Masterpiece

From polka-dot hats and seersucker suits to the lime cardigans of his iPad years, David Hockney has represented a radical style evolution.

16.12.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Winter Food Destinations Worth the Journey

The Winter Food Destinations Worth the Journey

These eight cities deliver experiences that only exist this time of year.

15.12.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Grown Man’s Guide to Holiday Party Style

The Grown Man’s Guide to Holiday Party Style

Six smart upgrades that take you past ugly sweaters and beat-up sneakers, with dialed-in tailoring, better fabrics, and outfits built to survive...

12.12.2025 4

Observer

Paul Jebara

Inside the New Après-Ski Era of Design-Forward Alpine Escapes

Inside the New Après-Ski Era of Design-Forward Alpine Escapes

Across the Alps, Rockies, high Arctic and more, a new wave of mountain retreats treats après-ski as a full reset, pairing sharp architecture with...

11.12.2025 20

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Indoor House Shoes for Men This Winter

These are the best slippers for men who live in their house shoes all day.

10.12.2025 6

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Paul Jebara

33 High-Impact Tech Gifts for People Who Swears They Don’t Need Anything

These rigorously tested picks cover health tracking, noise canceling, home cinema, gaming and everyday productivity, curated for the hard-to-shop-for...

05.12.2025 100

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An Insider’s Guide to Toronto

Canada’s fastest-growing metropolis has traded its buttoned-up reputation for a surge of new energy that show where the city is headed next.

01.12.2025 9

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Why Chile Might Be South America’s Most Overlooked Adventure Capital

From Atacama to Patagonia, Chile makes extremes easy with dark-sky nights, glacier days and coastal dinners.

30.11.2025 10

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Paul Jebara

A Pro’s Guide to Winter Layering for Men

Master the three-zone system that keeps you sharp from frozen sidewalk to overheated subway train.

21.11.2025 5

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Paul Jebara

17 Can’t-Miss Places to See This Year’s Northern Lights

Solar Cycle 25 is hitting its chaotic peak, turning the aurora into a global spectacle and pushing once-sleepy outposts, dark-sky parks and Arctic...

20.11.2025 30

Observer

Paul Jebara

18 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Design-Obsessed

This is the 2025 holiday guide for aesthetes who appreciate materials as much as meaning.

19.11.2025 4

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Paul Jebara

The Upper East Side’s Inevitably Cool Comeback

The UES is now home to trendy restaurants, an influx of downtown types, and a surprising new energy.

18.11.2025 5

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Paul Jebara

Tom Brady Wins Back-to-Back Titles as E1 Electric Boat Racing Debuts in the U.S.

Tom Brady’s team conquered Biscayne Bay in a spectacle of hydrofoils, champagne and unapologetic speed.

11.11.2025 4

Observer

Paul Jebara

An Insider’s Guide to West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach has become Florida’s most electric playground, where startup cash, yacht crews and ex-New Yorkers fuel a scene that’s anything but...

05.11.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Essentials With Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: Hyperbaric Chambers, Lucky Diamond Watches and Mom Shoes

The world’s fastest woman shares the rituals, recovery tools and travel talismans that power her record-breaking speed—and why she won’t race...

03.11.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best West Village Coffee Shops Right Now

These cafés deliver serious coffee, good food and prime people-watching on some of New York City’s most photogenic corners.

31.10.2025 3

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Chelsea Insider Guide: Post-Gallery, Pre-Gimmick, Always Hungry

A modern cheat sheet for navigating Manhattan’s art-industrial corridor—minus the stale restaurant week picks and predictable museum pit stops.

29.10.2025 3

Observer

Paul Jebara

The New York Power Lunch Playbook: 15 Tables Where Deals Still Get Done

From Midtown's martini pours to FiDi's fashion-forward hideaways, Manhattan's deal-making dining rooms have evolved, but the three-martini lunch never...

27.10.2025 3

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Men’s Cashmere Sweaters Under $500 That Are Actually Worth It

These are the men's cashmere sweaters that separate smart investments from expensive regrets.

23.10.2025 20

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Paul Jebara

America’s Most Haunted: 13 Spots Where the Dead Supposedly Refuse to Check Out

No souvenir-shop spookery. Just 13 serious sites with troubled histories, credible accounts and field-tested logistics for travelers who like to...

23.10.2025 2

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Paul Jebara

15 Men’s Leather Jackets Worth the Closet Real Estate

From aviation-inspired gear to tailored blousons, the best men’s leather jackets this fall prove you don’t need to cosplay a biker to get it right.

10.10.2025 40

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Paul Jebara

12 Pairs of Grown-Up Trousers for Your Fall Wardrobe

These are the best men’s tailored trousers for transitional weather, combining structure and comfort.

08.10.2025 2

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Paul Jebara

12 Flannel Shirts for Men That Make Fall Dressing Easy

City-ready plaids and quietly luxurious checks that easily run desk to dinner, without the camp cosplay.

03.10.2025 3

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Paul Jebara

Sole Survivors: The Fall Boots Upgrade Every Guy Needs

Whether you’re chasing polish or grit, these boots balance craftsmanship, comfort and credibility.

29.09.2025 10

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Paul Jebara

Solitude, Steeples and Smart Luxury: An Insider’s Guide to Litchfield County, Connecticut

Two hours from New York City, this corner of northwest Connecticut blends historic towns, fall foliage and design-driven stays for travelers who value...

24.09.2025 2

Observer

Paul Jebara

Robert Redford Rewrote the Dress Code for American Menswear

Robert Redford didn’t just embody American cool; he authored it, scene by scene, without even trying.

22.09.2025 2

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Paul Jebara

Autumn Adventures: America’s Most Magnificent Fall Road Trips

Skip the hayrides. These drives, from New Hampshire’s Kancamagus to Arkansas’s Ozark Highlands, deliver real autumn drama without the cornball...

17.09.2025 3

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Men’s Jackets to Upgrade Your Autumn Wardrobe

Choosing the right jacket is a strategic decision that says more than you might think.

15.09.2025 3

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Paul Jebara

The Case for Trunks: 10 Hard-Shell Heroes Built for Real Travel

Whether you’re crossing continents or roadtripping across the country, these are the trunk suitcases built to go the distance.

12.09.2025 2

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Fall Long Weekend Trips Are Hiding in Plain Sight

These fall getaways deliver peak-season experiences, from art-filled desert towns to apple country retreats.

11.09.2025 2

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Paul Jebara

17 Scenic Train Rides to Experience Picturesque Fall Foliage Views Around the World

From the forests of Japan to the fjords of Norway and the backcountry of New England, these train routes offer an unmatched way to experience autumn.

09.09.2025 10

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Paul Jebara

Leaf It to the Pros: The Northeast’s 18 Most Captivating Fall Foliage Escapes for 2025

The secluded retreats, secret drives and insider tips for experiencing the season's most spectacular show.

04.09.2025 3

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Paul Jebara

Facial Hair Maintenance for the Newly Bearded (and Mildly Confused)

Everything you actually need—and nothing you don’t—for taming texture, trimming strays, and keeping your beard (and skin) presentable.

31.08.2025 4

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Paul Jebara

The Last Days of Summer: 10 Strategic Escapes for the Sophisticated Traveler

This isn’t a farewell to summer—it’s an upgrade. These 10 getaways deliver peak weather, smaller crowds and smarter value.

15.08.2025 3

Observer

Paul Jebara

Solitude, Sauna and Sublime Design: The Smart Luxury Guide to Sweden

These year-round Swedish destinations blend nature, culture and next-level hospitality far beyond the capital’s reach.

14.08.2025 4

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Best Shorts for the Dog Days of Summer

When temps hit triple digits and your calendar is packed with rooftop drinks, resort getaways and “casual” weddings, these 15 shorts are your last...

01.08.2025 8

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Paul Jebara

Once a Layover, Now a Power Move: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Naples

The city long seen as a gritty stopover is stepping into the spotlight with a reopened metro line, blockbuster exhibitions, and the kind of food, art...

31.07.2025 3

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Paul Jebara

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay, Eat and Explore in Athens, Greece

A new wave of restaurants, hotels and cultural energy proves the Greek capital is a world-class city in motion.

29.07.2025 6

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Paul Jebara

31 Pairs of Men’s Sunglasses Bringing Serious Summer Swagger

This season's essential shades run the full sartorial spectrum.

25.07.2025 7

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Paul Jebara

The Least Embarrassing Sandals a Man Can Wear This Summer

Ditch the dad energy and dodge the fashion victim trap—these sandals toe the line between breathable and respectable.

23.07.2025 3

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Paul Jebara

The 30 Best Summer Hats for Men Who Value Style and Sun Protection

Beat the sun in style with the most dapper hats, whether you're into city-proof visors or beach-grade buckets.

18.07.2025 9

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Paul Jebara

The Mainland Greece Hotels Giving the Islands a Run for Their Money

Skip the island ferries. These design-forward mainland hotels offer mountain-meets-sea views and a slower, more rooted kind of luxury.

17.07.2025 3

Observer

Paul Jebara

Forget What You’ve Heard About Mykonos—Here’s Where the Smart Money Goes on the Island

Here’s how to do the Cycladic icon like an insider, mixing scene and substance, splurge and simplicity, old soul and new style.

15.07.2025 5

Observer

Paul Jebara

The Greek Island Hotels That Actually Live Up to the Dream

From Crete to Koufonisi, these design-forward hotels trade clichés for calm, craftsmanship and a slower way to see the Aegean.

09.07.2025 8

Observer

Paul Jebara