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Jake Woolf

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Jake Woolf is a writer who has covered men’s style for over ten years and has contributed to GQ since 2014. A graduate of Parsons The New School for Design (good school, long name), he also has bylines at Robb Report, HighSnobiety, Pitchfork, and the defunct #menswear website Four Pins (R.I.P.), where he served as Managing Editor. When he’s not cooking up style content, Jake enjoys nerding out about early-aughts cars and playing golf, and remains hopeful that this is the year he finally figures out how to putt. You can also watch him talk about clothes on TikTok.

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The actor's most consistent costar, on and off the screen? A legendary pair of moc toe stompers.

This $70 Barbour Dupe Has Our Deals Radar Going Haywire

Act fast, lads: Uniqlo just restocked a smash-hit riff on the quintessential between-seasons jacket.

The GQ Guide to Walking Shoes That Don't Look Awful

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How to Buy the Perfect Pair of Jeans Without Trying Them On

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The sluttiest thing a man can do is show a little bit of ankle.

The Best Raincoats Make You Dread Sunny Days

From Bogart-approved trenches to hi-vis parkas, one of these will help you trounce the elements in style.

What Happens When Celebrities Start Wearing Your Brand?

A couple of years ago, King & Tuckfield was on the brink of closing. Then a blockbuster's worth of movie stars—Glover, Evans, Gosling—began popping up in the British label's knits.

The $30 Shortcut to Hollywood Heartthrob Style

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The Our Legacy Shopping Guide

Everything to buy from the biggest little fashion brand in the world.

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There are hundreds of Amazon hoodies, but only six passed the GQ Recommends gauntlet.

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It's time to go all-in on dainty, low-slung loafers, slip-ons, and lace-ups.

This Is the Best Travel Bag I've Ever Used

Nike's tricked-out backpack won't turn heads on the PreCheck line, but it's my favorite way to transport a ludicrous amount of menswear from point A to B.

These $90 Jeans Make My Other Pants Nervous

They're big, baggy, and just might replace 'em all.

Why I Own Seven Navy Sweaters—and Keep Buying More

Don't send help: I'm drowning in a sea of inky blue knits, and won't be coming up for air any time soon.

Guys Only Want One Thing: These Shirts

In 2024, the masculine urge to dress like a cowboy is stronger than ever.

New Balance's Biggest, Brashest Sneakers Eat Dainty Kicks for Breakfast

GQ spoke with New Balance's "queen of the toe-down" on designing the WRPD Runner, a dad shoe for the future.

The 7 Best Asics Sneakers on the Market Right Now

From red-hot retro runners to low-key hardwood legends, these are the silhouettes worth a spot in your rotation.

The Sneakers That Will Define 2024, According to the Experts

Which Adidas silhouette is up next? What's Nike planning? Who's coming for the Asics crown? Our panel of soothsaying sneakerheads weighs in.

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Get ready to see the Asics GT-2160 pretty much everywhere next year.