Michael Stefanov

Michael Stefanov is a Brooklyn-based writer and musician. He was previously the market editor at Esquire and fashion contributor at Men’s Health. His articles have appeared in Robb Report, Inside Hook, and Men’s Journal. His interests lie in menswear, fragrances, vinyl records, old books, and he loves cool weather.

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These Cashmere Shoe Socks Are a Quiet Luxury Flex

Equal parts cozy, elegant and conversation-starting, Brave Pudding’s sock shoes are an outside-the-box pick for Father’s Day

The Best Grooming Gift Sets to Give Dad This Father’s Day

From shave kits to skincare essentials, these sets are curated, practical and better than a necktie

Ray-Ban’s Balorama Are the Deep-Cut Shades to Wear This Summer

It has heritage, mystery and enough of a wrap-around attitude to make an understated style statement

Philips Norelco’s i9000 Prestige Ultra Is Their Best Electric Razor to Date

Raising the bar with personalized tech and a seriously close shave

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Right Now

This time, we’re digging into a French label that’s making inroads in the States and a buzzy fragrance house with perfect warm-weather scents

The Best SPF Moisturizers Pull Double Duty

Lightweight, hydrating and with UV protection, these 8 formulas will simplify your routine

The Best Travel-Size Grooming Products for Spring Travel

A curated lineup of compact, effective essentials to keep you groomed on the move

The Best Bar Soaps Are Essential, Elevated and Anything but Basic

Luxury lathers, botanical ingredients and superior scents — these 16 sudsers do it all

Why Retinol Deserves a Spot in Your Skincare Routine

Demystifying the rejuvenating powerhouse that helps your skin glow

9 Fresh Colognes to Welcome Spring

Verdant and herbaceous, these scents capture the season perfectly

Four Men’s Underwear Brands That Should Be on Your Radar 

Treat yourself to these elevated undergarments

12 Upgrades to Refresh Your Grooming Routine for Spring

Whether you need a new deodorant or an entire medicine cabinet overhaul, we’ve got recommendations

The Best Men’s Exfoliators Get Your Skin Spring-Ready

Say goodbye to dead cells and hello to a rejuvenated glow

8 of the Most Classic and Popular Colognes of All Time

Trends come and go, but these scents stand the test of time

The 9 Best Colognes to Rock This Winter

Woods, incense, ouds and spice warm the olfactory senses — and the soul

Don’t Call AYR a “Basics” Brand, They Prefer “No-Nonsense”

We spoke with Brice Pattison, AYR's VP of menswear, about what he learned at J.Crew and Todd Snyder, and why a “focused” brand is better than an “endless” one