Lifestyle
Esquire US
BONO WANTS MORE
THE U2 FRONTMAN SPENT THE PAST FEW YEARS REEXAMINING HIS LIFE AND CAREER. NOW HE'S BACK WITH NEW PROJECTS, NEW MUSIC— AND A FRESH SENSE OF URGENCY TO CHANGE THE WORLD.
10+ min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE HAS A TARGET ON ITS BACK
As we reach the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the same forces that made it necessary in the first place are tearing it down. Next, they're coming for all of us.
6 min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
A DIVORCE IN THREE ACTS
The end of my marriage unfolded in stages. The pain and uncertainty of the first two didn't prepare me for the revelation of the last.
7 min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
A JACKET FOR GENERATIONS
DJ, producer, and photographer Rich Fazo explains why he plans to pass this piece of outerwear on to his kids one day AS TOLD TO JONATHAN EVANS
1 min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
HEY, GOT A PEN?
HOW LONG SINCE YOU WROTE A LETTER? LIKE ACTUALLY WROTE ONE OUT IN INK on a piece of paper? When did you last receive one? Chances are you remember it well, because these days it's rare.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
A New Spin on Telling Time
Louis Vuitton's revolutionary watch design feels like it's floating in air
1 min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
Just for Kicks
The humble canvas sneaker is as easygoing as it is essential
2 min |
Summer 2025
Esquire US
THE 40-YEAR-OLD SHAKESPEARE VIRGIN
Growing up, the Bard was for white kids. Now in his forties, our columnist—professor, novelist, Pulitzer Prize winner—reads his plays for the first time. And guess what?
6 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
CALEB WILLIAMS IS AN NFL RENAISSANCE MAN
The Chicago Bears quarterback and last year's top draft pick has a creative mind and aspirations to build a business empire. He also plans to win Super Bowls.
10+ min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
Reliving the '90s in the Gulf of Whatever
I spent five days at sea on the maiden voyage of The 90s Cruise, and I’m not sure I'll ever recover
5 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
THE DIRE WARNING OF A TRUE INDEPENDENT
Senator Angus King of Maine has long avoided party affiliation. But he's desperate to wake people up to the fact that Trump is putting our Constitution in the wood chipper and placing the country in grave danger.
6 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
The Great American Chino
Forget the flimsy, skinny stuff. We went in search of the classic trouser in all its burly, baggy glory.
2 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
Bad Dojo
Former senseis and business partners accuse Tiger Schulmann of building his $35-million-a-year martial-arts empire with Mafia tactics. But you don't become America's No. 1 karate kingpin without busting a few faces. What, you expect him to apologize?
10+ min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
Heavy Metal
Back in a new steel edition, Vacheron Constantin's 222 is proof that sporty, dressy styles are setting the tone for the watch world
1 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
EASY DOES IT
Under the creative direction of Matteo Tamburini, Tod's is bringing laid-back luxury from Italy to the world
1 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
HONKY-TONK HERO
With six number-one hits, Jon Pardi is the biggest country singer you may not have heard of. For his new album, he drew on a music legend's approach to rock 'n' roll.
5 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
THIS JACKET IS A BADGE OF HONOR
James Scully, a cofounder of Jamestown Hudson, a menswear store in upstate New York, told us why he'll wear his Baracuta until it falls apart
1 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
Sweet Fragrance, Man
Traditionally feminine notes like flowers and fruit are the next big thing in scents for guys. Here are five easy-to-wear options.
2 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
What I've Learned
Edward Burns Actor, writer, director, producer; 57; New York City Interview by Michael Sebastian
3 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
SWAGGER, SEVENTIES STYLE
The best way to reinvigorate your sunglasses is to look to the past, when tinted lenses and chunky frames reigned supreme
1 min |
April - May 2025
Esquire US
Anthony Mackie Is One of One
His résumé is filled with indelible performances: Half Nelson. 8 Mile. The Hurt Locker. He's been Spike Lee's muse (twice) and has worked with plenty of greats. With Captain America: Brave New World, he'll lead the MCU's next decade. So why is recognition just coming now?
5 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
NEW DAD
THE AUTHOR MADE A FEW BUCKS DONATING SPERM BACK IN THE DAY. THIRTY YEARS LATER, THERE WAS A PHONE CALL. THEN ANOTHER ONE. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SUDDENLY HAVE A NEW FAMILY AT SEVENTY-ONE?
10+ min |
March 2025
Esquire US
The Navy Blazer Redux
Think it's too stuffy for you? Get ready to change your perspective.
2 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
WHO'S LAUGHING AT DONALD TRUMP NOW?
He was treated like a cartoonish interloper in his first term. This time, he enters office with a shield of legitimacy that even the Democrats can't deny.
6 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
A RISING DESIGNER EYES HIS LEGACY
Brett Johnson's fresh, modern menswear is an American's take on European luxury. Conforming to expectations isn't his style.
5 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
How Much Would You Pay for Inner Peace?
The world of woo-woo has gone mainstream, so I embarked on a $16,000 retreat to see the face of God. To my great surprise, it worked...sort of.
4 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
WHERE DID ALL THE GOOD BARS GO?
An unfortunate fact of life: As you approach 50, it gets harder and harder to find a decent place to drink.
4 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
Never Again...Again
Nazi Germany has long been regarded as an ultimate, unspeakable evil, with no possible comparisons or parallels here. Not any longer.
7 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
PERFECT FOR A JOHN HUGHES VILLAIN
Brian Davis, owner of the vintage store Wooden Sleepers, thinks this is the ideal sweatshirt even though he's never shoved anyone into a locker
1 min |
March 2025
Esquire US
THE BOSS
You know him for his comedies, his love of weed, and his raspy chuckle. But at forty-two, Seth Rogen is now more powerful than you can imagine—even if he won't admit it.
10+ min |