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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.

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.

Baijiu for Beginners • The Chinese liquor is the world’s most consumed spirit. Bartenders are awakening to its rich potential.

A NOVEL FOR OUR TIME • In which fiber-optic cables on the ocean floor are a metaphor for …basically modern human existence

Go West • The best way to add a little yeehaw to your look? A new belt.

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

The (New) Quartz Revolution • Decades after the cheap, reliable movement shook the watch industry to its core, enthusiasts are giving these luxurious, collectible timepieces a second look

The Navy Blazer Redux • Think it’s too stuffy for you? Get ready to change your perspective.

How’s Your Barrier, Bro? • Your skin barrier is vital to your health and your looks—and chances are you don’t even know about it. Here’s how to make sure it’s doing its job.

THE ONLY GOOD WAY TO TIE A TIE • Forget the fancy stuff. Stick to the method favored by generations of guys who have style down to an art form.

GOOD YARN • N.Y.C.-based Stòffa makes the kind of sumptuous, luxurious clothes you don’t mind spending time in

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.

Never Again…Again • Nazi Germany has long been regarded as an ultimate, unspeakable evil, with no possible comparisons or parallels here. Not any longer.

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.

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.

What I’ve Learned

Young Men in America • Everyone else agrees they’re struggling. But how do they feel about it? We sat down with ten regular guys to get their candid opinions—on money, masculinity, Donald Trump—and ask how they really see the world.

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? By Brady Langmann

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?

Exuberant Elegance • Who said looking great means staying quiet? Get the best of both worlds with spring’s coolest high-fashion pieces.

CREDITS

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