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The Joy of the Childless Man • America’s Sweetheart J.D. Vance thinks I’m making myself and my country miserable. Then why am I having such a good time?

YOUR ELECTION-NIGHT COCKTAIL GUIDE • Hosting a watch party? Looking to take the edge off a stressful evening? We’ve got drink recipes to celebrate your favorite swing states.

YOUR BOSS’S FAVORITE PODCASTERS • The cofounders of Acquired treat business stories like epics. Their listeners (and sponsors) can’t get enough.

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SOFT SELL • When it comes to knitwear, it pays to go to a specialist like Extreme Cashmere

Under Pressure • The Longines Legend Diver gets its sleek look from an obscure mid-century innovation

DEEP COVER • For its 90th anniversary, Canali returns to its roots with exceptional outerwear—plus some welcome surprises

BOOTS ON THE GROUND • Today’s Alpine hikers are ready for the climb—but even better on the street

Check Yourself • Todd Snyder and Woolrich have teamed up to create a new breed of wearable luxury fashion. The iconic buffalo plaid remains a staple.

TIME to Tone UP • The popularity of toners is surging. It’s more than just hype. Here’s how to pick the right one and put it to use.

I Wore This Jacket to Death. Now It’s Even Better. • Menswear designer Aaron Levine, who helped revitalize brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and Club Monaco, explains why he reaches for his Carhartt again and again—and again

WRITTEN ON THE BODY • As we age, we’re fighting a losing battle against memory. Maybe that’s why, in my 40s, I’ve tattooed myself with

HOW THE DEMOCRATS GOT THEIR GROOVE BACK • They’ve been flinching ever since Reagan, but the party has finally figured out who they are.

THE MIDLIFE CRISIS? TRY THE THREE-QUARTER-LIFE QUANDARY. • Black men’s life expectancy is short, thanks to history. At 49, am I on the downslope?

the thinker • Andrew Garfield has big ideas about life and death—even a theory about the nature of time. Over an afternoon at one of his favorite New York City haunts, the actor let us into his world.

Perry Farrell • SINGER-SONGWRITER, MUSICIAN, 65, LOS ANGELES

the perfect gırl frıend • Flirty, sexy, seductive, supportive. Your AI companion can be whatever you want her to be. And now a growing number of men are turning to bots to ease their loneliness or satisfy their kinks. The choices are endless. The emotions are real.

hasan minhaj had a very strange year • The comedian felt the wrath of the Internet AND lost a career-defining job opportunity. NOW he’s back with an interview series, A NEW NETFLIX SPECIAL, and a fresh perspective on his COMEDY.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER • The Boston Marathon bombing nearly killed her. Two years later and five thousand miles away, a violent shark attack took his leg. Had either event not occurred, they wouldn’t be married today. When our deepest trauma leads to our most profound joy, what do we call that feeling?

CREDITS • STORE INFORMATION

Cutting Your Losses • THE ESQUIRE EDITORIAL BOARD ENDORSES

Welcome to the Big Black Book.

best in class • If you’re going to invest in style, make sure you’re getting a solid return. These five pieces will serve you well this fall—and for years to come.

can you hack it? • The ageless charm of an iconic tweed jacket

shoes with staying power • The Shannon lace-up from...