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13 Best Slides for Men 2026, According to GQ Editors

13 Best Slides for Men 2026, According to GQ Editors

Published by Jenni Sidey

We love some serious shoes around here. Loafers, boots, derby’s, technical sneakers, you name it. Our appetite is insatiable. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have a giant soft spot for a great pair of slides. And why shouldn’t we? Unlike less-forgiving categories, slides tend to prioritize comfort and ease of wear among all else. In this way, you could say they’re under-appreciated for all they do. And the slide category isn’t limited to the post-workout variety—though those are great and we won’t hear otherwise—which means that we didn’t stop there, either. We tested them all: leather ones, suede ones, fancy ones, spartan ones, classic ones, ones made for the trail and even, yes, molded rubber ones, among the rest. And believe us when we say there really is a slide for everyone. Because this (incredibly comfortable, very supportive) landscape is so vast, we shuffled around the market for the very best so you can step into the warm season with your hottest fits. The Best Men’s Slide Sandals, According to GQ Best Slides Overall …

42 Best Gifts for Mom in 2026, According to GQ Editors

42 Best Gifts for Mom in 2026, According to GQ Editors

Published by Jenni Sidey

Finding the absolute best gifts for Mom is a noble pursuit—after all, she’s been there through everything (and we mean everything)—but it’s easier said than done. You’ve heard about all of her hobbies and you know what she already has, but you also know she has spot-on taste. She might be a bit choosy, but the truth is, she’s going to love pretty much anything you pick out for her. If you’re stumped on what to do for Mother’s Day (May 10 this year), follow one simple rule: Stick with the classics, and make sure they offer something luxe or unexpected—from bottomless bags and chic shoes to cookware, skin care, tech gifts, and much more. To streamline the often-arduous shopping process—even if you’ve waited up until the very last minute—we’ve pulled together this handcrafted, artisanal gift guide filled with delights big and small, as well as plenty of useful gifts for mom. These include gift sets that nod to her cravings and craft preferences, plus tech gadgets and bedding upgrades that keep her young and her linen closet well-stocked. Throw …

Hollywood editors get new AI tool from Google, Avid

Hollywood editors get new AI tool from Google, Avid

Published by Sam Flores

Avid Technology, the editing software company, is the latest entertainment industry player to introduce AI into its toolbox. The company behind industry-standard platforms Pro Tools and Media Composer said it is entering a multiyear partnership with Google Cloud. The goal is to implement both generative and agentic AI so that users can turn the “mostly manual process into an intelligent, AI-assisted experience,” Avid said in a statement Thursday morning. “The primary bottleneck in Hollywood is manual labor [in editing] and managing thousands of hours of high-risk footage,” Avid Chief Executive Wellford Dillard told The Times. “This isn’t us just adding a new tool. It’s going from static files sitting on hard drives, to living data that understands its context.” Google’s Gemini models and Vertex AI will be embedded directly into Avid’s processes, offering customers a chance to accelerate their editing time. Avid’s Media Composer, the editing system used on most professional film and TV productions, will now include a Gemini extension that could enhance metadata and generate B-Roll. The company said that, overall, using AI …

15 Best Canvas Sneakers, According to GQ Editors in 2026

15 Best Canvas Sneakers, According to GQ Editors in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Morjas The Deck Shoe A nice, well-reviewed, dressier option from the elegant Swedish upstart. Stepney Workers Club Surma Sneaker If there’s anything I can get behind more than a simple canvas sneaker, it’s a simple canvas sneaker with contrast stitching. How We Test and Review Products Style is subjective, we know—that’s the fun of it. But we’re serious about helping our audience get dressed. Whether it’s the best white sneakers, the flyest affordable suits, or the need-to-know menswear drops of the week, GQ Recommends’ perspective is built on years of hands-on experience, an insider awareness of what’s in and what’s next, and a mission to find the best version of everything out there, at every price point. Our staffers aren’t able to try on every single piece of clothing you read about on GQ.com (fashion moves fast these days), but we have an intimate knowledge of each brand’s strengths and know the hallmarks of quality clothing—from materials and sourcing, to craftsmanship, to sustainability efforts that aren’t just greenwashing. GQ Recommends heavily emphasizes our own editorial …

14 Best Sunscreen Picks, According to GQ Editors in 2026

14 Best Sunscreen Picks, According to GQ Editors in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Finding the best sunscreen doesn’t have to be a last-minute affair: Believe it or not, the best way to pick an SPF is not to go to the store five minutes before you head to the beach and grab whatever is on sale on the end cap (though dermatologists and grooming editors would like to pause and give you an A for effort). With a little forethought, you can actually get sun protection that you look forward to slathering on: mousses that are lighter than air, lotions that smell like a piña colada, and sprays that go on without leaving you feeling even a little bit greasy. Ahead, here are the SPFs that are actually worth thinking about ahead of time and that will leave your skin protected and sun-ready for whatever is ahead. The Best Body Sunscreen, According to GQ Best Overall Coola Coola Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 Read More Best Chemical SPF Lotion La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 Read More Best SPF Mousse Supergoop! The Mousse SPF 50 Read …

11 Best Razors for Men in 2026, According to GQ Editors

11 Best Razors for Men in 2026, According to GQ Editors

Published by Jenni Sidey

Cartridge Razors: These are the razors we all learn to shave with these days. They’ve got anywhere from 2-6 blades, though more isn’t always better. From your skin’s point of view, (and the dermatologist’s POV), four might be the sweet spot—at least that’s what Dr. Ostad recommends to his patients. You’ll see a variety of options on our picks below, but for good reason in each case. Just make sure any cartridge you use has a lubricating strip for extra skin cushioning, and to Ostad’s advice, be sure to change it out frequently. (Our rule is every 2-3 weeks or 6-8 shaves.) Safety Razors: These are old-school cool, the enthusiast’s choice. Safety razors have a weighted handle with a single, sharp blade (single or double sided), and that single blade can give you an extremely close shave. These are usually preferred by guys with ingrown-prone skin since there is less skin dragging and swifter cutting, plus they’re usually less expensive in terms of blade replacements compared to cartridge blades (which have cheaper razors but more …

Can desert boots ever be chic? We fashion editors say yes – here’s how to style them

Can desert boots ever be chic? We fashion editors say yes – here’s how to style them

Published by Daniella Wilson

Anti-chic shoes are hot stuff. We’re talking stomp-worthy, platformed pillowy kicks that strike fear in the hearts of ballet pump lovers everywhere.  The past few seasons have placed ‘ugly-chic’ footwear front and centre of the style radar – with Margiela Tabi’s still reigning supreme alongside finger shoes, platform clogs, and leopard print Crocs. One silhouette we did not expect to bounce back with gusto? The humble desert boot. Characterised by a suede construction, a rounded toe, a crepe rubber base and an ankle length shape, desert boots have divided the fashion set since World War II, when soldiers wore them during desert campaigns.  © @deborabrosaDesert boots are perfect for festival season Inspired by the South African ‘velskoen’ boot, the design was later popularised by Clarks, whose Desert Trek and Desert Boot designs became iconic. Showcasing a rugged, earthy aesthetic that prioritised function over fashion, desert boots were adopted by the counterculture, becoming a staple piece among mod groups and within Jamaican reggae culture, a movement beloved by stars like Steve McQueen and Bob Dylan. As …

15 Best Black Jeans for Men in 2026, According to GQ Editors

15 Best Black Jeans for Men in 2026, According to GQ Editors

Published by Jenni Sidey

HAVEN Station Pant HAVEN’s moda operandi is surgical precision that splices time-tested heritage elements with modern-day techniques and materials, and the execution is nearly invisible. The Canadian label’s Station Pant features Japanese selvedge denim woven with luscious and rare Suvin gold cotton that’s washed and distressed with a delicate touch. On top of that, the jeans are cut with a discreet gusset for comfort and range of motion, a welted coin pocket, and adjustable side tabs. Lemaire Belted Jeans Lemaire’s belted jeans have become a marker of chic, minimalist taste with a rugged edge. The signature twisted barrel leg shape is complemented by the hefty and crispy denim that gives the already-distinct silhouette an elegant drape. How We Test and Review Products Style is subjective, we know—that’s the fun of it. But we’re serious about helping our audience get dressed. Whether it’s the best white sneakers, the flyest affordable suits, or the need-to-know menswear drops of the week, GQ Recommends’ perspective is built on years of hands-on experience, an insider awareness of what’s in and …

How 3 GQ Editors Are Wearing Acne Studios This Spring

How 3 GQ Editors Are Wearing Acne Studios This Spring

Published by Jenni Sidey

For the last three decades, Acne Studios has occupied a rarified space in menswear, a growing cranny where restraint meets right-now cool. Since its inception 30 years ago in Stockholm, the reliable fashion-crowd favorite has won over countless diehards, who flock to the Swedish label for its kooky riffs on the classics and consistently excellent jeans. So in this installment of How We Wear It, we tapped three GQ editors to put their own spin on the brand’s latest assortment, a quasi-wardrobe brimming with tongue-in-cheek designs rendered in exacting silhouettes and left-field fabrics—plus a heap of top-shelf denim. Here’s how they’re wearing it. Samuel Hine, Global Fashion Correspondent GQ GQ Acne Studios turns 30 this year. What most people might not know is that the Stockholm-based label was actually launched back in 1996 as a multidisciplinary creative studio-slash-advertising agency, not a fashion brand. And then founder Jonny Johansson had the bright idea to make 100 pairs of raw denim jeans to give away as gifts. They caught on, and all of a sudden Acne was …

Who are the UK political editors?

Who are the UK political editors?

Published by Sam Flores

All of the UK’s biggest political stories, both print and broadcast, have been approved by the outlets’ political editors. They are the minds behind every news story and coverage involving politics, and these names climbed the journalism ladder thanks to their innovative and critical thinking. Political editors are some of the best-known names in the industry, bringing in scoops from their overflowing books as well as typically juggling a team of political correspondents and reporters. These are the country’s main political editors across traditional newspaper outlets and broadcasters, from the BBC to The Sunday Times and GB News to the Daily Mail. Who are the UK national newspaper political editors? The Guardian – Pippa Crerar (2022 – present) Pippa Crerar picks up the Politics Journalism award at the British Journalism Awards 2022. Picture: ASV Photography Ltd for Press Gazette Pippa Crerar, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, attended Newcastle University, obtaining a degree in English. She later took a postgraduate course at City, University of London in newspaper journalism. Crerar began her journalistic career in 1999 when …