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How GQ Readers Shopped In April 2026

How GQ Readers Shopped In April 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Why You Bought It: Levi’s, the first name in American denim, earned that honorific the old-fashioned way: by literally inventing the category it continues to dominate. In fact, the majority of contemporary Levi’s lore hinges on the invention of blue jeans, generally, and the 501, specifically. As a means of honoring the 501’s history and addressing growing demand for relaxed denim, the 501 Loose checks every box and then some. Plus, it happens to look killer with all manner of cropped lightweight jackets, including the brand’s own. What You Should Buy Next: We just talked about why Uniqlo’s jeans made in collaboration with JW Anderson are good, so… Feeling Full: Ancient and Brave True Biome Ancient and Brave True Biome The Story: The Best Fiber Supplements for Gut Health Why You Bought It: Ancient + Brave’s True Biome was at the top our list of the best fiber supps in the game, with each serving delivering 4 grams of fiber. It’s not the highest dose on the market, but it’ll get the job done—especially since …

How GQ Readers Shopped In March 2026

How GQ Readers Shopped In March 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Why You Bought It: March is a fickle month, but for the last decade or so, GQ has counted on one constant to get us through it: a new drop from Uniqlo U, as sure a sign as any that spring is coming, and not a moment too soon. You all seem to be taken by its wide pants, so light and crisp that they should probably come with a lime. What You Should Buy Next: Quite literally everything else from Uniqlo U. Or even another pair of wide-leg pants. The Better Skate Shoes: Village PM 1PM The Story: This Tiny French Skate Brand Is Making Sneakers Everyone Wants Why You Bought It: Cementing their shoes in the exclusive cadre of skate classics isn’t promised, but what makes Village PM more likely than others is the fact that it’s nabbed dozens of coveted fashion accounts, too. From Dover Street Market to HAVEN, Village PM is spinning its wheels faster than the competition, and it all comes down to the refreshing and innovative design. Plus, the …

How GQ Readers Shopped In February 2026

How GQ Readers Shopped In February 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Why You Bought It: Where the original Aventus leans fruit-and-woods-forward, Absolu opens with subtle sweet nods to that familiar DNA but dries down into a spicier, woodier blend of patchouli, vetiver, labdanum, and cinnamon for warmth and complexity without sacrificing the opulent wearability that made Aventus iconic. The all-black matte bottle completes the vibe, reinforcing its richer tone with an evening-leaning elegance and a commanding presence to match. Once a limited release and now a permanent fixture, it’s not exactly wallet-friendly, but as a reinvented modern classic in its own right, it’s worth every (s)cent. What You Should Buy Next: Fragrance flankers are essentially remixes of popular scents to appeal to a wider range of people. If you have a favorite scent, it’s possible there’s an adjacent fragrance for you out there. The Jacob Elordi Cosplay: Arc’teryx Beta Jacket The Story: Jacob Elordi, in an Arc’teryx Jacket, Winks at the Menswear Bros Why You Bought It: If Jacob Elordi’s wearing it, we’re buying it. The Arc’teryx Beta jacket has always been popular for its innate …

How GQ Readers Shopped In January 2026

How GQ Readers Shopped In January 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Why You Bought It: This cream super hydrating, unscented, and thick, so you don’t need too much, and you feel moisturized. It’s ideal for folks who have severely dry skin, and the brand’s triple repair formula restores the skin’s protective barrier with shea butter, rebalances your skin’s microbiome through the label’s signature spring water, and it literally lasts up to 48 hours. Plus, since there are minimal ingredients and it’s unscented, feel free to apply this not just from the neck down but from the neck up, too. What You Should Buy Next: You got your moisturizer on lock, so stock up on some cleansers for your dry skin. Our favorites include CeraVe’s Hydrating Facial Cleanser and La-Roche Posay’s Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser (if you want to stay in the same brand family). The Forever Classic: Polo Green EDT Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Eau de Toilette The Story: The Best Ralph Lauren Colognes Are as Americana as It Gets Why You Bought It: “First is the worst” has no meaning when it comes to …