Michael Stefanov

Michael Stefanov is a Brooklyn-based writer and musician. He was previously the market editor at Esquire and fashion contributor at Men’s Health. His articles have appeared in Robb Report, Inside Hook, and Men’s Journal. His interests lie in menswear, fragrances, vinyl records, old books, and he loves cool weather.

All Articles From Michael Stefanov

Testing Columbia’s New Gear Among Glaciers and Volcanoes in Iceland

To evaluate the performance of their latest and greatest down jackets, fleece zip-ups and base layers, I went far, far off the beaten track

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now

Why 27 87 and Patricks should be on your radar

Four Shoe Brands That Should Be on Every Guy’s Radar

From hybrid hikers to sleek mules, these lesser-known footwear brands deserve your attention

9 Moisturizers to Hydrate and Protect Your Face This Fall

Colder weather calls for serious nourishment, from daily defenders to nighttime repair

Elevate Your Fall Staples With Engineered Garments x J.Crew’s Limited Capsule

Flannels, corduroy and cardigans are packed with functionality in this coveted collab

The 9 Best New Colognes to Wear This Fall

What you should be buying and spritzing as we head into the colder months

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now

Why Corpus Naturals and Gabar should be on your radar

Fall Skincare Guide: How to Adapt Your Grooming Regimen

Colder, harsher weather calls for a different skincare routine, so we asked the experts for advice and product recommendations

Diptyque’s New Les Essences Collection Interprets the Natural World With Five New Fragrances

The Parisian house delivers an elevated, multi-sensory experience with these aromas and artful bottle design

Dr. Martens Solves a Common Complaint With Their Ambassador Boots

The genius of the collection is in the leather, though the Lowell might be our new go-to for fall

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now

Flamingo Estate and Supply are brands that should be on your radar

Hartmann’s Reserve Luggage Collection Represents an Artisanal Evolution

The iconic American heritage brand’s new line is an ode to craftsmanship, luxury and accessibility

The Best Hand Soaps to Elevate Your Washroom Game

We've been "Dial"-ing it in for too long

NB44 Brings a New Level of Luxury and Curation With Its Menswear Membership Program

We spoke with founder Nicolas Bijan, who outfitted Olympic fencer Miles Chamley-Watson in his custom designs

The Best Colognes by Grooming Brands

Though not specifically their forte, these skincare lines create fantastic personal fragrances

Elevate Your Grooming Routine With Items You Didn’t Know You Needed

These skincare formulas go from “extra” to “essential”