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Written by Nicholas Grant (@NicholasGrant)
With the explosion of menswear came the explosion of the menswear blogosphere. Deeply rooted in tumblr, with How to Talk to Girls at Parties as the archetype, men's style blogs are nothing new, and rarely are they anything special. Even the good ones fade fast, leaving your bookmarks tab looking about as appealing as the homepage of Drudge Report. But don't lose hope. You only need to dig a little deeper—but not even, because we've done the digging for you!
It's time to step out of that comfort zone you're in, constantly checking the same big blogs with small brains regurgitating the same content, and open your eyes to some guys (and a gal) who you might not have heard of before. Check out every one of these 12 Awesome Under-the-Radar Menswear Blogs
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Anchor Division
Author: Jamison Aweau
Who doesn't want the little guy to succeed? When it comes to small businesses trying to make a difference in the world of style and fashion, Jamison Aweau of Anchor Division wants to give them a chance for success. Focusing on American-made start-ups, Aweau and crew try to shine the brightest of lights, using the best imagery and often creating his own photography scenarios, to make sure these brands aren't portrayed as "the little guy" anymore.
Alex Grant
Author: Branden "Skip" Brooks
It's hard for someone to post things they like to a blog, as opposed to things they think others will like, and have it be successful for a lengthy period of time, but Branden "Skip" Brooks has found a formula. Whether it's paying homage to preppy style icons he grew up admiring or genuinely helping people with their various fashion inquiries, this stand up dad does it because he loves it and it works.
Simple Threads
Author: Ryan Berger
Simple Threads is all about keeping it, well, simple. Floridian Ryan Berger's love for all things Americana is portrayed deep in photography showcasing goods actually being worn in. If you're contemplating purchasing a pair of Red Wings or some Engineered Garments flannels, but want to know how they will look with age, Simple Threads will paint you a beautiful picture.
On & Beyond
Author: Vincent Tsang
Did Vincent Tsang and On & Beyond start a revolution? Did his awesome photo series, "I Wish They Made This For Girls" spark a lookbook craze of throwing dope menswear and streetwear onto pretty ladies and thinking, "damn, that still looks dope!"? With his top-notch photography skills, which landed him a gig with Nike, Tsang constantly updates with fresh shots we just don't have the luxury of experiencing often.
Need Supply Blog
Author: Need Supply Team
Surprise! A shop blog that doesn't brag and boast all day about what's new or what's happening in their little retail world! Need Supply does the shop-blogging right; mixing original content about music, DIY, and style profiles that don't necessarily have to do with the shop with an incredible look into the making and thought behind some of their exclusive goods. Other shops take note.
OHWRD
Author: Billy Fischer
If you've lurked the forums of Superfuture, you have heard rumblings about the dude who goes by "ohwrd." Well he just so happens to have his own blog and it's fucking awesome. While Billy isn't too busy designing for Boylston Trading Co., he's basically trolling the menswear world in the most ironic of ways with dope pictures of obscure footwear and off-the-wall grabs of women/fashion/rappers you wish you had found first.
Aura With An M
Author: Maura Iemma
A female has entered the arena and she might be the biggest heavyweight on style of them all. Maura knows her shit, which is evident in her content. Whether she is traveling the world and documenting every bit of it for her followers or sharing her latest visvim/Nike/Margiela find, male or female; if you can't appreciate the passion she has for this, then just get off the Internet.
Gwarizm
Author: Gary Warnett
Gary Warnett has the sneaker and clothing nostalgia game on lock. If you ever stop and think "what ever happened to the Coca Cola Clothing line?" or "how many dope pairs of Air Maxes did ShoeTrends carry?" then Gary has your answers. And with major contributions to all your favorite publications, Gary's Rolodex of important people in the industry is unfuckwithable. You ain't doing it right if Gwarizm isn't on your blogroll.
Third Looks
Author: Rocky Li
Third Looks is like that meat and potatoes dish you get to eat when your friend is "dieting" with rice cakes and a celery stalk. You eatin' good while checking out Rocky Li's product reviews of goods you ache to own and incredible profiles of stylish people who don't show up on the internet every five fucking minutes. They're eating the same ol' Sartorialist-style photography shit that just isn't filling.
I Would Hit That
Author: James R. McNally
There is nothing cooler than obscure Japanese goods. And if you're in search for that new new, chances are good that James McNally found it years ago. Even though he has recently left the game, guys like James were the pioneers touting the dopeness of Japanese heritage brands years before every other blog started to take notice. Guys like him are the reason you first heard the term "Japanese proxy."
Vi-rile
Author: Joshua Woods
While New York fashion photographers are a dime a dozen, there are only a handful who are considered "elite." Joshua Woods has fashioned himself a place on that totem pole and his blog is a testament to that. Showcasing his extraordinary work through his "Journal", we get a firsthand look the man in action on the streets during NY Fashion Week and with brands like Uggs and Public School.
KJohn La Soul
Author: Kadeem Johnson
Kadeem "KJohn la Soul" Johnson is the essence of unique. From his ties to the "Black Ivy" movement, to his overall appreciation for fashion photography in the streets of NY, KJohn lives the life of a trendsetter and he just happens to document it for us to ride along to.