The second week of this month has plenty lined up for those wanting some cheer, including a boozy stroll through Zoo Lights, a chance to make your own holiday wreath, a tacky sweater run, and more. But don’t miss out on other big profile events like Alison Roman’s visit to the D.C. area, a screening of a modern classic, and much more.
Upgrade Your Vinyl Listening Experience With These 7 Bluetooth Record Players /
Believe it or not, record sales are at an all-time high — whether it’s due to their cool aesthetic, superior sound quality or simple nostalgia value, records are a fantastic way to revive old favorites and discover new ones. Turntables aren’t as expensive as they used to be, but it can be difficult to determine which players are not only worth investing in, but also how they’ll work once you have them. With the rise of Bluetooth among all of our devices, it was only a matter of time before that trend hit record players as well.
Gone are the days of worrying and fussing over audio cables, as these players can connect to your travel speakers, AirPods, or any other Bluetooth device you can imagine. Set up is easy and breezy, leaving you with plenty of time to focus on what matters most: listening to your favorite album. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up seven of the best Bluetooth record players on the market—check them out below.
The 16 Best New Pieces of Fall Menswear to Buy This Week /
With Thanksgiving firmly in the rearview and a bevy of social commitments on the horizon, we decided to tailor this week’s selection of the best new menswear you can buy to include striking alternatives to standard holiday party fare. Sure, you can don an ugly sweater if you want to, but we find punchy knits from Barking Irons and Universal works much more appealing. You can even add a healthy dose of personality to monochrome tailoring, like Mr P.’s sharp new tuxedo line, with a bright printed scarf from Rumisu. Even the interiors of Richard James’s line of umbrellas underscores this point: just because the weather outside is dark and gloomy doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to be. All that and more, below.
Meet the New Canadian Outerwear Brand Making Ethically Sourced Fur-Lined Parkas /
Fashion enthusiasts tend to obsess over a specific item or category. Some guys like denim, others collect rare sneakers, and another camp devotes itself to graphic t-shirts and concert hoodies.
For True Outliers founder Moses Mandelbaum, that fascination always belonged to outerwear. “I have over 50 personally,” he told Robb Report. Eventually, this obsession led Mandelbaum to create a coat of his own, stitching together something worthy of hanging alongside the dozens in his closet already. And even though it only launched earlier this year, the Canadian brand quickly attracted A-list fans like Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan and Jennifer Garner.
Listen to Records With Your Airpods, Thanks to Sony’s Bluetooth Record Player /
Ask any vinyl enthusiast and they’ll tell you that half the fun of vinyl is the process. It starts with the tangibility factor, physically taking the record out of the sleeve, placing it on the turntable and then settling in as your favorite tune fills the room. It is an experience that’s unmatched. But just because this process is beloved, doesn’t mean it can’t be modernized in a way that makes sense for this decade—finding a way to merge the past with the present in a satisfying way. For this reason, Sony’s PS-LX310BT Bluetooth Record Player shines.
The Viral Book That Will Delight Everyone On Your Shopping List /
If you’re a heavy user of Instagram or Twitter, then you’ve most likely seen them before. Two little blue aliens sit comfortably between the gutters of a four-panel comic grid, getting into all kinds of familiar situations. They’re sort of crudely drawn, but therein lies part of the appeal. The two creatures find themselves recounting the mysteries of daily human life, with often hilarious — and, well, (somewhat) human — insight.
We’re talking about Nathan W. Pyle’s Strange Planet, the beloved comic series that went majorly viral this year. The New York Times bestselling author launched the series on Instagram back in February 2019, and since that time the Strange Planet Instagram account has garnered over 4.7 million followers at the time of this writing. Each comic typically consists of that simple four-panel grid, but instead of saving the punchline for the final panel, much of the humor of the comic comes from the way that Pyle plays with language and the idiosyncrasies of modern life. Each bit of dialogue is expertly crafted to strip away the subtext normally associated with the English language. And each comic is delightful in its weirdness, often resulting in outcomes that are equally hilarious and relatable.
14 Things to Do Around D.C. This Week /
The holiday season is fully in swing whether you want it to be or not, and that means lots of different activities to get you in the mood including a tree lighting, holiday tiki drinks, and a stunning light display. For Grinches, there’s also a thrilling basketball matchup, several book events, and more.
The 16 Best New Pieces of Fall Menswear to Buy This Week /
You need only look around for proof that people are starting to settle into their winter wardrobes—which is why now, with December on our doorstep, feels like the right time to spice things up a bit. To that end, this week’s survey of the best new menswear you can buy is all about striking textures, like the roughout suede of Sperry’s latest boat shoes to the chunky texture Inis Meain’s knitwear. Find those and other ways to elevate your cold-weather looks, below.