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GQ Recommends: Watch Every Episode of Our Hit Show Right Here

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Get the lowdown on our favorite suits, shoes, watches, and more—in one easily binge-able place. 

GQ Recommends Watch Every Episode of Our Hit Show Right Here

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Perhaps you’ve heard: we’ve officially gone big time. (Okay, not quite.) But we do have a hit series on our hands, and you better believe it’s making the IP-starved execs in Tinseltown quake in their Allbirds. The source of their hand-wringing? Our very own GQ Recommends Show, the hottest debut since M*A*S*H hit the silver screen in ‘72. Critics are calling it “pretty helpful, I guess”; “kinda cool”; and “damn, GQ be wilding.” And that’s just the YouTube comments! (They’re uniformly positive, FYI. Don’t even bother checking.)

Where can you find all this galaxy-brain content? On our channel, of course. And, as of today: right here. Starting now, we’re compiling each episode—six so far, with plenty more on the way—in one place, so you can stream ‘em on repeat until every off-kilter ad lib, practical how-to, and juicy tidbit of menswear arcana is seared into your brain in perpetuity. (We’re also cherry-picking a few of the choicest products from each video for you to browse as you go). 

So the next time you’re in a wardrobe jam, don’t settle for the same old button-up-and-chinos combo you wear to all your weddings/job interviews/first dates. Turn to your friends at GQ Recommends instead. (Hell, bookmark this page in your browser and save yourself the headache.) The only thing better than a pal you can frantically text when you’re in dire need of some sage outfit-related wisdom? A pal whose wisdom is generous in offer, cheerful in implementation, and entirely judgment-free every step of the way.

Netflix, eat your heart out. We’re coming for you—and your deeply cursed footwear—after this. 


Episode 10: Boots

The latest episode of the GQ Recommends Show is a font of footwear-related information, jam-packed with useful tidbits, practical how-tos, and plenty of styling tips from the experts—namely, us, on our favorite 7 must-have boots to add to your lineup.

Danner mountain light boots

Saint Laurent “Wyatt” Chelsea boots

$1,150

Matchesfashion

Thom Browne classic wingtip boots

Tecovas “The Johnny” boots

Episode 9: Jewelry

Picking the right jewelry can be overwhelming. For better or for worse, there’s a lot to choose from. To help guide you to the right piece of bling, we share our favorite neck, hand, and wrists jewelry pieces that have helped elevate our style. If you’re a wide-eyed accessories newbie, welcome: this episode is everything you need to know about the glorious men’s jewelry renaissance.

Miansai Meridian ring

Fry Powers Coco baroque pearl bracelet

$325

Fry Powers

éliou Zulu necklace

Bernard James Mirror Gemstone 18k pendant necklace

$5,250

Bernard James

Episode 8: Vintage Tees

We tapped a handful of our colleagues to spotlight their favorite vintage T-shirts, where they bought them, and most importantly, how they wear them. Turns out, they’re a lot more versatile than you’d expect. 

Episode 7: Sandals

Everything you always wanted to know (but were too afraid to ask) about summer’s freakiest footwear style.

Teva universal trail sandals

Birkenstock “Boston” super grip mules

$155

Birkenstock

Nisolo huarache sandals

Marni “Fussbett” sabot mules

Episode 6: Sunglasses

From the classic to the cutting edge, these are the only frames worth knowing about—as picked by us.

Ray-Ban Clubmaster sunglasses

Akila “Paradox” sunglasses

Westward Leaning “Volt 04” sunglasses

$165

Westward Leaning

Cutter and Cross 1388 sunglasses

Episode 5: Swimsuits

Everything you need to know about these essential shorts before showing off some quad this summer.

Patagonia “Baggies” shorts

Bather swim trunks

CDLP satin twill trunks

Birdwell 311 white tip board shorts

Episode 4: Watches

We went deep on the only five watch types you really need to know, whether you’re a budding horology buff looking to build out your collection or an avid watch nut with a frighteningly deep knowledge of the last decade’s reference numbers.

Timex Marlin watch

Todd Snyder

Tudor Black Bay watch

IWC Big Pilot watch

Omega Speedmaster watch

Episode 3: Suits

In this episode, we share four failsafe tailoring options you should know about. They fall into a quartet of easy categories, each one primed to make your occasion-specific outfits feel less like a nod to propriety and more like a conscious, next-level swerve.

J. Crew “Kenmare” suit jacket

J. Crew “Kenmare” suit pant

Tom Ford “Shelton” Prince of Wales wool and silk-blend suit jacket

Tom Ford Prince of Wales wool and silk-blend suit trousers

Episode 2: Shoes

Looking to upgrade your footwear lineup, well you have to start at the basics. In this episode, we breakdown the five essentials shoes every guy should have in their closet. You’ll be ready and flexing for any occasion.

Converse Chuck 70 sneakers

Clarks Wallabee shoes

G.H. Bass & Co. “Larson” Weejuns loafers

$185

Matchesfashion

Dr. Martens 1461 oxford

$130

Dr Martens

Episode 1: Jeans

There are countless of jeans out there. To help guide you to the perfect pair, we dive deep into all things denim to breakdown the five key styles of jeans you should be adding to your wardrobe in our inaugural episode.

A.P.C. Petit Standard jeans

Levi’s 501 original fit jeans

Celine Homme “Dylan” jeans

Wrangler’s Dress jean

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