

I would like it placed on the record that I did not, at any point during our interview, ask Mr Josh Hartnett about Superman. Maybe this was negligent on my part, but half an hour into our conversation I still hadn’t so much as mentioned the kiss-curled Kryptonian.

“You didn’t!” Mr Hartnett confirms, on a video call last December. “You didn’t, you didn’t, you didn’t. But I feel like I just have to mention it. Because every interviewer asks me about it. Why would I turn down the role of Superman?”

I would like it placed on the record that I did not, at any point during our interview, ask Mr Josh Hartnett about Superman. Maybe this was negligent on my part, but half an hour into our conversation I still hadn’t so much as mentioned the kiss-curled Kryptonian.
“You didn’t!” Mr Hartnett confirms, on a video call last December. “You didn’t, you didn’t, you didn’t. But I feel like I just have to mention it. Because every interviewer asks me about it. Why would I turn down the role of Superman?”


Is being a Hollywood megastar and having a real life with real friends and relationships mutually exclusive? According to Mr Josh Hartnett, the answer might just be “yes”

Why Mr Josh Hartnett Chose “Having A Life” Over The Hollywood Dream



Think back if you will, or can, to the year 2000. Political scientist Dr Francis Fukuyama declared history to be over not long before, reformist president Mr Vladimir Putin had just swept to power in Russia and the closest thing we had to an existential threat was a computer coding glitch that ended up outing 150 slot machines in Delaware – and that’s about it. From today’s perspective, it sounds more like a holiday than a thought experiment.

Ahead of the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, we look at the dress sense of its creator (or lack of it)

One Memorable Look: How Mr Larry David Invented Normcore Without Even Trying



How has the average rock star responded to lockdown? Not Covid itself – where reactions vary from denial, usually in all caps (Mr Ian Brown, of The Stone Roses, on Twitter: “NO LOCKDOWN NO TESTS NO TRACKS NO MASKS NO VAX”) to actually quite thoughtful (Mr John Squire, also of The Stone Roses, on Twitter, one hour later: “Wear a mask. Stay safe. Look after yourself and others”) – but to being forcibly stuck indoors for months on end. Like caged tigers, you’d imagine, they’d rather be prowling around arenas than sat about on sofas.

How AMIRI took inspiration from Mr Axl Rose for its latest collection – and why the Guns N’ Roses frontman should embrace low-slung sweatpants in his late fifties

What’s New: How To WFH Like A Rock God



A new year, a new age (of Aquarius) and a new American president: today, Mr Joseph Robinette Biden Jr will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, and a new era of American history will begin. What kind of president will Mr Joe Biden be? Time will tell, but perhaps his suit on his Inauguration Day will serve as a hint of what’s to come.

Tailoring expert Mr Davide Taub talks to us about five of the most stylish (or not so stylish) US presidents in recent history and what their suits said about them

How Five American Presidents Dressed To Impress



We live on a warming planet, but that doesn't mean it can't still get very cold indeed. Climate change isn't just leading to higher average temperatures around the globe. As residents of Madrid found out to their surprise last week, the disruption of weather patterns can also bring intense wintry conditions to places where they are least expected. In light of recent meteorological reports that the dreaded polar vortex, a pattern of cold air encircling the North Pole, has begun to collapse – and we all remember what happened last time it did that – now might be a good time to ask yourself whether your winter coat is up to the task ahead. If the answer is no, then read on. We've got just the thing for you.

Moncler, Loro Piana, Nike and more feature in our rundown of this season’s best winter coats for men at MR PORTER

Five Massive Coats To Get You Through Bleak Midwinter

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When Ms Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President of the US, she’ll be making history: the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first South Indian woman to serve in that position. But don’t forget that her husband, Mr Douglas Emhoff, will similarly be making history as the US’s very first “Second Gentleman”.

Which, naturally, begs the question: _What will he wear?_

When Ms Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President of the US, she’ll be making history: the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first South Indian woman to serve in that position. But don’t forget that her husband, Mr Douglas Emhoff, will similarly be making history as the US’s very first “Second Gentleman”.
Which, naturally, begs the question: What will he wear?


Mr Doug Emhoff is, like his wife, making history – so what should he wear for it? We have some suggestions

How Should The US’s First “Second Gentleman” Dress? Glad You Asked…



In the space of 13 years, Laurent Ferrier has built up a reputation as one of the world’s very best independent watchmakers. That’s an easy sentence to write, but what does it really mean?

Since the turn of the millennium, Switzerland – not to mention Germany, Japan, Britain and several others – has seen an explosion of new watchmaking brands. Low-volume producers focused on making extremely high-quality watches, all with a significant dependence on traditional handcraft (although often merged with modern technology). Ranging from companies making a few thousand watches a year – see H Moser &amp; Cie – to a mere few individual watches, such as Roger W Smith or Philippe Dufour, they represent a watchmaking renaissance that has provided collectors with an enormous variety of alternatives to the big luxury brands.

Typically, such brands position themselves somewhere on a spectrum from ultra-modern (Richard Mille, HYT, Urwerk) to ultra-traditional, and Laurent Ferrier is one of the most traditional, echoing an aesthetic that’s reminiscent of classic Patek Philippe in particular and mid-century watchmaking design traits in general.

In the space of 13 years, Laurent Ferrier has built up a reputation as one of the world’s very best independent watchmakers. That’s an easy sentence to write, but what does it really mean?
Since the turn of the millennium, Switzerland – not to mention Germany, Japan, Britain and several others – has seen an explosion of new watchmaking brands. Low-volume producers focused on making extremely high-quality watches, all with a significant dependence on traditional handcraft (although often merged with modern technology). Ranging from companies making a few thousand watches a year – see H Moser & Cie – to a mere few individual watches, such as Roger W Smith or Philippe Dufour, they represent a watchmaking renaissance that has provided collectors with an enormous variety of alternatives to the big luxury brands.
Typically, such brands position themselves somewhere on a spectrum from ultra-modern (Richard Mille, HYT, Urwerk) to ultra-traditional, and Laurent Ferrier is one of the most traditional, echoing an aesthetic that’s reminiscent of classic Patek Philippe in particular and mid-century watchmaking design traits in general.


Everything you need to know about the high-end independent Swiss watch brand, now available on MR PORTER


Laurent Ferrier: The Perfectionist Watch Brand (And The Le Mans Racer Behind It)

Laurent Ferrier – The Perfectionist Watch Brand Founded By A Former Le Mans Racer 



Nearly a decade ago, we wrote a list of what we consider to be the foundations of every man’s wardrobe and called it The Essentials. On it were items of clothing that have stood the test of time, such as Converse All-Stars, Levi’s 501s, navy blazers and button-down Oxford shirts, along with a few modern classics, such as Common Projects. The Essentials was founded on the belief that while fashion changes, style remains the same. And while that’s broadly true, and borne out by the fact that much of our original list remains unchanged today, it’s far from the whole story.

These are the pieces that we think should form the foundation of your wardrobe for the next 12 months, and beyond

21 Men’s Style Essentials For 2021

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Let us guess: you have already broken your new year resolution to work out more. If so, we are here, via various requests sent to us on social media, to give you a figurative kick up the backside and explain what you need to achieve your fitness goals in 2021. Want to know the answer to a different conundrum? Contact us at [asky@mrporter.com](mailto:asky@mrporter.com) or on social media and we’ll solve your questions – or we’ll rope in one of the world’s foremost fashion brains to help.

Let us guess: you have already broken your new year resolution to work out more. If so, we are here, via various requests sent to us on social media, to give you a figurative kick up the backside and explain what you need to achieve your fitness goals in 2021. Want to know the answer to a different conundrum? Contact us at asky@mrporter.com or on social media and we’ll solve your questions – or we’ll rope in one of the world’s foremost fashion brains to help.


We ask Mr Damian Soong, CEO of Form, what we should be wearing to keep on top of our fitness this year


What Fitness Gear Do I Need To Stay Active? Ask MR PORTER



The world of vintage watches is a constant myriad of tastes and styles, from the impossible to nail down to simple trends. But certain brands and ideas do tend to “have a moment” from time to time. Our tip for 2021 and beyond? Vintage Cartier looks to be on the up. One of the biggest watch brands in the world today, Cartier’s back catalogue isn’t as well-known as you might think, and remains the preserve of a limited number of dedicated connoisseurs. We spoke to four of them to find out why it holds such mystique, what the key pieces are to look out for, and where to start if you’re new to the brand.

A brief guide to vintage Cartier, covering the history, the design, the celebrity associations and where to start

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