Esquire

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Something Classic, Something New

Jeff Gordinier

Esquire

How to Smarten Up • Everything is very stupid right now. Like, historically idiotic. Fighting back is easier—and more enjoyable—than you might think.

Rian Johnson Can Make Anything Entertaining. (Really.) • With a third deliriously enjoyable entry in the pretzel-logic Knives Out franchise, Wake Up Dead Man, the writer-director defies expectations once again.

Got to Give It Up • Buying for yourself is fine. Finding something entirely unexpected for someone you care about? Even better. From an e-reader that fits in your pants pocket to a briefcase that doubles as a poker set, these are the little luxuries we can guarantee they don’t already own. In other words: the perfect gifts.

Lucid Gravity Grand Touring • Who knew an SUV could do all this and more?

Sole Food

GOLDEN GOOSE’S GRIT AND GLAMOUR • The Italian brand may be best known for its sneakers, but the clothes—inspired this fall by the swagger of the ’70s—are not to be missed

DEPTH OF FEELING • Omega’s much-loved technical diver, the Planet Ocean, just got a major refresh

BIRTH OF THE COOL • Three decades ago, Prada Men’s launched a revolutionary ad campaign that changed the way men’s clothes are presented. Today its new made-to-measure program channels that distinctive vibe.

Perfecting Preppy • At J. Press, Jack Carlson is working to keep things current while honing the small details that fans of the 123-year-old brand care about so deeply

Animal Instinct • The Panthère de Cartier ring takes any look for a walk on the wild side

FLIGHT PLAN • The historic A-2 is the OG of leather flying jackets. Today, it’s an essential part of your casual wardrobe.

Welcome to the CAMERONVERSE • On the eve of the new Avatar release, Esquire spent time with James Cameron in his fun-house studio, surrounded by some of his most famous and fearsome creations. We talked about technology, grief, loss, AI, and whether he can save the box office. Step this way!

The BEST New RESTAURANTS in AMERICA 2025

The Meaning of Life • Advice, Wisdom, and a Few Hard Truths

Jason Bateman • Actor, director; 56; Los Angeles

Bowen Yang • Comedian, actor; 35; Brooklyn

Judd Apatow • Director, producer, writer, comedian; 58; Los Angeles

SEX

50Cent • Rapper, 50, Houston

Kareem Rahma • Host of the popular Internet chat show SubwayTakes, 39, Brooklyn

Jerry Izenberg • Sportswriter; 95; Henderson, Nevada

LOVE

Jasmine Crockett • Member of Congress (D-Texas), 44, Washington, D.C.

Chat GPT • Humanity’s sounding board, 3, a data center near you

DEATH

Scott Galloway • Author, professor, entrepreneur; 61; London

Kristen Stewart • Actress, writer, director; 35; Los Angeles

Sir BenKingsley • Actor; 81; Oxfordshire, England

The Contender • From a stoic cowboy in 1923 to a white-collar lunatic in The Housemaid, Brandon Sklenar has shown he has the range and potential to be a leading man. Soon he’ll have the chance to prove it.

Yes, Bob, There Is A Santa Claus • Bob Rutan is legendary among the tight-knit fraternity of Macy’s Santa Clauses. Like many of these men, playing Santa changed Bob. Profoundly. His story is one of struggle and failure, heartbreak and grace and—yes—the magic of Christmas.

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