Josh Sims

Josh Sims is a freelance writer and editor based in the U.K. He’s a contributor to The Times (London), Esquire, Robb Report, Vogue and The South China Morning Post, among other publications. He has written on everything from space travel to financial bubbles, and art forgery to the pivotal role of donkeys in the making of civilization.

A former editor of British style magazines Arena Homme Plus and The Face, Sims is also the author of several books on style including the best-selling Icons of Men’s Style. He’s married and has two boys. His household is too damn loud.

All Articles From Josh Sims

The World’s Best Watchmaker Shares His Secrets

Roger Smith's process is so painstakingly detailed that he only makes 15 watches a year, and he wouldn't have it any other way

Is It Time We Just Accepted Doping as Part of Sports?

"Harder, better, faster, stronger" has always been the goal. Is that so bad?

Unraveling the Mystery of “Male Menopause”

Is andropause a real thing? Or just a buzzy invention of masculine media?

A Storied Sports Car Mounts a Two-Pronged Comeback: V8 and Electric

Can Les Edgar revive TVR, maker of "unapologetic British bruisers"? He let us in on his grand plan.

How the Oldest Japanese Single Malt Whisky Was Discovered

An "Indiana Jones"-worthy journey into Shirakawa’s only single malt bottling — and how you can grab a bottle

Legendary Photographer Denis O’Regan on the Secret to Shooting Rock Stars

It turns out capturing icons like The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Queen requires a bit of finesse

At Formula 1, Even That Sprayed Wine Has a Sponsor

Why Ferrari Trento pays handsomely to get its sparkling wine sprayed at the winner’s podium

To Get the World Excited About Electric Boats, E1 Offers a “Punch in the Face”

The team behind the RaceBird talks about their eye-catching vessel, and their hopes for the global racing series it will star in

Behind the World's Most Ferocious EV Is a 92-Year-Old Classic Car Legend

A chat with the team at Automobili Pininfarina, whose $2 million Battista hypercar brings together almost a century of history and a "start from scratch" attitude

How a Michelin-Starred Chef Deals With Stress in the Industry

The FX series "The Bear" may be a fictionalized version, but British chef Jason Atherton has seen the real costs of working in the business up close

Court Tennis Is Not the Sport Being Played at the US Open

Think of it as chess being played with a racket using a ball made from cork, upholstery tape, string and felt

Despite Danger, Our Appetite for Air Shows Is Insatiable

Industry insiders discuss the "thrill" and "risk" of the aerial spectacles, which draw millions of Americans a year

Is There Still Room for Karim Rashid’s Provocative Vision?

The giant of industrial design on why brands are playing it safe, how companies "exploit" designers and why building his own home is "torture"

Aston Martin’s Marek Reichman Isn’t Worried About EVs, SUVs or James Bond

What he is distressed by? The carmaker’s whisky bottle getting more likes than the Valkyrie hypercar.

After 100 Years of Classic Cars, Andrea Zagato Is Ready for 100 More

Catching up with the CEO of the legendary Italian firm that has put its stamp on vehicles for Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Maserati

Why You've Never Heard of Scotland's Oldest Working Distillery

The Glenturret story goes back to at least 1763, and new owners are seeing that it gets its due