Michael Stefanov

Michael Stefanov is a Brooklyn-based writer. He has written extensively about grooming, fragrance and style for GQ, Robb Report, Men’s Journal, InsideHook, and Travel + Leisure. Formerly the market editor at Esquire and a contributor to Men’s Health, he has developed guides and reviews covering everything from colognes and coats to conditioners and collagen. During his time at Esquire, he scoured the industry for pieces that were not only worth investing in but also made for engaging stories and timeless advice. He approaches every subject with the same obsessive curiosity, and it’s this dedication that has earned him a reputation as a trusted voice for thoughtful recommendations. Whether writing about a stellar scent or a perfect denim jacket, his goal is to inspire readers to discover what resonates with their own sense of style and self. Beyond writing, his interests include vinyl records, old books and the kind of cool weather that pairs perfectly with both.

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These are the best grooming sets for Father's Day.

The Best Grooming Gift Sets to Give Dad This Father’s Day

From shave kits to skincare essentials, these sets are curated, practical and better than a necktie

Ray-Ban Baloramas and Ray-Ban Creative Director A$AP Rocky in custom Wayfarers

Ray-Ban’s Balorama Are the Deep-Cut Shades to Wear This Summer

It has heritage, mystery and enough of a wrap-around attitude to make an understated style statement

Philips Noreleco

Philips Norelco’s i9000 Prestige Ultra Is Their Best Electric Razor to Date

Raising the bar with personalized tech and a seriously close shave

These are the best SPF moisturizers

The Best SPF Moisturizers Pull Double Duty

Lightweight, hydrating and with UV protection, these 8 formulas will simplify your routine

These are all the travel sized products you need.

The Best Travel-Size Grooming Products for Spring Travel

A curated lineup of compact, effective essentials to keep you groomed on the move

These are more than just soap bars.

The Best Bar Soaps Are Essential, Elevated and Anything but Basic

Luxury lathers, botanical ingredients and superior scents — these 16 sudsers do it all

Brickell Retinol Face Moisturizer Cream

Why Retinol Deserves a Spot in Your Skincare Routine

Demystifying the rejuvenating powerhouse that helps your skin glow

These are the best colognes for spring.

9 Fresh Colognes to Welcome Spring

Verdant and herbaceous, these scents capture the season perfectly

These are the underwear brands you should be buying up.

Four Men’s Underwear Brands That Should Be on Your Radar 

Treat yourself to these elevated undergarments

Blu Atlas 48 Hour Natural Deodorant; Wonder Valley Hinoki Body Wash; Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste

12 Upgrades to Refresh Your Grooming Routine for Spring

Whether you need a new deodorant or an entire medicine cabinet overhaul, we’ve got recommendations

Patricks

The Best Men’s Exfoliators Get Your Skin Spring-Ready

Say goodbye to dead cells and hello to a rejuvenated glow

These are the best colognes for winter.

The 9 Best Colognes to Rock This Winter

Woods, incense, ouds and spice warm the olfactory senses — and the soul

Two men wearing clothes designed by AYR. We spoke with the brand's VP of menswear, Brice Pattison.

Don’t Call AYR a “Basics” Brand, They Prefer “No-Nonsense”

We spoke with Brice Pattison, AYR's VP of menswear, about what he learned at J.Crew and Todd Snyder, and why a “focused” brand is better than an “endless” one

These are the best winter hand creams to fix those dry, cracked hands

You Need a Hand Cream in Your Winter Grooming Routine

After testing a slew of salves, here are eight we recommend for healing and protecting those dry, cracked hands

These are the skincare products you need to refresh your routine in 2025

23 Skincare Upgrades to Refresh Your Medicine Cabinet

Because better-looking skin is one New Year’s resolution men can actually keep

Bottles of haircare and skincare products from Feel Confident, and a roll-on scent from Unifrom. These are two men's grooming brands to know now.

The Best Grooming Brands to Know Now

Unifrom is a Swedish fragrance house that swaps sprays for roll-on oils, while Feel Confident is a doctor-founded hair and skincare line