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Gerald Ortiz

Style Commerce Writer

Gerald Ortiz is a style commerce writer for GQ covering fashion, grooming, and occasionally lifestyle. Previously, he was the style writer for Gear Patrol and the managing editor at Heddels. He graduated from the University of California, Davis with three degrees, none of which directly relate to fashion (so it goes these days). Bushwick apologist, self-anointed resident/token denim guy of GQ, professional window shopper, you can e-mail him at gerald_ortiz@condenast.com.

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The 15 Best Sweatpants on the Planet Right Now

Peak fleece season is upon us. Here's how to swaddle up right on the couch, at the gym, en route to the bodega, and beyond.
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I'm Sick of Parka Weather. Just Let Me Wear a Bomber Jacket Already

The endlessly versatile mil-spec staple has always operated at a higher level, and I can't wait to dust off my MA-1 again.
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I Would Like a Diary With Cute Little Handles, Please

Smythson collaborated with Sacai on a trio of leather goods as silly as they are covetable.
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All the Cool Guys Are Wearing Zip-Up Hoodies

The cozy, grungy powerhouse is here to knock the pullover hoodie off its pedestal.
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Why Three-Button Suits Are Making Another Comeback

Condemned by forum purists but championed by fashion-week regulars, the atypical tailoring silhouette seems poised for a reconsideration. What gives?
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Your Algorithm Is a Mess, but It's Right About These Sweatshirts

14 perfectly-proportioned cropped hoodies to help you nail the hottest look in loungewear.
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Unfurl Your Beanies, Fashion Bros

The cuffed watch caps endemic to third-wave coffee shops are cringe. Buy a noggin-hugging skully instead.
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The 16 Best Loafers on the Planet Right Now

The most crucial shoes of 2026, tested, vetted, and worn into the ground by us.
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The Best Raw Denim Jeans, According to a Raw, Candid Denimhead

Buy 'em now, enjoy sick fades come spring.
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The Best Undershirts Make Your Other Clothes Live Longer

15 outfit-saving tees willing to get dirty so your button-ups don't have to.
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Chinos Can Do Everything Jeans Can't

With all due respect to your Japanese selvedge, there's only one pair of pants we'd trust to get us through a job interview, park hang, and first date in the span of a single day.
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It's Flannel Shirt Season, Boys

They never leave the fashion conversation—or your shirt rotation, once the colder seasons come around.
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Polo Shirts Are So Hot Right Now

Thanks to a healthy dose of swaggering, capital-F Fashion, the trusty menswear standby looks better than ever.
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Buddy, It's Time to Buy Better Underwear

We're worried, and we're here to help.
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The Best Work Boots Lay a Strong, Stylish Foundation

Constructing an impenetrable cold-weather outfit? Let these shoes do the heavy lifting.
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So You Want to Buy an Arc’teryx Jacket?

All the jargon, specs, and tech to keep in mind before you buy that heavy-duty puffer or lightweight Gore-Tex shell.
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The Best Heavyweight T-Shirts, Measured by Sheer Beefiness

In a sea of flimsy tees, these absolute units will keep your wardrobe rock-steady.
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The 19 Best Hoodies on the Planet Right Now

There are a lot of mediocre sweatshirts out there. So we lazed about in fleece to find the comfiest, coziest of the bunch—plus a few decadent upgrades we'd buy for the sheer thrill of it.
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The Best Boots Steamroll the Rest of Your Shoe Rack

Cowboys, combats, Chelseas, chukkas—and that's only the beginning.
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The Best Hiking Boots for Guys Who'd Rather Do Anything Else

To help you conquer the trails with as little effort as possible, GQ went deep on the gorpiest, grippiest, all-around-greatest kicks on the market.
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The 17 Best Jeans on the Planet Right Now

If months of staining our thighs indigo taught us anything, it's that ‘best’ is highly subjective—but finding the right pair is worth the effort.