admin Looking to build a GQ-approved capsule wardrobe? You’re in luck: This week, GQ Recommends introduced our first-ever All-Stars class, a who’s who of menswear grails, cutting-edge tech, game-raising home goods, and grooming solutions, handpicked by our crack team of shopping experts. The 88 items on the list represent some of the most rigorously vetted, highly endorsed goods in the Recommends universe, and each and every one is guaranteed to make your life a whole lot more stylish.
The All-Stars Starting Lineup
- The Bond-Approved Polo: John Smedley Knit Polo, $280
- The New-School Suit: Todd Snyder Wythe Suit, $1,126
- The It Sneakers: Asics Gel-Kayano 14 Shoes, $145
- The PR-Smashing Shorts: Ten Thousand Interval Shorts, $68
- The Platonic Button-Down: Thom Browne Classic Shirt, $550
- The Upgraded Sweats: Les Tien Sweatpants, $200
- The Legendary Loafers: Gucci Horsebit Loafers, $920
- The Rugged Ticker: Casio G-Shock Watch, $
75$50 - The Leading-Man Shades: Persol Square-Frame Acetate Sunglasses, $370
- The Giddy-Up Button-Up: Wythe Moleskin Pearl Snap Shirt, $188
The impetus behind the All-Stars list started with a simple enough question: What would our closets look like if we purged them of all the extraneous stuff we’ve accrued over a lifetime of shopping, and replaced it with the absolute best of everything, from the brands we admire most?
The answer, it turns out, is the ultimate GQ starter pack, a capsule wardrobe of all-killer, no-filler menswear upgrades from a mix of heritage labels, megawatt designers, and indie upstarts that have already solidified their place in the canon. To put our picks to the test, and equip you with the style inspiration that led you here, we condensed the list into eight elite-level outfits you can wear right this very second—and long after you’re the one folks turn to for advice.
Scroll through the full assortment of newly-minted All-Stars here, or pick up a copy of GQ’s November issue to ogle them in print (it’s the one with a little-known talent named Timothée Chalamet on the cover—we think he’s going to be big).
For Big Lifts and Bigger Fits
For galaxy-brain gym rats, squatting heavy isn’t just an excuse to flex some quad: it’s a chance to turn those mirror selfies—or early-morning jogs—into a bona fide fashion moment.
For Cozy-Not-Lazy Boys
The hungover-at-the-bodega fit of every menswear buff’s dreams.
For Impromptu Office Visits
Desperate to convince your colleagues you exist outside of Zoom? A cozy wool crewneck will help you suffer through the glad-handing and back-slapping when you make your rounds—and a legendary trench will keep it protected when the sky explodes en route.
For Jet-Setting Points Junkies
You fly first class, spend more time in Sapphire lounges than at home, and know the flight patterns of most American airlines better than your cousins. It’s high time you upgraded to the gear that makes waltzing through TSA PreCheck feel like a breeze—and look like the NBA tunnel.
For Amorphous “Drinks Things”
We have no idea what your buddy meant by “dressy casual”, but this what you should wear to whatever he’s planning.
For Nerve-Wracking First Dates
When in doubt, wear a leather jacket. When really in doubt, wear Prada. (Consider ditching the jeans for trousers, too.)
For Fashion-Pilled Gorp Fanatics
The next time it rains on grocery day, nix the sweats and take a page out of the Frank Ocean playbook: vibrant raincoat, slouchy denim, trail-ready kicks, and a ginormous designer bag to bring home the flex.
For Far-Flung Weddings
When that save-the-date pops up in your inbox a month from now you’ll know exactly what to reach for.
