| | | Dr. Philip Nel unpacks the ongoing conversation about modernizing and curating Seuss' legacy, and explains why 'curation is not cancellation.' | | If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. | | | | |  | | |  | | | | 'Curation Is Not Cancellation': A Dr. Seuss Expert Cuts Through the Noise of the Controversy | | | | Dr. Philip Nel, a distinguished professor of children's literature at Kansas State University and the author of Was The Cat in the Hat Black?, tells Esquire that this conversation about racism and prejudice in Seuss' books has been underway for decades. Even during the author's lifetime, Nel reports, Seuss was roundly criticized for racial and gender stereotypes in his books, yet he was also the author of actively anti-racist narratives, like Horton Hears a Who and The Sneetches. Nel spoke with Esquire by phone to explain how we should understand this ongoing conversation about updating and curating Seuss' legacy, as well as how we should talk to children about books that contain racist content. Read More | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | The 16 Essential T-Shirt Brands Every Man Should Know | | | | We're living through historic times for the T-shirt. The basic tee, once imbued so indelibly with ties to the counter-culture courtesy of associations with on-screen badasses like Brando and Dean, is now so innocuous it's downright mainstream. These days, you could even say the T-shirt has become the de facto building block of the everyday outfit, long since replacing stuffier counterparts like the collared shirt, let alone (*checks notes*) the suit. All of which means there have never been more options to choose from. And while we're ever-thankful for the variety, it can sure get a little overwhelming. Luckily for you, we sifted through the nearly endless supply of T-shirts available now to track down the 16 brands responsible for our favorites, with the recommendation that if you happen to find a style you dig, you stock up on it—and fast. From tees that are cut cropped and boxy, to tees that are longer and trim throughout the body, to tees that cling to your torso in exactly the way you want them to, we cover 'em all. And if you're looking for an ultra-sturdy option, or an option made out of super-soft cotton, or something you could work out in, or a tee studiously crafted out of some of the most sustainable materials on the planet, we got them too. Read More | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | Buy These White Sneakers Now. And Wear Them All Year Round. | | | | There's a reason the white sneaker's become the go-to hero product for so many sneaker stalwarts and DTC upstarts alike: It's a hero product, in the most literal sense of the word. As in, it's here to save your sorry ass after your swore off sneakers for all of, like, a month, before you realized there's no loafer on earth as comfortable as your favorite pair of go-to lace-ups. Easy to style, endlessly versatile, and somehow always elegant, the white sneaker—in leather, canvas, suede, or even some high-tech knitted fabric—is a year-round staple, and it's here to stay. Looking to cop a new pair for yourself after you beat the last ones to shit? Look no further. From high-tops to lows, swanky designer versions to the classics that'll never go out of style, we've rounded up some of the best white sneakers available now. Pair 'em with anything in your closet and then go merrily on your way. (Even if "your way" involves taking great pains to avoid that perilous-looking puddle in the stairwell and/or any roommates with dirty boots. We've all been there.) Read More | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | Suitsupply's New Campaign Is Grossing People Out. The Brand Says It's Just About 'Getting Close' Again. | | | | Suitsupply has always represented an impressive value proposition when it comes to buying tailored clothing. These folks make good suits! This much is not in question. But the brand's history when it comes to advertising? It's questionable—at least on occasion. Some prior campaigns are all about fine art or getting back to nature or, on more than one occasion, the enduring appeal of the fisheye lens. Others, generally older, lean into intentional provocation and titillation in way that feels, frankly, kind of gross (especially in retrospect). There's more to unpack, surely, but that's the short version of the necessary backstory here. Because today, Suitsupply unveiled a new ad campaign. It features people crawling over one another and enthusiastically licking faces. It's supposedly all about "The New Normal" now that the end of the pandemic is in sight. But it's jarring. It's a lot. And it has done exactly what it was most likely designed to do, in that a whole bunch of folks are talking about it online. Everyone's intrigued, and more than a few of those folks are pretty grossed out, too. Here's how people are reacting—and here's what the brand told Style Director Jonathan Evans in a statement. Read More | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | It Appears Mitch McConnell Has Done All the Dirty Work Of Which He's Capable | | | | There's a little intrigue swirling around Senate Minority Leader — Yes, that's Senate Minority Leader — Mitch McConnell. First, there was the revelation that the Department of Transportation's Inspector General had asked the Justice Department to consider opening a criminal investigation into former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who happens to be married to McConnell. At the same time, back in Kentucky, McConnell is working behind the scenes with allies in the state legislature to rig the selection of a possible successor. Here's Charles P. Pierce on why these are not difficult dots to connect. Read More | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Follow Us | | | | | | | | Unsubscribe Privacy Notice | | | esquire.com
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