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Writer and photographer James Joiner is a senior correspondent for The Daily Beast.

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How to Have a Great American Cross-Country Road Trip

HIT THE ROAD

Why not hit the highway? There's just something amazing about leaving your life in the rearview, especially since America has so much to offer.

James Joiner | Published Feb 01, 2020

The Classic Cool of Miles Davis

Trendsetter

’Round midnight or just about any other time of day, the groundbreaking trumpet player dressed like the whole world was watching, and if they weren’t, they missed a class act.

James Joiner | Published Aug 31, 2016

This Is Your Brain on Burning Man

BRAIN ON DRUGS

Burning Man begins on Sunday, and there will be plenty of people dropping acid for the first time. Here’s why that may not be a bad thing.

James Joiner | Published Aug 27, 2016

Tom Wolfe’s Iconic!!! White!!! Suit!!!

RADICAL CHIC

The legendary New Journalist has one of the most flamboyant literary styles imaginable, and he dresses to match in his trademark ice cream suit and matching homburg.

James Joiner | Published Aug 26, 2016

How to Look Hot at Burning Man

BURNING COOL

A style guide for getting down and dirty in the desert.

James Joiner | Published Aug 24, 2016

Kickstarter Wants to Be Your Everything

MODERN MARVELS

From WWII wooden pens and levitating Apple Watches to boots and duffels, crowdfunding entrepreneurs want to refurbish your life from clothes closet to wine cellar.

James Joiner | Published Aug 23, 2016

McDonalds Is Using Your Kids To Survive

EVIL CLOWN

The burger giant isn’t winning kids over just through toys.

James Joiner | Published Aug 19, 2016

How JFK Taught America to Dress

CLASSIC

John Kennedy’s casual-but-classy cool look, the very embodiment of what was once widely known as ‘Ivy League’ style, is as hot as ever. But then classics never go out of fashion.

AD BY The Daily Beast | Published Aug 18, 2016

How the Beach Boys Invented Surf Style

SURFIN’ SAFARI

The Beach Boys introduced sunny Southern California’s aesthetic to pop culture, helping to make baggies and Woodies and surfing look and sound hip even in Kansas.

James Joiner | Published Aug 12, 2016

Cargo Shorts: It’s Not Them, It’s You.

Funky Trunks

Hated by fashion arbiters, they’ll get you banned from certain establishments. At this point, we’re not even fighting over a garment anymore—it’s deeper than that.

James Joiner | Published Aug 09, 2016

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