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James Joiner

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

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HIT THE ROAD

How to Have a Great American Cross-Country Road Trip

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

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Trendsetter

The Classic Cool of Miles Davis

’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

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BRAIN ON DRUGS

This Is Your Brain on Burning Man

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

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RADICAL CHIC

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

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

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BURNING COOL

How to Look Hot at Burning Man

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

James Joiner

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MODERN MARVELS

Kickstarter Wants to Be Your Everything

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

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EVIL CLOWN

McDonalds Is Using Your Kids To Survive

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

James Joiner

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CLASSIC

How JFK Taught America to Dress

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.

James Joiner

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SURFIN’ SAFARI

How the Beach Boys Invented Surf Style

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

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Funky Trunks

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

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

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