WINTER DUBIOUS ACHIEVEMENTSAD SPACE CLOSE: OCTOBER 31 | ON-SALE: JANUARY 9Our annual celebration of mendacity, mediocrity and moronic behavior – all delivered in tasteful jest – returns with The Fashion Edition and some hard truths about the state of menswear, from trussed-up tailoring to over-hyped street style.

MARCH MAVERICKS OF HOLLYWOODAD SPACE CLOSE: DECEMBER 8 | ON-SALE: FEBRUARY 13A cross-platform editorial initiative celebrating the next generation of 25 style-forward creators, movers and shakers defining the new Golden Age of entertainment.

APRIL ESQUIRE ENTERTAINSAD SPACE CLOSE: JANUARY 12 ON-SALE: MARCH 20Capitalizing on the trend that men today are taking a greater interest in home design, culinary skills, and entertaining, Spring/Summer Edition–Celebrates the art of entertaining outdoors.

BIG BLACK BOOK Spring 2018AD SPACE CLOSE: JANUARY 10 | ON-SALE: APRIL–JUNE

MAY CLASSIC COOL AT ANY AGE AD SPACE CLOSE: FEBRUARY 27 | ON-SALE: MAY 1Introspective look at timeless trends, looks and fashions. Classic and modern mix will fill-out this portfolio, creating an evergreen guide to looking cool for years to come.

JUNE/SUMMER BEST BARS IN AMERICA AD SPACE CLOSE: APRIL 3 | ON-SALE: JUNE 5Our special Summer 2018 Issue will present our annual and eagerly anticipated franchise – BEST BARS IN AMERICA – with our food & drinks editor, JEFF GORDINIER, former New York Times food reporter.

SEPTEMBER MAVERICKS OF STYLEAD SPACE CLOSE: JUNE 12 | ON-SALE: AUGUST 14A multi-platform editorial initiative anchored by Esquire’s September issue that celebrates today’s most influential, rule-breaking trailblazers from across industries: entertainment, music, media, sports, design and fashion.

OCTOBER HOW TO BUILD A LIFE THAT MATTERSAD SPACE CLOSE: JULY 17 | ON-SALE: SEPTEMBER 1885TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE A special issue dedicated to answering the most important question of your life – and these times. A collection of rare conversations with high-profile men across disciplines – fashion, innovation, Hollywood, sports, comedy, art, culinary and more.

BIG BLACK BOOK Fall/Winter 2018AD SPACE CLOSE: JULY 11 | ON-SALE: OCTOBER-DECEMBER

NOVEMBER ESQUIRE ENTERTAINS/ CARS OF THE YEARAD SPACE CLOSE: AUGUST 21 | ON-SALE: OCTOBER 23Fall/Winter Edition - Focusing on indoor entertaining—how to throw the best dinner parties, with tips and service on everything from the best tables and glassware, to how to design the best kitchen. Esquire continues the tradition of honoring the best of what’s new and what’s next on the open road with the annual Cars of the Year Awards.

DECEMBER BEST NEW RESTAURANTSAD SPACE CLOSE: OCTOBER 2 | ON-SALE: DECEMBER 4In 2018, Esquire will continue a new era of BEST NEW RESTAURANTS with Food Editor JEFF GORDINIER, former New York Times food reporter, at the helm. Jeff is taking a fresh approach to our food coverage, embracing the mantra, “The restaurant is back.”

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