Leon Hedgepeth

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Cincinnati, Ohio

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Leon Hedgepeth is a menswear and grooming writer and market editor based in Cincinnati, Ohio. His work has appeared in GQ, Huckberry, The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine’s The Strategist, Sprezza, and Valet. When he’s not writing, he enjoys time with his family, brewing local coffee, and perusing the latest records.

Recent articles by Leon

The North Face Is Making Its Iconic Nuptse Puffy Jacket Even Better

The North Face Reimagines the Iconic Nuptse With Reversible Down & Summit Series

For its 60th anniversary, The North Face revisits its most iconic jacket with two new styles that bring the classic closer to its technical roots

How Big Rock Candy Mountaineering Finds Inspiration in Vintage Outdoor Gear

The brand's co-founder Samuel Hardeman talks vintage collecting, climbing culture, and creating an outdoor brand with fashion-world appeal

Q&A: Atlantic Coastal Supplies' Shawn Lowry Talks Apparel for Atlantic Life

Shawn Lowry of Atlantic Coastal Supplies on Coastal Apparel, Good Hats & Great Pubs

The British brand founder on rooting ACS in nostalgia, maritime history, and colorful essentials that feel at home on both sides of the Atlantic

The Complete History of Gramicci, Rock Climbing's Original Dirtbag Brand

How pants made by a hippie California rock climber for high-stepping up granite became one of the most influential silhouettes in modern menswear

Beloved Boot Maker Danner Makes Apparel, and It's Honestly Really Good

Beloved Boot Maker Danner Now Makes Apparel, and It's Honestly Really Good

The nearly 100-year-old brand is finally making clothes, and they’re built with the same lifetime mindset as its iconic hiking and work boots

The 10 Best Winter Boots Built of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

Insulated, waterproof, and outfitted with snow-tire-level traction—these are the pairs that won’t tap out before springtime

The 13 Best Fleece Jackets That Blend Style and Performance

The 13 Best Fleece Jackets & Pullovers to Keep You Warm & Stylish

Wear tested and approved, these functional fleece tops insulate using synthetic, organic, and recycled fabrics and