WM Brown Magazine is the print extension of the William Brown Project, initially the blog underpinning the 'lifestyle experiment' of former ace photographer Matt Hranek. It's such a skilful mix of photography, fashion, interviews, recipes and travel writing that only a few years in, WM Brown is pretty much established at the top of this very competitive sector. Fulsome praise from Ralph Lauren can't have hurt, either.
The name is taken from William Brown Lane in in Upstate New York where Hranek bought the plot of land that kickstarted the idea. For all the magazine's sartorial and literary sophistication, it is this idea of a simpler life that defines the target reader for WM Brown, 'the guy who loves well-crafted and well-tailored things, simple food, a good story, an off-the-beaten path trip, a good hunt, a trout stream, European sports cars, pickup trucks, a well-made cocktail, or an unapologetic can of cheap lager beer.'
It's not always easy to buy a copy of WM Brown in these parts, so pick it up while stocks last.
About WM Brown #17, the summer issue, from the publisher:
Summer 2024 is an ode to speed, style and things made better with time. Our latest issue explores the legacy of the Fiat 500, the lasting appeal of Bjorn Borg-era tennis gear and even profiles the legendary, six-times Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx. Elsewhere, we take a deep dive into an epic spearfishing trip off the coast of Zanzibar, visit the last true sunglass maker in the United States, and sing the praises of Pennsylvania potato chips. Finally, our style feature proudly touts the short-short, as modeled by multidisciplinary artist James Perkins.