Best Stuff Magazine

Amara Dubois

Style Columnist

As the Style Columnist for Best Stuff Magazine, Amara Dubois writes "The Edit," offering readers a curated look at the best in fashion, grooming, and luxury goods. She specializes in evaluating men's and women's fashion, skincare, and sustainable brands by analyzing textiles and material science to cut through marketing hype. Guided by a "buy less, but better" philosophy, Amara helps thoughtful consumers invest in well-made products that stand the test of time.

Expertise

Men's & Women's FashionSkincare & GroomingWatches & JewelryFragranceSustainable & Ethical BrandsTextiles and Material Science

Coverage Areas

Style & Grooming
Luxury Goods
Direct-to-Consumer Brands
The Edit

Latest Articles

Artisanal craftsmanship meets sustainable sourcing in a luxurious setting, symbolizing the evolving definition of value in the luxury goods market.
The Edit

Luxury's Future: Ethical Sourcing and Craftsmanship Redefine Value

Despite 60% of luxury consumers agreeing that sustainability plays an important role in their purchasing decisions, academic studies show that overtly 'embedded' corporate social responsibility campai

Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read

A luxurious Seiko Presage watch with a handcrafted cobalt-blue Arita porcelain dial, showcasing intricate design and craftsmanship.
Style & Grooming

Seiko Unveils New Watch Models Featuring July 2026 Design Innovations

A new Seiko Presage model, featuring a handcrafted cobalt-blue Arita porcelain dial and limited to just 1,500 pieces worldwide, sets the tone for Seiko's July 2026 releases, according to Esquire .

Jul 30, 2026 · 2 min read

A beautiful underwater scene with marine life, subtly showing microplastic pollution originating from washing synthetic textiles.
Style & Grooming

Sustainable Fabrics: Why Pure Fibers Are Better Than Blends

35% of all microplastics in the ocean originate from the simple act of washing synthetic textiles, with polyester-based garments being a significant contributor.

Jul 19, 2026 · 4 min read

Man shopping for designer menswear deals at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026, highlighting exclusive early access and top fashion finds.
Style & Grooming

Top 10 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 Menswear Deals

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026 kicks off with a Digital Preview on July 6, offering a tantalizing glimpse into upcoming fashion.

Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read

A close-up of a luxurious, unbranded cashmere scarf in a serene boutique setting, symbolizing the rise of quiet luxury.
Style & Grooming

Quiet luxury's understated quality reshaping 2026 market

While LVMH reported a modest 1% organic revenue increase to €19.

Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read

A dejected Supergirl standing in a ruined city, symbolizing the troubled performance of the DC cinematic universe.
The Edit

Supergirl's $37M Debut Signals Troubled DC Cinematic Universe 2026 Performance

'Supergirl', the latest DC cinematic universe entry, opened to a meager $37.

Jun 30, 2026 · 3 min read

A man in a white cube experiences a surreal and unsettling reality with fleeting, shadowy figures.
The Edit

Jim Henson's Cube Reveals Proto Black Mirror Dystopia

In 1969, a man awakens in a featureless white cube, his reality unraveling as mysterious figures materialize and vanish.

Jun 29, 2026 · 2 min read

Apple Watch SE 3 displayed prominently on a wrist, showcasing its sleek design during a vibrant Amazon Prime Day sale event.
Style & Grooming

Apple Watch SE 3 Drops to $199 on Prime Day

For the first time, the Apple Watch SE 3 is available starting at just $199 during Amazon's Prime Day, marking a $50 discount and matching its lowest price ever, according to 9to5Toys .

Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read

The NASA ERNEST prototype rover demonstrates its advanced wheel-lifting capability while driving at high speed across a Martian-like terrain.
The Edit

NASA rover ERNEST tests faster driving and wheel lifting

NASA's ERNEST prototype rover just hit 0.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

✦
The Edit

Toy Story 5 explores how kids adopt new tech in 2026

While preparing to voice a distracting digital tablet in Toy Story 5, actress Greta Lee bought a landline phone for her own sons.

Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read

A musician silhouette facing a vast digital landscape of music notes turning into code, representing the conflict between AI training data and artists' rights.
The Edit

Atlantic Publishes Database of Songs Used for AI Music Training

Musicians like Backxwash and Titus Andronicus have already stumbled upon their own songs within massive, previously hidden AI training datasets.

Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read

The new NTS Radio and Atonemo universal internet radio hi-fi player connected to a stereo system in a modern listening room.
The Edit

NTS Radio and Atonemo Debut Universal Internet Radio Hi-Fi Player

NTS Radio, famed for its free, genre-defying online broadcasts, just launched a $179 universal hardware player.

Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Relativity Space rocket poised for launch on Mars, representing NASA's 2028 Aeolus mission.
The Edit

NASA selects Relativity Space for 2028 Mars mission

For its 2028 Aeolus mission to Mars, NASA selected Relativity Space.

Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read

A vast, dimly lit warehouse filled with countless Steam Controllers, symbolizing the extensive shipping delays until 2027.
The Edit

Steam Controller orders face new delays, now shipping in 2027

New buyers of Valve's $99 Steam Controller face significant delays.

Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

A 1998 Game Boy Camera connected to a modern smartphone, showcasing its unique pixelated output on the phone's vibrant screen in a creative studio setting.
The Edit

Use Your Game Boy Camera With Your Phone Via New Flashback App

On June 19, 2026, Epilogue released Flashback, a new smartphone app that lets users connect a 1998 Game Boy Camera directly to their phone, transforming its pixelated output into a customizable digita

Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read

A Fortnite character in a futuristic Unreal Engine 6 environment, symbolizing the cross-game use of skins and the future of digital ownership in gaming.
The Edit

Epic plans cross-game Fortnite skin use in Unreal Engine 6

Imagine your favorite Fortnite skin appearing seamlessly in a completely different game built with Unreal Engine 6.

Jun 18, 2026 · 2 min read

A detailed replica town at dusk with hovering drones and subtle digital energy, representing the FBI's Cyber Range for simulating cyberattacks.
The Edit

FBI opened Cyber Range in Alabama to simulate cyberattacks

In Huntsville, Alabama, the FBI has constructed a 22,000-square-foot replica town, complete with houses, a gas station, and a power company, solely to simulate and investigate cyberattacks.

Jun 15, 2026 · 3 min read

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's warning about AI security flaws prompts White House to ban foreign access to Anthropic's advanced AI models.
The Edit

Amazon prompts White House to ban foreign access to Anthropic AI

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy personally warned US government officials about security flaws in a competitor's AI, leading to an immediate White House ban on foreign access to advanced models.

Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read

A chaotic smartphone assembly line with scattered components and an upward trending price graph, symbolizing the impact of rising costs on device prices.
The Edit

Rising Component Costs Drive Smartphone Price Hikes

Memory costs for Nothing's Phone (4a) doubled between its approval and launch, then doubled again in the following months, Digital Trends reports.

Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read

A vast warehouse filled with numerous boxes of Valve VR headsets, highlighting the surge in import volume for an upcoming summer product launch.
The Edit

Valve VR headset import volume surges this summer

In a single week, Valve imported over 70 metric tons of new hardware in 2026, comprising 32,000 kg of 'Virtual Reality Devices' and 40,000 kg of 'game consoles.

Jun 13, 2026 · 3 min read