Life + Culture

For the Love of the Game—and the Kids

Birmingham’s baseball legend Papa Jack teaches the next generation more than how to hit Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Katherine Mullen When my 10-year-old son Jonathan joined his baseball team last year, he was a true rookie. His coach mentioned a guy named Papa Jack—said if we ever wanted hitting lessons, he was the one to see. Jonathan was eager to level up his swing, so we found our way to a small brick warehouse across town, not really knowing what to expect. There was a small...

Style + Beauty

Well Suited: Birmingham’s Custom Style Scene

From suits and ties to heirloom leather goods, these Birmingham brands are elevating men’s style one detail at a time Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Provided Secret Society Neckwear Nathan Green describes his style as “classic meets rock and roll,” and it’s hard to think of a better way to sum up the spirit of his custom tie line, Secret Society Neckwear. His pieces blend tradition with just enough edge to add character to a suit—and reflect the personality of the man wearing it. ...

Arts + Culture

Beards, Fiddles, and Gold Teeth

How Pynk Beard is changing the country music narrative Article by Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Photography by Reginald Allen Sebastian Kole isn’t abandoning soul; he’s just giving it a Southern twang. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, known for his rich vocals and R&B chops, has re-emerged under a new moniker: Pynk Beard. And yes, the name is literal. With a vibrant pink beard, gold teeth, and a new EP full of life lessons, joy, heartache, and grit, he’s trading in smooth ballads for steel...

Home + Design

A Gentleman's Edit

Art Deco meets modern function in this private Birmingham office Article by Blair Moore | Photography by Mary Fehr If work is where we spend half our lives, it ought to feel a little more like this. Tucked inside a quiet Birmingham office building, designer Danielle Balanis has created a space that feels more suited to Manhattan or Mayfair. Saturated in deep sapphire blues, burnished woods, and soft gold accents, it’s a room layered with rich materials and thoughtful details—tailored enough...