Now Open

Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here.

Well-groomed gents rejoice: The West Coast hub of New York's beloved barbershop Blind Barber officially open its doors today—and there are a few snazzy bells and whistles to take note of. In addition to offering clients a superior clean cut and shave, there's an in-house bar with cocktails at the ready and even an exclusive speakeasy in the back, "complete with cushioned booths, a small dance floor and DJ booth." Ladies, we need to step up our salon decor game STAT. [GofG; Previously]