ELEVATOR 06.12.25 | The Photogs Who Captured the Italian Mafia

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@phoscarbueno   The Photographers Who Captured Italy and the Italian Mafia We imagine being involved with the Mafia in any capacity comes with some risk. But especially if your job is… taking photographic evidence of it. These photographers hid nothing from the viewer. In doing so, they reshaped the photography world. And accidentally sparked cultural change, too.  Say cheese.   3 Surprising Elements of the Modern Man’s Skin Care Routine [Partner]  What if we told you that glowing, healthy skin doesn’t have to be complicated? In fact, for the best results, your skincare routine should be 1)Simple, 2)Effective, and 3)Affordable. Geologie customizes a skincare routine just for you, based on your skin type and needs (for us, anti-aging and help with bags under our eyes). All with ingredients that are proven to work. Their products are built around just a handful of powerful, proven ingredients that have been trusted by dermatologists for decades. See? Simple, effective, and… Only $3.95.  Just use code ELEVATORFREE to grab your customized 4-piece routine plus a free gift of your choice.   SHOP NOW   9 Stories About the Men Who Showed Up For Us (And What We’re Giving Them in Return This Father's Day) Friendly reminder. Father’s Day is this weekend. Not-so-friendly reminder. If you don’t get gifts as cool as the ones in this article, pretend like you did. Feigning excitement over a lame present is an art form. But we’re confident gentlemen of your caliber have long mastered it.  Big shoutout to all the dads.   72 Books Every Man Should Read The editors ran a ChatGPT test for this list. Asked it for essential reads every man should know. It spit out a clunker of a list. Which is exactly why this one was made by humans. Real readers. Real recommendations. Think of it as 72 outstretched arms handing you genuinely great books.  Our reco? Donna Tartt, all the way.   Everything You Need to Know About the Calmest Music Festival We finally got around to A Complete Unknown. Chalamet as Dylan? Unreal. Or… super real, we should say. Now we’re itching for a concert. Festivals aren’t usually our thing, but the Newport Folk Festival? Lovingly called the calmest music festival?  That’s more our tempo.   The Mixer The six most manipulative ways TV shows use famous music. Just how dirty are beards, really? The most absurd drinking gadgets throughout history. Good vs. bad snap judgments. The sport where athletes battle over a headless goat🔺. The strange science behind time feeling faster as you age. One of the most mysterious and dangerous places on Earth.       Quotes From Smart Men “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” ―Hemingway       /GTFO @cult.class     Our Gentleman's Agreement We'll keep the free daily newsletters coming. You share with a friend if you're enjoying. Capeesh? Forward to a friend.   Love Elevator? You’ll probably dig our other newsletters too. Check out Shift, Jimmy, and Blazer.   Let's Partner Put your brand in front of 800,000 passionate Elevator readers. Get in touch.   Send us a tip    |    Editorial Policy   |    Advertise     @2025 Rotary Digital 300 Witherspoon St Suite 201 Princeton NJ 08542     Preferences  |  Unsubscribe