Ariel Foxman is a prolific writer, editor and the former editorial director of InStyle magazine. Foxman became the brand's only male editor at the age of thirty-four and held the title for eight years before resigning his post in 2016. He was listed twice in the “Business of Fashion 500” as one of the world’s most influential fashion insiders. Foxman has written about culture and travel for Fortune, and The New York Times, among others. He is a frequent speaker on such topics as careers, fashion, and publishing. He lives in Manhattan with his husband and son Cielo.

We sat down with him for a conversation about masculinity in America, the future of fashion, and how to slow down amidst fatherhood.