The Captivating Derangement of the Looksmaxxing Movement
The New Yorker
by Becca RothfeldMarch 7, 2026
Becca Rothfeld writes about “looksmaxxing,” the practice of intensively optimizing one’s appearance, led by influencers like Clavicular, Rorz, and Nocturnal Kent.
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Originally published on The New Yorker on 3/7/2026