The Captivating Derangement of the Looksmaxxing Movement

The New Yorker
by Becca Rothfeld
March 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