Late January in the Catskill Mountains favors clarity. The noise fades, the temperature drops, and pretense struggles to survive. Roxbury Haus meets the season properly: clean lines, disciplined warmth, and a bar that rewards competence. The Cocky Cowboy—my fine-art character—commands the bar with composed authority, proving that real power moves quietly. Sagebrush Buckaroo: Gay […]
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I arrived in New Paltz hungry, under-caffeinated, and emotionally prepared for greatness. Little Loaf Bakeshop delivered with precision and personality. This place operates as a queer landmark disguised as a bakery, and as a roaming Hudson Valley queer artist with opinions, I felt immediately seen. Little Loaf Bakeshop: Queer, Glorious, and Carb-Blessed in New […]
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LGBTQ+ winter travel in the Hudson Valley and Catskills has shed its “quiet season” reputation, emerging instead as a vibrant, high-design playground for the community. Forget the predictable city circuits—this winter is about the “Queer Zen” of a frost-dusted forest, the architectural thrill of a glass-walled sanctuary, and the unapologetic joy of a crisp […]
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The Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains have quietly become the new frontier for queer creative expression. Far from the clichés of rugged masculinity and sanitized nostalgia, a different vision of Americana is emerging—one that centers the nude male body, erotic intelligence, and self-possession as cultural force. At the center of this shift stands Cocky […]
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Modern masculinity has been sold as a costume: stoic, armored, heterosexual by default, and terrified of tenderness. My work exists to break that costume open from the inside—using the male form, desire, and beauty as proof that strength has always had a wider vocabulary than patriarchy allowed. Across my writing for Hudson Valley Style […]
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Liberation grows stronger when we, the people, reclaim our bodies, our beauty, and our joy on our own terms. Homoerotic art has always carried that truth. It is more than provocation. It is evidence. It shows that queer bodies hold beauty worth honoring, that queer joy refuses to be regulated by fragile moralities or […]
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American culture has developed a remarkable talent for sedation. Beige interiors, flattened masculinity, and algorithm-approved personalities have replaced risk, appetite, and imagination. The result feels less like a civilization and more like a waiting room—polite, airless, and afraid of its own pulse. Queer art has always been the antidote to that condition, and my […]
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Let’s be real: The modern man isn’t just grinding; he’s optimizing. We’re past the days of murky protein tubs and supplements that make you feel… sketchy. Today, wellness is about science, transparency, and products that genuinely help you hit ‘peak performance’ without compromising the vibe. Vibe Check: Your Men’s Health Stack Needs a Serious […]
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The first thing I felt was the sun. It slipped between the curtains of my cabin like a slow, deliberate lover, its golden fingers brushing my bare chest, tracing the ridges of muscle, pausing—just so—over the thrum of my heart. There’s a certain way morning light touches you when the mountains are your only […]
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The Shawangunks don’t exactly scrape the sky—let’s be real, they’re flat as a cowboy’s first pancake, but when that golden Hudson Valley sunset hits them just right, it’ll make you swear you’re looking at Olympus. That’s exactly where I was, up at the Shawangunk Mountains Cabin, when the evening light dared me to craft […]
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Autumn in the Hudson Valley is everyone’s favorite season of pure magic. As the leaves turn to shades of amber and gold, the region becomes a picturesque backdrop for one of the most beloved fall activities: apple picking. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor, the Hudson Valley offers some of the finest […]
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My dear readers, you might be a little surprised to see me here in the pages of Hudson Valley Style Magazine. After all, I’ve spent my life in scrubs, not silk scarves, and my domain has always been the operating room. So why am I suddenly leading a conversation on something that seems, at […]
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The Culinary Wellness Print Edition of Hudson Valley Style Magazine is officially here, serving up 60 pages of stunning visuals, high-performance nutrition, and unapologetic wellness—all through the eyes of Hudson Valley-based creative powerhouse Maxwell Alexander. Now available on Amazon, and distributed by premium bookstores nationwide, this print edition is a bold invitation to experience […]
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Some issues of Hudson Valley Style Magazine are good. Some are great. And then there are the ones that crystallize everything we stand for into a single, unmissable artifact. The Culinary Wellness Edition is that artifact — and it’s no exaggeration to call it a Maxwell Alexander masterstroke. The Culinary Wellness Edition: A Maxwell […]
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Masculinity today looks different—and stronger—than ever. It’s confident without being rigid, powerful without being performative, and above all, it’s a conscious choice—because modern men can freely affirm both masculine and feminine traits as part of their strength. From Gen Z fitness creators and gay men embracing body autonomy to natural bodybuilders redefining what real […]
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There are places where time disappears—where the trees speak in shadows, the lake stares back like a mirror, and the only thing left to confront is your own reflection. That’s exactly where artist and activist Maxwell Alexander went for his latest photoshoot: deep in the woods of the Hudson Valley, at the edge of […]
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In a world running at full volume, emotional wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. That’s why BAYSYL, a next-gen wellness brand rooted in nature and backed by science, is teaming up with Hudson Valley Style Magazine (HVSM) to launch a bold, human-first collaboration: the Emotional Wellness Series. Emotional Wellness, Reimagined: BAYSYL and Hudson Valley […]
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Even though NYC is my mother (she raised me wild and chic), and the Hudson Valley is undeniably my father (strong, grounded, and just a little rugged), the Hamptons? Oh honey, the Hamptons is pure me. Think: barefoot luxury, sandy thighs, sun-kissed rosé, and a breezy confidence that only summer on Long Island can […]
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