Daniel Varghese

Brooklyn

Journalist at Freelance

Managing Editor at Field Mag

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Articles

ROA x Colin Meredith Release Lowtop Hiker w Approach Shoe Style

6 days ago | fieldmag.com | Daniel Varghese

Daniel Varghese Daniel Varghese is an editor based in Brooklyn, NY. He covers gear, design, menswear, and endurance sports—at least when not biking between appointments.
Inside Trailish, a Group Run Series for Trail Curious New Yorkers

1 week ago | fieldmag.com | Daniel Varghese

Deep in Essex County, New Jersey, I found myself in a tricky situation. My running group had come to a halt at the edge of a creek, widened by days of intermittent rain. We had three options, said Inma Zanoguera, the expert trail runner leading our group. You could take the long way up and around the mouth of the creek—the safe way. You could try and balance beam it over a modest tree that had fallen to create a makeshift bridge—the hard way.
Tariffs Will Make Vintage Shopping More Expensive. Here’s Why.

2 weeks ago | gq.com | Daniel Varghese

A week after President Trump announced massive tariffs on imports from over 180 countries, the consequences of “Liberation Day” are starting to become clear. The stock markets are in free fall. Our neighbors to the north are pissed. So are the very American manufacturers these tariffs were supposedly meant to benefit. Prices are expected to go up on everything from the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2 to shirts from small menswear brands.
Best bike brands of 2025 for every kind of rider

3 weeks ago | gq-magazine.co.uk | Daniel Varghese |Daphne Bugler

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Look, there are a lot of cycling companies out there. Some of the best bike brands have models with gearing intended for easy commuting. Others make bikes specifically for road racing.
Letter from the editor: Coming out of the closet

3 weeks ago | georgetownvoice.com | Connor Martin |Daniel Varghese |Ajani Jones |Romy Abu-Fadel

Dear readers… As we approach graduation, I’ve been reflecting on my time in the Voice. I’ve taken the creaky, smelly Leavey elevator for four years now, and every time I ride with one of my peers at The Hoya, I avert my gaze, trying not to blush. I stay stoic, trying my hardest to seem uninterested in their every move, and story they publish. I tell my staff that waking up Friday mornings and opening up the print magazine boxes never gets old.
Checkmate, Anywhere: How ChessUp 2 Revives the Thrill of the Game

1 month ago | wsj.com | Daniel Varghese

The main challenge for chess players who prefer to play over the board is finding real-world opponents. I haven't experienced much of this type of competition since I emancipated myself from chess club in middle school. When I started playing again in 2018, I struggled to convince my friends that the game was at all interesting or worth trying to master. I went to some chess meetups, but ultimately didn't catch a vibe with anyone I met.
Everything to Know About Apple's New 2025 iPhone SE

2 months ago | complex.com | Daniel Varghese

Last week, Apple head honcho Tim Cook took to X promising to introduce us to the “newest member of the family.” There was plenty of speculation about what this would be—some supposed that the circular motion graphic that accompanied the Tweet meant we were going to see updated AirTags. In the end, yesterday’s release was less surprising, but certainly not unwelcome: the $599 iPhone 16e.
What to Expect from Apple’s First Surprise 2025 Launch Ev...

2 months ago | complex.com | Daniel Varghese

Tim Cook said we’ll meet “the newest member of the family.” Here’s what we think that means. February 18, 2025When Tim Cook Tweets, Apple fans listen. Especially when he’s teasing new product. Apple usually does three to four launch events each year: one in early spring, one around its annual developers conference in June, one in September (where they almost always announce the new iPhone), and one later in the fall.
What to Expect from Apple’s Surprise 2025 Launch Event

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Daniel Varghese

2 days agoThese devices will provide peace of mind on your next trip. Unfortunately, I fell victim to pickpocketing while studying abroad. The one silver lining from the experience was my determination to never let it happen again. Now, I make sure I’m extra prepared for every trip — and I love sharing my …
He Weighed 495 Pounds. 3 Years Later, He Ran the Chicago Marathon.

Jan 21, 2025 | menshealth.com | Daniel Varghese

This story is part of our ongoing “First Steps” series, where we share extraordinary stories of men who transformed their bodies, minds, and lives with a focus on the first steps it took them to get there (because, after all, nothing can change without a first step!). Read all of the stories here. César Torruella, the executive director of arts education in Chicago, says his weight gain got out of control during the pandemic. By the summer of 2021, he was 495 pounds, pre-diabetic, and hypertensive.