Disclaimer: GQ Recommends own the rights to all content, images and design of this email. The above email has been featured on Email Love because I (Andy King) think it is a great reference to newsletter email design. So things don’t get messy on the email author’s end: I’ve stripped out all the email tracking pixels, campaign links and hosting all the images myself. Read more Email Love legal information.
Email Inspiration from GQ Recommends
GQ’s “Recommends” email nails visual hierarchy through its grid-based product layout and bold typographic contrasts. The consistent black borders frame each section cleanly, while ample white space lets product imagery breathe. We especially like how the “SHOP NOW” CTA, in warm gold, repeats across modules—creating visual rhythm and reinforcing conversion cues without feeling intrusive.
