By

Michael Zhao,

a senior writer at the Strategist covering appliances and men's style.

He was formerly a deputy editor at Wirecutter.

Whether he’s trying on everything at Banana Republic, testing the latest portable and window air conditioners, or asking Todd Snyder about designing J.Crew’s Ludlow suit, senior writer Michael Zhao has quickly become the Strategist’s resident picky guy. He’s here to answer your questions about men’s style, highly specific appliance hunts, impossible gifting assignments, and whatever else you need a picky guy’s take on. Send your questions to pickyguy@nymag.com.