30 tips to recognize a thirty-something in Lille

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The Editor

1. He doesn't smoke anymore; he vapes.

2. He misses the Magazine (now Slalom, but the veteran remembers the old Mag') from before 

3. He has premature balding.

4. He has AirPods 

5. He wears Vejas on his feet because they’re casual yet classy.

6. He sports a three-day beard.

7. He wears sleeveless puffer jackets.

8. He can even wear a shirt underneath.

9. Speaking of shirts, his favorites are Mao-collar ones.

10. He buys his wine from the little wine shops in Vieux-Lille.

11. He has blue light blocking glasses.

12. He has an incredible collection of eco-friendly tote bags.

13. He also has a famous mesh bag, often with a leek sticking out.

14. He goes to the market at Place du Concert and occasionally to Wazemmes.

15. He rides to the market on his bike with a basket integrated up front.

16. He uses Yuka

17. He advises the little pouchins of the Ogre

18. He rides an electric scooter 

19. And sometimes, watch out, even with a helmet !

20. He goes for a run at the Citadel on Sunday mornings

21. He comes home and watches documentaries on Arte

22. He has a skincare routine with more than two creams

23. He has a note in his phone with all his favorite Lille addresses 

24. He will never send it to you

25. He loves new Airbnb housing concepts

26. He has an unlimited UGC subscription

27. He loves veggie sushi

28. He launched a startup 

29. He loves afterwork

30. But watch out, not too often.