The 50 Hottest Urban Models – Complex
Esquire’s Guide to Valentine’s Day 2012 – Esquire
The Style Report: The Best-Dressed Men at the Grammys – GQ
7 of the most common Valentine’s Day faux pas (continue reading…)
To be honest, securing an iPad in a paper sleeve sounds fairly scary to us. It would be like sending a high-priced running back onto the field in one of those old school leather helmets. The paper loving folks over at Papernomad think otherwise though, and you’ll be glad they do if you pick up one of their gadget sleeves. Made by hand, each offering from Papernomad (all the standards are covered—iPad, iPhone, your Mac) are created with layers of paper, a bio-polymer membrane and an interior wool lining. They’re all tear resistant and biodegradable and allow for customization by doodling away on them like you were bored in math class. $30-58
Since our first wood shop class, we’ve looked for ways we could create the things we would normally buy. Usually this consisted of end tables, small bowls and Pinewood Derby cars, primarily due to a lack (continue reading…)
Do you really need a watch to figure out you’re going to be late for your meeting again? Of course you don’t, but you should wear one anyway because they can add a much needed pop of color to your wrist. Watch Station’s new collection Iterations of Color has everything from blue to orange to green from all the brands (Armani, Diesel and Michael Kors just to name a few) you already know and love. The concept of checking the time with your wrist might be outdated, but wearing one of these watches makes a fresh, modern statement.
Few things in life are as unquestionably cool as classic motorcycles and the bikers that ride them. Whether it’s a Triumph or a Harley, straddling a rolling road missile doesn’t have to include wearing a leather vest and a studded belt. You’ll look even better with a few classic pieces (and a few new ones) from Levi’s, some Doc Martens and an iconic Bell helmet. Think less O.C.C. and a lot more Steve McQueen.
This edition of Decked Out is sponsored by Levi’s®
1. Bell Custom 500 Helmet – $100
2. Levi’s Trucker Assault Bomber – $98
3. Moto Wallet – $48
4. 666 Under Pressure Watch- $150
5. Premium Tee – $34
6. Oakley Fives Squared – $80
7. Levi’s 513 Slim Jeans – $68
8. Vintage Plaque Belt – $38
9. CXXVI Flag Knife – $95
10. Doc Martens 1490 – $120
We’ve never looked up at a transmission tower holding up power lines and thought, “Gotta get one of those for my foyer.” To be honest, we’ve never thought much of them at all. The design must have caught the eyes of the folks at Palette Industries however, and the result is The Nanton Coat Rack. Such a structure could easily overtake a room and become an eyesore, but The Nanton Coat Rack avoids these pitfalls and amounts to a slim and striking piece of functional art. If you’re not deterred by the price tag (it’s quite a bit more than, say, a hook), then The Nanton Coat Rack would make the perfect piece to toss your hat and jacket on after a long day before you pour yourself some Scotch. $934
CLAD is currently in the middle of some final sale reductions (up to 65% off) on some good looking watches. $70 for a $200 Toywatch, or $300 for a $900 Fitzroy is a good deal, but with coupon code FEBFAMILY you get another 25% off. Just in time for Valentine’s Day… to yourself. $77+
To some, speakers are simply pieces of equipment that get placed in corners, partially hidden from view. They deliver acceptable audio in an aesthetically bland design. We’re going to go out on a limb and say, that as a reader of Cool Material, you are not one of these people. If you’re like us, you put thought into everything that enters your front door, from electronics to beers to women. For a pair of speakers worthy of your carefully crafted playlists, Serene Audio has created these bamboo and leather audio blasters. They deliver high-end sound in a surprisingly compact and stylish package that doesn’t look like something you picked up in the clearance bin at Best Buy. Either spend the $395 for a pair for your home theater set up, or the extra $100 for the active version for use with a PC or your Apple gear. $395+
Our New Year’s resolution this year was to try all the beers in our copy of 1001 Beers You Must Try Before You Die. This resolution has quickly proven very difficult. First off, we have to buy all new pants because our new found beer gut is stretching out our old ones. Second, tracking down a bunch of the small craft brews is insanely tiresome. While our local liquor store carries some, it certainly doesn’t carry the ones from a state across the country. Luckily we found Beerjobber, and can now sit on our ass and get some micro brews delivered right to our door. The site requires an invite, so request yours now while you wait passively sipping a Bud Light.
Despite sharing a name with many lanky mobsters, Slim is something you’d actually want your money involved in. Instead of cramming a ton of junk into a wallet that will rip holes in even your most expensive Japanese denim, pare down with the modern, minimalist style of a Slim money clip. While some occasions in our lives require a billfold prepared for anything, a night out at the bars and other activities we partake in frequently, do not. Besides your wad of cash, Slim fits four cards in its outer clips as well, perfect for storing a credit card or two, your ID and that PBA card you’re hoping to have forever. $50
Every time we put on a backpack and hop on the bike we’re terrified that water is going to fall from the heavens and ruin everything inside. Seeing as how it’s impossible to disconnect these days, that collection of stuff normally includes at least an iPad or a laptop. Timbuk2 to the rescue with the Especial Tres Backpack. The laptop pocket on this rolltop beauty is so obsessively waterproofed (it’s welded!) that it’s guaranteed. That’s definitely important, but what else does it do? It expands enough to accommodate a six pack or a full case of beer. The back panel is ventilated to eliminate the dreaded lower back shirt stain. There are also pockets for everything from keys to U-locks, chest and waist straps, reflective pieces and the main compartment roll top. The only thing this bag doesn’t do is pack itself. $209
When you first purchase a Keurig, you think you’re going to save money on your pricey caffeine addiction. After having multiple cups a day for a few months on end and you start to realize the cost of those K-cups sure adds up. To actually save some cash with your brewing device—or to use some coffee that isn’t offered in the plethora of tiny Keurig approved cups—invest in one of these reusable K-Cup coffee filters. Not only will your get the day going energy bill go down, but you also won’t be stuck searching for a decent coffee amongst so many “blueberry frosted morning” blends. $19
Germans do NSFW better than everyone else – Markus Richter Photography (NSFW)
The Lust List 2012 – GQ
Look ‘Em in the Eye: Part I -The Importance of Eye Contact – Art of Manliness
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The Scoville scale is what determines the spiciness of a pepper. For reference, a jalapeño starts at 3,500 Scovilles and a habanero starts at 100,000 Scovilles. We consider ourselves fans of spicy food, but even a habanero (there are about five or so that can be hotter) thrown into a queso dip can be a bit much for us. Which is why we find it completely ridiculous that anyone would make a Vodka that rates 100,000 Scovilles on the tasting scale… but they did. Does it taste like burning? Probably. Will you have a serious case of Montezuma’s Revenge after consuming it? Most likely. Is it still completely worth it just so you can say you drank fire and survived? Most definitely. All we’re saying is, there’s a reason the bottle is adorned with a skull and crossbones. Are you man enough? $51
In an alternate reality, the gender roles of a night out are reversed. Men drink raspberry kamikazes and women dance on men like that one friend you had in college. This video is what that (continue reading…)
Try as we might, we’ve never been able to go completely paperless. No amount of “notebook” apps will ever replace the strange sense of accomplishment we get from actually writing something down in a notebook with a pen or pencil. It’s a chance to use all those writing skills you used in grade school and something you can reference later. You also get bonus points for not being the guy on his phone all the time. Plus, notebooks just look cool. But you can take the whole thing one step further by putting a selvedge denim notebook cover on your Moleskine. Each of the covers is made of 13oz indigo selvedge from Cone Mills (read: the stuff pricey jeans are made out of) and includes an unruled Moleskine (in case you don’t have one) and #2 Schoolhouse pencil. Your notebook’s going to look so good that your jeans will be jealous. $30
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