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The Leica Ghost Edition for HODINKEE is a Thing of Beauty

There is significant crossover within the watch and camera communities. Perhaps it's the obsession for the mechanisms of these objects, or perhaps one can rack it up to the old world charm, but either way, there's a good chance that someone who likes Rolexes may just enjoy a film camera,…

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Rowing Blazers’ Caps Will Spruce Up Your Winter Outfit

Collab behemoth, Rowing Blazers, just launched the newest additions to their partnership with '47. In bright pastels, these caps add a touch of prep to the traditional sports team cap while still adding a bit of casual sophistication the brand is known for. Produced in a wide wale, the corduroy…

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Inspiration From Ernest Hemingway: 6 Things To Lead a More Adventurous Life

When one thinks of Ernest Hemingway, it’s hard to not think that, in some ways, the world will never have another man like him. A sensitive outdoorsman with a cosmopolitan (though often pessimistic) worldview, Hemingway was able to slide seamlessly through cafe life in Paris, the trenches of Italian war…

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5 Menswear Items That Have a Royal Warrant From the British Monarchy

I’m the first to say that I’m a bit pretentious. While you may have a more polite way of saying it, don’t worry, I know the truth. This has only been exacerbated with the newfound hoopla surrounding the British Royal Family lately – Prince Harry’s book deal, Meghan Markle’s podcast,…

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The Worn & Wound x Timex Collab is a Watch for All Occasions

As Worn & Wound notes, the WW75 was simply designed to be a joy to wear. In collaboration with Timex, W&W may have created the perfect watch of the season. It's a marriage of form and function brought together with the years of experience provided by both collaborators. With the…

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Noah and Barbour Team Up Again for FW22

After the success of last year's partnership, Noah and Barbour have once again collaborated on a new fall line, which launched 11/10. This time, they are taking inspiration from the 1960's outdoor craze and offering a wide array of Barbour gear with a decidedly American tone to it. This partnership…

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Velo’s Expandable Luggage is the Future of Travel

Let me paint a scene for you that we all know too well. You're about to go on a trip and grab your luggage out of the closet. It's for three days, so you want to pack light, but your carry-on has a broken wheel but you can't find the…

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New Balance and Todd Snyder Are at It Again

Harkening back to a design and palette of the 1970s, the newest release from New Balance for Todd Snyder, called the "City Gym", is the perfect neutral trainer. The silhouette is the 237, a reinterpretation of the classic running shoe from the 70s. Balancing retro design with modern aesthetics seems…

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RIMOWA Just Made Your Ocean’s Eleven Fantasy Come True

Whether you're a card-shark or not, you can't deny there is something sophisticated and cool about poker. Whether it's finding out your opponents' tells, going all in, or cashing out, there's a thrill to the game. RIMOWA must have realized this and built the ultimate poker player's gift in time…

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Todd Snyder x Danner Just Dropped Your Fall Boot

For nearly 100 years, Danner has been making some of the top outdoor boots in the Pacific Northwest. It's no surprise that Todd Snyder, who is often inspired by American classics, would collaborate with Danner on their own exclusive boot. Enter the Mountain Light Cascade Boot. A sumptuous moss-green suede…

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Vollebak’s Waterfallproof Puffer is a Masterpiece in Rugged Living

Vollebak's survivalist line of clothing has forced the brand to continually build garments that push the boundaries of what's already on the market. The Waterfallproof Puffer is no different. As weather patterns change and more violent storms occur, Vollebak has created a jacket that's made to withstand natural disasters as…

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Nike SFB Leather Boot is Your Next Go-To Shoe

While we may have arguably hit Peak Sneaker™, you may be looking for something a little different this year. Nike's SFB Leather Boot is just that. Taking some of the traditional design markers of an athletic shoe, this SFB leather boot bridges the gap between sports and outdoor adventures. The…

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Rumpl x Carhartt Just Made Your Camping Essentials

If you haven't heard of Rumpl, you've most definitely seen their puffy camping blankets around. Now, they've partnered with workwear brand Carhartt to create a limited 8-piece capsule for your camping needs. The line consists of blankets, a poncho, a pillow, and a drink koozie, making for a great gift…

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Worth the Hype: The Theragun Pro Is Like Having a Live-in Masseuse

Over the last two years, my body has really taken a beating. I milked stay at home orders during the pandemic and didn’t work out. On the flip side, I sat at my desk more working from home, which resulted in an aching lower back. Then, my yoga studio closed…

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Percival x Throwing Fits is the Collab We Didn’t Know We Needed

British menswear brand Percival is known for their collaborations and playful stereotype-busting look at British style. Throwing Fits, the podcast hosted by fashion media vets Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris, is about "two grown dirtbags just tryna navigate the male zeitgeist". Now, the two brands have teamed up on a…

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