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Zara’s New Injection of Spanish Cool

Javier S. Medina has made a name for himself in design circles for years. From fashion campaigns to Sarah Jessica Parker, Medina’s craftsmanship has been coveted by Those Who Knew for years. With his refined eye for design, it’s no wonder that his personal style would mirror the urbane elegance…

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Puebco Eyeglass Tray

Let me ask you - where do you put your glasses at night? Here’s another question: have you ever really thought about it, other than throwing them, squinting, on your nightstand? I’ve been wearing glasses since I was 4-years-old and seem to have perfected that above method. Enter Puebco’s eyeglass…

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John Derian for Todd Snyder, Part 2

After the immense success of John Derian’s first collaboration with Todd Snyder, the shop owner and decoupage artist is back again. This time, it appears that both designers were inspired by New England summers. Derian once again seems to have dug into his archive of vintage prints to build a…

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Luke Edward Hall’s Chateau Orlando Mixes Whimsy and British Good Taste

Luke Edward Hall is the most modern equivalent of Cecil Beaton that we have. He’s a veritable aesthete who has worked in various mediums, from wall murals to sketchbooks, from fabrics to entire hotels. His clothing venture, Chateau Orlando, is a gateway into the visual lexicography of Hall’s inspiration. From…

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The Observer Collection’s Papa Wallet

You may know Robert Spangle as the voice (and eye) behind his account Thousand Yard Style, but his other venture, The Observer Collection, is just as interesting to me. Creating EDC gear and bags for long-haul usage, Spangle has built a tight collection of goods that are as functional as…

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Getting the Runner’s High with Joggy Re-Chargies CBD Gummies

Look, we know CBD is everywhere, but a product like Joggy is exactly what cannabidiols are good for: providing a natural supplement to aid in the body’s natural restoration. This is particularly true of their Re-Chargies line. Each tin comes with 20 gummies at 500mg of CBD, giving runners a…

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Globe-Trotter x David Shrigley

A company that takes us back to the Golden Age of travel, Globe-Trotter has always had a distinctive, luxurious feel to its brand. I particularly love how they commissioned British artist, David Shrigley, for a capsule collaboration on two of their luggage bags. Shrigley is known for painting witty drawings…

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IJJI Work Jacket is Function and Fashion

Since 2016, IJJI has been making genderless clothing that’s heavily inspired by traditional workwear and Japanese design elements. This is most noticeable in their work jacket, which has all the functionality you’ll need for the kitchen, garden, or hike at Big Sur. Constructed from a tight-weave Japanese canvas, this jacket…

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Get This Wes Anderson Wallet

Very Troubled Child has produced bags and travel accessories inspired by Wes Anderson’s The Darjeeling Limited, most notably their Savannah pattern, which is reminiscent of the Louis Vuitton luggage suite used in the 2007 film. Since then, they have expanded their lines to include leopards, zebras, and birds (oh my!).…

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Road to Nowhere Santos Jacket

I often find myself in a bit of a predicament when packing: how do I make the most impact with my wardrobe while still shoving everything into a carry-on? It ain’t easy, folks. With that said, I’m more than happy to complete my packing list with the Road to Nowhere…

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Tracksmith’s Kazu Tourer

If you’re a runner - or, perhaps, just enamored by vintage prep design - you’re already a fan of Tracksmith. This brand leads the race in creating stylish running garments that don’t sacrifice on performance. Now, teaming up with District Vision, Tracksmith has come out with the Kazu Tourer. Inspired…

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Buck Mason Reinvents Summer Style with Their Loomed Linen Collection

Buck Mason continues to set the standard for everyday apparel that feels luxurious. I’m a huge fan of linen and Buck Mason’s new collection just iterates why you’ll find me in all Summer long. With a loose weave and a comfortable weight, this collection allows for breathability while not sacrificing…

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Get a Piece of Music History with Paul McCartney’s 1988 Les Paul

Whether you like the Beatles or not, you can’t deny that Paul McCartney’s influence in the music space has been felt for nearly six decades. Because of this, owning one of his guitars could be considered, by some, to be Shroud of Turin-level bragging rights. Right now, his 1988 Les…

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The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written By Two Idiots

Look, I’m going to say it - we need more idiots in media. I want things dumbed down, easy-to-follow, and without a lot of highfalutin language to put me off from reading any further. That’s why, when first hearing about The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written By Two Idiots, I…

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The Smoll Leather Wallet

Origami, by itself, is a fascinating art form that I’ve always admired. So imagine my surprise when I find a wallet on Kickstarter use the principles of origami for their wallets. Introducing Smoll, a company who has ingeniously found a way to create a super-stylish wallet out of one piece…

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