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Love gear? Have experience covering it for an online or print publication? We want to hear from you. Cool Material is looking for a Managing Editor to oversee all the site's editorial work. That means you'll source products worth featuring, manage the editorial calendar, and work closely with a team…

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The 53 Best Office Products You Can Buy Right Now

With Labor Day in the rearview, it’s time to get back to the grind. As you prepare to tackle the 9-to-5 with gusto, make sure you’re adequately prepared. That’s why we’ve rounded up this collection of our favorite work gear. From bags to desktop toys, these are our favorite pieces…

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14 Better Bottle Openers

There’s a world of beer we want to drink, and a lot of it comes in bottles. While you could open these 12-ouncers with a flat surface, a key, or—gasp!—your teeth, we prefer the simplest, least dentally damaging method: the bottle opener. Now that doesn’t mean you need a plastic…

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Wear This: Joel Gallucks from The Hallowed Ground

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men's fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Blood Brother Long Line T-Shirt - $46 Eastpak Leather Padded Backpack - $251 ASOS Cracked Rock Ring - $18 Neil Barrett Leather Lace Up Boots - $717 Fury Destroyed…

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Wear This: Kyle Hocking From The Simple Child

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Thomas Madison Short Sleeve Shirt - $148 Topman Canister Tan Penny Loafers - $80 Herschel Heritage Backpack - $55  Chubbies High Noon Shorts - $60 RayBan Clubmaster Classic Sunglasses - $150 Timex Oversized Weekender…

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Wear This: Matthew Pike from Buckets & Spades

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men's fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Longside Casual Leather Belt Brass - $78 Teva Men's Original Universal Lux Sandals - $70 Shine Wander And Rumble Growler - $60 Harry Stedman Classic Grey T-Shirt - $78 Fairends Evergreen Flannel Cap…

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Wear This: Gentlemen’s Brim

Godspeed The Shop Rag Shirt - $150 Custom Lifestyle Denim Drop Cloth Joggers - $300 Grifter Konduro Bison Gloves - $84 Helm Boots Dash Chestnut Sneaker Boot - $299 Silver Piston Hobo Nickel Ring - $280 Maritime Supply Co. Anchor Necklace - $62 Mulholland Waxed Canvas Rucksack - $470 Izzyryder Black Wing Racer Helmet - $550 Gentlemen's Brim…

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Wear This: Megan Collins from Style Girlfriend

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men's fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Unis Gio Skinny Vintage Khaki - $198 J.Crew Factory Medium Blue Chambray Shirt - $55 Nike Air Max 1 Sneakers - $110 East Dane Woolrich Woolen Mills - $235…

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Inside The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show

With the goal of reviving old-school craftsmanship in the bike world, The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show invaded Austin this past weekend. On display were over 100 hand-built bikes in a variety of styles, a space for antique rides to give The Wall of Death a whirl, and a crowd of people who…

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Shit I Gotta Fucking Get Done Notebooks

Calling your to-do list by another name isn’t going to change the way you feel about it. Whether it’s your “Honey Do List” for stuff around the house or a “Productivity Schedule” for the office, in your mind everything gets filed under the same list: Shit I Gotta Fucking Get…

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Brilliant Ideas I Had While Stoned Notebook

Some of the greatest creative minds in the world can credit some of their success to a little inhaled inspiration—including Stephen King, Tarantino, and pretty much every musician ever. It’s pretty well known that there’s a link between creativity and cannabis, but unfortunately the same can be said about short…

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Wear This: Richard Hicks from ThatPanic

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Everlane Crew Sweatshirt - $45 Lumina Twill Chino - $108 American Giant Classic Crew Neck T-Shirt - $25 Greats The Royale "Triple Black" shoes - $159 Octovo Twill/Leather Weekender…

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Wear This: Robert Spangle at Thousand Yard Style

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Arthur Sleep Brown Suede commando Boot - $446 Left Field Grey Heather Chelsea Jeans - $190 Left Field Mule Skinner Denim Jacket - $365 Anonymousism Camo Pile Crew Socks…

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Wear This: Jeff Thrope from Cold Splinters

Each week, we turn to one of our favorite style bloggers or men’s fashion insiders to put together a solid outfit. Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Windrider Pack - $310 Outlier Slim Dungarees - $198 U.S. Cavalry Moisture Wicking T Shirt - $9 Asian Noodle Tasty Bites - $3 Snow Peak…

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The Looks of Inspiration LA

Every year workwear and vintage enthusiasts from the world over descend of Rin Tanaka's Inspiration LA. Fashion enthusiasts, collectors, motorcycle and hot rod devotees mix the new with the old. Racks of vintage bomber jackets, fedoras and Hawaiian shirts sit next to tirelessly reproduced WWII garments and stacks of the…

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