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The 9 Best Bomber Jackets You Can Buy, From $100 To $1,500
When it comes to jackets that epitomize cool, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more effortless, functional, and easy-wearing option than the bomber jacket. With a veritable who’s who of men’s style icons from Brando…
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The PAX Plus Vaporizer Is as Elegant as It Is Effective
Solios Solar Watches Are Thoughtfully Designed, Renewable and Built for the Future
Montreal-based watch upstart Solios has introduced an uncompromised approach to watch creation that is equally stylish, sustainable, well-built and elegant. The end result is a full complement of solar-powered watches bearing the Solios name that…
Redo Your Entire Sock Drawer With London Sock Co.
Socks are one of the greatest ways to add a pop of color or a bold pattern to your look–without having to worry about being too flashy. Throw out all your boring black and white…
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CWC Cabot Fifty
Cabot Watch Company (CWC) has been making field watches for the British military for half a century, and they’re celebrating their typical understated way with a special edition watch known simply as the Cabot Fifty.…
Buck Mason Field-Spec Collection
Los Angeles menswear brand Buck Mason is a reliable source for most of your everyday style essentials. Here at Cool Material, we consider them one of our favorite go-to brands. And Buck Mason’s Field-Spec collection…
The 9 Best Men’s Joggers That Look As Good As They Feel
Over the past few years, men’s joggers have become just as important to the men’s style portfolio as dark denim. They fit perfectly into the significant shift in men’s fashion toward a more casual, comfortable…
The 15 Best Solar Watches That Are As Reliable As They Are Stylish
If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it’s likely you haven’t taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some…
M.C.Overalls Has Your Next Wardrobe Refresh Covered
When it comes to a wardrobe refresh, you’re probably looking for a little bit of everything. New pair of jeans, fresh jacket and a couple new hoodies are always at the top of our list.…
The Best Pilot Watches For Every Budget
Just like the venerable dive watch, the pilot watch has origins of purpose rather than style. And just like diving timepieces, pilot watches have evolved over the decades to become an iconic horological style that…
The Bremoir Lexington Puts Art Deco on Your Wrist
The visual language of the 1920’s was defined by sleek, geometric patterns, unparalleled elegance, and a stylized form that showed a globalized landscape of inspiration. During the Roaring Twenties, the Art Deco style dotted the…
Tropicfeel Has All Your Adventure Gear in One Place So You Don’t Have to Shop Around
Committed to inspiring conscious travel since their launch in 2017, Tropicfeel is a Barcelona, Spain based gear brand that offers innovative products that are versatile, sustainable and high-performance. That means you’re getting all the best…
It’s Time to Invest In a Dive Watch. Here’s Where To Start
My first dive watch happened to be a pretty fancy one. My father wanted to buy me a nice timepiece for my college graduation way back in 1993. I’m pretty sure my GPA or my…
Meet the Next Generation of Footwear Designers Apprenticing at New Balance
Shoe designs feel inherently personal. Footwear can say a lot about a person, whether it’s a reliable classic or a rare vintage find bought off a sneakerhead on Ebay. But what a shoe says doesn’t…
Linde Werdelin 3 Timer Sunset Collection
Linde Werdelin makes luxury watches built for extreme conditions, and up until now, all models were numbered, limited production watches. The brand is sunsetting its legendary and uniquely designed 3 Timer with an appropriately named…
Vans x Timberland Boots
Skateboarding sneaker powerhouse Vans has teamed up with Timberland for a rugged and stylish footwear collaboration. The two iconic brands have released a pair of boots that marries their respective aesthetics and design. The first…
Rimowa Black Aluminum Watch Case
Bruce Wayne has found his watch case in the form of this stealthy and tough black aluminum number from luggage specialist Rimowa. A leather roll might not provide enough protection for the Dark Knight’s Audemars-Piguet…
Your Favorite New Watch Won’t Need a New Battery for a Decade
When it comes to watches, we want style, durability and substance at an affordable price. We thought it was impossible, too… until we found Suivos. Their unique timepieces combine high-quality components like Swiss movements, stainless…
Ochs und Junior’s Settimana Seasons Series is Playfully Minimalistic
Swiss brand Ochs und Junior have been producing minimal watches since 2006. This newest edition, the Settimana Series, may be their most playful yet. The series pays homage to the four seasons Spring (a light…
The 5 Best Automatic Watches, From Affordable To High Style
Today, it’s safe to say that most of the general popular is either sporting a smartwatch or a battery-operated timepiece. Both, of course, have their merit. But if you’re looking to elevate your watch game,…