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Summer’s Best Watches Under $1,500
By Amos Kwon
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The American Watchmaker Rebuilding a Lost Craft

Weiss Watch Co. is doing things a bit (or quite a lot) differently with its remarkable USA-made timepieces.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Sunglasses You Should Be Wearing This Summer, According to An Expert

From Adrien Brody-approved Lacoste frames to ‘90s-inspired silhouettes, take on the sun in style.

By Beau Hayhoe
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I Took This Backpack on a Solo Trip and Haven’t Stopped Using It Since

What started as a backpack for a solo trip to Lisbon quickly became my favorite carry-on, weekend bag, and daily companion.

By Adam Szafranski
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SeaVees x Jungmaven Team Up on Hemp Sneakers

As the world becomes progressively more green, some may think that shoes are the final frontier in making sustainable adjustments for a better Earth. SeaVees and Jungmaven have teamed up to tackle this cause. Recently released, the collab has produced ten products for both men and women that highlight the…

By Brett Braley
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Red Wing Heritage “Same Old” Collection

Every man should own a pair of Red Wing boots in his lifetime. The brand has given even more reason to do so with its new "Same Old" upcycled limited collection. Red Wing Heritage has pulled from its 117-year archive to deliver pre-worn styles, as well as Red Wing memorabilia.…

By Amos Kwon
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Brandblack Sansin Hiker Hybrid

Brandblack has introduced a stylish pair of trail shoes with the Sansin. Built with purpose, the Sansin sneaker is a hybrid between a hiking boot and a trail runner with performance in mind. The hightop construction allows for ankle stability while the ultralight materials will keep you moving in your…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Everyday Backpacks to Fit Your Lifestyle, From Minimalist to Traditional

Let’s face it: The modern man has a lot of everyday carry items, including a laptop, tablet, smartphone, headphones, portable battery charger, Wi-Fi hotspot, keys, water bottle, camera, pocket knife, multi-tool, flashlight, lighter -- the list goes on. You definitely don’t have enough hands and pockets to handle all of…

By Amos Kwon
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Sabah Balanced Comfort and Refinement with their Velvet Babas

Sabah's venture into velvet shows that the brand is able to take their shoe silhouette and apply it to just about any material (most recently, they did zebra print, and before that an artist collaboration with the brand). Such a simply-designed shoe is a blank canvas for creative interpretations of…

By Brett Braley
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