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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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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…

By Brett Braley
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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…

By Brett Braley
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Donald Glover x New Balance RC30

New Balance has quickly risen the ranks in the fashion world as one of the most desirable sneaker brands on the market. The Boston-based company is taking that a step further with its latest celebrity collaboration. Donald Clover a.k.a. Childish Gambino has teamed up with New Balance to release the…

By John A. Paradiso
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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!).…

By Brett Braley
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Away F.A.R. Outdoor Luggage Collection

Away quickly rose to the peak of millennial luggage options. Thanks to its sleek, modern, yet user-friendly design, Away's Carry-On is among the most popular suitcases rolling through today's airports. After years of their singular design aesthetic, Away has shifted slightly with the release of F.A.R. (For All Routes), a…

By John A. Paradiso
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