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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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Bring the Bould Pack on Your Next Adventure

While the fanny pack/hip bag has taken over the fashion world as a style accessory, it has its roots in the great outdoors. The Bould Pack is a go-anywhere sling bag that is built for city walking or climbing the highest summits. Its expandable size means you can fit plenty…

By John A. Paradiso
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Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 2400 Adventure Pack

Hyperlite Mountain Gear has been providing next-level backpacks and adventure gear for years. And their Southwest 2400 backpack is just the latest in a long line of hits. The Southwest 2400 is ideal for shorter weekend backpacking trips (think one to four days) and can survive even the toughest terrain.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Tom Sachs NikeCraft “General Purpose Shoe” Releases on June 10

Tom Sachs managed to create quite the stir on social media with the release announcement of his NikeCraft "General Purpose Shoe." Billed as a basic sneaker, the General Purpose Shoe (GPS) should be the last thing you think about when building your outfit. It's remarkably unremarkable. "Boring," reads the Instagram…

By John A. Paradiso
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Seen It All, Directed by Spike Lee, Celebrates 50 Years of Nike

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Nike, so the iconic sneaker brand enlisted Spike Lee, who has collaborated with them in the past, to direct a short promotional film. Seen It All celebrates Nike's legacy, showcasing the immensely talented athletes that have represented the brand. But, it also is an…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Nike Waffle One Sneaker in All Black

Nike has debuted a freshly updated version of its Waffle One sneaker, now in a clean all-black look. The stylish kicks sport a new durable plastic heel clip along with a mix of transparent mesh and soft suedes. The dual-stacked midsole offers plenty of cushioned support while the rubber outsole…

By John A. Paradiso
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