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The latest in men's fashion: trends, products, shopping, and style tips from Cool Material editors.

Arete Performance’s Quarter-Zip Jacket Is Our New Favorite Fall Staple
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Arete Performance’s Quarter-Zip Jacket Is Our New Favorite Fall Staple

The newly launched Quarter Zip Jacket from outdoors brand Arete Performance is a stylish heirloom piece made with expert craftsmanship and care.

6 Compression Socks That Will Change the Way You Travel
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6 Compression Socks That Will Change the Way You Travel

Well-seasoned travelers know that compression socks are the key to a comfortable travel day, no matter the airline class or seating size.

The 5 New Watches We’re Most Excited About Right Now

The right watch lasts a lifetime, but there's always room for one more in your collection. Whether you prefer affordable watches, Japanese-made watches, German-made watches, field watches, or just watches that can withstand a rugged lifestyle, there are new releases put out every month to keep an eye on. These…

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Seiko 5 Sports Time Sonar SRPJ45 and SRPJ47

Seiko divers might be pretty conventional, but they represent some of the best values in the watch world because they're attractive, reliable, and affordable. The Seiko 5 Sports line, especially. The “Time Sonar” line of Seiko 5's just issued two new references, the SRPJ45 and SRPJ47, with beautiful translucent dials…

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The James Brand The Kline Folding Knife

The James Brand has been knocking it out of the park with both high end and afforadable EDC blades. Their latest offering is the brand's first USA-made knife, and it's called The Kline. The large folder makes use of Magnacut steel that offers great corrosion resistance and durability under hard…

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Opinel Limited Edition No.08 Black Palm Tree Folding Knife

Opinel knives are some of the most stylish EDC knives out there because they carry so French tradition with them. The brand's latest is a limited edition knife with a special handle made of sustainably sourced Guyanese Black Palm Tree (Patawa) wood. The No.08 special edition has character-heavy streaks on…

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You Need To Be Wearing More Merino Wool. Here’s Where To Start

There’s nothing quite like merino wool. It’s the type of material that’s equally as good for staying temperature regulated during a day on the slopes as it is for wearing the entirety of a weekend trip to just about anywhere. It’s long-lasting, thermoregulating, naturally odor resistant, and, importantly, soft. Put…

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