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

Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act
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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act
By Beau Hayhoe
What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch
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What It’s Like to Wear an $85,000 Watch

I spent some wrist time with the Ulysse Nardin Freak ONE Gold, a wonderfully strange feat of watchmaking with no dial, hands or crown.

By Beau Hayhoe
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About 10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About
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10 Labor Day Sales You Probably Don’t Know About

Forget the usual suspects. We found worthwhile deals on menswear, watches, luggage, design, fragrance, books, and more.

By Cool Material
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VAER D4 Arctic USA Solar Diver

The D4 brings together all the right qualities of an affordable dive watch in a way no one else has done. First of all, its movement is powered by the sun. A mere six hours of sunlight will keep it running for six months in the dark. Secondly, its 38mm…

By Amos Kwon
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Kanye West’s Favorite Watch, the Ikepod Hemipode

Yeezy has his own distinct style, and we respect him for it. One of his more muted but still unique wrist-candy choices takes the form of a somewhat obscure Ikepod Hemopode. West loves it because he agrees that the Apple Watch case should've been round, so he adores the Ikepod…

By Amos Kwon
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Suunto 9 Peak

Don't call the Suunto 9 Peak a smartwatch. It's more of a brilliant tool for athletes and adventurers. The robust features will track everything you do in the great outdoors (well, almost everything) thanks to an astounding 80 sports modes, GPS navigation, sleep tracking, blood oxygen measurement, and a nifty…

By Amos Kwon
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Oris Hölstein Edition 2021

Oris recently debuted a new member of their venerable Big Crown series of wristwatches to coincide with its June 1, 1938 founding date. It's called the Oris Hölstein Edition 2021, and the 38mm dimensions are in line with the trend towards smaller cases. 2020's Oris Hölstein Edition measured a healthy…

By Amos Kwon
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Lee Jeans x The Hundreds Lifestyle Collection

Lee Jeans has stood the test of time as one of America's legendary denim and workwear producers. Now, the 130-year old company is collaborating with iconic streetwear brand The Hundreds on a limited-edition lineup of apparel and accessories. The collection reinvigorates the silhouettes and styles Lee has become known for…

By John A. Paradiso
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