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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act
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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act

Inside FRET12, the Chicago shop turning rock ’n’ roll culture into clothes, art, live sessions, beer, and more.

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.

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.

‘Nike: Better is Temporary’ Book

If you asked anyone to name the most influential sneaker brand in the world, we're willing to bet the unanimous answer across an unlimited sample size would be Nike. The Swoosh has been a cultural phenomenon for almost as long as it has been a thing, and Nike wants to…

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Todd Snyder x Q Timex

The Q Timex is officially an affordable horological icon due to the series' classic design and near-perfect sizing that fits just about anyone. The latest model is a collab with Todd Snyder that delivers a day/date sports-watch look that might just be the Q's best aesthetic yet, even sans the…

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RUX Is an All-in-One Storage System That Combines Boxes, Bags, and Backpacks

We all have a lot of options when it comes to the way we store, transport and access our everyday essentials. Forget about whatever disparate systems you're using right now, you want RUX for the future. RUX is a unique, all-in-one storage system that combines the best aspects of boxes,…

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Bell & Ross BR 01 Cyber Skull

The Bell & Ross BR 01 Cyber Skull is the latest edition to the brand's famous Skull collection, and it might just be the most unique version so far. The collection departs from their traditional heritage and pilot gauge models, instead opting for a bold and radical artistic approach with…

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anOrdain Model 1 Fumé Dial

anOrdain's humble brand out of Glasgow, Scotland is one to be watched. They create bold but eminently tasteful handmade timepieces that look like no other. Now, they've added a gorgeous fumé dial to their original Model 1, making it utterly mesmerizing to behold. The gradient coloring isn't easy to come…

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