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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.

Under Armour UA HOVR Summit Fat Tire Sportstyle Shoes

When it comes to sneakers, the first options most of us are reaching for come from the Swoosh, Three Stripes or Converse. Despite being the largest names in the game, they're hardly the only players in the space--which Under Armour makes abundantly clear with their new UA HOVR Summit Fat…

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The All-Weather Duckboot II

As hard as it is to believe, fall temperatures are already starting to roll in, and that means it's time to swap out the everyday kicks for the everyday boots. There are certainly plenty of great boots to wear this fall, but we're partial to the new All-Weather Duckboot II…

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Omega Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” 50th Anniversary

Omega has just issued its third version of its famous Speedmaster Snoopy watch, and this one is truly special since it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the NASA Snoopy Award given to Omega to honor its instrumental role in the Apollo 13 mission. The new version is called the Omega…

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Nike’s Latest ISPA Includes a Deployable Knee-High Gaiter

Ever since it's inception the Nike Improvise / Scavenge / Protect / Adapt line--aka ISPA--has been something we've been interested in because it takes high-performance footwear and elevates it to levels previously unheard of. The previously revealed Nike 2020 ISPA Collection was extraordinary, but even those releases can't compare with…

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Converse & A-COLD-WALL* Chuck Taylor All Star Lugged Boot

When it comes to iconic and legendary sneakers, there are few options as classic as the Converse Chuck Taylor. So named because of the similarly named basketball player also gifted with marketing experience, this particular sneaker would go on to garner international acclaim for centuries. While it's a great sneaker,…

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