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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 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.

This Is the Upgraded Weekender You’ve Been Waiting For

We're not traveling as much as we'd like to right now, but getting out of town for even just a weekend has kept us sane. When we're escaping the insanity, we're doing it with Oak & Rove's Kennedy Weekender Bag. This timeless yet modern bag is made with high quality…

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Old Rip X Wolverine 1000 Mile Cap-Toe Boot

The combination of Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon Whiskey and Wolverine 1000-Mile boots easily qualifies as a sign of fall. These limited-edition boots are a collaboration between the two brands meant to celebrate the American worker, and they're certainly brands that evoke quality and American heritage. The boots aren't just…

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The Henson Razor Will Give You the Best Shave Ever

If you're anything like us, shaving is more of a chore than an activity we actually enjoy. In addition to being a time-consuming process, you have to deal with nicks/cuts, pulled hairs and expensive cartridges--and that's all before you consider the environmental impact. Some of those aspects can be dealt…

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UNDONE x Batman Quantum Watch

UNDONE Watches are simply some of the most unique timepieces around thanks to their ability to be customized and even personalized, and their legit superhero-themed versions are no gimmicks. Their latest might actually be their greatest as it pays homage to the caped crusader. Inspired by the Batmobile and the…

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Victory Sportswear x Huckberry Classic Runner Sneakers

Victory Sportswear--originally founded as the Hersey Custom Shoe Company almost forty years ago in Maine--has gone through quite a few iterations before it became the brand widely touted by GQ, JJJJound and the like, but the focus has always been on making great, innovative shoes that fill whatever need you…

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