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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.

The ‘Original Air’ Auction Includes 11 Pairs of Jordan’s Game Worn Sneakers

Christie's has been responsible for some of the great rare and collectible items of all time, so it should come as no surprise that they're behind the GOAT sneaker auction that is Michael Jordan's 'Original Air." Described the Christie's x Stadium Goods team as, "a landmark online sale offering the…

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‘Adidas vs Puma – The Family Argument That Gave Rise to Sports Marketing’

For most of us, sibling rivalry isn't something we think much about once everyone in the family becomes an adult. But there are a few specific cases where family feuds have led to the splitting of multinational organizations into individual entities greater than the sum of their parts. One such…

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Steal: Get an Extra 25% Off Clearance Items (For up to 75% Off) at Nordstrom

We're trying to add some semblance of normalcy back to our quarantine lives by putting on pants and actually getting dressed before heading to work. There's no better way to do that than by picking up some fresh threads from the recently kicked off "Extra 25% Off Clearance Items" at…

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Swatch SISTEM51 Hodinkee Summer Edition

Ben Clymer's revered watch site Hodinkee has paired up with Swatch to create a fun watch duo that showcases two very affordable timepieces that run counter to its typical high-end phonological coverage. The new limited edition SISTEM51 and a smaller FLIK FLAK watch geared towards budding young watch-lovers, both clad…

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Vollebak’s Garbage Watch Is Made from Recycled E-Waste

Whether you're talking about one of their many jackets, vests, tees or hoodies, everything Vollebak makes is basically indestructible. Ultimately, buying more durable clothing like what Vollebak produces will lead to less clothing waste, and that means the brand will have a positive impact on the planet. That's not good…

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