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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.

Upgrade Your EDC with the Impressive AVIATOR Slide Wallet

Forget everything you thought was possible with a slim wallet because AVIATOR is changing the game for the better. The Slide is a unique plate and band wallet capable of holding all your cards, cash and coins while still leaving them easily accessible because of the coin tray and pull…

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Upgrade Your EDC with the Impressive AVIATOR Slide Wallet

Forget everything you thought was possible with a slim wallet because AVIATOR is changing the game for the better. The Slide is a unique plate and band wallet capable of holding all your cards, cash and coins while still leaving them easily accessible because of the coin tray and pull…

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Nike DBreak SP

Nike has managed to re-issue and reinterpret many of its sneakers from the '70s, '80s and '90s. In this particular case, the DBreak SP harkens back to waffle-soled runners from the '70s like the Tailwind with its simple style and colorway. The DBreak SP uses the same type of vintage…

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Nike 2020 ISPA Collection

Ever since it launched a few years ago, the Nike ISPA collection has always worked to live up to or achieve the improvise, scavenge, protect and adapt ideals that the ISPA sub brand was built on. This led to the creation of the likes of the Nike Sportswear Air Max 720…

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The Gym Shorts Everyone Is Wearing outside the Gym

Squeezing a weekend wedding in Nashville between two work trips is not an easy task--especially when you only have a carry on. What could a guy pack that covers morning runs, a Nashville weekend of BBQ plus live music and golf? The answer: Birddogs gym shorts. We know people that…

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