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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.

Seiko “Captain Willard” Dive Watch

One of film's horological legends is the 1976 Seiko Diver 'Captain Willard' Ref. 6105-8110 from Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. The watch wasn't just product placement, it was a true purpose-driven timepiece worn by U.S. servicemen in the Vietnam War due to its ability to survive in the jungle. This…

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adidas Ozweego TR

One of the few things keeping you sane these days might be running, and maybe taking to the trails provides you with more freedom and social distancing than taking to the streets. Just in time, adidas just released a reinterpretation of their Ozweego into a trailer runner (TR). The Legacy…

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Up to 70% off Thousands of Sale Items at East Dane

Dressing up for video calls has honestly become one of the highlights of our days recently. Even if you're only upgrading from shorts and slides to sweats and sneakers, now is a great time to add new pieces to your wardrobe because there are a lot of great sales happening.…

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Reebok Classic Leather Stomper Sneaker

You can spend a cool grand on a pair of "Aliens" Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) Reebok Alien Stomper sneaker boot, or you can get these new low-cut versions with the same look, albeit more daily-wear friendly. Reebok puts a new spin on the Stomper by combining the film boot with…

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These Watches Are Made from Recycled Ocean Plastic

Years ago, we put the Swedish independent watch and accessories TRIWA on our list of Watch Brands You Should Know for all of the obvious things you've come to expect from a great, under-the-radar timepiece. That prospect of looking great from boardwalk to boardroom was improved with their collection of…

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