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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
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This Los Angeles-Based Microbrand Makes the Best Tool Watch Under $1,000
By Amos Kwon
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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

The smartest summer wardrobes aren't the biggest ones. They're the ones where every piece works with every other piece.

By Cool Material
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.

By Beau Hayhoe
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.

By Beau Hayhoe
Accessories
Nike Joyride Run Flyknit

Nike isn’t resting on its Air laurels. Responding to their loyal runner base desperately in need of improved cushioning, the Swoosh brand has emerged with their latest effort to reduce the shock of impact. The result is Joyride technology that looks a lot like a miniaturized and encased ball pit.…

By Amos Kwon
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These Socks Make a Great Gift for the Women in Your Life

As men, there are a lot of things we don't understand about the fairer sex--like wearing uncomfortable shoes all the time. We appreciate high heels, but we can't imagine wearing them all night or walking home barefoot and carrying them. The day after a night out in Miami, Monika Trojanowska…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nixon’s Shores Backpack Is the Ultimate Beach Bag

There's nothing like a beach day, but sand and surf can be brutal on your gear--unless you're sporting Nixon's Shores Backpack. For starters, it has an an insulated and tarp-lined lower compartment that does double duty as a cooler during the trip and wet clothing storage after. Then there's the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Beastie Boys Teamed up with Adidas for a ‘Paul’s Boutique’ Anniversary Sneaker

It's been a big year of anniversaries for the Beastie Boys. To the 5 Boroughs turned 15. Ill Communication turned 25. And Paul's Boutique turned thirty today. They've been celebrating all the anniversaries with everything from audiobooks, deluxe re-releases, new EPs and now, with the release of a limited edition pair…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Unimatic Modello Uno U1-SP “Space Program”

Unimatic is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing with a special edition of their Modello Uno dive watch. The U1-SP “Space Program” features a unique and resilient weathered matte white Cerakote finish over a 316L stainless steel case. Inside is their reworked Seiko mechanical automatic movement with 41-hour…

By Amos Kwon
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