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The latest in men's fashion: trends, products, shopping, and style tips from Cool Material editors.

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
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Oris Is Reviving an Iconic Diver’s Watch from 50 Years Ago

Oris has dived back in time to present a revival of their iconic diver’s watch that first appeared in the collection 50 years ago. The Oris Diver’s Sixty-Five story has been given a fresh spin with a new bi-color model, the steel and bronze ‘Bico.’ The spirit of the pioneering…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Clothing
Vollebak Made a T-Shirt out of Carbon Fiber

Vollebak has never shied away from what seems to be impossible when it comes to the clothing the make. The Vollebak Graphene Jacket was made with the lightest and strongest material ever discovered. The 50,000BC Jacket was designed for prehistoric man to use during the great migrations of ancient times.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Accessories
The Real McCoy’s Aviator Kit Bag

The aviator kit bag was originally designed to be used by paratroopers as a place to stuff their parachute after a successful landing. With it's wide opening and shorter design, it grew to become way more popular than the traditional duffel bag because it was easier to carry and access…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Xeric Teamed up with NASA for 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 Watches

Xeric watches have always been bold, unique and stylish, but their newest watch is absolutely otherworldly. Xeric teamed up with NASA to create watches for the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11. The dial features a star map of the constellations surrounding Trappist-1. The grill references the ISS cupola window to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Batch’s Seeker Shirt Redefines Summer Style

We demand a lot from our shirts, which is why we like the shirts that come from Batch. Batch makes shirts that are durable, stylish, and well-built (by hand!)--without the hefty price tag. Case in point: Batch's Seeker Short Sleeve Utility Shirt. Equal parts rugged yet refined and stylish yet…

By Cooper Fleishman
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