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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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New Balance 990v2

Grey New Balance classic running shoes are iconic, especially in 990 form from the '80s and whose silhouette will never go out of style. Now, the brand has released its 990v2 in Grey/White as part of its fresh 9'X series that celebrates the 990 running shoe's 35-year heritage. The design…

By Amos Kwon
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Oris’ Ocean Trilogy Watches Highlight The World’s Ocean Plastics Problem

From the beginning, Oris has been making unique timepieces while also being ecologically friendly with their use of sustainable materials and manufacturing techniques. Their efforts restore, protect and clean the world's oceans and conserve the many vital life forms they contain. The Ocean Trilogy which consists of 3 watches--Great Barrier…

By Cooper Fleishman
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iNA Titanium Capsules Are Perfect for Your Tiny EDC Items

When anyone talks about a great everyday carry, they tend to focus on the wallets, watches, knives and other big pieces. But what about the essential small items like microSD cards for a phone or camera, some cash for emergencies, a sewing kit or lip balm? That's where iNA minimalist…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Defakto Transit Standard Watch

The watch brand Defakto has always impressed us with the clean lines, attention to detail and quality construction you'll find in all of their timepieces. They make watches--like the previously covered Akkord and this new Transit Standard--that are built with all the tenets of a great German sports car. The…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Dango Coin Capsule

Dango makes some remarkable niche products like brilliantly ingenious wallets and robust watches. Now, they've created something that's truly unconventional and easily qualifies as something we don't need but really want. The Coin Capsule stores your loose change in an aerospace grade aluminum disc of wonder. The Capsule has contoured…

By Amos Kwon
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