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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
Accessories
Herschel Studio Coast Waterproof Duffle Bag

Whether you're talking backpacks, desert boots or front pocket wallets, it's a fair bet that Herschel makes a stylish version of whatever accessory you're looking for. Joining their Novel Duffle in their collection of great overnight bags is the new Studio Coast Duffle. Made out of a water-resistant tarpaulin with a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Batch’s Author Casual Shirt Is Made for Adventure

We demand a lot from your shirts, which is why we've always liked Batch. Batch makes shirts that are durable, stylish, and well-built (by hand!)--without the hefty price tag. Case in point: Batch's Author Casual Shirt. This is the rugged yet refined option you want to be wearing while you're…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Everlane Performance Chinos

Activewear has taken the world by storm and many of the practical performance features have made their way into office wear, sometimes with less than desirable results. Stretchy, breathable, and comfortable properties don't always translate to well-kempt and professional. Now, Everlane has created their own performance chinos that look like…

By Amos Kwon
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Würkin Stiffs Magnetic Collar Stays Keep Your Collar Where It Belongs

There's nothing quite as unsettling as a collar that won't cooperate when you're heading into a big meeting or out on a hot date. With Würkin Stiffs Magnetic Collar Stays, fly-away collar, limp collar and constant collar curl are all a thing of the past. Simply put, this patented technology…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Jasper Wool Eco Chukka Is as Stylish as It Is Sustainable

SOLE and United By Blue have been producing sustainable goods for years, which makes them the perfect team to balk the global footwear industry trend of excess waste. Enter the Jasper Wool Eco Chukka, a shoe that's designed and built to be totally sustainable in every element from tongue to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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