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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
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Refresh Your Wardrobe Every Month with SprezzaBox

Tired of the current options in your wardrobe? Looking to accessorize in style? Enter SprezzaBox. The top-rated subscription company--they've shipped over 1,000,000 boxes--ships you five new items each month at a price that won't break the bank. A personal curator tests out and hand-picks items like socks, sunglasses, grooming products,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Casio G-Shock Full Metal 5000 in 18K Gold

You can drop your hard-earned $69 grand on a beautiful Patek Philippe Grand Complication and horophiles (watch collectors) everywhere will bow before you. Or you can spend that same amount and get something really special like this solid 18K gold Casio G-Shock 5000. That's right, a digital watch that's normally…

By Amos Kwon
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Carhartt WIP Gore-Tex Chuck Taylors

If you’ve ever worn Carhartt workwear, you know it’s some of the best warm and hard-wearing stuff out there. Now, the lifestyle division of the brand, known as Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress) has infused a pair of Chucks with their rugged construction and ethos just in time to kick…

By Amos Kwon
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Alex Mill Relaunches with Help from a Former J.Crew Designer

Alex Mill was launched a handful of years ago with the single-minded, yet lofty, goal of perfecting the tee. The brand delivered while also developing a following of guys, and gals, that wanted well made clothing that was timeless, not trendy. Fast forward a few years, and the brand has…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Everlane’s Latest Recycled Plastic Bottle Piece Is an All-Weather Rain Jacket

At the end of last year, Everlane shook up the world of fashion with their ReNew Collection made from recycled plastic bottles. They went a step further by making a commitment that they wouldn't add any new plastic to their entire supply chain by 2021. The story continues now with…

By Cooper Fleishman
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