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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
Save up to 50% on More Than 4,000 Items During the Nordstrom Winter Sale

Whether you're getting a jump on spring cleaning or looking to spark some joy in your life after watching a little too much Netflix, Nordstrom is back with another sale that will fill your recently cleaned closet or help you pick up a new things to clear out some old…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Dango Modular Watches Have Quick Release Lugs and Straps

Ever since we used Dango's Tactical Wallet we've wondered what kind of innovations the brand could bring to other pieces of our EDC like our watch. After over a year in development, the wait is over--Dango Modular Watches are here. Whether you're a field, dive, or chronograph watch guy, each…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Howler Brothers Spring 2019 Collection Is Here

Now that we finally seem to be on the tail end of the polar vortex, it's time to start thinking about warmer weather. More importantly, it's time to think about the new threads you're going to be wearing this year. Thankfully for all of us, Howler Brothers just dropped their…

By Cooper Fleishman
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J.L. Lawson & Co. Kaleidoscope 19.01

When British patent no. 4136 was issued to Sir David Brewster in July of 1817, little did he know how popular his Kaleidescope would become. There were many imitators, but his design was the original and intended to expand what was known as the ornamental arts by providing near-limitless patterns…

By Amos Kwon
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Vans Teamed up with Modernica for a Line of Sneakers and Chairs

Vans has been making iconic sneakers for more than half a century. Modernica has been making iconic furniture, particularly their fiberglass chair, for more than two decades. These two famous Southern California brands have a lot in common when it comes to their use of products as a canvas for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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