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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.

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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.

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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.

These Nike Slides Are on Sale for $20

Everyone knows that Nike makes some of the most desirable sneakers on the market. Attach a professional athlete like Jordan or Kobe and you're sure to have a recipe for success. We're all for it. But Nike also makes quite a few pairs of great slides for men that are…

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Madewell, J.Crew’s Sister Brand, Finally Has a Men’s Line

For the last 12 years, Madewell, J.Crew's sister brand, has catered exclusively to women, gaining a rather rabid following akin to the one J.Crew has. Now, guys can rock some Madewell too, as the brand just unveiled its first men's line. With a strong focus on denim, Madewell's first collection…

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MecArmy Tactical Ring

MecArmy has always impressed us with its ability to cram a whole slew of EDC tools into a single, easily carried piece of gear that will get you out of some rough scrapes. The X7S Multifunctional EDC Kit, for instance, combines a capsule, flashlight and lighter. The MecArmy SKF3T Titanium…

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Red Wing x Todd Snyder Copper Moc Toe Boot

Todd Snyder is one of the most influential menswear designers today. The former director/VP from Gap and J.Crew has collaborated with quite a few iconic brands (Timex and New Balance are the first that come to mind) over the years, but his most recent collaboration with Red Wing might just…

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Parachute’s Fouta Stripe Bathwear Is Better Than Pants

Parachute--one of our go-to brands for high-quality linens--is tackling another part of your home with a collection that will make you want to never leave the bathroom. Parachute's new, Mediterranean-inspired Fouta Stripe Bath Collection is soft, absorbent and understatedly cool. Loomed from superior 100% Turkish cotton, and crafted in the…

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