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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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Fashion
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
Clothing
Batch’s Commander Shirt Blends Serious Style With Rugged Utility

Tired of trying to decide between a shirt that's serious enough for a client pitch and one that makes sense for after hours? Made with mid-weight, durable, oxford cloth and cut to be exceptionally comfortable, Batch's Commander Shirt blends serious style with rugged utility. The button down collar shirt is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ace Marks Makes Some of the Best Dress Shoes You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

When it comes to dress shoes, you used to be limited to affordable or well made. That's a thing of the past with Ace Marks because they're dedicated to making luxury dress shoes more accessible. By cutting out the middle man and all those big retail mark-ups, Ace Marks is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Ministry of Supply Redesigned the T-Shirt

Engineered based on heat-mapping the human body, and built with targeted ventilation, the new Atlas Tee from Ministry of Supply is a t-shirt unlike any other. In addition to the technologically advanced design, the cotton and nylon blend construction wicks moisture to create a dry micro-climate around your body, which…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Clarks Created a Wallabee Boot for Winter

The Wallabee is one of our favorite shoes ever to grace our feet. We've had a pair in our closet for the last 20-odd years. Of course, when winter hits, we leave them on the shelf, as they aren't built to withstand slushy conditions. That all changes with the release…

By Mike Newman
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Wear This: Don’t Catch Cold

Until the snow is piling up on the doorsteps and the sidewalks (knock on wood), you'll find us in multiple layers as opposed to a giant coat because it's just easier to manage body temperature that way. With some quality staples from a bunch of your favorite outfitters, this is…

By Cooper Fleishman
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