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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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Betabrand Sitting-Pocket Sweatpants

There's a trade-off that comes with wearing a pair of sweatpants. Yes, you get the comfort your lazy Sundays require, but you also have to deal with your phone constantly falling out of your pocket every time you park it on the couch. Betabrand's Sitting-Pocket Sweatpants put an end to…

By Mike Newman
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J.Crew x New Balance 997 Cortado

Inspired by the espresso drink Cortado (aka "gibraltar," "café noisette," "cortadito" and "piccolo latte") that combines equal parts espresso and warm milk, the latest J.Crew x New Balance collaboration combines those tonal colors into a new sneaker. The extremely limited J.Crew x New Balance 997 Cortado silhouette combines whites, grays…

By Cooper Fleishman
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What to Wear This Spring: Chill

A good portion of any man’s clothing collection may be either subconsciously or consciously designated to pieces that are ideal for doing absolutely nothing. You know, the moments (or days) when you just can’t be bothered to get dressed up but you still want to feel somewhat presentable. Luckily, the…

By Sarah Mastriano
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Keep Exploring Take My Picture Tee

What started as a Facebook message between friends and a single red flag they brought on a road trip has grown into a full-fledged movement dubbed Keep Exploring. As you might imagine, the entire idea behind the company is to keep exploring, and their Take My Picture Tee is a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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What to Wear This Spring: Outdoors

When that first real day of spring hits, it’s impossible to not want to immediately stop what you’re doing and beeline for the outside. There’s a buzz in the air that inspires everyone to start soaking up as much nature, sunshine and fresh air as possible. Whether you’re headed to…

By Sarah Mastriano
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