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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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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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Nike Special Field Air Force 1

The iconic, decades-old Nike Air Force 1 silhouette is getting a special makeover for the winter in the recently unveiled Nike Special Field Air Force 1. Ballistic nylon. Premium full grain leather. Espionage tongue storage that allows you to store small items like folded bills and keys. Interchangeable straps that also…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Stan Smiths in Gore-Tex

The adidas Stan Smith has seen some cool revisions like the Nuudes and the BOOSTs recently, but nothing like these new Stan Smiths ready for winter. On the design side, they look like a slightly upgraded version of the iconic Stan sneaker, with a heel tab logo, perforated adidas three stripes…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Gastown Jacket by Strongbody Apparel

Jackets can be difficult to pull off. Some don't quite fit right, others don't match the outfit you've carefully constructed, while still others don't even look like the ad said. Strongbody Apparel promises to change that with the Gastown Jacket. It's a jacket built for almost any situation, able to…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Introducing the JackThreads Fall/Winter Collection

The new Fall/Winter collection from JackThreads is loaded with forward classics. That means you'll find familiar styles that have all been given a fresh update to be a bit more on-trend. We're talking solid, dependable gear perfect for layering, including elongated tees, boucle knit sweaters, and sherpa jackets for when…

By Mike Newman
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Mack Weldon Advances Socks

In the ongoing quest to make clothes more comfortable, Mack Weldon's added a twist on another one of our daily essentials. This time, it's socks.  They've created a sock that fits any situation, from the gym to the board room and with any shoe.  The bottom of the socks have…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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