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The latest in men's fashion: trends, products, shopping, and style tips from Cool Material editors.

Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
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Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off
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Your Blundstone Boots Could Use a Day Off

We love the Australian classics as much as the next guy. But these 8 alternatives make a compelling case for expanding your boot rotation.

By Beau Hayhoe
A Conversation with Saquon Barkley on His H. Moser Watch Collaboration A Conversation with Saquon Barkley on His H. Moser Watch Collaboration
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A Conversation with Saquon Barkley on His H. Moser Watch Collaboration

The Eagles superstar talks personal style, understated luxury, and why his nearly $100,000 timepiece is about more than telling time.

By Karlton Miko Tyack
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MWC Mil-Spec US Army Watch

In 1964, the US Army needed watches that fit the following specification. "Plastic-cased wrist watch intended for use where a high degree of accuracy is not required." They were also intent on not maintenancing them in the military supply system. The Army wanted a cheap, disposable plastic watch that could…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Uni-Fold Wallet

Our origami skills are basically nonexistent. You want a paper swan? Give us a stack of loose leaf paper, some scissors and a handful of rivets. Now, to be fair, our swan has a far greater chance of falling to pieces due to the simple fact that there are more parts. That's just…

By Mike Newman
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Solid Gray Hardshell Backpacks

In the distant future, all backpacks will be armadillo-esque hardshell creations designed for maximum durability without much thought given to design. If you believe that something like Tron or Star Trek will actually come to pass, that's probably true. The future is now and it only slightly resembles the backpack…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Nixon Rubber 51-30

On an average day, rubber makes a big difference in a lot of lives. Outside of the important stuff like allowing you to drive your car and practicing to make babies, it can also help you make a statement when it comes to how you value your time. Nixon's newest…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Zippo Hand Warmer

As much as we wish otherwise, it isn't shorts and t-shirt weather all the time. There are too many frigid occasions that require a source of warmth other than the friction generated by simply rubbing your hands together. When those situations happen, you need to be prepared. The Zippo Hand…

By Cool Material Guest
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