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

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An Ode To Kapital, One of the Coolest Brands in Japanese Menswear

On a recent visit to Tokyo, I fell in love with the cult-favorite label.

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The $95 Sneakers Your Fashion Friends Will Ask You About

The retro-inspired runners that got us out of a style rut.

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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in April 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in April 2026.

My Rugged 211

If you can appreciate why finding a classic military jacket at your local Goodwill shop is as exciting as dropping a grand on a designer coat then My Rugged 211 should make its way onto your bookshelf.  From Minoru Onozato, editor of Japan’s Free and Easy, My Rugged 211 features…

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To A Tee: Out of Print Clothing

Celebrating the world's greatest stories through fashion, Out of Print Clothing are the masterminds behind those book cover t-shirts. Allowing you to rep your favorite novel in classic style, each shirt is treated to feel soft and worn like a well-read book (matching smell sold separately). Best of all, for each…

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Kaweco Aluminum Pen

There are pens, and then there are Pens.  And while the German-made Kaweco is still a humble ballpoint, it's a cut above any other we've seen.  Made from a solid piece of aluminum billet, the Kaweco is a solid, thick implement that feels good in your hand.  That's what she…

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Vans Chukka Boot

Vans Shoes are no longer synonymous with holes in your jeans and kickflips. As skateboarding has matured into the mainstream as a sport, so has their brand. The Chukka Boot is a great example of this: a simple handsome sneaker that can be dressed up just as easily as down. You never…

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Anabatic Lightweight Waterproof Jacket

Raingear and outerwear is not known for it's comfort. Wearing a rain jacket for instance often feels a little like walking around in a Snuggie made from umbrellas. Baggy, stuffy, and awkward to move in are not ideal if you're looking to, you know, move around. Finisterre's Anabatic waterproof jacket…

Anabatic Lightweight Waterproof Jacket