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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
By Lanny Fuller
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The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
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The Vacay Shave

One of the most wholesome corners of the internet taught me to love shaving again.

By Lanny Fuller
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What to Pack for a Gentlemen’s Trip

Packing can be fun. I said it.

By Lanny Fuller
Fashion
The Shinola Runwell Field Watch Is a Reminder to Slow Down and Appreciate What Matters

Do you know what watches remind me of these days? NBA centers. Hear me out. No longer can a center punish an opposing team down low. That forced centers to adjust to the point where, today, NBA players — centers included — need to be able to shoot from beyond…

By Sean Ryan
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Fashion
7 of the Most Affordable Watches From Luxury Brands

You just saw your company’s CEO wearing a gold Omega Constellation Globemaster that costs more than your car. That level of style and horological brilliance is enviable for sure, but there’s no way you’d be able to purchase a timepiece anywhere near that price point right now since it costs…

By Amos Kwon
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The 10 Best EDC Pocket Knives Under $30

As everyday carry (or EDC) tools have gone from niche items collected by gear-heads to mainstream essentials, the profile of everyday carry pocket knives has gone up. Not only are many of these knives stylish and aesthetically pleasing, they can perform a variety of important tasks. From mundane things like…

By John A. Paradiso
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Fashion
5 Men’s Style Rules You Should Be Breaking

There are a lot of style rules that make practical sense. For example: match the leather of your belt and shoes, wear complementary (but not matching) ties and pocket squares, mix fabric textures, dress to the occasion, and shell out for the highest quality clothing and accessories you can afford.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Drinks
How a Blind Bourbon Tasting Can Make You Rethink America’s Spirit

On a recent zoom tasting with a group of whiskey experts, I sat with two bourbons in front of me. The taster bottles were unlabeled other than a sticker that read “BOURBON WITH NO BOUNDARIES,” with “sample 1” underneath one bottle’s label and “sample 2” under the other. It was…

By Nickolaus Hines
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