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2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
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2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
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The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide
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The Cool Material 2026 Fall Style Guide

Our favorites for fall. Your shortcut to style.

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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

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

By Cool Material
Fashion
The 5 Best Automatic Watches, From Affordable To High Style

Today, it’s safe to say that most of the general popular is either sporting a smartwatch or a battery-operated timepiece. Both, of course, have their merit. But if you’re looking to elevate your watch game, might I consider an automatic watch? If you are unfamiliar, an automatic watch is a…

By Brett Braley
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The 23 Coolest New Motorcycles We Loved In 2022

Even the most ardent riders typically only have a small handful of bikes they regularly ride. But that doesn't mean there aren't new bikes that catch everyone's eye. Of all of the new motorcycle releases this year, these are the ones that the Cool Material team got most excited about,…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Clothing
Everything You Need To Know About Waxed Jackets

Anytime the weather takes a turn, I start running through what jackets I have in the house. That list only excluded a waxed jacket once. The clothing itself isn’t super complicated and wears its components right there in the name. It’s a jacket where the cotton fabric has been treated…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Irish Stout For When You’ve Had Your Fill of Guinness

Back around St. Paddy’s Day this year, I put together a quick primer on Irish stouts and provided a few options that aren’t Guinness. On the list is O’Hara’s Irish Stout -- a very good beer, especially if you can find it on a nitro tap. But it's another O'Hara's…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Double-Breasted Jackets That’ll Have You Looking Sharp

While some may consider it stuffy or overly formal, I’m of the belief that a double-breasted jacket is an exercise in elegance. From its four- or six-style button front to its peak lapels and structured shoulder, when worn correctly, there is nothing more debonair than the ol’ DB. Originally designed…

By Brett Braley
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