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You’ve Heard of Cabincore, Get to Know Cabanacore
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You’ve Heard of Cabincore, Get to Know Cabanacore
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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.

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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway

It ain't just for bachelor parties. Music City has an elevated side with championship-caliber golf, luxury hotels, and more.

By Cool Material
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

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

By Cool Material
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The History of the World’s Most Expensive Rolex Watch

The Rolex crown logo isn't just a symbol. In the pantheon of Swiss watch brands, Rolex is truly king. Go down the list of Forbes world's 100 most valuable brands, and you'll find Rolex parked at #80. While that might not seem all that high of a rank, consider the…

By Amos Kwon
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The History of Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

If the history of aviator sunglasses sounds familiar, you’d be right. They came up when we were talking about menswear pulled straight out of the military. We were also thinking it was about time we went into deeper detail here, so let’s rehash a bit of what we’ve already written,…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Socks for Men in 2022

The humble sock. Often one of the first things we put on in the morning and one of the last items to be replaced in our wardrobe. Unless there’s a hole in the toe or it’s Christmas and you have a present from your Aunt Mildred, how often are you…

By Brett Braley
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The Best Birria Taco Recipes

Social media is a breeding ground for the latest and greatest trends in the culinary arts. It just takes one "influencer" to set off a chain reaction of foodie Instagram accounts to recreate the same dish over and over. Your feed will become full of alternate angles, step-by-step recipes, and…

By John A. Paradiso
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Cool Lighters: 13 Lighters Far More Dependable Than a Bic

Thanks to Prometheus and good ol' modern engineering, we all have the power of fire at our fingertips. The humble pocket lighter is a powerful, essential tool. From lighting campfires, pizza ovens, candles, cigars, and more, a lighter is a specialized, useful piece of EDC gear. Bic lighters are totemic…

By John A. Paradiso
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