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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 10 Hottest Hot Sauces You Can Buy

When used appropriately, hot sauce is one of those accouterments that can take an ordinary dish to new heights. The right hot sauce can complement damn near everything. But when hot sauce is used inappropriately, it can make you want to tear the roof of your mouth out. There are some…

By John A. Paradiso
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20 Martial Arts Movies Every Guy Should See

Few things are as enjoyable and adrenalizing as martial arts films, whatever their make and model. Sometimes, plot is a necessity for stringing together cool fights. Sometimes, it’s as much of a pleasure as the cool fights. There’s nothing wrong with coasting along in anticipation of the next round of…

By Andy Crump
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The 12 Best Cocktails You’ve Never Heard Of

When it comes to cocktails, the combination of spirit, mixer, and other mixers will never go out of style. While we're all for--and inclined to order--the decidedly old school cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Gimlet, and Vodka Tonic, there are quite a few other "New Age" (for lack of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Tom Collins Cocktail Recipes

While whiskey has been the steadfast darling of most cocktail enthusiasts, many spirits have had seen varying degrees of popularity. We're in a golden age of Italian bitter spirits and amari with the prevelance of the negroni, Americano, and more. Additionally, mezcal has seen a huge surge in popularity with…

By John A. Paradiso
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A Comprehensive History of the Rise and Fall of Playboy Magazine

A lot of the judgments you’ll hear about the cultural value and effects of Playboy will come from modern commentators espousing modern views for a modern audience. In that context, Playboy is easily and frequently dismissed as a rag that panders to the male gaze and contributes to the objectification…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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