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The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
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The Rolex That Survived a Fighter Pilot Ejection
By Beau Hayhoe
You’ve Heard of Cabincore, Get to Know Cabanacore You’ve Heard of Cabincore, Get to Know Cabanacore
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You’ve Heard of Cabincore, Get to Know Cabanacore

Say hello to your new August uniform.

By Brett Braley
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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.

By Cool Material
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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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8 Small Denim Brands You Should Know

We reckon it must be really hard for a new brand to break into the denim market. Like sneakers, us folk like to keep things classic and simple—sticking to the big-time players. In the denim world, that would mean the likes of Levi's, Wranglers, and Lee. Aka the big three.…

By John A. Paradiso
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Here’s Where You Can Buy Face Masks Online (Updated)

After more than a year of total isolation, we're ready, willing and able to get back out into the world because we got the jab and we have nothing to worry about, right? Not so fast. Despite the fact Lollapalooza wasn't a super-spreader event with its almost 400k attendees, the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Complete Guide to Pocket Knife Blade Shapes

We’ve featured tons of different knives over the years, as well as proper care for those knives. One thing that continues to impress us is the variation available in the blades. Each design has its advantages and disadvantages, which means something that suits those of you working out in the…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Cool Material Guide to Bourbon

While whiskey is made and enjoyed all over the world, bourbon is distinctly and proudly an American-made spirit. Hoarded, beloved, and highly sought after, this complex elixir is at the pinnacle of connoisseurship. We believe that everyone should at least have a passing knowledge of bourbon. We also think that…

By John A. Paradiso
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How to Drink Whiskey like a Master Distiller

Appreciating whiskey or bourbon, like appreciating anything in life, requires a certain level of attention. But what should you paying attention to? Brian Nation, Master Distiller at Jameson’s Midleton distillery, walked us through his sampling process so you could learn to drink whiskey like the man responsible for everything from…

By John A. Paradiso
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