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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
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Giveaway: Win an Apple Watch [Closed]

After having spent a month with the Apple Watch, we can safely say we really like it. And with the release of watchOS 2, it's clear Apple is just getting started with its wrist organizer/game machine/connectivity device and, oh yeah, watch. If you've wanted to slap one on your wrist…

By Mike Newman
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Our 8 Favorite Versions of the Iconic New Balance 574

With sneaker collaborations and exclusive colorways seemingly released daily, it’s becoming increasingly hard to keep up to date. We turn our heads to the masters of the limited release, New Balance, to take a closer look at one of their most frequently reworked models: the 574. From all their way-out-there…

By Matthew Pike
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10 New Books You Should Read

Whether you read on a tablet, Kindle, or still prefer the smell of a freshly cracked paperback, finding your next book is never easy. You could never read all the new releases each week, so we’re here to help. These are a handful of the new titles we think deserve a space…

By Mike Newman
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3 Watch Care Tips from Bill Yao of Mk II Watches

Bill Yao of Mk II Watches spends his time assembling, maintaining standards and testing the small runs of timepieces he produces from his company's Pennsylvania workshop. He spends 8 hours or more on each watch, about 5 of which are devoted to quality control measures. Each angle is considered, flattened and beveled with intent. Dials…

By Robert Spangle & Dustin Meltzer
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Weekly Style Finds

Sifting through menswear trends and labels is too much for the average guy. Why spend your day researching when you know 99% of the things you’d find you’d never wear? A better option: Weekly Style Finds. Each week we’ll bring you some of our favorite new items and interesting articles…

By Mike Newman
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