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The 10 Best-Ever Tom Hardy Accents
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The 10 Best-Ever Tom Hardy Accents
By Alex Borkowski
The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece
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The 66 Watch Terms You Should Know Before Buying Your Next Timepiece

Understanding watch-related terms is crucial for anyone who wants to fully appreciate and maximize the potential of their timepiece, be it a high-end brand like Rolex or a more budget-friendy option. A comprehensive grasp of these terms provides insight into the intricate world of horology, allowing enthusiasts to discern the…

By Cool Material
Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: July 2024
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: July 2024

With at least a few more warmer months ahead of us in the Northern Hemisphere, now is the time to stock up on the gear that helps you make the most of longer days before the cold arrives.

By Nickolaus Hines
Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: June 2024
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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: June 2024

Embrace all that summer has to offer with some of our favorite products this month, from outdoor entertainment systems to clothing and luggage.

By Cool Material
Fashion
The Best Watch Straps That Adapt To Your Lifestyle

Owning a watch, any watch, is an extension of your personality. Whether you lean more formal, more athletic, or opt for a smart watch, your options are limitless and what you select says a lot about your tastes. A watch strap can play an integral part in the showcasing of…

By Brett Braley
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This American Single Malt From a Luxury California Whiskey Brand Is the Perfect Special Occassion Bottle

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Some names in whiskey are famous because they’re plastered right on the bottle—Evan Williams, Jack Daniel’s, Elijah Craig, and so on. Other names are famous in a more subtle…

By Nickolaus Hines
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If You Like Tequila and Mezcal, Then It’s Time You Get To Know Sotol

Tequila is the second-best selling spirit category in the United States, after vodka. Mezcal is many (many) multiples less than that, but you might not guess as much by how hyped and cherished mezcal is by bartenders, liquor store owners, and the press (and yes, I include myself in that…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Spring Means Florals. Here’s How to Wear Them and the Best Pieces To Buy

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last 17 years, then you probably know the scene (or, at the very least, the gif) in The Devil Wears Prada where Meryl Streep’s character utters the now infamous line, “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” You may be thinking the same thing…

By Brett Braley
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Accessories
The 8 Best Shoes To Welcome Spring and Warmer Weather

Spring has a way of making people examine our wardrobes with an eye of disdain. Well, for me, at least. When the weather starts to get sunnier, I’m left looking at the contents of my closet, thinking, “Did I really wear these last year?” I then, of course, grab the…

By Brett Braley
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