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Italy From Home
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The Journey Collection Makes a Strong Case for Packing Less

The latest from Brixton is built for adventure.

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Why Does Every Skincare Influencer Look Like a Stormtrooper?

A man's guide to red-light therapy masks, the anti-aging gadget taking over the internet.

By Brett Braley
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The Italian Art of Dressing Well in the Heat

Luca Faloni’s summer collection makes a compelling case for dressing like an Italian all summer long.

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The Best 10 Stouts To Drink on a Cold Day

While there’s rarely a bad time for a good IPA, pilsner, or wheat beer, winter is the season of darker, maltier beers. Specifically, stouts. Dark (and sometimes pitch black) in appearance and loaded with flavors like roasted malts, dark chocolate, vanilla, and coffee, stouts are well-suited for cold weather. The…

By Christopher Osburn
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The 8 Best Beard Trimmers To Keep Your Facial Hair in Check

Grooming and maintaining a beard is no easy feat. It takes time, patience, and the right tools to keep your facial hair in check.

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It’s Time to Wear More Tweed (the Right Way)

What do you think of when you think of tweed? For many, tweed is still considered a stuffy fabric, something best relegated to Sherlock Holmes or a character in Downton Abbey. While often misunderstood, tweed is an incredibly versatile fabric that doesn’t have to look--or feel--like a costume when worn.…

By Brett Braley
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The History of the Advent Calendar, From German Protestants to Cadbury

It's hard to imagine counting down the days until Christmas without opening up those little doors of and Advent calendar and finding a sweet surprise inside. But where did the Advent calendar tradition come from? And how did it evolve into what we know today? This holiday tradition has evolved…

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The 6 Kitchen Knife Types Every Home Needs

A good set of kitchen knives is an essential tool in every home cook's arsenal. It's the difference between a smooth, effortless cut and a frustrating, dangerous struggle. But with so many different types of knives out there, it can be overwhelming to know which ones you actually need –…

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