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An Ode To Kapital, One of the Coolest Brands in Japanese Menswear

On a recent visit to Tokyo, I fell in love with the cult-favorite label.

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The Iceland Most People Don’t See
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Jim Beam’s Small-Batch Booker’s Bourbon Is A Must-Buy in 2026
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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in March 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in March 2026.

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Not All Agave Spirits Are Tequila or Mezcal

A deeper dive into Mexico’s lesser-known pours.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now
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Black Book: 10 Products Our Editors Loved in March 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in March 2026.

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Not All Agave Spirits Are Tequila or Mezcal

A deeper dive into Mexico’s lesser-known pours.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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Feeling the Burn

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The Handsome Fan’s Style Guide to the NBA Finals

The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle
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The Best Wheated Bourbons That Aren’t Pappy Van Winkle

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Hypershell X Review: The Future of Hiking Has Legs

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The Story You’ll Tell When Someone Compliments Your Shirt

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G-SHOCK’s 10-Year Pursuit of Perfection: The Fine Metallic Series Delivers Unseen Innovation

50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50
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50 Books Every Man Should Read Before He’s 50

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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150 Years of Bulova: The Watch Documentary You Didn’t Know You Needed

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I Went Down a Nixon Watch Rabbit Hole. Here Are the 4 Most Surprising Details I Found

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Electric GT Crate Motors Convert Your Favorite Vehicles from Gas to Electric

As much as we'd all like to believe otherwise, there's no denying the fact that the future of motoring is electric because sooner or later or the gasoline that powers our prized rides is going to run out. But just because petrol is eventually going to go the way of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Dango’s Unique Pocket Clip Works with Cash, Keys and Their Wallets

Dango's no stranger to blending industrial hardware with gorgeous design, and that's never been more true than it is with their Pocket Clip. This 6061 CNC machined aluminum piece with formed stainless steel and mil-spec bolts is a unique and versatile clip that's more than capable of handling your paper…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Aptera Motors 1,000-Mile Solar-Powered EV

Forget about range anxiety when you're behind the wheel of the two-passenger Aptera. This is one lean, environmental machine that boasts only ten structural panels (compared to the industry average of 300). What's more, the body contains integrated solar panels in the roof, hood, and even in the dashboard that…

By Amos Kwon
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Swatch Big Bold Jellyfish Watch

If we're being completely honest, no one keeps track of the time exclusively with a watch anymore because you can get that information from your computer, phone or smart assistant. So when it comes to the timepiece you choose to wear on your wrist, it's a lot less about actually…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Red Cat Racing Gen8 Scout II RC SUV

Live high off the miniature rock-crawling hog with this near-perfect remote-controlled International Harvester Scout II from Red Cat Racing. Not only does it look the part with its retro body and awesome blue or orange paint jobs, it has the underpinnings to make it truly fun in the small rough…

By Amos Kwon
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