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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.

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The Golf Round That Built a Bourbon Empire
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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
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The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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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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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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DIY: Copper & Concrete Lamp

Doing It Yourself isn’t always the easiest or cheapest option, but odds are you won’t find anything more satisfying than finishing a DIY project with your own two hands. Each week, we’re going to showcase one cool DIY project tutorial from around the web. Maybe we're just taking a page…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Historic Racing Car Illustrations By Arthur Schening

Ferrari 121 LM. Jaguar D-Type. Howmet TX. Shelby Daytona Coupe. Chaparral 2D. Lotus 49. Porsche 956. Alpine A110. These historic racing cars, along with more than ten others, have all been faithfully recreated as a series of illustrations by Arthur Schening of Schening Creative. Each of the cars is set…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Vintage Textile Bags From Forestbound

Finding a cool bag that holds everything you want in style is easier said than done. Finding one that's also totally unique is damn near impossible. Forestbound makes duffles, totes, carryalls, weekenders and pouches that are all excellently constructed using materials that are just a little bit different than what…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Timex Sport with Custom Handmade Leather Band

When you want a classic Timex with a little more flair than the standard Weekender, you turn to the Sport. The iconic timepiece has been a staple for adventurers for years, and we’ve paired it with a custom leather band which was handmade in Virginia to add a new element…

By Mike Newman
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The New Tesla Is Faster Than a Ferrari

We were all giggles when Elon Musk announced the D was coming, but after the unveiling yesterday of the new supercar versions, we had to put a halt to our immaturity and pay attention. The new version of the Model S sports dual-motors (hence the "D"), all-wheel drive, and the…

By Mike Newman
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