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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026

Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026

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

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Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

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Your basketball shoes might be ready for the court. But are your feet?

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The Secret to Perfectly Messy Hair

The perfect balance of polished and undone, without the crunch, grease, or obvious effort.

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

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico
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Why Iconic American Bootmaker Nicks Built Its New Line in Mexico

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A Better Way to Bring the Shade

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Wall Writers: Graffiti in its Innocence

Everything has a beginning. Unfortunately, when it comes to graffiti, that jumping off point is a little hard to nail down. While researching his book, “The History of American Graffiti,” Roger Gastman became intrigued with the actual origin story of the modern graffiti movement. The film traces the roots of…

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Contests & Give-Aways
GIVEAWAY: Linus Limited Edition 3-Speed Bike (CLOSED)

As with any ride we purchase, we want our bike to be as stylish as it is functional. When we make that kind of investment, we plan on riding the thing into the ground. That means years of people seeing us and, if we don't choose wisely, years of embarrassment.…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Cardboard Bike Project

What are you doing with all those empty cardboard boxes you have strewn across your garage floor? Probably breaking them down and tossing them on the curb every other Tuesday, right? Why not take a bit of inspiration from this vid and put those empties to good use. Building a…

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Tombox

There are plenty of ways to listen to your music when you’re not within arms’ reach of a wall outlet. Most of them don’t look, or perform, anywhere near as good as the ones from Tombox. The Germans take discarded loudspeakers and repurpose them as portable amplifiers. Each Tombox is…

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Accessories
Pallet Coasters & Desk Crates

Go into any home goods store and you'll quickly realize that home design is not considered a man's game. Trying to find something cool is like searching for a diamond in a wicker and doily jungle. With these Desk Crates and Pallet Coasters, you can add a wooden touch of masculinity to…

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