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Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act

Where Broken Guitar Strings Get a Second Act

Inside FRET12, the Chicago shop turning rock ’n’ roll culture into clothes, art, live sessions, beer, and more.

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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway
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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy
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The $1,200 Sneaker Giveaway ​

Win a pair of handcrafted Crown Northampton Yardley GAT sneakers, a matching cardholder, and a handmade shoe tree.

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What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop
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Lifestyle
The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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The $1,200 Sneaker Giveaway ​

Win a pair of handcrafted Crown Northampton Yardley GAT sneakers, a matching cardholder, and a handmade shoe tree.

The Cool Shop
The Cool Shop
What We're Buying
The Cool Shop

What I'm buying, wearing, and using, this week.

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What We're Buying
7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

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Lifestyle
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 best deals and offers on the web

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A curated selection of our favorite gear

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Travel
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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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What We're Buying

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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

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Lifestyle
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Wild Turkey’s New ‘Cheesy Gold Foil’ Release Is a Tribute To a Collector’s Classic

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Accessories
Adidas SL72 Sneakers

When we think of J. Crew we think of classic.  They’re like a Manhattan in a sea of Fresh Fruit Caramel Appletinis.  So, when they release a new sneaker we know it’s not going to have shocks, air pockets or any other bells and whistles to it - it’s just…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Cast Iron Garlic Roaster

In a sea of after effects, the good definitely out weighs the bad when it comes to garlic. It makes potatoes fantastic. It has antioxidant properties. Throw it on chicken, steak or pretty much anything else with protein properties and it's instantly better. The only downside - the bad breath…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Health
Reflect Showerhead Mirror

There are certain rules of life that as men we learn as we get older – fishing is fun as long as you have beer, no one goes to Amsterdam to “see the sights” and it’s always best to shave in the shower.  The latter of the group can be…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Dear Cab Driver Napkins

We’ve all been there - had one too many Captain and Coke’s at the bar, hopped in a cab for a ride home and when the cabbie asked where to, we were already passed out in the backseat.  What happened after that we don’t know but we woke up in…

By Mike Newman
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Clothing
To A Tee: Fossil

Fossil's commitment to creating 'accessible cool' is one of the reasons we love them so much. With an identity that's been anchored in vintage authentic style long before that was a trend, it's hard not to be a loyal fan. The brand's latest slew of graphic tees pay homage to…

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