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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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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.

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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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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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A curated selection of our favorite gear

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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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

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Bourbon: 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit

Just because you aren't as dapper as Don Draper and can't smoke or drink in your office doesn't mean you can't capitalize on the third best thing about Mad Men (Christina Hendricks is one and two) - a perfectly prepared cocktail. Put down your Vodka Red Bulls, your Jack and…

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Accessories
Diesel Travis Messenger Bag

The Diesel Travis Messenger Bag makes an attractive mid-sized bag for guys on the go who need quick access to their gear. An over the shoulder design with a velcro flap opening makes it easy to just reach in and grab what you need. The flap has a zip pouch…

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J. Crew Rugged Twill MacAlister Boots

Laid back and casual, but nice enough to wear to work with a pair of khakis and get away with it. The MacAlister Boots by J. Crew have a classic rugged style that ages nicely. These handsome Italian made boots draw inspiration from crepe-soled boots worn by British officers in…

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Stelton Simply Espresso

Simply Espresso by Stelton delivers what it promises, espresso without a big mess or hassle. Hardly a "machine," this wonderful little device runs on batteries and fits in a messenger bag. All it takes is some water and an espresso packet and a few minutes of patience to enjoy delicious…

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Film The Blanks

If Film The Blanks was around back when you still lived in the frat house, you might have actually scored an art chick or three. Hanging movie posters (especially framed ones) on your wall is great (in theory) but lacks that unique style - that panache - that separates you…

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