2023-03-23 14:45
For the most part, fragrances play a minimal role in the overall conversation of dressing well. America is a visual society and social media has put our appearances on a pedestal more than a… Read More
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2023-03-23 14:27
We’re pretty pumped about the impending arrival of Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz electric minivan, but it’s this Porsche-themed version we lust after. Too bad it will never see our… Read More
2023-03-23 14:18
When it comes to high-end home audio speakers, you want the best-of-the-best while also maintaining convenience. That always meant going with a system like the Sonos Play:3, Sonos Radio, Son… Read More
2023-03-23 13:15
Yes, you read that correctly. The same company that delivers the best-of-the-best when it comes to high-quality, humanely-raised and amazing-tasting meat and seafood right to your door also… Read More
2023-03-23 13:00
2023-03-22 14:45
When it comes to watch brands, there are a few standby names that everyone knows and loves—the Omegas and Rolexes of the world. Some of those luxury brands have affordable options, but… Read More
2023-03-22 14:24
The Ferrari 250 GT California Spider is a legend, and it was built for the American market. The droptop grand tourer in long wheelbase form is considered to be one of the most beautiful Ferr… Read More
2023-03-22 14:15
The popular and long-lived Jordan Brand recently showed off its new Retro Collection for Summer 2023 to commemorate its 35th anniversary of the Air Jordan 3. The line gets fresh new colorway… Read More
2023-03-22 14:03
If you want to live out your crime flick fantasies, then pay attention. This Malibu property was used as the set in the iconic crime thriller Heat for none other than Robert de Niro’s… Read More
2023-03-22 12:27
2023-03-21 14:45
Last year, I was invited by Harley-Davidson to participate in one of its riding academies to learn how to ride a motorcycle. While I still haven’t pulled the proverbial trigger to get… Read More
2023-03-21 14:44
In the movies, motorcycle riding is effortless. The calm, cool, collected protagonist in his slick, greasy biker getup saunters outside whatever building he’s in—a bar, a single… Read More
2023-03-21 14:26
BMW Motorsport cars are legends. Okay, maybe not all of them (we’re looking at you X6 M), but these five from the M Power Collection surely rank at the top, and they’re going up… Read More
2023-03-21 14:17
While we’re all for the sentiment that everything old is new again and nostalgia is king–especially because it makes us feel less old–when it comes to turning old school vi… Read More
2023-03-21 14:05
As our days become busier and busier, it’s great to lessen the burden of carrying around everything and the kitchen sink. When you’re on the go and need to grab your things quick… Read More
2023-03-21 12:41
2023-03-20 18:34
Whether you’re talking about clothing, accessories, bags or other gear, there are few outfitters you can trust for a truly complete set of kit quite like Filson because they do it all… Read More
2023-03-20 14:45
My most recent gaming experiences (with the significant exception of the hundred-something hours in Red Dead Redemption 2) have mostly been of me replaying games I’ve previously enjoye… Read More
2023-03-20 14:25
Bike manufacturer Canyon just released its own e-bike, the Precede:ON CF 8, but they have something even more tantalizing in store. It’s known as the Future Mobility Concept, and it&rs&hell…Read More
2023-03-20 14:12
With the latest season of Apple TV+’s hit show Ted Lasso returning this month, we’ve all been struck with football fever. The charming and sweet show has earned plenty of fans an… Read More
2023-03-20 14:06
2023-03-20 14:03
Yes, it sucks that we have to go without the sweet little Suzuki Jimny off-roader here in America. Even more so when we get a look at the new Jimny Heritage that only our friends…
The… Read More
2023-03-20 13:15
If you thought you had a backpack that did it all, you’ve obviously never seen the Byrna Ballistipac. The Byrna Ballistipac is a bulletproof backpack that provides peace of mind and ad… Read More
2023-03-20 13:15
How many chicken nuggets are too many chicken nuggets? We don’t know. We’re sure there is a correct amount we should and should NOT be eating, but we’re not doctors over he… Read More
2023-03-19 14:44
SunnyD was originally developed in 1963 by two Florida dads. By the 1990s it had developed a dedicated fan base and a run of classic commercials. In 2017, Harvest HIll Beverage Company purch… Read More
2023-03-19 14:39
Don’t say scooters are lame. When they look like the new BMW CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept, the whole game changes. The slick two-wheeler starts life as a stock BMW CE 04 electric scoote… Read More
2023-03-19 14:28
You may have seen these boots go viral this week, and for good reason. Iconic shoemaker Red Wing designed a special boot just in time for the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Tak… Read More
2023-03-19 14:19
There are few things more luxuriously relaxing than a spa-quality hot tub. Design studio Koto has added a Scandinavian-inspired spa to its lineup of cabins. Outfitted in a heavy-duty granite… Read More
2023-03-17 14:34
Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a&hel&hell…Read More
2023-03-16 14:44
If you think about it, there is a lot of blank space in a day to learn something new. While I know that we all need some mental downtime, there’s something to be said about…
The… Read More
2023-03-16 14:28
The Ferrari Testarossa is a 12-cylinder supercar legend, and Oficine Fioravanti has transformed it for our times. It’s called the TR Alte Prestazioni, Italian for “high performan… Read More
2023-03-16 14:17
Dandy del Mar has quickly become one of our most trusted sources of a stylish leisurewear. From Mediterranean-inspired swim shorts to breezy, beach-ready linens, Dandy del Mar has everything… Read More
2023-03-16 14:09
Aventon makes some of the highest-rated e-bikes in the industry, and its latest release is meant just as much for hauling as it is for commuting. It’s called the Abound, and it’s… Read More
2023-03-16 13:15
We’ve come a long way since men were limited to watches and wedding rings, and that’s where John Hardy comes in. Made by hand since 1975, these classic Balinese style designer br… Read More
2023-03-16 12:47
2023-03-15 14:45
The leather jacket is one of those garments, like good denim, which will never go out of style. And this isn’t just some hyperbolic statement. It’s hard to imagine a scenario in… Read More
2023-03-15 14:44
You can say what you will about flavored whiskeys, but there’s definitely a market for them. Take a stroll down the aisle at your local liquor store or peruse an online retailer and yo… Read More
2023-03-15 14:29
It might look like a vintage Land Rover Defender, but the British Ineos Grenadier is meant to be a modernized version of the off-road legend that also happens to borrow a lot of the original… Read More
2023-03-15 14:15
With the amount of money that Liquid Death poured into marketing their canned water, it would be almost impossible to declare anyone else a winner. Despite the immense budget, the product re… Read More
2023-03-15 14:04
Spanish moto workshop Tamarit Motorcycles is at it again. This time, it’s a bike called the 109 Helios Project, and it’s oozing vintage cafe racer ethos in the best of ways. The… Read More
2023-03-15 12:42
2023-03-14 14:45
In the pantheon of party holidays, it’s tough to beat St. Patrick’s Day. Regardless of whether your ancestors were from Cork or from nowhere near the Emerald Isle, it’s har… Read More
2023-03-14 14:44
I like many things about going to the barber: the big comfy chairs, the smell of aftershave, the images of well-coiffed men on the walls, the chance to socialize. But if I could have that&he&hell…Read More
2023-03-14 14:28
Getting around the city without having to use a car and, at the same time, avoid sacrificing the ability to carry a fair amount of cargo is a tough task. The new Mate SUV Cargo…
The p… Read More
2023-03-14 14:16
I love to see a brand expand their offerings in new and exciting ways, so I was especially pleased to see the latest collab between Reigning Champ and Modernica. Within this capsule, two des… Read More
2023-03-14 14:04
Casio is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the G-Shock Frogman, a big fat amphibious watch that’s not for the small of wrist. The new GWFA1000APF1A’s radical colorway and patte… Read More
2023-03-14 13:15
Everyone’s favorite bracket season of the year is quickly approaching. That’s likely going to mean a lot more cooking, parties and time in front of the TV. ButcherBox has you cov… Read More
2023-03-14 12:25
2023-03-13 14:45
Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. It’s easy to find gimmicky vodkas. You kno… Read More
2023-03-13 14:29
Colorado Teardrops has built a 12-foot streamlined camper trailer for EVs, and its big sell is a 75kWh battery located in the floor that helps EV owners maintain its non-towing range and eve… Read More
2023-03-13 14:17
The 1960ss were a time of adventure and wonderment. Most specifically when it came to the Space Race, a time in which world powers were competing to make their mark on human history with roc… Read More
2023-03-13 14:06
The “CasiOak” line of G-SHOCK watches has become a colossal success for the brand, and there’s no stopping it. The latest iterations are called the Utility Metal Collection… Read More
2023-03-13 13:31
2023-03-13 13:15
Socks are one of the greatest ways to add a pop of color or a bold pattern to your look–without having to worry about being too flashy. Throw out all your boring black and white&hellip&hell…Read More
2023-03-13 13:15
ButcherBox delivers high-quality meat straight to your door. Everything from 100% grass-fed beef and pork raised crate-free to wild caught salmon. Plus, if you sign up today, every package f… Read More
2023-03-12 14:45
Just because we’ve hit March, that doesn’t mean that winter is over just yet. Even though the end of this dismal season is on March 20th, much of the Northern Hemisphere is still… Read More
2023-03-12 14:39
Just when you thought Mercedes screens couldn’t get bigger or more vivid, they go and level up everything for its next-gen in-car OS. Merc has partnered with Google for data, maps, and… Read More
2023-03-12 14:25
WP Standard, the brand known for some of the most Instagrammable leather totes on the market, have recently released their limited collection of repurposed military travel totes. Utilizing s… Read More
2023-03-12 14:19
This revised black and green Bulova Computron is the result of a collaboration with D-CAVE, the digital lifestyle hub. Rather than the base gold and silver models, this one gets clad in matt… Read More
2023-03-10 15:45
Talking about beer is by no means a mandatory skill. You’d likely be perfectly happy drinking whatever’s handed to you and asking no questions, as long as you trust the person ha… Read More
2023-03-10 15:44
Planning an adventure into the mountains requires a niche skillset that includes the ability to accurately research, route, and execute your plan of action safely and efficiently. Experience… Read More
2023-03-10 15:34
Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. If you’ve fo… Read More
2023-03-10 15:29
This statement vehicle will fit in your garage, but it’s more likely to end up on your desk. This futuristic Mercedes Gelandewagen (G-Wagen) sculpture on wheels is the result of a coll… Read More
2023-03-10 15:17
Nodus makes some of the best microbrand watches around, and they’ve cemented their reputation in a very short period of time. Now, they go deep diving with the Nodus Sector Deep, the l… Read More
2023-03-10 15:09
When it comes to an excellently curated selection of clothing, gear and accessories, you won’t find better than the options our very good friends at Huckkberry have to offer. Whether i… Read More
2023-03-09 15:45
Stephen King is often referred to as a master of horror. The title is well-deserved thanks to terrifying novels like The Shining, It, Pet Sematary, Salem’s Lot, and others. He’s… Read More
2023-03-09 15:25
At-home pizza making has seen a significant rise in the past few years. Between an increased interest in perfecting the culinary arts and a global pandemic giving many folks much more time a… Read More
2023-03-09 15:14
ThirtyC Yacht Design has partnered with, of all firms, EV carmaker Polestar to create its latest watercraft: an electric hydrofoil boat known as the Falcon E8. The 26-foot Falcon E8 gets a s… Read More
2023-03-09 15:06
Imagine you were assigned to design a watch built around the theme of “space-time”. What would it look like? Well, presumably something like the HEGID Celeste watch. Designed by… Read More
2023-03-09 14:15
Oak & Eden‘s Whiskey Customizer makes the dream of putting your name on a top notch bottle of whiskey a reality. Start by picking your favorite type of whiskey (bourbon, rye, wheat… Read More
2023-03-09 14:01
2023-03-08 15:45
Bourbon season is year-round. Neat, mixed, on the rocks–it’s all good, and you can adjust based on the weather, the occasion, or the mercy of your taste whim at the moment. You c… Read More
2023-03-08 15:44
Awards hype is rarely worth your time and bother. Even when pundits and PR machines pick the right nominees, they’re still wrong for treating them like race horses. For the 2022-23 sea… Read More
2023-03-08 15:26
There’s a rumor circling around that Toyota and Suzuki may work together to bring a small sports car to market, and it could be the long-awaited successor to the Toyota MR2 that hasn&r&hell…Read More
2023-03-08 15:14
With roots in ancient China, Greece, and Egypt alike, you’d think we would have perfected the lantern’s design over the millennia. But if anything MAX LANTERN has shown us that t… Read More
2023-03-08 15:08
Bell & Ross issues a fresh colorway for its beloved BR 05 skeletonized model every year since it was released in 2019. This year, the choice is a rich orange-ish gold. The case remains t… Read More
2023-03-08 14:48
2023-03-07 15:45
Single malt Scotch is often unfairly labeled as “fancy” or “expensive,” when in reality it isn’t. Sure, countless bottles of long-aged, highly acclaimed single… Read More
2023-03-07 15:44
With all the utility one can get out of smartwatches and phones these days, few guys are using chronograph watches to time events and activities. Let’s face it, hardly anyone used chro… Read More
2023-03-07 15:28
The Omega MoonSwatch was easily the biggest story in watches last year, by a landslide. Would-be buyers were climbing over each other at Swatch retail stores. There are now twelve versions… Read More
2023-03-07 15:27
Styled by concept artist Sean Smith this 1969 Camaro, dubbed the “Fenix” takes an already iconic muscle car and makes it that much better by way of a custom aero package that mod… Read More
2023-03-07 15:14
J Crew recently dropped their SS 2023 lookbook and it’s a palette cleanser from some of the more churn-and-burn fads out there right now. As Brendon Babenzien, Creative Director, puts… Read More
2023-03-07 15:06
Anyone serious about taking care of their mechanical automatic watches should have a watch winder as part of their horological gear. Most winders look decent enough, but the Orbit Winder is… Read More
2023-03-07 14:30
2023-03-06 15:28
It’s not like Zero Motorcycles needs help making its bikes cool. But their work with Huge Designs to modify the SR/S for future duty is downright awesome. Dubbed the “Huge Moto S… Read More
2023-03-06 15:15
A cult favorite, the ACG Moc was previously known as the Air Ida (for the shoes’ resemblance to the Idaho potato). These slip-ons from Nike promise to take you off-road and into the he… Read More
2023-03-06 15:03
There are boats, and then there are boats. The Italian-built Cantieri di Pisa Akhir Series are most definitely the latter. These three boats were born from the mind of former Bugatti automob… Read More
2023-03-06 14:15
Byrna’s less-lethal self-defense weapons are the best alternative to traditional firearms. Case in point, the Byrna SD Pepper Kit. This CO2-powered launcher handles like a pistol, but… Read More
2023-03-06 14:15
Whether it’s their iconic artwork or their squad of legendary riders, Santa Cruz Skateboards has become synonymous with skateboarding itself. The true OGs are celebrating their 50th An… Read More
2023-03-06 14:10
2023-03-05 15:45
For those who haven’t spent hours studying bartending books and have never worked as a bartender or barback themselves, watching someone mix up a drink at your favorite cocktail bar or… Read More
2023-03-05 15:44
Watches often fall into two categories: lookers and doers. Pretty much everybody loves a looker—beautiful watches get commented on for a reason, after all. It’s doers that get th… Read More
2023-03-05 15:28
When it comes to whiskey brands everyone is talking about, Bushmills is about the end of the digestive tract when the Wellerz are the tip of the tongue. But oddly enough, that might change w… Read More
2023-03-05 15:14
We’ve come a long way since our phones were just lifelines to the outside world in the event of an emergency. These days, they’re far more important for most of us for work email… Read More
2023-03-03 15:45
So you want to buy a vintage motorcycle. Congrats! Welcome to the club. I’ve owned quite a few old bikes in my day, but I’ll never forget my first. I was 18 years old. Fresh&hell&hell…Read More
2023-03-03 15:44
Maybe I’m biased, but the ’90s stick out to me as one of the best eras of fashion. As the pendulum swung from ’80s excess and glamour, the ’90s were a little more sub… Read More
2023-03-03 15:28
Every week there are dozens of new and exciting pieces of gear. But are they actually worth buying? Trust the team at Cool Material to help you find the latest and greatest releases in a&hel&hell…Read More
2023-03-03 15:17
Perhaps even more than Matthew Broderick himself, the near-priceless Ferrari 250 GT California that was shown taking a backward dive off Cameron’s Highland Park, Illinois home played a… Read More
2023-03-03 15:09
Mo’cycle has created one of the most innovative additions to any motorcyclist’s gear: the airbag jean. Riding a motorcycle can be dangerous business, with riders averaging at lea… Read More
2023-03-03 13:54
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