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This Affordable Automatic Pilot’s Watch Gets a Sporty Titanium Upgrade
Farer's daily-wearing, comfortably sized pilot's watch gets a titanium upgrade with four distinct dial options.
Wait, the Coolest Vanlife Concept of 2025 Could Actually Happen
The #vanlife pool might get another, affordable option for those looking to live the nomadic lifestyle.
Nike Gave Its Premium Hoka Challenger Its Most Sophisticated Look Yet
Nike softens the look of its most aggressive runner without dialing back the tech underneath.
Vans’ Most Important Sneaker Gets a Refined Reissue and a Remix of Its Most Iconic Look
This pioneering 1970s skate shoe gets a premium upper, simplified styling and more in this upgraded reinterpretation.
Ikea Just Called BS on the Modern Cooler Arms Race
The brand's latest summer release feels like the anti-status-cooler: easy, functional enough, and priced accordingly.
Japan’s Most Head-Turning Manual Civic Looks Nothing Like the Honda You Know
Mitsuoka has unveiled a new eye-catching installment as part of its curiously retro Civic overhaul.
Uniqlo’s Beloved Budget T-Shirt Based on Vintage Military Surplus Gets an Overdue Sequel
One of the best budget t-shirts money can buy gets a dressy sibling ideal for summer layering.
This Innovative New Multi-Tool Boasts a Rare Yet Hugely Handy Function
You can debate whether it is "pocket sized," but there's no denying the direct approach to an oft-unaddressed everyday task.
An American Hi-Fi Darling Has a $99 Solve for Adding Tube Amps to Your Stereo System
Want to experiment with tube sound? It doesn't get much more affordable than this.
Toyota’s Most Desirable Land Cruiser Brings Off-Road Heritage to City Streets
The oldie-but-a-goodie Series 70 soldiers on alongside the latest Series 250, but now with a unique twist.
James Dean’s Iconic 1950s “Rebel” Jacket Returns with a Faithful Remake
Buck Mason teamed up with McGregor, an American manufacturer that established midcentury sportswear, to rebuild a cinematic icon.
New Balance’s Nostalgic Dad Shoe Looks Even Better in Its Signature Color
The Abzorb 2010 Grey Days is a masterclass fusion of retro Y2K styling and New Balance's quintessential color palette.














