Welcome to the second installment of Paraphernalia, a profile of the men and the gear behind some of our favorite brands. Each month, we’re taking you behind the curtain to get a glimpse into what made these brands what they are today – and the essentials... continue...
Three years ago, we set out to map the Internet as it relates to men. Watches. Women. Wardrobe. Tech. Anything and everything that appeals to a man of discerning taste delivered right to your desktop. Then we thought to ourselves, “Why not deliver... continue...
Nixon is a name that needs no introduction around these parts… but they don’t just make the hugest collection of watches you want to own. Nixon makes headphones too. The latest entry in the Nixon headphone line is the luxe, minimalistic The... continue...
When it involves your appearance, wearing anything from Milan, Italy makes it near impossible to camouflage your desire to look good. When you’re talking about a camouflaged face from O Clock, you have no need to hide anything. Made of 100% silicon... continue...
Analog versus digital is an argument that started right around the same digital did – and it’s one that will rage on until something else comes out. When it comes to watches though, the vinyl versus mp3 debate is a little flat because all... continue...
American muscle cars have always been about going in straight lines. They’re boxy, solid, powerful and heavy, and somehow they’re also well designed enough to keep us coming back for more. The Haffstreuner Blockade XL watch is the American... continue...
With a cell phone, iPad and a laptop you don’t really have need for a watch, do you? Wrong. It may only exist as a fashion statement nowadays, but since you like looking good you still have cause to have a watch. The Diesel DZ4189 is the watch that... continue...
We spend a lot of time talking about the latest and greatest in everything from watches to wallets and gadgets to girls, but we’re going to take a break for one post to talk about a good cause that’s very close to our hearts. Recently,... continue...
Do-it-yourself used to mean spending hours getting inspired by the Discovery channel and then either starting a project you really didn’t have time for, or getting roped into one you completed just so you would stop hearing about how you don’t listen.... continue...
There are big watches and then there’s the Nixon 51-30. With a diameter of 51mm it’s a watch that is so large there’s a very real chance it will eclipse your wrist. If the sheer size alone doesn’t terrify you (it should) just wait... continue...
You’re probably well aware of our sordid love affair with black on black watches. Given how much we see eye to eye on these things, you’re probably also guilty of it too. Something about a timepiece that’s big, dark and handsome just... continue...
History repeating itself was never really a lesson we paid much attention to. If we had, we probably wouldn’t keep walking down the raccoon eyed, blond hair woman path, but that’s not the point. The point is, historically, there are things... continue...
Drawing on historically significant items for design cues is nothing new. It helped Detroit get back on their feet and continues to be a recurring theme in industrial design. It would only make sense then that some of that vintage revival love got applied... continue...
There is so much awesome stuff that passes through the pearly gates of Cool Material on a regular basis that sometimes you might miss something fantastic. Consider this a friendly reminder to Lose the Leather with the Hyundai Giveaway and strap on something... continue...
Cuff watches are a difficult thing to pull off well. On one hand, they’re super durable and can be more comfortable than a normal watch because the leather insulates your wrist from the watch back. On the other, if they’re not executed perfectly... continue...
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