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September 23, 2016 | By Brad Bennett

It was a somber month with the passing of one of my all-time favorite actors, Gene Wilder. A comedic genius with some real acting chops to boot, he was also a man of modest style and charm. His films with Mel Brooks are my favorite, especially Blazing Saddles.

N’East Illustrated, Vol. 45

September 23, 2016 | By Christine Mitchell

Being cool ain’t easy. Or at least, so I hear – I wouldn’t know personally.

Alex Crane Bo Pants

September 22, 2016 | By Fallon Mulcahy

Welcome to Cool Dads™, a series in which our resident cool dad, Nick Grant, helps us all get dressed.

Cool Dads™ | The Play Date

September 21, 2016 | By Nick Grant

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Suede is one of – if not the – best materials. I’ve probably shared this opinion with you before, but I feel like if I say it enough times, ya’ll will start to believe it too, and then help me spread the word like scripture.

Epaulet Suede Ballcaps

September 22, 2016 | By Nick Grant

Burkina Faso, Africa’s top cotton producer, is seeing promising results after banning Monsanto’s genetically modified Bt cotton.

Monsanto Ban Leads to Better Cotton Yields in Africa

September 22, 2016 | By Fallon Mulcahy

I rarely put my phone in my chest pocket for fear of it falling out when I bend over, and I NEVER put it in my pants pockets for fear of crushing it with my burly thighs.

Corridor NYC Overshirts

September 22, 2016 | By Nick Grant

Ahhh, this is some good ol’ Americana shit right here, folks. Like a bald eagle wearing Red Wing Boots and eating an apple pie.

Freeman Seattle x Crescent Down Works Diagonal Quilt Italian Vest

September 21, 2016 | By Nick Grant

Dubbed the “shoe without a footprint,” NRG Energy has debuted a new sneaker prototype made from the gaseous waste emitted by power plants.

These Shoes Are Made from Toxic Gas

September 21, 2016 | By Fallon Mulcahy

As someone who suffers from Resting Bitch Face, wearing a permanent smile in the form of these Billy Baker Co. Necklaces sounds way better than forcing an artificial grin whenever I’m out of the house.

Billy Baker Co. Necklaces

September 20, 2016 | By Fallon Mulcahy

Sale Quick Picks

A handpicked selection of marked-down items from some of our favorite brands and retailers.

Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses
~~$225~~ $157

National Athletic Goods Stadium Jackets
~~$195~~ $85

Merz b. Schwanen Cotton Linen Henleys
~~$135~~ $101 + extra 10% off with code WS10

Capital Goods Button Down Shirts
~~$150~~ $75

New Balance M1500KG Sneakers
~~$159~~ $105

Wings + Horns Slim Fit Jeans
~~$185~~ $111

When it comes to cycling, you can either go the embarrassing-unless-you’re-an-adonis neon spandex route, or risk ruining your street clothes with splash-back and chain grease.

senscommon Cyclist Raincoat

September 20, 2016 | By Fallon Mulcahy

Have you ever stepped in butter? While, at first, it feels really weird, if you do it long enough, it actually feels kind of amazing… or so I’ve heard.

Diadora Made in Italy Sneakers

September 20, 2016 | By Nick Grant

Cotton Inc., aka the research and promotion company behind those “fabric of our lives” commercials, has collaborated with color and chemical specialist Archroma, to create the first ever textile dye derived from cotton plant residue.

Cotton-Dyed Cotton Is Now a Thing

September 20, 2016 | By Fallon Mulcahy