Tiffany & Co. Abandons the Band, Launches Men’s Engagement Rings

“Enter the men’s jewelry renaissance,” writes GQ staffer Samuel Hine in a piece bearing the same name. He argues, and we’d agree, jewelry is all over. No, it’s not a new thing by any means; men have long worn jewelry, it’s just that now the out-of-bounds lines seem eternally blurred. Men, as they should be, seem free to wear what they’d like: pearl necklaces, hoop earrings, bulky, braided bracelets, and now, a la Tiffany & Co.’s new men’s collection, diamond-clad engagement rings.

Tiffany’s first five diamond engagement rings designed for men — called the Charles Tiffany Setting Collection — are set to debut this month at the LVMH-owned label’s flagship stores. (They’re already available online, but orders must go through the company’s central customer service team.) The name derives from its founder’s ingenious 1886 invention, the first-ever women’s solitaire diamond engagement ring (aka the Tiffany Setting). 135 years later, the jeweler announces the all-new line rooted in “love and inclusivity.” It’s, according to a release, an attempt at “paving the way for new traditions to celebrate our unique love stories and honor our most cherished commitments to one another.”

Whether to cater to the interests of same-sex and non-binary couples or to appease the growing number of men interested in wearable adornments, this is surely a first and smaller makers are bound to follow. Could we see a consensus shift from simpler bands to more extravagant statement pieces? Probably not. Will more men entertain the idea? Absolutely.

All six iterations boast a diamond set in the center. Available options are the round brilliant and emerald-cut in up to five carats. On the former, the diamond is offset by a streamlined knife-edge band. For the latter, it’s situated on a band with beveled edges. A certificate detailing the diamond’s origin, place of cut and polish, grade and quality assurance will be available at purchase. Pricing, which varies depending on cut, size and carat, begins at $19,000 and rises as high as $300,000.

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The Best Clothing, Shoes and Accessories Released in April 2021

April was a month of summer-focused releases, all aimed at the intersection of comfort and style. New releases span iconic sunglasses to Jerry Garcia Keens to comfy hoodies. No matter your interests, there’s something fresh worth checking out.

Taylor Stitch x Real Fun, Wow! Embroidered Western Shirt

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San Francisco’s Taylor Stitch teamed up with Daren Thomas Magee from Real Fun, Wow! on a limited-edition capsule collection of shirts. The brand’s crowd-favorite Western shirts are embroidered with Magee’s designs and feature vintage-inspired details like slanted chest pockets and concho-style top buttons. Check out the collection — tees come in two different colors and Western shirts are limited to just 100 pieces.

Price: $135

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Filson x Birdwell Beach Britches SurfStretch Tac Shorts

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Filson’s latest warm-weather shorts are produced with legendary surf brand Birdwell. Both brands prioritize American production and back their products with lifetime guarantees, so the collab isn’t much of a stretch. But the shorts are — they feature Birdwell’s proprietary SurfStretch and SurfNyl fabrics, so they’re quick-drying, lightweight and move with you, no matter where the day takes you. These are limited to 200 pairs, so act fast.

Price: $125

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Born X Raised Los Angeles Dodgers New Era 5950 Cap

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To celebrate the Los Angeles Dogers Home Opener, L.A.’s loved streetwear brand Born X Raised is releasing a dual-logo cap with New Era. The brand will also release a collection of tees and sweatshirts for the opening day festivities, but if you want this cap, head over to Born X Raised’s site starting at noon EST.

Price: $60

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Salomon x Huckberry XT-6

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Salomon’s ultra-popular XT-6 shoes were originally built for ultramarathoner Kilian Jornet, but have also become popular in style circles (they were names sneaker of the year by GQ in 2019). This limited-edition color of the shoe features all the elements that made the original famous: dual-density EVA cushioning, an abrasion-resistant TPU film and durable mesh upper, a Quicklace system and a lugged sole.

Price: $220

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Banks Journal x Zak Bush Flowers Tee Shirt

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California poppy day was April 6, and this shirt shows the state’s recognizable flower in full bloom. Featuring a photo from L.A.-based photographer Zak Bush, this shirt is made from organic cotton that’s fabric-dyed and bio-enzyme washed so it feels and looks like your favorite vintage tee.

Price: $55

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Disney Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring Customizable Collection by Levi’s

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Keith Haring created works featuring Mickey Mouse in the ‘80s, and you can now get his art printed onto Levi’s tees, hoodies and crew in a wide range of colors. Some graphic styles can even be lasered onto denim for an all-over pattern. But if you want the most unique pieces, head to Levi’s Tailor Shops at select stores where you can get Trucker Jackets customized with seven different back panel options.

Price: $25 – $298

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Vans x Noah OG Style 24 LX

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This collab features a wild abstract camouflage color in an ‘80s-inspired pink (and a more subtle white/green). The Style 24 features a rubberized toe to protect skaters feet when skating half-pipes. If you’re first reading about this collab here, it’s probably already too late — these were destined to sell out quickly.

Price: $88

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Everlane Denim Chore Jacket

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This classic style is made from 11-ounce Japanese stretch denim woven at the Kaihara mill. It’s then cut and sewn at a LEED-certified factory in Vietnam that recycles 98 percent of its water. The jacket features four patch pockets, a button closure and button cuffs.

Price: $98

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Outerknown Don’t Fuck This Up Tee

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Designed for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020, this crowd-favorite design is now available on tees, hats and hoodies. Printed on garment-dyed organic cotton, this shirt says it clearly.

Price: $48

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Nanamica x Tanner Goods Gore-Tex Chore Coat

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Made with Gore-Tex fabric and Konbu Cordura, this field coat is waterproof, durable and fit for spring. The style features exterior patch pockets, a button closure, an adjustable drawcord at the hem and an interior pocket.

Price: $690

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Keen x Garcia Yogui

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A portion of the sales from these comfortable shoes will be donated to The Wilderness Society’s ‘Protect the Tongass’ campaign. The comfortable Yogui model features Jerry Garcia’s art — either New York at Night or Banyan Tree — and the donation is a nod to Garcia’s earlier work supporting rainforest protection: the 1988 rainforest benefit concert at Madison Square Garden and his 1993 “Junglescape” painting.

Price: $90

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Tecovas Jasper

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This classic Western boot features smooth ostrich leather in either brown or black. The style was available a year ago, but never in these classic colors.

Price: $295

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Persol 714SM Sunglasses

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The iconic folding Steve McQueen sunglasses are now available in a range of colors. They feature the classic arrow hinges, Meflecto stems and keyhole bridge that Persol is known for.

Price: $480

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Ugg x Feng Chen Wang Sandal

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Designer Feng Chen Wang created a convertible sandal suitable for both warm and cold days. It features two modular elements — a sandal and a boot liner — that can also be worn together.

Price: $325

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Leovici “42” Hoodie

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Created by Leovici and JP Crawford, this hoodie features a portrait of Jackie Robinson on the back (all profits from this style will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation). The hoodie itself is made from a lightweight, soft cotton/poly blend and features ribbed cuffs and a relaxed fit.

Price: $85

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Stüssy Old School Flavor Cap

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Shawn Stüssy is offering up vintage and hard-to-find items from his personal archive. If you’re reading this now, most items are probably already sold out. Keep an eye on the site for new items, though.

Price: Sold Out

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Barton Perreira 007 Joe Sunglasses

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Barton Perreira makes the shades worn in the upcoming Bond movie, and now you can pick them up in new colors. Learn more about the spy-worthy sunglasses here.

Price: $500

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Sebago x Engineered Garments Coverdeck Exotic

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The new collab between Engineered Garments and Sebago offers a unique take on the brand’s iconic moc-toe boat shoes. The styles feature suede or exotic stamped leather, chunky soles and unique closures.

Price: $380

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Lululemon 5 Year Basic Tee Earth Dye

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Lululemon’s crowd-favorite 5 Year Basic Tee, a soft shirt made from Pima cotton blended with Lyocell and Lyrca, now comes in an eye-catching low-impact tie-dye.

Price: $58

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Sanuk We Got Your Back Surfrider

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These comfy slip-ons feature 100-percent hemp uppers with Baja blanket trims, rubber outsoles with jute inlays and ethically sourced leather from the Leather Working Group. Proceeds support Surfrider’s mission to fight for clean water and healthy beaches.

Price: $55

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Quicksilver Original Arch Boardshorts

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These iconic boardshorts are back! The 18-inch style is lightweight, stretchy and quick-drying, and it now comes in a range of colors.

Price: $60

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Vans x Wacko Maria OG Authentic LX Sneakers

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Tokyo-born label Wacko Maria connects with California classic Vans for a trio of sneakers meant to celebrate both music and collector culture. The low-top canvas sneakers come adorned with spinning vinyl records clad in a familiar checkerboard print.

Price: $95

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The North Face Steep Tech Rain Jacket

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TNF’s Steep Tech collection emphasizes streetwear aesthetics and mountainside performance. This semi-translucent nylon rain jacket proves waterproof and wind-resistant, breathable, and, in our opinion, as beautiful as a raincoat can be.

Price: $265

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Nike Sacai Vaporwaffle Sneakers

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Nike and Sacai’s collaborations typically crash providing retailers’ sites within seconds. As such, most have opted for raffle lotteries: you claim a ticket, they email you if your name was drawn, you buy your chosen pair. This Dark Iris and Campfire Orange iteration caught our eye for its peeling heel, clever colorway and surprisingly streamlined silhouette.

Price: $188 (Raffle Only)

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Stadium Eco “Jam” Sweatpants

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Stadium’s Eco Sweatpants are cut from a special 100 percent cotton fabric comprising 50 percent recycled and 50 percent organic cotton. The brand’s made them available in array of colors, but “Jam” (great name) seems the most fit for the onset of spring.

Price: $130

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The Elder Statesman Hot Cc Hoodie

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The Elder Statesman‘s sweaters typically cost a tiny fortune, but the brand’s new cotton/cashmere terry blend proves a bit more affordable — but just as nice. Made and hand-dyed in LA, this Trueblue Hot Cc hoodie is our type of tie-dye.

Price: $325

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Levi’s Bentgablenits Hand-Embellished Vintage 501 Jeans

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Toronto-based vintage redesign trio Bentgablenits hand-embellished a collection of Levi‘s Trucker Jackets and Vintage 501 Jeans for a collaborative release available only on the Levi’s app. 3D flowers and lace cutouts cover the front and back pockets and appear on both legs.

Price: $298 (Levi’s App Only)

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Mr. P Chartreuse Dyed Ribbed Socks

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We’ve long lobbied for buying nicer, longer-lasting socks over the bountiful packs you find in big box stores. These by Mr. Porter’s in-house label Mr. P are fun without being kitsch or corny. Plus, they’re rib-knitted from a breathable Japanese cotton-blend.

Price: $45

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Masks Aren’t (Always) Needed Outside. Here’s How to Still Keep Yours Handy

Official as of April 27, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now states fully vaccinated people can forgo masks outdoors unless in a crowded environment like concerts or sporting events. That being said, they’re still recommended for indoor settings such as restaurants and bars or when visiting with unvaccinated people. (And in situations wherein you interact with others as availability and accessibility may slow the vaccine supply.)

That makes things tricky. Yes, most of us have mastered, or made a stab at, letting the mask hang from one ear or wrap around the chin, but these aren’t the most ideal ways to carry it with you; placing it in a pocket alongside keys or a phone (two high-touch items) or at the bottom of a bag is not necessarily sanitary; holding it in hand dampens dexterity. So, let’s clear the air: mask chains are the move. They’re stylish, offer a hands-free way to keep your mask handy and double as a sunglass chain.

Sundae School Jade Ceramic Mask Chain

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Jade Ceramic Mask Chain

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$19.00

New York-based smokewear brand Sundae School makes a jade-colored ceramic mask chain. Lobster claws help with the attachment process, ensuring your mask won’t suddenly disappear. A smiley charm adds an optimistic touch. Their iteration is available in blue and pink marble, too.

Rad and Refined Crystal Mask Chain

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Crystal Mask Chain

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$68.00

Who said cleanliness can’t be charming? Accessory brand Rad and Refined’s rhinestone mask chain might twinkle, but it’s a useful tool first and foremost.

8 Other Reasons Mask Chains

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2-Pack Adult Face Mask Chains

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$24.00

Like socks, masks sometimes slip into the abyss never to be seen again. 8 Other Reasons’ two-pack solves this problem — or, at the very least, gives you time to re-up once one’s gone missing. The brand includes both a resin acrylic (in tortoiseshell or black) and a 14k-gold plated chain of two slightly different lengths; 29 and 28 inches, respectively.

Electric Picks Gold Twist Mask Chain

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Gold Twist Mask & Sunglasses Chain

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$98.00

Electric Picks’ iteration proves most versatile. The 14-karat gold plated chain can carry masks or sunglasses, but it also doubles as a necklace should you clasp the two lobster claws together. Measuring out to 24 inches long, it may be a bit long for some, but remember, it’s primarily meant to keep the mask removed from tightly around your neck.

Bauble Bar Mask Chain

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Yellow Link Face Mask Chain

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$10.80

Do you use your mask to make a statement? Add to it with this bright yellow acrylic chain by BaubleBar. Its vibrant hue guarantees yours won’t get mixed up with another’s.

J.Crew Pearl Mask Chain

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Pearl Sunglasses and Mask Chain

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$24.50

J.Crew’s pearl chain is the most opulent pick on this list, but it costs under $25. These aren’t real pearls but rather glass beads dipped into a pearlescent coating. As such, don’t be afraid to ding, drop or risk losing yours.

1928 Jewelry Silver Mask Chain

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Silver Face Mask Chain

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$24.00

Are you seeking something stylish yet a bit more subtle? 1928 Jewelry designed a 22-inch silver necklace equipped with lobster clasps that help the chain attach to sizable cloth or disposable masks.

Allsense Leather Mask Lanyard

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Leather Mask Lanyard

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Some have embraced masks as a way to remain incognito in public. Allsense’s understated leather mask lanyard aids in the disappearing act. Silver lobster clasps offset the solid, irritation-resistant leather wrap, promising comfort and functionality.

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Corridor’s New Collection Covers All of Your Summer Essentials

It’s time to get ready for some warm weather — and some warm weather apparel to go along with it. Case in point: New York-based independent clothier Corridor has just debuted its Spring/Summer 2021 Collection, and we’re all about it.

Designer Dan Snyder draws influence from several sources, citing pastel-ladened prep, the stylish downtown crowd and western, workwear and military styles. The mix might sound like a lot, but it’s an ideal recipe that results in clothing cut the correct ways in an array of colors.

As the brand has grown into three solo brick-and-mortar stores (Manhattan, Brooklyn, LA) and over 100 retailers, they’ve also expanded their offerings to include bags, belts, hats, scarves and beanies, classic tees, hand-crocheted cardigans and hand-painted shirts, sun-kissed coats and more. The newest collection boasts many of the aforementioned—no beanies in here, obviously—and all, we think, are worthy of a spot inside your closet.

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Recycled/Organic Cotton Heather Green Bucket Hat

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$55.00

Available in two sizes, Corridor’s made-in-New York bucket hat was cut from a mix of recycled and organic cotton. It’s not too floppy nor too small, and the sun-faded style pairs well with summer outfits.

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Yellow Linen Matty Pool Jacket

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$148.00

This cotton-linen blend Pool Jacket doubles as a shirt or, as Corridor tells us, a wearable tote. Four pockets populate the front and a zipper closure keeps them (even when filled) from weighing the shirt down.

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100% Recycled Cotton T-Shirt

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$48.00

Corridor’s 100 percent recycled cotton one sells as a single, but the Giotex-based (a sustainable cotton made from scraps) tee is designed to last.

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Subway Commuter Tote

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$135.00

It’s easy to amass a collection of tote bags without really intending to do so. Instead of offering ad space to the event you attended two summers ago, opt for Corridor’s Subway Commuter Tote. It’s small enough to tuck beneath your feet on a crowded car but big enough for your basics: four hidden exterior pockets, a key leash, laptop sleeve, zip pouch, and MetroCard slot have got you covered.

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Hand Crochet Pima Cardigan

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$535.00

Over 72 hours of crocheting went into each of Corridor’s new Pima Cardigans. This blue and yellow-hued piece was made by a woman-owned and run crochet collective in Lima, Peru. There, they rely on local alpaca blends for beautiful knits like this one.

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Linen Glenplaid Shirt

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$215.00

Linen shirts layer well in early spring and offer relief from the scorching sun during the height of summer. From afar, Corridor’s Glenplaid shirt appears solid yellow, but, up close, the shirt is a more pronounced plaid. Its soft, 100 percent linen construction is offset by elegant Corozo Nut buttons.

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Dusty Rose Broken Twill Military Jacket

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$225.00

Corridor’s beloved military reproduction arrives refreshed by a Dusty Rose dye. It’s not quite millennial pink, and it’s appropriately pastel without being overtly prep. Plus, it was made in the company’s Madras, India-based workshop, wherein traditional techniques meet modern fabrics.

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Cotton Seed Drawstring Shorts

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$148.00

A 5.5 inch, tapered inseam yields the perfect fit, two way stretch gives without evoking activewear, and a drawstring waist lets the wearer dictate wear they sit. Available in sizes XS through XXL, they’re a refined summer short worth wearing everywhere.

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The Best Body Groomers for an All-Over Trim

When hair grows out of pretty much every part of you, you’re not expected to just accept it as is. It’s great if you do think “eh whatever, let it grow,” but it’s also nice to consider exactly how you’d like to maintain all of that fuzz. Do you like the chest a little fluffy, and the back bare? Do you want to manicure your bush — or more importantly, does your partner want you to?

On top of all that, you need a trimmer for the task, and we’re not suggesting you put your beard trimmer, electric shaver, or hair clippers up for it. They’re designed for your head, in terms of ergonomics, and oftentimes those trimmers are too wide-toothed, low-powered, or overly powered for your more sensitive body parts… especially one area in particular.

If you’re going to do any grooming below the neck, then it’s worth investing in a device for any and all tasks. Considering all the different ways you’ll be customizing your hair, based on where it’s growing, how much it’s growing, and how dense it is (and it’s never uniform across the body, is it?), you’ll be doing yourself a huge favor. And the results won’t go unnoticed, either — especially by that person nearest you, or those people nearest you, if you’re feeling extra frisky, post shearing.

Best Overall Men’s Trimmer: Panasonic Electric Body Groomer (ER-GK60-S)

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Panasonic Electric Body Groomer ER-GK60-S

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$69.99

$59.57 (15% off)

Given all the contours of the body, and the odd angles one must navigate to trim his entire person, ergonomics and design go a long way. I love the upright stature of Panasonic’s groomer and its V-shaped head that allows for snipping in all the nooks and crannies. I think it’s an extremely straightforward device: wet/dry use, three trimmer heads for various length preferences up to one-quarter of an inch (or remove them all for a bare shave, 0.08 in.), and it’s one of the easiest for trimming your own backside, too. It takes a while to get a full charge (8 hours for 40 minutes of shave time, to which is its only real detriment.

Best Upgrade Men’s Trimmer: Braun Epilator Silk-épil 9 (9-020)

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Epilator Silk-épil 9 (9-020)

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$179.94

$159.99 (11% off)

This one is an uncanny entry into the list, given its hair-tweezing powers. It’s a pick for the guys who want to be bare-chested, smooth-legged, dolphin-pitted, and so forth. You’ll have to ignore the gendered advertising (please always ignore gendered advertising), in order to see that this device can keep you smoother longer—at a slightly higher level of pain, of course. It’s basically a hair removal device, as opposed to a pure trimmer/shaver (though it trims and shaves as well). Its epilator head uses 40 tweezers to extract the hairs completely from the skin as if you’ve used a wax strip or a depilatory cream. Just follow its red-light sensor to note that you’re applying the right amount of pressure as you go, and you can enjoy “silky” smooth results for weeks, instead of stubbled results days later. Oh, and it even has a massage head to help boost circulation in the skin, and to expedite any necessary recovery from all that extraction.

Best Affordable Men’s Trimmer: Remington Shortcut Body Groomer (BHT6455FF)

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Remington BHT6455FF Shortcut Pro Body Groomer

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$59.99

Speaking of design (notice a pattern?), Remington’s got its own thing going with this palm-held trimmer, which transforms into a long-handled back shaver (rather, you attach said handle). I think it’s best suited for the chest and back, while some of the other trimmers master the tighter, more angled spaces. But its wide blade can make for an efficient trim, and it does so with wet/dry functionality, as well as five trimming guards for 0.2mm up to 12mm of length (just shy of a half-inch). It has a 40-minute life on a four-hour charge.

Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7000 (BG7030/49)

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Philips Norelco BG7030/49 Bodygroom Series 7000

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$69.49

Philips Norelco has a thoughtfully designed device as well. This dual-ended trimmer/shaver allows you to manage body hair at five different hair settings (up to 7/16 in., plus the shaver end for a full shearing). It has wet/dry functionality, and its angular design at either end allows for you to have a steady grip on the task at hand. Also, it holds an 80-minute charge after only an hour of being plugged in.

Meridian The Trimmer Groin and Body Shaver

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The Trimmer by Meridian

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$69.99

Your jewels are precious, so don’t go trimming the balls and the bush without a device that is specifically tailored to do so. (Have you ever nicked your scrotum while trimming down there? It bloody hurts, literally.) Meridian’s groomer gives you just enough distance on the trimmer head to avoid any such mishaps, and even comes with two head guards for bushier results (up to 12mm, nearly half an inch). I’d say you can go ahead and use this to manicure your chest and body, too, but the reverse logic is not always safe. (The same way I would tell you to apply a facial moisturizer on the body, but never apply a body moisturizer to the face. Always graduate upwards with sensitive body parts.) Meridian’s hedge trimmer holds a 90-minute charge with its USB charger and has wet/dry functionality.

Mangroomer Electric Back Shaver

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Mangroomer Ultimate Pro Back Shaver

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$49.99

If you want a dedicated back trimmer, then Mangroomer is your guy. (I always think these brand names are so… well, you know. There’s one called BRO SHAVER, too… sigh.) Anyway, one thing this brand does get right is shaving your hirsute hind-side, which is never a simple task when you’re doing it solo. I like its 1.8-in. Width, which is large enough to mow fast but short enough to target specific patches and angles. It has a flexible trimmer and shaver heads (with a foil shaver head for a nick-free shave), a power-burst mode for tougher tasks, and a lock button so that you can keep it taut at whichever angle you require (not to mention, an extendable handle for extra length or torque). It’s an odd device, with an odd name, but, bro, it sure follows through.

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LeBron James Spotted Wearing Something Stylish You Can Actually Afford

It’s not often that you see a celebrity — especially at LeBron James‘s level — wearing something most of us can afford. Yet last night, while hanging courtside during the Los Angeles Lakers v. Orlando Magic game, LeBron donned a discounted jacket by Macy’s private brand INC International Concepts.

The top, officially called the Abstract-Print Twill Jacket in Worldly Blue, was designed by UpscaleHype founder Allen Onyia as part of the retailer’s Icons of Style initiative, a ready-to-wear release comprising pieces by five Black designers: Zerina Akers, Ouigi Theodore, Misa Hylton, Aminah Abdul Jillil and Onyia. Each contributed to one of Macy’s in-house brands, and every piece is on sale now for 30 percent off (when using the code FRIEND).

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“We are thrilled to celebrate Black excellence and amplify the voices and exceptional talent of five Black creatives,” Macy’s Fashion Office VP Durand Guion explains in a statement. “We’re using this moment to tell their stories and provide our fashion-devoted customers with exclusive, one-of-a-kind pieces to help them express their personal style.”

The limited-edition jacket evokes the current tie-dye craze while remaining subdued enough for suit-and-tie scenarios. It’s structured, boasts a front zipper closure, two angled pockets and another chest one that zips shut, too. Pinks and reds swirl across the back while yellows and greens grace the collar. Cop the matching pants for a head-to-toe statement.

Normally $150, this jacket is now just $105. All sizes remain available as of this story’s publication, but that surely won’t last.

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Abstract-Print Twill Jacket

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$149.50

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Do Your Boots Have Speed Hooks? Here’s How They’re Meant to Be Used

Welcome to Further Details, a recurring column where we investigate what purpose an oft-overlooked product element actually serves. This week: those hooks at the top of your boots.

If you’re the proud owner of a pair of Red Wing Heritage Iron Rangers, Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots or perhaps a pair of Viberg Derby Boots, you’re familiar with speed hooks. Even if you don’t have any of those popular boots (I don’t!), you’ve likely seen speed hooks on a number of other lace-up stompers.

Instead of the usual metal eyelets most shoes are equipped with, speed hooks are metal hooks which make lacing, as the name implies, speedy. Rather than having to fuss about, threading each lace carefully through each eyelet, speed hooks allow the wearer to simply wrap the laces around each hook. They’re especially useful for tall boots that require a bit more time and dexterity to slip into and out of. If your boot of choice lacks these quick-fastening doodads, you might’ve resorted to skipping the top set of eyelets to wrap the laces around the ankle instead.

As speedy as they are, you’re probably not getting full horsepower out of them. Most people would take one lace in each hand and wrap them around the speed hooks, crisscrossing the laces and exchanging them from one hand to the other as they make their way up the boot. That’s fine if you also like the slow lane, but you can kick it into high gear by using just one hand. Yes, one hand.

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Grab both laces with one hand, holding one lace between your ring and middle finger and the other lace between your middle finger and index finger. Pull the laces taut and pull them from side to side, weaving the laces around each speed hook. It’ll take some practice to get up to speed, but once you do, you’ll be shaving off valuable time from your morning routine.

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