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The 10 Best New Style Products of the Year

This story is part of the GP100, our list of the 100 best new products of the year. Read the introduction to the series here, and stay tuned for more lists like it throughout the month.

The past year and a half shook up the style space: comfort was the priority, brands broke down boundaries and new trends took off. It also allowed companies to put their best foot forward, leading with new products that didn’t compromise on vision. Standouts ranged from artisanal sunglasses to heirloom rings to sustainable denim to nostalgic fragrance. While there were many different throughlines, one thing in 2021 was clear: men’s style is forging ahead.

Game Changer: KYX Sneaker Rental

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Membership Levels: 4
Cleaning: KYX cleans them for you
Biggest Perk: Rent-to-own
Monthly Price: $69+

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For those unfamiliar, the process of buying new and exciting sneakers sucks. It’s awful. You have to enter into a lottery for the mere chance of purchasing a pair; battle bots and bold teens equipped with their parents’ credit cards in queues; or simply miss out even when it feels like there should be way more pairs up for grabs. We’d understand if you gave up on sneaker shopping entirely — especially if you’re a fan of the types you need to browse resale sites or Sneaker Cons to find.

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But the madness birthed a brand-new concept this year — one that had sneakerheads and those on the sideline alike divided. KYX, a new sneaker rental platform, helps consumers access rare and covetable sneakers for a flat monthly fee. Instead of helping them purchase the pairs, they stock them and ship them to them like a subscription service. Interested wearers pick a plan — they start at $69 a month — that determines how many sneakers you can rent at once, how expensive the pairs can be and how many mid-month swaps you can make. Once you rent a pair, you’re with them for a month. When the end of those 30 days nears, KYX inquires about which pair you’d like to wear next — and the cycle repeats until you cancel.

It all sounds kind of crazy, right? It sort of is. But that isn’t KYX’s fault. The company’s found a way to get pairs to crazed consumers who otherwise cannot afford to cop every single pair that comes out, especially as these pairs often fetch upwards of $200 dollars at retail (and more than 200% over retail on resale sites). It’s all in the name of accessibility, it seems, and if it works, it could upend the industry. Plus, it makes people less hesitant to wear their sneakers out since KYX covers the cost of cleaning the pairs you send back.

Tiffany & Co. Men’s Engagement Rings

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Styles: 6
Carat Weight: 3.01
Availability: Contact a Tiffany’s boutique near you
Price: $19,000+

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Tiffany’s first five diamond engagement rings designed for men — called the Charles Tiffany Setting Collection — debuted this year at the LVMH-owned label’s flagship stores. 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 announced the all-new men’s line rooted in “love and inclusivity.” It serves as, according to an initial 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.”

In appeasing the growing number of men interested in wearable adornments, this is surely a first, and smaller makers are bound to follow. (And, to be clear, these obviously aren’t the first men’s rings with set diamonds or stones. They’ve just never been done with such clear intent.) Tiffany’s new engagement rings let men share in the flair typically reserved for the rings women receive. It also lets same-sex or non-binary couples in on the intimate act of asking a significant other to marry them — with diamonds, of course. And that, folks, is priceless, but these rings start at $19,000 dollars.

Jacques Marie Mage Arkansas Sunglasses

Jacques Marie Mage

Frame color: Havana tortoise

Lens color: Brown

Case: Handmade Chimayo wallet case

Price: $2,125

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Jacques Marie Mage

The Last Frontier collection from Jacques Marie Mage is unrivaled in its attention to detail. Designer Jerome Mage is already respected for his uncompromising approach to eyewear design, but with the Arkansas frames, he reached a new level. Blending world-class manufacturing with artisanal details, the Japanese 10mm acetate frames feature custom beadwork from Kewa artist Francisco Bailon. The design, made up of small charlotte beads sewn onto leather, is complemented by sterling silver arrowhead front pins, Chimayo textile-inspired filigree engraved on the core wire and 4B scratch-resistant mineral glass lens. Only 35 pieces were produced for collectors.

Arc’teryx System_A

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Collection: 10 pieces
Designer: Jeremy Karl
Status: Back in stock

Price: $60+

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Arc’teryx remains an outdoors brand first and foremost. In fact, as the company explains, it’s its “mountain DNA” that’s made Arc’teryx so popular. However, with the explosion of GORP (“good ole raisins and peanuts,” i.e. outerwear) in city settings over the past five years — namely in fashion’s most influential circles — the brand would be remiss not to consider what the style-savvy customer wanted from a brand like them.

The answer arrived with System_A, a collection of GORP for city folks. (Not officially, but basically.) Comprising products like thigh-length, triple-layer GORE-TEX C-KNIT rain jackets, lightweight nylon cargo pants, packable shells, temperature regulating T-shirts and the ilk, this collection caters as much to those already obsessed with Arc’teryx as it does those entirely unfamiliar. And the former party is growing fast.

Arc’teryx finds itself on the most talked about and fastest growing fashion brands list, (based on research organized by Lyst) month after month, beating out luxury labels Gucci or Dior and other popular outdoors brands like Salomon or The North Face. Arc’teryx’s place in the fashion world was well on its way to being firmly cemented, and System_A certainly shores it up even more. But good luck getting your hands on anything from the launch: It’s all been sold out since the day it debuted.

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Vacation Eau de Toilette

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Other notes: Petitgrain essence, bergamot, sea salt

Ingredients: Denatured alcohol, water, fragrance
Size: 1 fluid ounce

Price: $60

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Poolside FM knows scent has the power to conjure memories long forgotten, so they tapped perfumers Carlos Huber and Rodrigo Flores-Roux to bottle the spirit of summer. The duo created a fragrance that mixed Vacation sunscreen’s signature scent — coconut, banana and orange blossom —with nostalgic notes of pool water, pool toys and swimsuit lycra. A spritz from the ’80s-inspired bottle delivers tropical top notes that, as they subside, mingle with hints of chlorine and warm plastic. Even if you’re months away from poolside lounging, you can still smell like you had a carefree day in the sun thanks to Vacation.

Pangaia Nettle Denim

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Styles: 4
Materials: Himalayan Nettle, Organic Cotton
Designer: PANGAIA Denim Design Director Jonathan Cheung
Price: $225+

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Pangaia is both a material innovation company and a clothing brand. It strives to reshape several apparel categories with an emphasis on “high-tech naturalism,” a model that calls for using materials that are naturally abundant instead of those we’ve over-industrialized — like nettle over cotton, for example.

That’s where the real innovation comes in: Pangaia creates all of the processes and chemistries required to transform raw materials into functional textiles. For its new line of jeans and jean jackets, instead of using cotton alone, it sourced naturally strong Himalayan nettle instead, a material traditionally used for rugs, and blended it with organic cotton. The blend is stronger but ultimately also softer than traditional jeans since Pangaia opted for a left-hand denim twill construction (which counteracts the nettle’s natural stiffness).

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But design-forward decisions reveal themselves in every component of the pants. Ex-Levi’s SVP of Design and current Pangaia Denim Design Director, Jonathan Cheung, guided the brand through the process of picking washed versus selvedge denim, the pocket configuration, the shape of the jeans and whether or not to add stretchable materials like spandex or elastane (hint: he didn’t).

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His insights resulted in a better final product. Because nettle is hollow (like a flattened straw, Cheung explains), it is breathable in the summer and insulating in colder weather. Nettle is also stronger than hemp (which is 10 times stronger than cotton). The jeans themselves were finished by Candiani, from weaving to dyeing. The mill’s latter process is proprietary and uses less water and dye. And PANGAIA’s in the process of sourcing even more nettle for future pairs, which they expect there will be demand for.

“The denim jean is the most democratic, inclusive, hard-wearing, long-lasting, and culturally influential piece of clothing in all human history,” Cheung explains. “No other piece of clothing has been worn for so long, by so many people and I’d argue that a simple pair of jeans is the coolest piece of clothing you can own, too.”

Blackstock & Weber x J.Crew Loafers

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Designed in: New York City

Sizing: Go one size down

Pair with: Arc’teryx, sweatpants or vintage jeans
Price: $325+

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2021 was the year of the loafer. Footwear as a category underwent several changes during the past 12 months, and, most significantly, sneakerheads awoke to the idea that maybe the $300 dollars they’d spend on luxe Nikes or Jordans would be better spent on nicer shoes — like loafers. The migration from sneakers to hard-bottomed dress shoes, though, can also be attributed to a crop of new brands — like Blackstock & Weber — making better-fitting and -looking loafers.

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The brand, founded by FIT fashion grad and former J.Crew (and Stone Island) employee, Chris Echevarria, has “streetwearified” the style, all while retaining the components traditionalists adore them for. These aren’t the loafers you see parked in airport shine stations. Surely you could take them there, but Echevarria envisions loafers as something far more universal: everyday shoes. And they can certainly be worn as such.

Blackstock & Weber’s loafers are comfortable, especially since the brand suggests you size down and let them mold to your foot’s unique shape. Plus, Echevarria favors pebble or grain leather, embossed croc, raw denim, pony hair, nappy suede, double-stacked leather soles, and chunkier construction over polished hide or plain suede. Instead of styling loafers with slacks or khakis, he pairs them with sweatpants or shorts or vintage jeans with frayed hems.

He’s certainly contributed to the loafer style’s resurgence. And now, fresh off two collabs with J.Crew, a former employer he’s still fond of, it’s clear he’s leading the pack.

Jacques Tennis Collection

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Inspired by: Concrete, stone, clay and water

Comprises: Socks, shorts, polos and accessories
Colors: White

Price: $24+

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Sports have invaded the menswear scene. Most notably, golf and tennis welcomed a lot of first-timers and imbued the industry with preppy statement pieces in the process. With celebrities (see: Macklemore), fledgling brands (Manor Golf) and big retailers (Mr Porter) alike focused on golf, a handful of brands turned to tennis. Kith collabed with Wilson, which was cool, but it was the debut of Jacques — an NYC-based tennis label — that embodied sport as luxury best. The label’s simple ensembles are positioned as upscale sportswear, the perfect occupant for the space between luxury and athleisure.

Nike GoFly Ease

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Sizes: 3.5-13 (half-sizes), 14

Upper: Mesh, neoprene
Colors: 4

Price: MSRP $120

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Nike’s GO FlyEase features innovations that allow users to put it on and take it off without using their hands. It has no laces, and it doesn’t lose its shape thanks to a bi-stable hinge in the sole combined with a flexible tensioner, a rubber strap that spans the length of the shoe.

To put them on, you simply step in. That action straightens the sole, causing the tensioner to rise up and contract around your foot for a secure fit. To take them off, you simply step on the heel and reverse the process.

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Like all shoes in the FlyEase line, the GO was designed with accessibility in mind, making life easier for all kinds of people all over the globe. The clever design could prove essential to those with disabilities who have difficulties putting on traditional footwear. In its own statement on the shoe, Nike quotes champion fencer Bebe Vio, who won Paralympic gold in the Foil B category at the Rio Games: “Usually I spend so much time to get in my shoes. With the Nike GO FlyEase, I just need to put my feet in and jump on it. The shoes are a new kind of technology, not only for adaptive athletes but for everyone’s real life.”

Unfortunately, the shoes sold out in the much-hyped sneaker market and are selling above market price on platforms like StockX and GOAT. If Nike is truly focused on accessibility, it should make the innovations in the Go FlyEase available to a general audience in coming seasons.

Mission Workshop x Afterschool Projects Backpack

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External dimensions: 12.5″ x 19″ x 4.5″

Weight: 2.88 lbs.
Colors: Mojave Camo, Inyo Camo, Hippie Camo, Black

Price: $285

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San Francisco’s top technical bag maker Mission Workshop teamed up with L.A.’s After School Projects to create a near-perfect day pack. The 20-liter weatherproof Speedwell bag has a laptop compartment, exterior water bottle holders, a magnetic fidlok closure and an adjustable waist belt. It also features the first-of-its-kind, tie-dyed technical fabric with unique colors like Mojave Camo and Hippie Camo. Great for cycling trips or short jaunts around town, the Speedwell successfully blends top-tier function and eye-catching looks into one small package.

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Oftentimes the most noticeable upgrade to your everyday wardrobe comes via a softer, more stylish sock. Drake’s does a Striped Sport iteration made from ribbed knit 100-percent cotton. (Get three pairs for $60, by the way.)

Price: $25

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Jacques Marie Mage x Jeff Goldblum Jeff Shadow 2

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Jeff Goldblum and Jacques Marie Mage’s collaborative sunglasses sold out fast. (There were just 500 pairs.) Black from the front but made from clear acetate and precious gold metal wiring on the sides, they’re a striking set of frames that prove thinner — they say tailored — than most. They’re an ode to Goldblum’s style, but also quite the flex from JMM.

Price: $650

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Reviewing Clarks’ Beloved Desert Boots

Although you’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t owned a pair of Clarks Desert Boots at some point in their life, the iconic chukka isn’t Clarks’ best-selling shoe. The Wallabee is. Surprising, right? Surely, since the Desert Boot is undoubtedly the easier silhouette to style, but just because it isn’t the top performer doesn’t necessarily mean it doesn’t beat out others in its category. (Hint: It does.)

But it also defined a category of its own — at least in Western markets. While the Desert Boot is a type of chukka, it stands alone as the originator of the desert boot category, one which now includes copies and knockoffs aplenty (both with and without the signature soft sole). Clarks, the company (then called C & J Clark), was founded in 1825, and it wasn’t until 1948 that the Desert Boot debuted — in Australia of all places. There, because board members were unimpressed with the original design and didn’t think it was fit for the UK market, Clarks debuted the boot an adaptation of a style Nathan Clark, the great-grandson of C+J Clark (aka Clarks) founder James Clark, found in Cairo a few years prior. Soldiers in Burma, by way of South Africa, trusted the boots, then made from reverse leather for a suede-like look, in all types of weather, because they were comfortable, hard-wearing and, for then’s standards, easy to make.

In just under a year, Clarks exported the then officially suede Desert Boot to Jamaica — where they remain popular to this day — and then the US, via a small booth (and a dedicated salesman) inside the 1949 New York Shoe Fair. Eventually, as you now know, the boots made their way back to the UK and then abroad once more — at last Clarks made them in mass quantities. Why? Well, because people loved that they looked casual yet classy and were comfortable yet surprisingly hard-wearing (considering the soft bottom).

That made them appealing to several camps — the beatniks and artists, preppies and adventurers — but for the same reasons: They’re versatile, comfortable and perfectly ubiquitous, meaning they’re everywhere but interesting each time.

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The Good

Clarks’ Desert Boots are typically made from suede, which means they’re soft — plus, since the sole’s made from crepe (coagulated latex) it’s soft, too. This combination makes the boot comfortable, of course, but light, easy to pack and low profile. It’s why adventurers, who could essentially fold them into any size suitcase, and the beatniks, who wouldn’t dare bother with fancy material things, loved them just the same.

It’s why people do today, too. They pair nicely with plain chinos or are passable with a plain suit. They offer the ease of the sneaker with the sophistication of a more stylish shoe. Plus, with these there’s no fiddling with speed hooks or bothering with a “break in” period, if you believe in those. They’re good to go right out of the gate — in whatever color, or textile (standard, polished leather or vegan biomaterial included), you choose.

An Expert’s Opinion:

“These are the most comfortable shoes on Earth. And they’re dirt cheap if you buy them at the right place. You can kick them off in a second when you’re going through airport security, which is a big benefit in my line of work. But they’re great for anything. I buy about three or four pairs at a time. When one pair dies, I just rotate it out,” Anthony Bourdain told Men’s Journal.

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The Bad

These are so easy to wear they sometimes feel like a copout. Plus, they’re so abundant that it often seems like you’re one of many millions wearing a pair — which, honestly, you definitely are. But is that really a bad thing? They’re so good that they’re beloved by millions; who cares?

I do; that’s why I’m (and you’re) here. Honestly, Clarks’ Desert Boots can feel a bit basic — and look it, too. Everyone from your dad to your beginner younger brother owns a pair, and that came make feeling en vogue in them pretty difficult. Plus, crepe soles and suede uppers wears down far faster than a stiff leather exterior and a Vibram outsole (or even a double-stacked leather one). But crepe offers comfort and a completely different look; so, it’s your choice.

Another common complaint is that the two eyelets simply aren’t enough. For those used to boots that lace up high over the ankle, with or without speed hooks, these may make it feel like your foot’s sliding around inside. And it may be. Sizing down a half size is my recommendation in order to ensure the proper fit. That way you don’t have to lace them so tight that you’re cutting off circulation.

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The Verdict

Clarks’ Desert Boots do their job, and have for nearly 75 years — far longer if you count its predecessors in Egypt and East Asia. So, trust that they’ll be everything I mentioned and more: comfortable, super easy to match with slacks or standard jeans and, it goes without saying, something you will definitely not regret ordering — just as long as you measure your foot first (or trust my recommendation to size down a half size) to be sure they fit.

Should these be your end all be all boot? No. But they’re a great starting place, especially if you’ve never owned a pair. Everyone has to at least once, but steer clear of re-upping unless you really love them or you’re opting for a new iteration — like Todd Snyder’s shearling rendition or one of the woven versions. It’s true that, since these have been around for the better part of a century, there are plenty of imitations — both better and worse. Seek out an upgrade (like Astorflex’s Greenflex, which cost $40 dollars more).

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Desert Boot Grey Suede

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Desert Boot Sand Suede

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Desert Boot Beeswax Leather

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$150.00

Desert Boot Dark Tan Leather

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$150.00

Desert Boot Brown Vegan

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How to Tie a Tie

A good tie and one knot. That’s all you need. Forget the Windsors, Pratts and countless other iterations, because with a Four-in-Hand, you’re set. “People overthink it a little too much,” said Jim Parker, store manager at The Armoury in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood. “We’re trying to push that the tie is just an accessory that you don’t need to think about as much.”

The Armoury has a strong reputation for selling some of the best traditional menswear, focusing on timeless designs and top craftsmen. All of its employees swear by the Four-in-Hand. It’s a versatile knot that allows the wearer to express some individuality, without appearing superfluous. Make sure to mind the proportions of your outfit — the collar with the lapel and the tie width with the collar — and practice plenty to tie it just right.

How to Tie a Tie, According to Experts

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“Even with tying the same knot, there are endless possibilities for how the tie can end up, it just depends on what you appreciate. I generally go for a medium- to small-size knot, I try to keep it really tight and I like my tie to sit up.”

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Jim Parker

“I used to tie bigger knots, but really what I do is let the fabric of the tie dictate. This is silk and linen, so it’s a little bit flimsy. You’re never going to get a big, full, sturdy knot. It’ll be a little loose and floppy, and I don’t like that, so that’s why I’m tying this a little tighter. Always a dimple. Like most of us here, the back blade is just kind of incidental.”

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Steps: the Four-in-Hand Knot

Begin with the wide blade of your necktie on the right, hanging 8 to 12 inches lower than the tail. Cross the wide blade over the tail, at a position just below your collarbones.

Wrap the wide blade around the tail.

Pull the wide blade under and up, through the loop created near your neck.

Pull the wide blade down through the loop, adjusting the front of the knot as necessary.

Tighten the knot to the collar, covering the top button, by sliding the knot toward your neck while holding the tie tail. Add a dimple just below the knot with your index finger.

How to Store Your Ties

“Don’t loosen your tie and take it off and hang it like a necklace so you keep it pre-tied. Untie the tie and let it hang,” said Jeremy Kirkland, then head of marketing at the Armoury. (He now hosts a fashion podcast called Blamo!.)

“Don’t worry about the wrinkles, because gravity, your best friend, is going to take all the wrinkles out of the tie.” As to not damage the slip-stitch that holds the tie together, show your tie some respect when taking it off. “When you’re untying your tie, just reverse the knot instead of yanking on it,” Parker said.

Types of Ties

Top Row, Left to Right: Three-Fold Untipped Tie, Three-Fold Self-Tipped Tie | Bottom Row, Left to Right: Five-Fold Tie, Seven-Fold Tie
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Three-Fold Untipped Tie

“Usually the tip adds weight to the bottom of it, so the tie doesn’t blow around. As you can see, there is canvas in there. So, the canvas gives the body and the shape of the tie.”

Three-Fold Self-Tipped Tie

“This is a self-tipped tie. The silk is relatively thin, so to give it a bit more weight and heft it’s tipped on the inside.”

Five-Fold Tie

“This is very, very light. It has a small, really light canvas on the inside to give it a little bit of weight and shape. It is also hand rolled.”

Seven-Fold Tie

“Generally with seven fold ties, the fabric is so thick and it’s folded upon itself, so there’s no canvas on the inside. It’s literally a piece of silk, folded upon itself seven times.”

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This Award-Winning, Simple and Affordable Skincare Will Change Your Life for the Better

This year marks the first time in the past few years we’ve actually been able to enjoy the holidays in person. While you’re evaluating your gifts and considering your wardrobe, don’t forget to take into…

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The Best Footwear Releases of the Year

This story is part of our end-of-year series This Year in Gear, rounding up the most notable releases of 2021.

The footwear we gravitate toward each morning typically defines the day ahead: Boots if you plan to brunt cold or questionable terrain; Sneakers if you’re doing a lot of walking; Loafers if you’re headed into the office or to a luxurious lunch; and so on and so forth. But footwear can also be purely fun, a striking form of self-expression. The 20 best boots, sneakers and shoes released in 2021 emphasize both form and function. Find them below.

GANT x Diemme Roccia Vet Boots

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GANT’s collaborative Diemme boots come with colorful mud guards. You can choose from Persimmon Orange, Peacock Pink or Black, but they all have the same brown leather upper. Think: rugged yet fun.

Price: $405

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Blundstone x Finisterre

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These Blundstone boots are made from onMicro, an animal-free, water- and abrasion-resistant material that looks a whole hell of a lot like leather. Made in collaboration with Finisterre, folks in the UK and EU have exclusive access.

Price: $216

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Brain Dead x Asics Trabuco Max

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I’m anti-unnecessary collabs. I’m into cool, unexpected ones (from companies within the same industry, typically). Like Brain Dead and Asics. They made this new shoe, the Trabuco Max, which looks like its made from the skin of several different types of extraterrestrial life. It’s a spooky season running sneaker.

Price: $160

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L.L. Bean x Todd Snyder Bean Boots

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L.L. Bean and venerable American designer Todd Snyder are back for a sequel to their co-branded collab from last year. There’s more of the same, but also just more. From sweaters to tees, shorts, pants, jackets, bags, and boots, there’s something for everyone. I especially like these Bean Boots, refreshed with new colors, materials, and tongue logos.

Price: $319

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Social Status x Nike Free Lunch Dunks “Chocolate Milk”

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There’s an incredible backstory embedded in Social Status x Nike’s Free Lunch Dunks, a design by Whitaker Group owner James Whitner. Plus, there’s a cinematic short to accompany the launch. Plus (plus), this is an all-new Nike silhouette, a rarity for retailer collaborations.

Price: $130+

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Stüssy x Birkenstock 1774 Boston Clogs

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Stüssy and Birkenstock are back with another collaboration. This time it comprises three different Boston clogs: pink ones, white ones, and these rich brown guys. Get them for the cooler weather (or the hot seasons).

Price: $179+

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Clarks Desert Boot Brown Vegan

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Say hello to an all-new Desert Boot. The iconic silhouette’s been reimagined with an innovative vegan-friendly brown microfiber. Ditching leather, Clarks turned to material development teams for an alternative. The resulting boot is just as durable, plenty stylish, and a signal that similar advancements from other brands are sure to come.

Price: $150

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JJJJound Vans SK8-Mid

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Elusive designer Justin Saunders (aka JJJJound) has collaborated with Dr. Martens, New Balance, Reebok and now Vans, too. His trio of SK8-Mids come in black, brown, and green, but all are bound to sell out instantly. Best of luck buying a pair. You’re probably better off monitoring resale prices on sites like StockX until you find something at least close to retail. That’s the reality.

Price: $150+

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Levi’s x New Balance 992 Sneaker (M992LV)

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Dubbed “Levi’s For Feet,” these New Balance sneakers are made from a mix of patchwork suede and authentic grey denim. Like the JJJJound New Balance 992s, these emphasize the popularity of NB’s various shades of gray. Finished with the iconic Levi’s pull tab logo, they’re made in the US in extremely limited quantities.

Price: $699+

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Knickerbocker Huarache

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Think of these as the cross between a loafer and an open-toed sandal. For those who’d rather not flash their feet — at least not without charging a fee — these are for you. All jokes aside, these were produced in a way that upholds the huarache’s history. “For the past year we have been working with a family-owned workshop in the Mexican region of Michoacán who has been producing huaraches for over 50 years,” NYC-based brand Knickerbocker announced alongside the release.

Price: $120

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Blackstock & Weber The Mason Horse Bit Loafer in Emerald Croc

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We’ve been preaching about the practicality of loafers. And not the run-of-the-mill leather or suede ones, either. We’re talking statement styles. Blackstock & Weber’s new Emerald Croc horse bit loafers — see our guide to learn what that means — certainly make one.

Price: $325

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Yuketen Semi Handsewn Maine Guide DB – FO Quatro

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Yuketen’s Maine Guide DB is the fully-loaded option, if you don’t mind the car reference. I mean, just look at ’em. Italian leather comprises the midsole, rubber reinforces it and Vibram’s new made-in-US 2021 sole tops it off. On top, it’s silky, full-grain, flesh-out leather all over in four different hues, hence the Quatro in its name.

Price: $590

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Dr. Martens x Bodega 1461 Toe Cap Leather Oxfords

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This iteration of Doc Martens’ 1461 shoe is their second collaboration with Bodega. Made from four different materials — pebble lamper, milled nubuck, suede and TecTuff — the all-weather Oxford arrives as a celebration of the silhouette’s 60th anniversary. All of the subtle tweaks made this version an upgrade on the standard release, which, as evident by its enduring design, remains a popular style.

Price: $160

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Alife x Timberland Three-Eye Classic Handsewn Shoes

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New York-based label Alife — who closed their Rivington store this year — breathes new life into Timberland’s lesser-known silhouette, rendering it interesting again. The brand’s eco-conscious Better Leather is dyed a reddish hue designed to contrast the orange EVA midsole. Each pair is painstakingly sewn by hand and arrives with rugged tread we can all agree upon.

Price: $170

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Sebago x Engineered Garments Coverdeck Exotic

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The 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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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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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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Vans Vault x Wacko Maria

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This collab with Tokyo-based label Wacko Maria features the iconic Vans OG Authentic LX with a vinyl record print in three colors. The shoes pay homage to the roots of the Japanese brand — the founder, Atushiko Mori, initially opened a bar in Tokyo called Rock Steady that spun records.

Price: $60

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Reebok x Margiela Tabi Classic Sneakers

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This is the ultimate ‘80s mash-up. The collab features elements from Reebok’s 1983 Classic Leather trainers and Maison Margiela’s 1988 Tabi boots — the split-toe design is immediately recognizable.

Price: $270

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Savas The Legend Boot: Gasoline

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Made by hand in the hills of Tuscany, The Legend boot features a vat-dyed kangaroo leather that’s lined with calf leather. It has a flexible leather sole. and almond-shaped two and a brass zip up the back.

Price: $825

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Keep Your Toes Toasty With Heat Holders ORIGINAL Socks

There’s no topping a great winter coat, but staying warm in the colder months often comes down to protecting the parts furthest away from your core — especially your hands and feet. Heat Holders knows how to keep every part of your body warm regardless of how low the mercury drops, and its Twist & striped socks pack style into its trusted ORIGINAL Crew Sock. Independently tested and proven to be warmer than the average cotton sock, Heat Holders offers three levels of warmth — ranging from the thinner, everyday Ultra Lite (which is three times warmer than a cotton sock) to ORIGINAL (which is seven times warmer) — so you can find the right fit for your feet. The Heat Holders ORIGINAL Striped Sock turns up the heat with specially-developed bulk yarn that boasts extreme thermal qualities. With long pile cushioning and a brushed interior, the final product is soft and supremely insulating. Whether you’re in the market to protect your feet, or just looking for a way to keep your whole self warm this winter — with everything from socks and gloves to hats and blankets — Heat Holders knows how to keep things cozy.

Price: $10-$50

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This Carhartt Jacket Is Shaped by Nearly 100 Years of History

Carhartt isn’t just a purveyor of hard-wearing workwear, it’s been creating all-conditions gear for every aspect of life, from the worksite to relaxing in the great outdoors. Named after Carhartt’s first-ever line of hunting gear (which, for the record, dates back to the 1930s), the Super Dux coat leverages almost a century of outdoor and sporting performance to inspire a coat that’s both technically sound, but practical and stylish. Built on 7.75-ounce Nylon, the exterior of the coat is treated with a Rain Defender® durable water-repellent finish and Wind Fighter® technology to keep wet and windy conditions at bay. Lined with 100 grams of 3M Thinsulate, the Super Dux promises warmth without any unnecessary bulk. Whether you’re heading out on a fishing trip or simply going for a walk, this is the jacket to pack regardless of what mother nature puts on the agenda.

Price: $180

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Forget Worrying About the Forecast: Meet On’s All-Season Parka

The best solution to changing weather and sudden storms? A jacket that stands up to practically anything. Designed to deal with whatever mother nature throws your way, On’s Parka is a fully-adjustable piece of outerwear that’s supremely versatile. The overall silhouette is knee-length to block any stray sprays of snow or rain, and is cut in a more relaxed shape. This allows the jacket to facilitate airflow and feel breathable — while still being fully wind- and waterproof (thanks to its triple-layer construction and DWR coating). Bonded seam zippers seal any extraneous moisture out, rounded out by a fully adjustable attached hood. Not just a jacket that’s able to carry you from autumn evenings, to winter snows and spring showers, On’s thoughtful sport-adjacent design means that this jacket looks right at home regardless of where you’re wearing it. Whether you’re adding it to your gym bag to keep you warm post-workout, or simply need a stylish jacket that looks sharp in any season, when you’ve got a parka like this, you don’t need to worry about the weather forecast.

Price: $460

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Timex Waterbury Traditional Day Date

Timex has been bringing the vintage style like nobody else in the watch world today, and they all come at truly attainable prices. Their latest is one that nods to the company’s 1854 origins, when…

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LifeLabs’ MegaWarm Is the World’s Warmest Jacket

Plenty of jackets boast supreme heat retention, but how many can say they’re actually the warmest jacket on the market. With a stunning 9.25 CLO rating — a system developed in 1941 to measure the degree of insulation provided by an article of clothing (for context, a business suit is 1 CLO) — LifeLabs’ MegaWarm jacket is literally rated as the warmest jacket on the planet. This begins with the brand’s proprietary WarmLife technology, which is designed to retain heat while being as breathable as possible. On top of using 800 fill power ethically-sourced goose down, the MegaWarm uses less than a paper clip’s worth of aluminum to reflect 100 percent of radiant body heat back onto the skin. Taken together, the approach gives a supreme warmth-to-weight ratio. That’s incredibly important, given that LifeLabs designed the MegaWarm to be packable with an ultra-lightweight build. Most importantly, LifeLabs’ commitment to sustainability isn’t just isolated to its responsibly sourced goose down, the MegaWarm uses 91 percent recycled materials by fabric weight and compostable packaging.

Price: $693

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On’s Active Pant is Ready for Cooldowns, Rest Days (and Anything Else on the Agenda)

It’s hard not to love clothing that can fit more than one occasion, pulling double (or triple) duty as it transitions from home office, to gym to a meetup with friends. On’s Active Pant embodies this philosophy, designed to prioritize comfort while looking contemporary and — frankly — classically stylish. As expected from a label like On, these hit the marks when it comes to sport-centered details, including adjustable hemlines at the ankle, a drawstring waist (for easy on-and-off) and a techy Polyamide exterior that delivers light insulation, soft hand feel and a UV protective fabric that also dries quickly when wet. Even with all the details taken care of, On has emphasized that these pants are, first-and-foremost, centered on sheer comfort. With a modern, easy design, that’s obvious the moment you slip them on. Being able to rock a single pair of pants as you go through every part of your day — what’s cozier than that?

Price: $150

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‘Black Ivy’: A Clothing Revolution Retold by Style Expert Jason Jules

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Clothing can tell stories, bear hidden meanings and relay silent messages through tightly-packed crowds. It can also kickstart a revolution. Jason Jules’ new book, Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style, due out December 7th, 2021 via Reel Art Press, proves this.

The book details how Black individuals like Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., James Baldwin, Miles Davis and John Coltrane reinterpreted traditionally prep designs like the Oxford button-down shirt, hand-stitched loafer, soft shoulder three-button jacket and repp tie for their own wear — and changed menswear forever by doing so.

Miles Davis stands still in the studio for a photo captured by Don Hunstein for Columbia Records.
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This photo of an unnamed subject by Pittsburgh photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris embodies Black Ivy. It’s presented courtesy of The Carnegie Art Museum and the Teenie Harris Archive.
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“Black Ivy style became a thing in and of itself, distinct from Ivy but always related to it,” Jules says. “Ironically, the characterization of Ivy league clothing as quintessentially cool is due in no small part to the enormous, but until now undocumented, influence Black Ivy style has had on mainstream culture —past and present. The old adage, it’s not what you wear it’s how you wear it, is never truer than in the case of Black Ivy style, where the classic Ivy wardrobe was comprehensively raided and then remixed and re-envisioned, away from its elitist confines, away from its mass-market popularity, and into something heavily coded and intentionally revolutionary.”

There’s a thread that connects today’s prep resurgence and the sartorial efforts of these men in the ’50s and ’60s. Prep is cool once more because new designers and brands are removing it from its original context — aka the wretches of global elites (which are predominantly white) — in the same way King Jr., Baldwin and Davis did. But to understand today’s trends, you have to educate yourself on the cast that set the revolution in motion.

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The cover of May 1965’s issue of Ebony Magazine, courtesy of Reel Art Press.
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Jules, a popular prep model, public relations expert, consultant for brands like Levi’s and Wrangler and seminal style blogger, noticed the new way of dressing early, when he was a child still.

“To me, the understanding of Black Ivy came about organically. As I got older, I began to draw connections between style and its contexts and began to understand how clothes could have meaning, how things can be adopted and redefined to serve a purpose or an agenda,” Jules told The New York Times.

Initially, he surveyed the style from afar. Over the years, as fashion became his primary focus, he returned to Black Ivy Style with renewed interest, as he realized it laid the foundation for how many men dress today.

“Coming from a Black, British working-class background, the Ivy Look couldn’t be further away from my everyday life experience growing up,” Jules explains. “But the more I understood it, the more I gravitated towards it. Black Ivy style is so important. It charts a unique moment in time when the language of Ivy style became an internal part of the Black American story — from the music, the visual arts, the education, the struggle and beyond.”

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Tommie Smith returns home after protesting at the 1968 Olympic Games, captured by Ed Widdis, courtesy of AP/Shutterstock.
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Jules is sure to call out, though, that Black Ivy Style is not, nor was ever, rooted in the desire to be, or at least dress, white. In fact, its origins are quite the opposite. In the same ways Ivy Style intersected with the Civil Rights Movement, later prep renaissances (today’s included) reared their heads in times of turbulence. Dressing up, it seems, served as a way to endure instability and rebut injustice.

“Rather than a sign of conformity and compliance, Black Ivy was a kind of battledress, a symbolic armor worn in the nonviolent pursuit of fundamental change,” Jules writes.

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The Best L.L. Bean Cyber Week Deals

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Few people can say they aren’t familiar with L.L. Bean. The brand, founded by Leon Leonwood Bean in 1912, has long been the go-to outdoors retailer. Made for Maine, L.L. Bean sells everything from gloves and beanies to the iconic Bean Boot and the trusty Boat and Tote.

And that’s far from it. It’s truly hard to describe how many different garments, goods and accessories the 100+-year-old label sells. Plus, fresh off a collab with Todd Snyder, its profile has probably never been higher. Find a handful of icons and newcomers alike, all on sale now until the holiday season ends.

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L.L. Bean Cyber Week Deals

L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Packaway Hooded Jacket

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~~$189~~ $149 (21% off)
This packable puffer is rarely on sale.

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L.L. Bean Hi-Pile Fleece Jacket

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L.L. Bean H Rain Jacket

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L.L. Bean Cargo Pants

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~~$55~~ $70 (21% off)
Classic cargos at a can’t-beat kind or price.

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L.L. Bean Stretch Primaloft Packaway Hooded Jacket

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~~$219~~ $149 (32% off)
It isn’t as high-end as some outdoor gear, but that means the price isn’t sky-high.

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L.L. Bean Allagash Penny Loafers

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~~$129~~ $109 (16% off)
Save big on these L.L. Bean loafers. Say that six times fast.

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L.L. Bean Adventure Fleece Jacket

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~~$80~~ $60 (24% off)
The Adventure Jacket is a no-fuss fleece with a handy front placket pocket.

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L.L. Bean Signature Shaker Stitch Sweater

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~~$70~~ $55 (21% off)
Striped cotton sweater? Certified smash.

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L.L.Bean Classic Vacuum Bottles

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L.L. Bean Mountain Classic Fleece

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~~$69~~ $54 (20% off)
A super-light fleece from the fine folks at L.L. Bean.

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L.L. Bean Primaloft Packaway Jacket

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~~$169~~ $129 (24% off)
A packable jacket with a cool print.

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L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack

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~~$99~~ $79 (19% off)
A cool, khaki backpack from L.L. Bean.

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L.L. Bean Country Corduroy Pants

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~~$70~~ $55 (21% off)
You can never go wrong with corduroy pants.

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L.L. Bean Organic Cotton Sweater

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~~$60~~ $45 (25% off)
Constructed from organic cotton, this sweater comes in four colors.

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L.L. Bean Waterfowl Sweater

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~~$119~~ $99 (16% off)
The Waterfowl Sweater mixes the best of a quarter-zip and a full-on knit.

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L.L. Bean Allagash Fleece Overshirt

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~~$89~~ $65 (27% off)
An overshirt acts as the ideal layer: light enough for fall and to layer beneath a bigger coat during winter.

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L.L. Bean Oxford Cloth Shirt

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~~$50~~ $40 (20% off)
Don’t sleep on L.L. Bean’s Oxford Cloth Shirts. They’re solid, sturdy staples.

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Comfort Camp Crewneck Sweatshirt

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~~$60~~ $50 (17% off)
The Comfort Camp Crewneck has a secret pocket on the front, and moisture-wicking features embedded inside, too.

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L.L. Bean Wrinkle-Free Oxford Shirt

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~~$50~~ $40 (20% off)
You cannot forget a crisp, ideally wrinkle-free Oxford Shirt in your rotation.

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L.L. Bean 1912 Jeans

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~~$55~~ $45 (18% off)
You can’t get a good pair of jeans for $60 dollars. But L.L. Bean’s are nearly half that. And they’re pretty good.

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L.L. Bean Bandana Face Mask

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~~$20~~ $15 (25% off)
Masks haven’t completely disappeared from our daily lives. Restock while they’re on sale.

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L.L. Bean Non-Medical Knit Mask

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L.L. Bean Organic Cotton Sweater

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~~$70~~ $55 (21% off)
Striped cotton sweater? Certified smash.

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L.L. Bean Packable Trucker Hat

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~~$30~~ $24 (17% off)
A cap you can pack.

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The Best Everlane Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

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Ever since 2010, Everlane’s been making mindful menswear at affordable prices. What does that mean? Well, the brand’s always been transparent about how it prices its items — how much it costs to make, where it was made and who made it, how much it costs to ship it and so on and so forth. As such, a lot of the erroneous add-ons to appease middlemen are missing. That makes the final product far more affordable.

During the year’s shopping season — that stretch spanning Black Friday and Cyber Monday — the brand slashes its prices even further, sending standout pieces free-falling toward 40-, 50- or even 60-percent off. Capitalize while you can (aka while everything’s still in stock).

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Everlane The No-Sweat Sweater – Chalk

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~~$78~~ $46 (41% off)
Build your winter wardrobe around Everlane’s basic but elegant No-Sweater Sweater.

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Everlane The Athletic Fit Performance Jean

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~~$72~~ $28 (62% off)
Save big on Everlane’s signature blue jeans.

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Everlane The Forever High-Top Sneaker

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~~$70~~ $35 (50% off)
Yes, Everlane sells sneakers — and they’re great.

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Everlane The Performance Chino

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~~$72~~ $25 (65% off)
Classic chinos with comfortable stretch.

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Everlane The ReTech Soft-Shell Jacket – Navy

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~~$78~~ $46 (42% off)
It’s a coaches jacket with the performance capabilities usually saved for players.

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Everlane The Waffle Tee

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~~$35~~ $24 (32% off)
A waffle tee can add texture (and thus interest) to otherwise flat outfits.

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Everlane The ReTech Jogger

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~~$68~~ $34 (50% off)
Joggers with just the right amount of stretch — and they’re mostly made of recycled materials.

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Everlane The Bucket Hat

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Everlane The No-Sweat Sweater

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~~$65~~ $45 (31% off)
The No-Sweat Sweater promises to keep you warm without making you overheat.

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Everlane The ReTech Sport Short

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~~$58~~ $29 (50% off)
Score on shorts in the off-season.

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Everlane The Athletic Fit Performance Chino

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~~$72~~ $21 (70% off)
Dubbed Slate, these chinos are basically blue.

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Everlane The Track Hoodie

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~~$60~~ $48 (20% off)
One hell of a hoodie just got reduced even further. (Hint: it’s this one.)

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Everlane The Italian Wool Trouser

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~~$98~~ $49 (50% off)
Fit for dressing up or doing house work, these balance comfortability and class.

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Everlane The Italian Wool Chore Blazer

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~~$148~~ $51 (65% off)
An unstructured blazer works well in semi-formal settings.

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Everlane The ReNew Air Pant

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~~$68~~ $34 (50% off)
Unlike this vodka, these sweats are not made from air. They’re as light as it, though.

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Everlane The Unstructured Blazer

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~~$148~~ $59 (69% off)
An unstructured blazer works well in semi-formal settings.

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Everlane The Track Pant

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~~$58~~ $46 (21% off)
Premium sweatpants made from soft, organic cotton. Check, check.

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Everlane Forever Slip-On Sneaker

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~~$60~~ $36 (40% off)
Yes, Everlane makes sneakers. They’re excellent.

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Treat Someone You Love (or Yourself) With Clean Origin’s Suite of Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry

Clean Origin is founded on a promise to provide diamonds without compromise. This includes its specialized focus on exclusively lab-grown diamonds, which (on top of generally being 20 to 40 percent more affordable than the conventionally-mined alternative) are more ethical than traditional gemstones — all without sacrificing the brilliance or quality you’d expect from a top-tier diamond. This eye for quality is embodied by Clean Origin’s Diamond Stud Earrings, which range from 3/4 to 2 carats in myriad different styles — from a classic four-pronged round shape to pear or halo silhouettes — and utilize Clean Origin’s signature lab-grown diamonds. If you’re looking to make a statement with someone you love this upcoming holiday season, Clean Origin also has a selection of engagement rings that leverage the clarity and beauty of its lab-grown diamonds to create a piece that’s meant to make any moment truly memorable. Whether you’re shopping for something classic or something more contemporary, Clean Origin makes the case for adding lab-grown diamonds to your holiday gift shopping list.

Price: $435+

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You Can Actually Buy the Jacket Kayce Dutton Wears in ‘Yellowstone’

Paramount Networks’ hit show Yellowstone is back for its fourth season — surprises in tow. And we couldn’t help but think back to one of our favorite looks from seasons past. They’ve all been done by costume designer Ruth Carter, who worked on films such as Amistad, Dolemite Is My Name, and won an Oscar for her work on Black Panther. The modern western drama sees its characters decked out in vintage-inspired ranchwear with a modern twist, like the down-filled mackinaw zip-up jacket, highlighted with a bright orange yoke, worn by John Dutton (Kevin Costner).

While you could try and convince your tailor to recreate the custom clothes made specifically for Costner, Luke Grimes’ character, Kayce Dutton, also sports some enviable ready-to-wear duds throughout the show. The key piece he wears is the Riders Jacket comes from SoCal-based brand Freenote Cloth. It’s a beautiful hybrid between a vintage ranch jacket and trucker jacket and features a burly 10-ounce waxed canvas which, as you can tell from the show, ages really well. But it doesn’t just look good — it’s the real deal.

All of the metal hardware is custom-made in Kentucky, accompanied by a leather patch from Red Wing as well as a silky satin sleeve lining and Southwestern-inspired printed body liner, both made in Japan. It’s got plenty of room for personal effects, with dual chest and hand pockets as well as an interior pocket. And the clever gusseted shoulders allow for a greater range of motion to handle all that tough ranch work (or yard work).

Freenote Cloth Riders Jacket

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Freenote Cloth Franklin and Poe

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25 Winter Style Essentials

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Whenever cold weather arrives wardrobes contract. We transition from wearing things because we like how they look to wearing things because they’ll keep us warm — with the occasional sacrifice to emphasize the former. Largely, though, it’s an “I’ll wear whatever works” time of year. But that doesn’t mean you must always sacrifice style in order to survive sub-zero temperatures.

Our list of winter style essentials balances form and function, meaning the items here are as high-performing as they are nice to look at. That includes plush beanies that won’t pill, jackets with eco-friendly fill, boots that won’t falter in a foot of snow, gloves to keep your hands dry and fingers from cracking and plenty more.

Admittedly, finding these things can be hard. Perhaps the coat you really want looks amazing and all but wouldn’t keep you warm on a crisp fall morning, let alone nighttime in the dead of winter. It’s why we stick to what works, often longer than we should — or long after the look’s gone out of style. So, whether you’re bolstering your winter wardrobe or building it from scratch, these selections represent 25 different ways to upgrade — in colors correct for the season, too.

Winter Essentials for Men

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Watch Cap

Filson’s Wool Watch Cap will keep you warm — that I can guarantee.

Hudson Aran Jumper

Everyone needs a classic cable knit sweater.

Eco Nordic PrimaLoft Field Parka

J.Crew’s Eco Nordic Field Parka comes with faux fur trim and an Econyl (aka regenerated nylon) body.

Textured Jogger Pants

Upgrade your sweatpants ahead of winter. These won’t let the cold winter wind whip through them.

Winter Pass Printed Fleece

Printed fleeces are typically too expensive to bother monitoring. I just know that they’ll never fall to a price I feel is affordable. But Columbia’s done it. The Winter Pass Printed Fleece isn’t $500 bucks. Not even $100 — just $95!

Pachena Bay Hiker

For tough (snowy, icy) terrain you need tough boots.

Brushed Wool Shirt-Jacket

Wallace & Barnes

The ideal middle layer, Wallace & Barnes’ Shirt Jacket makes a statement (and will keep you warm).

Crew Sweater

Kotn’s classic Crew Sweater is back by popular demand.

Dolphin Cord Overcoat

Our Legacy

Overcoats are cool. Corded overcoats, though? Even cooler.

Nordic Waterproof Hiker Boots

Embrace an era of outdoor gear bygone with J.Crew’s retro-tinged Hiker Boots.

Pavel Faux Shearling Jacket

A.P.C.’s Pavel Jacket is 100-percent vegan: The body is polyester while the collar is faux sheepskin.

Original Lined Goatskin Gloves

Filson’s Goatskin gloves come in three colors, Black, Tan and Saddle. These are the tan option.

Vintage Thermal Surplus Tee

Buck Mason

Your wardrobe can’t be 99-percent outerwear with nothing to wear underneath it. Buck Mason’s Thermal Surplus Tee is the perfect starting point.

Cashmere Cuff Beanie

Get this steal of a soft Cashmere Cuff Beanie in three colors.

Whiting Shirt

Wax London

Don’t wait to buy one of Wax London’s heavy Whiting Shirts. They rarely last long.

Tasman Slipper

Some slippers are far too flimsy for actual wear — like to and from the mailbox or into the backyard to bring your dog back inside. UGG’s Tasman Slippers are not. They have a significant sole and a super simple look about them.

Reversible Brushed Mohair Sock

At last, reversible socks. And by Japanese brand RoToTo nonetheless.

Bulky Watch Cap

Although the peak for fall foliage has passed, this Bulky Watch Cap embodies the season’s most impressive color.

Shearling-Lined Bean Boot

Contrary to popular belief, the original Bean Boot could indeed get better. The shearling-lined version solves my number one complaint when wearing them: my feet won’t feel cold anymore!

Goose Down Alpine Puffer Jacket

The Arrivals

This jacket makes going outside in the frigid cold surprisingly palatable.

Plaid Cashmere Scarf

Joshua Ellis

Scarfs are extra, yes, but don’t underestimate their ability to trap in heat.

Wool Camp Socks

Flint and Tinder

Flint and Tinder fuses the comfortability of a compression sock with the warmth of a wool sock.

City Hiker

Not a big fan of boots? Corridor’s City Hiker can tackle similar terrain, but it wears like a sneaker.

Tipped Lambswool Gloves

The Tipped Lambswool Gloves: simple, soft gloves you can stuff in your coat pocket.

Flat Front Taper Corduroy Pants

Knickerbocker

There’s no material more classically fall and winter than corduroy.

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Body High: Weed Merch Is More Artful Than Ever

Henry Phillips

A version of this story first appeared in Gear Patrol Magazine. Subscribe today.

Cannabis has been around since, some say, 2000 BCE. It’s documented in texts from Ancient China, Africa, and Eastern Europe, and a part of spiritual life in Jamaica and on the Indian subcontinent, where the plant’s indigenous to. Stateside, the number of citizens open about their cannabis consumption is increasing.

Only five states haven’t yet passed laws to legalize cannabis for medicinal or recreational use. The early adopters, Colorado and Washington, only did so in 2012. Relatively speaking, we’re still in the wee beginnings of what will be a $91.5 billion dollar industry by 2028, according to Grand View Research, Inc.

Brands that grow and pack, distribute, sell, advertise, deliver, educate about and advocate for criminal justice reform around cannabis are forging the legal landscape. But despite the rapid growth, these companies remain punk in spirit, creating merch for a new generation of stoners. Is it high fashion? Depends who you ask.

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Old Pal

Old Pal sells pre-ground “shareable” cannabis packaged with rolling papers and filters. The brand’s clothing, sold as Old Pal Provisions, peddles positivity and unity, and proceeds are regularly donated to organizations like Our Academy.

Pictured: Work Together Long Sleeve Shirt, $58

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Pure Beauty

Top-shelf weed fashioned into slim, cigarette-like sticks, that’s Pure Beauty’s shtick. (Oh, and a 100mg cocktail.) But T-shirts, bucket hats, beach towels and art prints — many of which feature their little side-eye logo or artistic shots of weed — fill out the L.A. label’s online store.

Pictured: Pure Beauty DM S/S, $55

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Sundae School

Pre-rolled joints in two sizes — Bullet (0.3g) and Party (1.0g) — make up Sundae School’s smokeables catalog. Filled with premium flower, they’re an obvious extension of Sundae School’s fashion-forward smokewear line of the same name.

Pictured: Doodle Collage Crewneck, $100

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Doc’s Family Farms

Doc’s Family Farms is, as the name suggests, a 10-acre, family-owned cannabis farm in Northern California. With a model-turned-farmer at the helm, the family’s apparel line has seen similar success. It spans tie-dyed pants and bucket hats, straightforward logo tees and crewneck sweatshirts.

Pictured: Crew Pants, $160

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BlackbirdGo

BlackbirdGo serves as an intermediary between dispensaries and cannabis consumers. TLDR: they deliver you your weed. But they also make a clothing line called Be Good People. Which, as you might guess, advocates for the end of cannabis prohibition and donates proceeds to The Last Prisoner Project.

Pictured: Not One Person Tee, $30

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How Mister Green Became the Coolest Head Shop in California

From investment-worthy home goods to the kind of clothing you’d find in a streetwear blog, not a middle schooler’s closet.

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Be Race or Trail Ready with This Lightweight Jacket from Fox Racing

The best outerwear is able to pack significant warmth without getting too bulky, making it the perfect piece to transition from fall to winter (and ultimately springtime) without skipping a beat. Fox Racing’s Ridgeway jacket ticks all the boxes, offering durability and weather-defying warmth, wrapped up in a… well, highly packable design. It begins with the Cordura fabric outer shell, which is designed to handle rugged conditions, rounded out by a Polartec lining for practical insulation without adding weight. With fleecy side panels, the overall design was developed to be as versatile as possible — without feeling weighed down. We can definitely see this piece as a smart investment; the way the Ridgeway jacket is designed, we imagine you’ll be reaching for it no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.

Price: $145

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November 17, 2021 / Comments Off on Be Race or Trail Ready with This Lightweight Jacket from Fox Racing
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