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Of all the worthy summer sales, Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is top of our list to look forward to every year. With thousands of discounts currently live on the likes of Adidas, AG and Theory, it’s enough to make you reach for your credit card, if we do say so ourselves. That being said, spending your […] The post Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

New York can be a little gross and crowded, but I didn’t think I needed a commuter bag that could survive a war. That’s essentially what I got from the Brown Buffalo Conceal Peak, a 21L backpack that promised to protect my belongings in any weather or environment — and comfortably, too. The bag’s mission […] The post Review: Brown Buffalo’s Co

If you needed proof that Billy Reid is the unequivocal menswear king of Alabama — and maker of our favorite elevated staples designed south of the Mason-Dixon Line — all you’d have to do is peruse the brand’s lineup of sophisticated-meets-utilitarian offerings. The brand’s slate of classic polos, cloud-esque knitwear, slubby linen and big-tick

You probably already know this about me, but I love a good Scotch. And in case you were wondering, there’s no wrong season to enjoy it. Seriously, have you had a Daiquiri made with a peaty Scotch? It’s a summer staple for me. More importantly, there’s too much of a rarefied air when it comes […] The post Yes, You Can Get Great Scotch for Less

When I say the words “integrated-bracelet sports watch,” what models come to mind? The Royal Oak, naturally, as Audemars Piguet kicked off the trend with that legendary model in 1972. The Patek Philippe Nautilus and Vacheron Constantin 222 are likely candidates as well, seeing as how they followed closely on the heels of AP and […] The post Wh

I have a confession to make: Until two months ago, I really didn’t know that much about wine. Sure, I knew how it was made and could put together a decent wine pairing after browsing the list at a restaurant. I was familiar with certain terms and regions, specifically ones I’ve visited. But if you’d […] The post I Thought I Knew a Lot About Wi

Every now and then we look back on the past and come to realize we’ve made a regrettable mistake. Many who invested in Bitcoin at its height may be holding their heads as its value continues to fall. Others assumed iceberg lettuce was a guilt-free grocery purchase. And then there’s Honda, the Japanese automaker that’s […] The post The Honda El

I am staunchly opposed to adult men wearing sports jerseys. Are you an 18-year-old frat bro? No? Then there are only two instances when you should wear a jersey: if you’re a professional athlete or if you’re going to the stadium where said sports team is playing, and even the latter is pushing it. That […] The post Ditch the Jersey: These Bran