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We waited for it, and it came, finally an Apple Watch with water resistance. Apple has rectified the biggest, at least in our eyes, gap in the series 1, making it a viable option for all workout activities. With more and more apps and IoT devices becoming compatible with the Apple Watch platform, they are more getting useful by the day. Now is the time to invest in one.
Available on Target.com for $369
The Microsoft Arc mouse solves the problem most office goers have of trying to carry a bulky mouse in your pants pocket, or in your hand with your laptop, while moving from your workspace to a meeting. This mouse folds flat to slimly fit in your pants or jacket pocket, allowing you to carry it around easily, with no awkward bulge in your pocket. The battery life is great, lasts about 4 months on two AAAs, and the scroll panel has a reactionary click, making it feel like a classic wheel where none truly exists. Its almost like magic.
Available on Microsoft.com for $60
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A lightweight bomber jacket is the perfect outer garment for early fall and spring, given the color you choose. This bomber from Topman is our pick for the minimalist in all of us. The 100% polyester outer layer, and the 3 pocket design (two exterior and one interior) give this jacket all of the classic design elements of a well constructed bomber. That being said, there isn't anything fancy about this classic top layer, but that means you can layer it with what ever casual shirt you want, which is why we like it so much.
Available on Nordstrom.com for $80
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The Nautica Striped Sweater is a closet standard for fall. It provides a sophisticated look while being extremely comfortable. What's better, is their modern slim fit which gives you enough room to add layers underneath but wont bunch up at the bottom. This cut alone makes this sweater worth its weight in 100% cotton. No one wants to keep messing with the reappearing muffin top at the bottom of a poorly cut sweater. So toss out your old one, and replace it with this blue-striped gem.
Available on Nautica.com for $100
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If you are a frequent coffee drinker and haven't tried a Chemex yet, now is a great time to give it a go. This style of brewing allows you to brew more than your standard v60 pour-over (six cups vs one), and it takes about the same amount of time. This method is also our preferred way to brew if we have people over, this way we're not hovering over 3 different cups for 10 mins each just to serve a few guests. If you're hesitant to get one without knowing exactly how to brew with it, don't worry the gents over at Stumptown have you covered.
Available on bluebottlecoffee.com for $40
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Fondly referred to as the droopy hat, Neff makes some of the most iconic beanies on the market. The daily heather is 100% acrylic, making it super soft and able to be machine washed without losing its shape or elasticity. As the cold descends on the northern half of the US, one of these will be a necessity from now until April.
Available on Pacsun.com for $18
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The All Saints brand has been growing like crazy over the last few years, and for good reason. These guys have some awesome pieces, including the Girard shirt. The price is a little higher than our normal selections but the quality of these shirts is top notch and worth the price. We promise.
Available on allsaints.com for $165
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The Barbour bifold wallet is a bit different than your typical bifold due to its obvious vertical orientation. Why the vertical fold? The vertical fold allows you to hold more cards without adding to the thickness of the wallet. However, this fold makes it harder to fit cash in nicely, but no one uses cash anymore so its nothing to lose sleep over when deciding on a new pocket piece. The Barbour bifold also has a nice green plaid accent in the middle, giving it some character on top of the high quality leather you can expect from a brand like Barbour.
Available on Nordstrom.com for $99
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If you haven't heard of Stance yet, listen up. These guys make some awesome socks, in patterns that don't make a lot of sense most times, which makes them even more awesome. This lone ranger design was recently released, they aren't too loud but have a subtle patriotic tinge to them, which is always a plus, and we love 'em.
Available at Stance.com for $22.
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We have all looked down at our left lapel at some point and thought 'why is there a button hole, with no button right there?" the answer is a lapel flower. Lapel flowers are coming back into style, so use them to your advantage. Match with a pocket square or tie, or both, just make sure the three don't clash, and don't go overboard. Show that you know what you're doing, without throwing it in everyone's faces.
Available at TheTieBar.com for $8.
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Small additions like this anchor bracelet from fossil shows you are more than just a good looking guy in a suit, you have personality. These small accessories are where you make your personal mark on your style, and we think a bracelet like this is a good place to start. Wear it with your brown watch or with other bracelets that match your color scheme and you can't lose.
Available on Fossil.com for $58
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We've written about the wonders of Wurkin Stiffs before. The magnetic collar stays are one of the best investments a gentleman can make. Just imagine, no more curling your collar down with your thumb and pointer finger, no more rogue flaps popping out of your jacket or vest, and no more "ready for take off" wings at the base of your neck. They are a small solution that makes a large impact on your collared shirt. We never leave home without them.
Available at Nordstom.com for $40
When it comes to classic style street shoes, vans are hard to beat. These new arrivals take the old stye of the authentic vans shoes and funk it up with some tweed. Since Fall is the season of tweed, these puppies are perfect.
Available at Vans.com for $60
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Every gentleman needs a well-fitting, multifaceted blazer they can wear to work, and out for a night on the town. The beauty about Indochino is their clothes are made to measure to ensure fit, customizable, and are sold at a price lower than most off-the-peg suit shops. We like this windowpane blazer because it is in the sweet spot where flashy meets business. The color also lends itself to be more versatile with common slack colors and jeans.
Available at Indochino.com for $499 but you can catch it on sale for $299
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Allen Edmonds shoes are an American classic. Are they pricey? Yes. Are they worth it? Absolutely. After about 2 weeks of harsh break-in wear, these shoes are some of the best American-made leather shoes you can buy. Think of these shoes as an investment. If you protect them, they will last you years.
Available at AllenEdmonds.com for $395
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Few things last like the denim jacket, and the Fall is the perfect time to rock it. This kind of jacket is a standard that needs to be in every modern gentleman's closet. Layering it over a t-shirt in early October and throwing a flannel on underneath toward the end of the season is our typical wear routine. The only caution we will impart is to avoid the denim suit. If you are wearing a blue jean jacket, do us a favor and skip the blue jeans.
Available on Gap.com for $90
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Autumn is here and with Autumn comes flannel. This buffalo check flannel from Uniqlo is a great and inexpensive flannel for anyone looking to add a few season standards into their fall rotation. At this price, you can grab a couple color options without crushing your wallet. Wear it by itself or layer it with a solid-color t-shirt.
Available on Uniqlo.com for $30
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We covered wireless speaker last year here, and now a new version of one our favorites, the EU Boom, is here so we had to share. It's waterproof, shockproof and can connect multiple phones at once. The second version gives more bass boost, better blue tooth connectivity and even more color combos to fit what ever kind of gentleman lifestyle you lead.
Available on Target.com for $150
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Crossfit. Crossfit, Crossfit, Crossfit, Crossfit, Crossfit, Crossfit. We get it. You Crossfit. But seriously, these shoes are the real deal. Regardless if you're a gent that works out in a box or a standard gym, these shoes can do it all. They have a wider toe and flatter heal for a solid squat base and decent arch support for running, making them a truly all-purpose workout shoe. These new versions also don't yell 'Reebok' and 'Crossfit' like the previous editions, making them much less pretentious and better for the non-Crossfit goers that still like olympic-style lifts.
Available on Reebok.com for $130
As the Summer heat begins to fade, and the Fall temperatures creep in, it's time to start investing in your cool weather layers. This woven polo by Ted Baker, while expensive compared to our normal picks, is pretty unique and a perfect investment. The collar buttons, breast pocket, woven texture, and slim fit make this piece worth the price. These various accents allow this shirt to pop under a blazer or be worn all by itself.
Available on TedBaker.com for $149
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