• 30Aug
    Categories: Gear, Style Comments: 0

    Face it, a cheap plastic Totes umbrella just isn’t that stylish. Class yourself up a bit with this very nice cloth umbrella that’s made to last. $95. NC

  • 24Aug
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    Handcrafted in the USA these sharp linen ties, Bandanas and scarfs are something that add that perfect touch to your wardrobe. Each item comes with a linen bag for… storage we guess. $42-60.NC


  • 23Aug
    Categories: Gear, Outdoors, Style Comments: 0

    Created with anodized aluminum and using medium black SPR4 pressurized Fisher Space Pen ink cartridges, this pen designed for the US Government, and it looks the part. $40.NC

  • 23Aug
    Categories: Gear, Outdoors, Style Comments: 0

    Here’s a webbing belt an adult can wear and not look completely ridiculous. Good for those river trips, an extra belt for camping or backpacking trips, or for those travel days when you just don’t feel like taking your belt off before every flight.  Only big issue is there’s only two colors (yellow & gray), and it has a high price point, limiting it’s appeal. $100.NC

  • 23Aug

    Verizon customers will be getting a special edition phone this September  in the form of the Star Wars Droid R2D2. Sign up for emails and alerts on news of this limited run phone to find out how you can get yours. The hardware itself is simply the new Droid 2 with a facelift. This is the Droid you’ve been looking for fanboys. Link.NC

  • 18Aug

    Our favorite jeans are currently running some of the coolest TV Spots out there.NC

  • 17Aug
    Categories: Design, Gear, Style, Tech Comments: 0

    Three words describe this fantastic timepiece. Simple. Fashionable. Functional. Add to this minimilist wristwatch a solid aircraft grade stainless steel case in three finishes, Italian leather strap and Swiss made 7 jewel, ETA calender movement… We’re sold. $TBA.NC

  • 16Aug
    Categories: Lifestyle, Style Comments: 0

    Designed in Oregon, handcrafted in Japan. These are frames for the man who takes himself seriously in the office and in life. Not only will these help out your style, with every pair sold, they donate a pair to someone in need. Giving the gift of style, yep, we can get behind that. $TBA. NC

  • 16Aug

    From the guys who brought you the Wookie jacket, comes the next great wookie product, Chewie shoes! With a furry wookie like lining, full leather uppers, high top fashion, great tread, and…. well really of none of this matters, these are Star Wars shoes with a wookie style. Only one word can describe these, Awesome. NC

  • 12Aug
    Categories: Gear, Outdoors, Style Comments: 0

    There’s a reason Red Wings have been a standard for men since their establishing in 1905. What was once a quality mens boot, has to an extent  become a fashion icon. The beauty of Red Wing, is that the classic quality has never been sacrificed for style, it is in fact the simple functional look that created the style. Now J.Crew has another exclusive that lives up to the rich history of Red Wings. Made in extremely limited qualities, this is the boot for the mans man who still wants to look good. $300. NC

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