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Tomorrow at the site of the long-closed Liquor Store bar in New York City, J.Crew will hold the grand opening of its first mens-only store. The Tribeca Men's Shop, located at 235 West Broadway, has a classic feel, to say the least. The shop retains much of the old Liquor Store, including the original bar and fixtures, plenty of darks woods, and vintage art. There's also new fitting rooms, which will serve as an art gallery with changing exhibits. The Tribeca store will sell essentials from J.Crew's mens line, along with favorites from other companies and designers. Among the strewn-about gear, you'll find Thomas Mason shirting, Selima glasses, Globe Trotter luggage, Red Wing boots, Aesop body products, Borsalino hats, Alden shoes, Hollywood Trading Company belts, as well as various vintage items. More photos below.
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Named after famed travelers Martin and Osa Johnson, Martin + Osa is a new store from American Eagle, featuring higher-end goods and a more adult style. There's plenty to check out, from the standard polos to Ray Ban sunglasses, but with only 20 brick-and-mortar stores opened, your best bet might be to browse online. Our favorites from the new store's summer collection? The plaid Yard-Dyed Cargo Short ($58), the refreshingly plain Full-Zip Track Hoodie ($68), and the Waxed Canvas Messenger Bag ($70).
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315 Bowery is a well-known address to a lot of New Yorkers, as it was the location of iconic rock club CBGB for over 30 years. Now fashion designer John Varvatos is using the space as his newest boutique. John Varvatos Bowery is meant to merge the spot's rock n' roll heritage and the world of fashion, with offerings including vintage clothing, memorabilia, vinyl records, and 1970's audio equipment, sold alongside Varvatos' latest fashions, including a limited-edition 315 Bowery line, which will be available exclusively at the store in the fall. Not in the mood to shop? Then simply take in the graffiti- and flyer-covered walls, which remain virtually unchanged from the club's glory days. [via]
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When we heard that long-time Uncrate sponsor AudioCubes had opened its first retail store, we were super stoked to say the least. The company has been selling all sorts of awesome electronics online for years, and now does so in a modern storefront in New York City. The AC Gears store carries a bundle of gadgets and imported toys — about half of what they sell online — and is staffed by the most knowledgeable of geeks. The store also features some very advanced robots that you won't find anywhere else. AudioCubes told us that AC Gears had been planned for over a year, while construction took a little over two months. They said they plan to open about three locations in NY and then other stores across the country. AC Gears is located at 69 E. 8th Street, and is open 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Stop by and feed your gadgetry addiction.
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Named after famed travelers Martin and Osa Johnson, Martin + Osa is a new store from American Eagle, featuring higher-end goods and a more adult style. There's plenty to check out, from the standard polos to Ray Ban sunglasses, but with only 20 brick-and-mortar stores opened, your best bet might be to browse online. Our favorites from the new store's summer collection? The plaid Yard-Dyed Cargo Short ($58), the refreshingly plain Full-Zip Track Hoodie ($68), and the Waxed Canvas Messenger Bag ($70).
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Tomorrow at the site of the long-closed Liquor Store bar in New York City, J.Crew will hold the grand opening of its first mens-only store. The Tribeca Men's Shop, located at 235 West Broadway, has a classic feel, to say the least. The shop retains much of the old Liquor Store, including the original bar and fixtures, plenty of darks woods, and vintage art. There's also new fitting rooms, which will serve as an art gallery with changing exhibits. The Tribeca store will sell essentials from J.Crew's mens line, along with favorites from other companies and designers. Among the strewn-about gear, you'll find Thomas Mason shirting, Selima glasses, Globe Trotter luggage, Red Wing boots, Aesop body products, Borsalino hats, Alden shoes, Hollywood Trading Company belts, as well as various vintage items. More photos below.
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315 Bowery is a well-known address to a lot of New Yorkers, as it was the location of iconic rock club CBGB for over 30 years. Now fashion designer John Varvatos is using the space as his newest boutique. John Varvatos Bowery is meant to merge the spot's rock n' roll heritage and the world of fashion, with offerings including vintage clothing, memorabilia, vinyl records, and 1970's audio equipment, sold alongside Varvatos' latest fashions, including a limited-edition 315 Bowery line, which will be available exclusively at the store in the fall. Not in the mood to shop? Then simply take in the graffiti- and flyer-covered walls, which remain virtually unchanged from the club's glory days. [via]
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When we heard that long-time Uncrate sponsor AudioCubes had opened its first retail store, we were super stoked to say the least. The company has been selling all sorts of awesome electronics online for years, and now does so in a modern storefront in New York City. The AC Gears store carries a bundle of gadgets and imported toys — about half of what they sell online — and is staffed by the most knowledgeable of geeks. The store also features some very advanced robots that you won't find anywhere else. AudioCubes told us that AC Gears had been planned for over a year, while construction took a little over two months. They said they plan to open about three locations in NY and then other stores across the country. AC Gears is located at 69 E. 8th Street, and is open 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Stop by and feed your gadgetry addiction.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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If you can only carry one tool for personal defense/burglary, make it the Ka-Bar Becker TacTool ($140). The result of a collaboration between John Benner of the Tactical Defense Institute and Ethan Becker of Becker Knife and Tool, the TacTool offers a 7.75-inch blade, and works for prying open doors or windows, cutting, bashing out windows, lifting nails and hinge pins, and more.
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There's nothing more satisfying than decorating your abode with artwork or photos of your own creation, and CanvasPop ($49 and up) makes it easier than ever to do so. As the world's only large format printing company to work with images of any resolution, CanvasPop allows you to make gorgeous canvas prints of pretty much any image, even if they're taken with your iPhone or nabbed from Facebook, Photobucket, or Flickr. Once you've picked your image, you can choose from a number of cool filters to enhance the look, or leave it as-is; a team of designers is also available should you need assistance.
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Worried about RFID snoopers grabbing your account details while your card rests in your pocket? Worry no more with the Flipside Wallet ($40). Made from a mix of high-strength polymer and aluminum alloy, the Flipside offers complete RFID shielding, space for up to 6 shielded cards plus 15 bills, an automatic locking and opening system, and more.
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A nice business card can leave a long-lasting impression — so make sure yours stay in great shape with the Blomus Business Card Holder ($18). Made from brushed stainless steel, this heavy-duty case holds 25 standard business cards, keeping them safe from scratches, dents, and other unappealing signs of wear. Because no one wants to be the guy with the dingy, beat up business cards. [Thanks, Dan]
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Ever have an urge to throw a rock through the window the guy who just blocked you in, or parked so close you need a can opener to get your car out? We have too, and apparently, so have the folks behind Parking Tickets ($7). This book of 20 unique pull-out cards is perfect for letting the parking-challenged know just where you stand, with heartwarming messages such as "Did you park like this or was there an earthquake?" "This parking job violates the law. Of physics." and the classic "The way you pulled in makes me wish your dad had pulled out."
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Celebrate the various neighborhoods of your favorite city with Ork Posters ($22). Available for a number of large cities, each poster features a map of the area, with each neighborhood listed in beautifully twisted typography. [Thanks, Ryan]
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Black on black is in and on display with the TX Pilot Watch ($575). This striking timepiece features a unique modern black dial with calendar, tachymeter, and dual time zone functions, a matte black stainless steel case, a plain black leather strap with buckle closure, and water-resistance down to 100 meters.
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Rolex makes some quality timepieces, but there are times when you need a more understated look than their silver- or gold-bodies can offer. That's where Bamford Black Rolex Watches (£7,500; roughly $12,300) come in. Made using Physical Vapor Deposition technology and secret formulas, Banford's Rolexes sport a highly-advanced, rock-hard military-grade black coating, turning these typical timepieces into stunning stealth watches.
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Whether you're an old pro at wetshaving or new to the game, the Merkur Heavy Classic Safety Razor ($49) will have you shaving more closely than ever before in no time. Handcrafted and double-edged, the Merkur's chunky body provides extra weight, letting you apply less pressure, resulting in a more comfortable, smoother shave.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
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Tomorrow at the site of the long-closed Liquor Store bar in New York City, J.Crew will hold the grand opening of its first mens-only store. The Tribeca Men's Shop, located at 235 West Broadway, has a classic feel, to say... [More]
Named after famed travelers Martin and Osa Johnson, Martin + Osa is a new store from American Eagle, featuring higher-end goods and a more adult style. There's plenty to check out, from the standard polos to Ray Ban sunglasses, but... [More]
315 Bowery is a well-known address to a lot of New Yorkers, as it was the location of iconic rock club CBGB for over 30 years. Now fashion designer John Varvatos is using the space as his newest boutique. John... [More]
When we heard that long-time Uncrate sponsor AudioCubes had opened its first retail store, we were super stoked to say the least. The company has been selling all sorts of awesome electronics online for years, and now does so in... [More]
