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Get handsome with new and used goods at this weekend's Pop-Up Flea in NYC. On hand will be specials from the likes of Billykirk, Alexander West, Gitman Brothers, Rogues Gallery, Tanner Goods, J.Crew (shown above), Jack Spade, Ohio Knitting Mills, The Hill Side, and others. Located at 201 Mulberry Street. Open today (3:00 pm - 9:00 pm), Saturday (11:00 am - 7:00 pm) and Sunday (11:00 am - 6:00 pm).
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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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Get handsome with new and used goods at this weekend's Pop-Up Flea in NYC. On hand will be specials from the likes of Billykirk, Alexander West, Gitman Brothers, Rogues Gallery, Tanner Goods, J.Crew (shown above), Jack Spade, Ohio Knitting Mills, The Hill Side, and others. Located at 201 Mulberry Street. Open today (3:00 pm - 9:00 pm), Saturday (11:00 am - 7:00 pm) and Sunday (11:00 am - 6:00 pm).
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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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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 ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($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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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
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What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
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Having a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool, ready to replace both one- and two-inch deep sockets. With a rubber grip for added comfort, it'll let you save the big tool set for those really tough jobs — like assembling Ikea furniture.
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Simplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple, one-step app that will install all of the software you chose in one fell swoop. Good for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
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We've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also hold a phone inside for a decidedly less-slim solution. Other features include grey vegetable tan leather construction, seven card slots, and measurements that happen to hold an iPhone perfectly.
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Infinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right for your home or office. Just remember: no edge equals no lid, so be sure to keep the Darla-types away. [Thanks, Brian]
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If you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage solution.
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We're quite used to seeing tons of tools crammed into a pocket knife-sized package, but it's not everyday you see the same thing done to an axe. The Brook & Hunter Mo-Tool Axe ($40) brings the handyman heat with a capable axe blade and hand-crafted red oak wood inlay handle, plus a hammer head, screwdrivers, knives, a can opener, wire cutter, file, pliers, and a wrench.
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Get handsome with new and used goods at this weekend's Pop-Up Flea in NYC. On hand will be specials from the likes of Billykirk, Alexander West, Gitman Brothers, Rogues Gallery, Tanner Goods, J.Crew (shown above), Jack Spade, Ohio Knitting Mills,... [More]
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]
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