Ever wish you could have a pair of jeans where the fading marks were authentically made by your own body? Check out Levi's Imprint Slim Straight 514 Jeans ($80). Sporting a not-too-baggy, not-too-tight fit with a low-cut waist, the Imprint 514's start off a dark indigo color, letting you fade, wear, and distress all you want, with the imprint becoming more accurate with each pre-wash wearing. The big deal here is that all of this natural fading occurs in a fraction of the time that it takes other raw denim jeans. Perfect for the patience-impaired.
SaveYou can customize your new car, new computer — hell, even your cheeseburger at the local greasy spoon — so why not your jeans? Jean Shop Rocker Jeans ($260 and up) are mid-ride, slim fitting, straight legged authentic, vintage-quality blue jeans made from the best Japanese selvedge denim fabrics, and then finished your way from a wide variety of traditional and not-so-traditional finishes, each done individually by hand to make your pair uniquely yours.
SaveGet yourself ready for fall with Gap Selvage Authentic Fit Jeans ($88). Made from premium, dark-rinsed selvage denim, the jeans sit just below the waist — but not enough to be low-rise — with a slim fit through the leg and a straight leg opening. Isn't it time you had at least one authentic thing in your life?
SaveSkinnier than 501s but without the embarrassing taper of the 510, Levis 514 Blue Steel Jeans ($55) are a nice compromise between super-skinny and relaxed fits. The 514s sport a 9-inch straight leg opening, a rinsed indigo denim build with tonal stitching, a low rise, and a zippered fly. Clean, classic, and comfortable.
SaveLooking for a no-nonsense pair of denim to add to your wardrobe? Then check out Cheap Monday Unwash Autobahn Jeans ($65). Featuring a mid rise cut with a straight leg fit in dark, raw denim, these jeans are simple yet stylish. And cheap.
SaveForget spending big money on faded, tailored jeans — just make them yourself with Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans ($50). Made to shrink roughly 10%, the straight leg, original fit jeans are made from rigid dark denim that you can keep that way by washing as little as possible, or wash like crazy to fade. Just remember to order larger than normal, lest you end up with nut-hugging capris.
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Spring calls for certain things, one of which is lighter, more casual denim. These Earnest Sewn Fuller Jeans ($215) should do the trick. In the company's Hypervintage wash, the straight leg jeans sport authentic distressing and zero back-pocket decoration.
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Sometimes you just want an honest pair of jeans without any of the fuss. The John Varvatos Star USA Jeans ($165) deliver just that, with a nice, simple cut and traditional color. Five pockets. Straight leg. Button fly.
Get the perfect fit from your next pair of denim with A.P.C. New Standard Jeans ($155). Made from unwashed Japanese selvage denim, these raw indigo jeans will give you unique, authentic fading and wear patterns if properly broken in, and feature a straight-forward 5-pocket style that will look great for years.
SaveSkinnier than 501s but without the embarrassing taper of the 510, Levis 514 Blue Steel Jeans ($55) are a nice compromise between super-skinny and relaxed fits. The 514s sport a 9-inch straight leg opening, a rinsed indigo denim build with tonal stitching, a low rise, and a zippered fly. Clean, classic, and comfortable.
Save
Sometimes you just want an honest pair of jeans without any of the fuss. The John Varvatos Star USA Jeans ($165) deliver just that, with a nice, simple cut and traditional color. Five pockets. Straight leg. Button fly.
Ever wish you could have a pair of jeans where the fading marks were authentically made by your own body? Check out Levi's Imprint Slim Straight 514 Jeans ($80). Sporting a not-too-baggy, not-too-tight fit with a low-cut waist, the Imprint 514's start off a dark indigo color, letting you fade, wear, and distress all you want, with the imprint becoming more accurate with each pre-wash wearing. The big deal here is that all of this natural fading occurs in a fraction of the time that it takes other raw denim jeans. Perfect for the patience-impaired.
SaveStocking up on jeans for fall? Grab some premium denim without breaking the bank with the new Original Penguin Selvage Jeans ($125). Sporting a sophisticated finish that can go from dressy to casual depending on what you're wearing up top, these jeans feature a selvage trim finish on the back pocket and a slim, straight fit.
SaveGet yourself ready for fall with Gap Selvage Authentic Fit Jeans ($88). Made from premium, dark-rinsed selvage denim, the jeans sit just below the waist — but not enough to be low-rise — with a slim fit through the leg and a straight leg opening. Isn't it time you had at least one authentic thing in your life?
SaveForget spending big money on faded, tailored jeans — just make them yourself with Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans ($50). Made to shrink roughly 10%, the straight leg, original fit jeans are made from rigid dark denim that you can keep that way by washing as little as possible, or wash like crazy to fade. Just remember to order larger than normal, lest you end up with nut-hugging capris.
Save
Get the perfect fit from your next pair of denim with A.P.C. New Standard Jeans ($155). Made from unwashed Japanese selvage denim, these raw indigo jeans will give you unique, authentic fading and wear patterns if properly broken in, and feature a straight-forward 5-pocket style that will look great for years.
Save
Spring calls for certain things, one of which is lighter, more casual denim. These Earnest Sewn Fuller Jeans ($215) should do the trick. In the company's Hypervintage wash, the straight leg jeans sport authentic distressing and zero back-pocket decoration.
SaveYou can customize your new car, new computer — hell, even your cheeseburger at the local greasy spoon — so why not your jeans? Jean Shop Rocker Jeans ($260 and up) are mid-ride, slim fitting, straight legged authentic, vintage-quality blue jeans made from the best Japanese selvedge denim fabrics, and then finished your way from a wide variety of traditional and not-so-traditional finishes, each done individually by hand to make your pair uniquely yours.
SaveFrom 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 ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($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]
SaveEver 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]
SaveEver 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.
SaveShow 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.
SaveFlapjack 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.
SaveWe 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.
SaveOne 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 ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($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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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.
SaveLeave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
SaveWhat 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.
SaveTackle 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.
SaveKnown primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
SaveThink you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
SaveWho needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
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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.
SaveWhat would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
SaveStocking up on jeans for fall? Grab some premium denim without breaking the bank with the new Original Penguin Selvage Jeans ($125). Sporting a sophisticated finish that can go from dressy to casual depending on what you're wearing up top,... [More]
Ever wish you could have a pair of jeans where the fading marks were authentically made by your own body? Check out Levi's Imprint Slim Straight 514 Jeans ($80). Sporting a not-too-baggy, not-too-tight fit with a low-cut waist, the Imprint... [More]
You can customize your new car, new computer — hell, even your cheeseburger at the local greasy spoon — so why not your jeans? Jean Shop Rocker Jeans ($260 and up) are mid-ride, slim fitting, straight legged authentic, vintage-quality blue... [More]
Get yourself ready for fall with Gap Selvage Authentic Fit Jeans ($88). Made from premium, dark-rinsed selvage denim, the jeans sit just below the waist — but not enough to be low-rise — with a slim fit through the leg... [More]
Skinnier than 501s but without the embarrassing taper of the 510, Levis 514 Blue Steel Jeans ($55) are a nice compromise between super-skinny and relaxed fits. The 514s sport a 9-inch straight leg opening, a rinsed indigo denim build with... [More]
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Looking for a no-nonsense pair of denim to add to your wardrobe? Then check out Cheap Monday Unwash Autobahn Jeans ($65). Featuring a mid rise cut with a straight leg fit in dark, raw denim, these jeans are simple yet... [More]
Forget spending big money on faded, tailored jeans — just make them yourself with Levi's 501 Original Shrink-to-Fit Jeans ($50). Made to shrink roughly 10%, the straight leg, original fit jeans are made from rigid dark denim that you can... [More]
Spring calls for certain things, one of which is lighter, more casual denim. These Earnest Sewn Fuller Jeans ($215) should do the trick. In the company's Hypervintage wash, the straight leg jeans sport authentic distressing and zero back-pocket decoration.... [More]
Sometimes you just want an honest pair of jeans without any of the fuss. The John Varvatos Star USA Jeans ($165) deliver just that, with a nice, simple cut and traditional color. Five pockets. Straight leg. Button fly.... [More]
Get the perfect fit from your next pair of denim with A.P.C. New Standard Jeans ($155). Made from unwashed Japanese selvage denim, these raw indigo jeans will give you unique, authentic fading and wear patterns if properly broken in, and... [More]
Hand-sewn in the USA, these straight boot-cut jeans are perfect for those looking to get away from the flare look. The handcrafted Levi's Capital E Hesher Jeans ($138) are made with a dark, rigid denim that lets you create your... [More]
Prepare your wardrobe for a stylish spring with Ruehl Morton Selvedge Jeans ($198). These slim, straight fit jeans feature cuffed seams, selvedge detailing on the coin pocket, and just the right amount of fading and wear, looking and feeling worn-in... [More]
In honor of its 30th birthday today, Diesel is selling a pair of limited edition jeans at a very special price. The Diesel Dirty Thirty ($50) is only available today (10/10/08) at select Diesel retail stores nationwide. In addition to... [More]
Treat your favorite graphic tee to a new springtime companion with a pair of True Religion Ricky Jeans ($200). These low-rise, skinny-cut jeans come in a great "The Boss" wash, with just the right amount of distressing. Flapped rear pockets... [More]
It's time to start getting your denim collection ready for fall, and that means adding at least a couple new pairs to the stable. Diesel Zaf 796 Jeans ($190) fit the bill with a more traditional five-pocket style, but add... [More]
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