Go from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic spikes to ward off water and grease, making them self cleaning, and both breathe and stretch, leaving you comfortable as you commute.
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Go from slope to hot tub in The North Face Surf & Turf TriClimate Pant ($200). These waterproof, breathable ski pants keep you warm all day and then zip off to reveal a pair of Reef board shorts, letting you change activities without changing.
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As ingenious as they are comfortable, Cordarounds Bike To Work Pants ($95) are soft, brushed pebble cotton khakis with a secret double purpose. That's because their ankle cuffs and rear mudflap pockets are made of reflective Illuminite Teflon, making you safer on your after dusk journeys. Brilliant, in more ways than one. [via]
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It's miserably hot out on the course right now, but if you're forced to make a mid-day outing with the visiting VP, you'll still want to look your best. Try the Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Golf Polo ($45) and Nike Dri-Fit Flat-Front Tech Golf Pants ($75). With a combination of breathable Dri-Fit fabric and UV protection, you'll be ready to go toe-to-toe in the baking sun. To look like you're really tour-sponsored, add the Nike Signature Swoosh Cutout Belt ($50).
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We've just found the holy grail of pants. To be more precise, we've just located the most perfect-fitting pants we've ever tried on. Hand-made in New York and San Francisco, Bonobos pants ($110-$350) provide an excellent tailored fit, including just-boot-cut-enough-but-not-too-girly pant legs. Current styles are available in a variety of colors in corduroy (in several different weights), wool/cashmere, and twill, with pairs that go with everything from tees to blazers. Only available online, you also get an awesome return policy and tremendously fun waistband and pocket fabrics. The bad thing about Bonobos? Every pair is produced in limited quantities. So don't even look at the "retired" section unless you want some major trouser regret.
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Don't call it a skirt. Fashioned after the traditional garb of celtic warriors, the Utilikilt ($140) is a mainstream kilt for the non-Scottish man. It's made of a durable poly-cotton blend and features two deep cargo pockets for all your gear. Riveted snaps keep your curious bits packed neatly away.
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Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also available in eight other colors if you like to keep the pinstripes relegated to the office.
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Just when we think we're done with cargos, they pull us back in. A new take on the classic cargo pant, this Luxe Flannel Cargo Pant ($148) from Banana Republic will keep you warm and looking good all at the same time. And your gadgets will love the multiple pockets.
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Yup, they're super expensive for lounge pants, but we can only imagine how nice they feel. The Juicy Couture Cashmere Track Pants ($350) are made 100% cashmere, in either black or charcoal, and feature an elasticized waistband with drawstrings, zip fly, side slant pockets, zipped back pocket, and a zippered leg opening at the bottom.
SaveDitch the bags-hanging-off-your-thighs look and step up to the Nau Cargo Pant ($95). Made from heavy-duty organic cotton double twill with a hint of spandex for flexibility, the Nau features a regular fit cut, button fly, and zip-close thigh pockets that are hidden on the seams to blend into the sleeks lines of the pant when empty, providing all the utility of traditional cargos without the baggage.
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Yup, they're super expensive for lounge pants, but we can only imagine how nice they feel. The Juicy Couture Cashmere Track Pants ($350) are made 100% cashmere, in either black or charcoal, and feature an elasticized waistband with drawstrings, zip fly, side slant pockets, zipped back pocket, and a zippered leg opening at the bottom.
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Go from slope to hot tub in The North Face Surf & Turf TriClimate Pant ($200). These waterproof, breathable ski pants keep you warm all day and then zip off to reveal a pair of Reef board shorts, letting you change activities without changing.
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Just when we think we're done with cargos, they pull us back in. A new take on the classic cargo pant, this Luxe Flannel Cargo Pant ($148) from Banana Republic will keep you warm and looking good all at the same time. And your gadgets will love the multiple pockets.
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Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also available in eight other colors if you like to keep the pinstripes relegated to the office.
SaveGo from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic spikes to ward off water and grease, making them self cleaning, and both breathe and stretch, leaving you comfortable as you commute.
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It's miserably hot out on the course right now, but if you're forced to make a mid-day outing with the visiting VP, you'll still want to look your best. Try the Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Golf Polo ($45) and Nike Dri-Fit Flat-Front Tech Golf Pants ($75). With a combination of breathable Dri-Fit fabric and UV protection, you'll be ready to go toe-to-toe in the baking sun. To look like you're really tour-sponsored, add the Nike Signature Swoosh Cutout Belt ($50).
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Don't call it a skirt. Fashioned after the traditional garb of celtic warriors, the Utilikilt ($140) is a mainstream kilt for the non-Scottish man. It's made of a durable poly-cotton blend and features two deep cargo pockets for all your gear. Riveted snaps keep your curious bits packed neatly away.
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As ingenious as they are comfortable, Cordarounds Bike To Work Pants ($95) are soft, brushed pebble cotton khakis with a secret double purpose. That's because their ankle cuffs and rear mudflap pockets are made of reflective Illuminite Teflon, making you safer on your after dusk journeys. Brilliant, in more ways than one. [via]
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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."
SaveForget simulated wood grain — Shwood Sunglasses ($95) are handcrafted from actual wood. They're available in two basic styles, the Wayfarer-like Canby and the more squarish Govy, and can be ordered in a variety of different woods, all with your choice of Carl Zeiss lenses. Just remember: these probably aren't the best shades to wear to the beach, water park, or campfire — we're guessing they're at least a little flammable.
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.
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.
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.
SaveJust in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
SaveDitch the bags-hanging-off-your-thighs look and step up to the Nau Cargo Pant ($95). Made from heavy-duty organic cotton double twill with a hint of spandex for flexibility, the Nau features a regular fit cut, button fly, and zip-close thigh pockets... [More]
Go from the bike, to the boardroom, to the bar, to the ball in Outlier OG 4 Season Cycling Pants ($180). Featuring a European-style medium lean cut, the OG 4 Season is made from a high-tech fabric that employs microscopic... [More]
Go from slope to hot tub in The North Face Surf & Turf TriClimate Pant ($200). These waterproof, breathable ski pants keep you warm all day and then zip off to reveal a pair of Reef board shorts, letting you... [More]
As ingenious as they are comfortable, Cordarounds Bike To Work Pants ($95) are soft, brushed pebble cotton khakis with a secret double purpose. That's because their ankle cuffs and rear mudflap pockets are made of reflective Illuminite Teflon, making you... [More]
It's miserably hot out on the course right now, but if you're forced to make a mid-day outing with the visiting VP, you'll still want to look your best. Try the Nike Dri-Fit UV Tech Golf Polo ($45) and Nike... [More]
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We've just found the holy grail of pants. To be more precise, we've just located the most perfect-fitting pants we've ever tried on. Hand-made in New York and San Francisco, Bonobos pants ($110-$350) provide an excellent tailored fit, including just-boot-cut-enough-but-not-too-girly... [More]
Don't call it a skirt. Fashioned after the traditional garb of celtic warriors, the Utilikilt ($140) is a mainstream kilt for the non-Scottish man. It's made of a durable poly-cotton blend and features two deep cargo pockets for all your... [More]
Bring some executive style to the slopes with the DNA Louie Louie Ski Pant ($225). Don't let the pinstripes fool you — these insulated slacks are made of a breathable waterproof material that keeps you dry and warm. They're also... [More]
Just when we think we're done with cargos, they pull us back in. A new take on the classic cargo pant, this Luxe Flannel Cargo Pant ($148) from Banana Republic will keep you warm and looking good all at the... [More]
Yup, they're super expensive for lounge pants, but we can only imagine how nice they feel. The Juicy Couture Cashmere Track Pants ($350) are made 100% cashmere, in either black or charcoal, and feature an elasticized waistband with drawstrings, zip... [More]
As the air outside gets colder, it's nice to have some lounge clothes that can keep up. Clothes like these Hugo Boss Drawstring Pants ($60). Made from a cotton knit, their relaxed style and piping keep them looking good, while... [More]
They may look like dress slacks, but these are made to be worn with tees and sneakers. Volcom's Weirder Chino Pant ($50), available in black or grey, feature a side vent, back welt, and cell pocket, and are a great... [More]
Nothing is worse than being stuck going to a no-shorts Summer party only to realize that you're going to burn up in your normal dress pants and become a sweaty mess. The J. Crew Linen/Cotton Weekend Pants ($80) will keep... [More]
Military style has always had a sense of cool about it, especially vintage military threads. Now you can get that vintage style with the M1 Plain-Front Khakis from Bill's Khakis ($100). Based directly on original pants from WWII, the M1's... [More]
Sometimes all it takes to spice up a shirt — including tees — is a nice pair of flat-front dress pants. These Stretch Chalk Stripe Pants from Dolce & Gabanna ($400) fit the bill nicely. Made from a virgin wool/cotton/elastene... [More]
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