A nice charcoal or black jacket is an important part of every man's wardrobe. Inspired by European bespoke suits, but available at off-the-rack prices, the Aldridge 3-Button Suit Jacket ($365) by J. Crew is a new take on a traditional style. Made from Italian four-season wool fabric and Bemberg lining, this classic, structured suit is designed to be appropriate for any season. Strong lines are reinforced with pin stitching and a notch collar. Flap pockets compliment the cuff-buttons and a single back vent provides comfort for real world activities.
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Back in the day, news reporters couldn't afford the luxury of a fancy designer suit. They needed a blazer that could pair with any slacks and weather any situation, while still presenting a sophisticated, smart profile. The Barbour Correspondent Jacket ($300) harkens back to the day when looking good meant working hard. The Correspondent is made of pure cotton for breathability and has a soft, tartan lining for hours of comfort. Versatility and functionality come standard here, with three exterior pockets, two interior pockets, and a special pocket for the modern-day report's primary tool: the mobile phone. A double-vented rear pleat and faux-horn buttons complete the design. Available in the only color you'll ever need: brown.
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Updated for iPodaholics, the Banana Republic Patch-Pocket Blazer ($140) has a dedicated interior pocket for your media player or phone. A buttonhole port on the pocket and elastic loops near the neck take care of the headphone cable. Style-wise, the navy, 100% cotton blazer sports a two-button closure and three exterior patch pockets.
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Tasteful, classic design meets a modern, slim fit in the John Varvatos Star USA Suit ($795). This wool two-piece suit features a two-button jacket with four-button cuffs, double back vents, full lining, and two front flap pockets. The trousers feature a zip fly with tab and hook and bar closures, and both pieces come with unfinished hems to provide a tailored look. Whether it's for business or pleasure, this suit will help you look your best.
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J.Crew's summer-weight Fine-Stripe Cotton Suit consists of the Fine-Stripe Cotton Suit Jacket ($198) and Fine-Stripe Cotton Classic-Fit Suit Pant ($98). As their name implies, they feature a subtle stripe and a casual color called "faded black" (you mean grey, right?). Wear with the Secret Wash Tab-Collar Shirt ($62) and your favorite pair of white sneakers.
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Banana Republic has launched a Summer collection under its upscale BR Monogram brand. We're digging the BR Monogram Gray Cashmere/Linen Blazer ($700), which pairs up perfectly with the BR Monogram Silk/Cashmere V-Neck Sweater ($98), BR Monogram Cotton/Linen Textured-Dot Dress Shirt ($98), and crisp BR Monogram Heritage Slim Straight White Jeans. Wow, we never thought we'd write "white jeans" on Uncrate.
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This may officially signal the end for the blazer-and-hoodie duo, but for anyone who wants the look without the fuss, the Volcom Ransom Hooded Twill Blazer ($85) will do perfectly. It features a finely striped black blazer with a matching black hoodie (or at least parts of one) grafted right in.
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This modern-cut suit has a unique reverse stripe pattern that will help you stand out a bit at the office. The aptly named Marc by Marc Jacobs Reverse Stripe Suit (jacket $398; trousers $238) comes in separate pieces in case you just want to roll blazer-style.
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This Paul Smith Linen Patch Pocket Jacket ($660) is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. Made of 100% linen, the jacket features a notched collar, two-button front closure, and four flat chest pockets. If your budget allows, be sure to check out the Floral Embroidered Shirt ($255) and Medium Selvedge Denim Straight-Leg Jean ($285) also shown from Paul Smith.
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Updated for iPodaholics, the Banana Republic Patch-Pocket Blazer ($140) has a dedicated interior pocket for your media player or phone. A buttonhole port on the pocket and elastic loops near the neck take care of the headphone cable. Style-wise, the navy, 100% cotton blazer sports a two-button closure and three exterior patch pockets.
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Back in the day, news reporters couldn't afford the luxury of a fancy designer suit. They needed a blazer that could pair with any slacks and weather any situation, while still presenting a sophisticated, smart profile. The Barbour Correspondent Jacket ($300) harkens back to the day when looking good meant working hard. The Correspondent is made of pure cotton for breathability and has a soft, tartan lining for hours of comfort. Versatility and functionality come standard here, with three exterior pockets, two interior pockets, and a special pocket for the modern-day report's primary tool: the mobile phone. A double-vented rear pleat and faux-horn buttons complete the design. Available in the only color you'll ever need: brown.
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This may officially signal the end for the blazer-and-hoodie duo, but for anyone who wants the look without the fuss, the Volcom Ransom Hooded Twill Blazer ($85) will do perfectly. It features a finely striped black blazer with a matching black hoodie (or at least parts of one) grafted right in.
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J.Crew's summer-weight Fine-Stripe Cotton Suit consists of the Fine-Stripe Cotton Suit Jacket ($198) and Fine-Stripe Cotton Classic-Fit Suit Pant ($98). As their name implies, they feature a subtle stripe and a casual color called "faded black" (you mean grey, right?). Wear with the Secret Wash Tab-Collar Shirt ($62) and your favorite pair of white sneakers.
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.
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This modern-cut suit has a unique reverse stripe pattern that will help you stand out a bit at the office. The aptly named Marc by Marc Jacobs Reverse Stripe Suit (jacket $398; trousers $238) comes in separate pieces in case you just want to roll blazer-style.
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Banana Republic has launched a Summer collection under its upscale BR Monogram brand. We're digging the BR Monogram Gray Cashmere/Linen Blazer ($700), which pairs up perfectly with the BR Monogram Silk/Cashmere V-Neck Sweater ($98), BR Monogram Cotton/Linen Textured-Dot Dress Shirt ($98), and crisp BR Monogram Heritage Slim Straight White Jeans. Wow, we never thought we'd write "white jeans" on Uncrate.
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Tasteful, classic design meets a modern, slim fit in the John Varvatos Star USA Suit ($795). This wool two-piece suit features a two-button jacket with four-button cuffs, double back vents, full lining, and two front flap pockets. The trousers feature a zip fly with tab and hook and bar closures, and both pieces come with unfinished hems to provide a tailored look. Whether it's for business or pleasure, this suit will help you look your best.
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This Paul Smith Linen Patch Pocket Jacket ($660) is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. Made of 100% linen, the jacket features a notched collar, two-button front closure, and four flat chest pockets. If your budget allows, be sure to check out the Floral Embroidered Shirt ($255) and Medium Selvedge Denim Straight-Leg Jean ($285) also shown from Paul Smith.
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.
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.
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 ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($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.
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.
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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.
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.
SaveHaving 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.
SaveSimplify 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.
SaveIf 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.
SaveInfinity 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]
SaveWe'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.
SaveFour years ago, we brought you the Marshmallow Shooter. It served you well. It kept enemies at bay. It won many office battles. But times have gotten worse. And times like these call for something stronger. Times like these call for the Executive Elite Marshmallow Blaster ($55). This pump-action weapon shoots marshmallows up to 40 feet, and stores discreetly in a Bond-esque carrying case.
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... [More]
A nice charcoal or black jacket is an important part of every man's wardrobe. Inspired by European bespoke suits, but available at off-the-rack prices, the Aldridge 3-Button Suit Jacket ($365) by J. Crew is a new take on a traditional... [More]
Back in the day, news reporters couldn't afford the luxury of a fancy designer suit. They needed a blazer that could pair with any slacks and weather any situation, while still presenting a sophisticated, smart profile. The Barbour Correspondent Jacket... [More]
Updated for iPodaholics, the Banana Republic Patch-Pocket Blazer ($140) has a dedicated interior pocket for your media player or phone. A buttonhole port on the pocket and elastic loops near the neck take care of the headphone cable. Style-wise, the... [More]
Tasteful, classic design meets a modern, slim fit in the John Varvatos Star USA Suit ($795). This wool two-piece suit features a two-button jacket with four-button cuffs, double back vents, full lining, and two front flap pockets. The trousers feature... [More]
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J.Crew's summer-weight Fine-Stripe Cotton Suit consists of the Fine-Stripe Cotton Suit Jacket ($198) and Fine-Stripe Cotton Classic-Fit Suit Pant ($98). As their name implies, they feature a subtle stripe and a casual color called "faded black" (you mean grey, right?).... [More]
Banana Republic has launched a Summer collection under its upscale BR Monogram brand. We're digging the BR Monogram Gray Cashmere/Linen Blazer ($700), which pairs up perfectly with the BR Monogram Silk/Cashmere V-Neck Sweater ($98), BR Monogram Cotton/Linen Textured-Dot Dress Shirt... [More]
This may officially signal the end for the blazer-and-hoodie duo, but for anyone who wants the look without the fuss, the Volcom Ransom Hooded Twill Blazer ($85) will do perfectly. It features a finely striped black blazer with a matching... [More]
This modern-cut suit has a unique reverse stripe pattern that will help you stand out a bit at the office. The aptly named Marc by Marc Jacobs Reverse Stripe Suit (jacket $398; trousers $238) comes in separate pieces in case... [More]
This Paul Smith Linen Patch Pocket Jacket ($660) is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. Made of 100% linen, the jacket features a notched collar, two-button front closure, and four flat chest pockets. If your budget allows,... [More]
While looking for suits for an upcoming wedding, we came across this elegant black suit from Boss. The Einstein Sigma Basic Suit ($695) is made of fine wool and can be worn all year long and to just about any... [More]
If you're going to name your blazer after something like Absinthe, then you better make it cool. And Trovata sure did. The Absinthe Blazer ($310) is a slim-fitting long sleeve velvet blazer with a high-cut, three button front closure. The... [More]
Fall is quickly approaching, and that means it's time to retire the linen and khaki blazers for the rest of the year, and time to bust out blazers more suited to the season — blazers like this. The Armani Exchange... [More]
Just because it's been miserably hot so far this summer doesn't mean you can't sport a stylish blazer in the evenings. This Light Wool Blazer by Juicy Couture ($398) features a lightweight build, nice slim fit, and an ever so... [More]
While this certainly isn't the most expensive or prestigious suit we've covered, if you have to wear a suit to work everyday sometimes it's a good idea not to drop close to 10K on Hugo Boss and Armani. The Merona... [More]
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