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Green is the color for watches this year, but few new timepieces are as fresh as Speake-Marin’s Dual Time Mint. The latest creation from the Swiss watchmaker has an exposed dial and soothing mint colorway that’s both striking and elegant. Part of Speake-Martin’s Openworked collection, the Dual Time Mint is inspired by the Black Architecture movement. For that reason it has a black case and accents contrasting with the color Mint, representing freedom....

Black ink arm tattoos are a staple of the industry. Many of your favorite design styles and applications are based on the color black, whether they remain in black ink or expand to incorporate color and/or grayscale to finish a piece. Black tattoos can be just as vivid as the wildest, most vibrant color tattoo. Many enthusiasts start with black ink designs, but over time stick with (and further explore) the style as it allows for cost effective, yet high quality design styles that will stand up over decades....

Studio Ghibli is one of the best loved animation studios in Japan and home to some of animated film’s most highly regarded titles. The studio’s film portfolio makes for great tattoo designs. Under the stewardship of acclaimed director and animator Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli film is responsible for the 2002 Academy Award Winning Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro (Japan loves its mascots, and the Studio uses Totoro as its chief totem), Howl’s Moving Castle, and Princess Mononoke....

More people are choosing a ring tattoo to commemorate the important events and relationships that shape their lives. While many people think of knuckle letters that spell out words like “LOVE” or “HATE” when they hear “finger tattoo” this old school tradition is just one approach that can be applied to the digits. A growing trend in the tattoo community sees people choosing to get tattoos inspired by rings in lieu of a traditional wedding ring....

The wolf animal tattoo is symbolic of strength, power, grace, and protection entwined with elements of duality due to the wolf’s ferocity and cunning. A cool wolf tattoo is a great way to display strength, familial loyalty and devotion, or replicate elements of personality. For others, a wolf tattoo can be part of dreams, aspirations, or be associated with the moon. In Aitken Smith’s Tattoo Dictionary the wolf is seen in fairy tales as “manipulative, cunning, and resourceful, but warriors use the wolf as a symbol of ingenuity, strength, courage, and power....

This instrument has been in existence since ancient times, with a symbolism that predates its contemporary associations with mere chamber music. Often associated with heaven or the angelic, violins have been featured throughout folklore, literature, and mythic tales for hundreds of years. And lest you suspect any overly milquetoast connotations, don’t forget that it was the violin Nero calmly played while Rome burned. An instrument of slender grace but unmistakable sound, the violin is an instrument of controlled grace; picture the man who never loses his cool at a party, no matter how many drinks he’s had....

In keeping with our history lessons of some of America’s most prominent clothing and accessories companies, next up on the lesson plan is Banana Republic and J.Crew. Both known for their mid-priced classic and preppy Americana style, these two companies have undergone some significant intercompany changes over the last few decades and have experienced dramatic highs and lows. After a global pandemic that wreaked havoc on all things retail, both companies are back and ready to show the world who they really are as they prepare to dress America one sweater at a time....

Rare Karuizawa 1981 vintage single cask malt whiskies are being released in exclusive sets, encased in stunning, bespoke Glencairn Crystal glassware and luna wood casing. Each exquisite set from “The Legend of Asama” includes two bottles of the precious Japanese single malt whisky, one from each of two remaining casks (no. 4059 and 6183). Only 30 sets of The Legend of Asama are available and will be released over a three-year period....

A good gauntlet armor tattoo is not hard to find, and getting a crazy knight’s armor tattoo on your bicep will give you one hell of an edge. You see, a knight isn’t just a “savior” in shining armor — he is also the “Big Man on Campus.” Often the epitome of chivalry and nobility, knights were actually battle-worn fighters who fought with heavy artillery made of the same indestructible metal as their armor....

We are all seeking peace and beauty in our lives, and the beach is a timeless nod to the getaway every man craves, if only in his head. Unlike large, sprawling tropical beach tattoos, the small beach tattoo encompasses an entire world and meaning in a relatively modest space. Palm trees, white sands, rolling waves, and even a setting sun can all be painstakingly committed to a small but sacred space on your flesh....

The frog holds a prestigious place in Japanese culture, so unlike our own in regards to such creatures. Believed to hold infinite powers of prosperity, luck, and lifelong abundance, the Japanese frog is heralded as the god of rainfall during the tsuyu season and ensurer of harvests. With such a wealth of good fortune in its wake, the Japanese frog tattoo is the perfect totem for men of all walks of life....

For millions of people around the world the Japanese comics known as manga provide endless entertainment and one of the more popular of these animated stories is Nakaba Suzuki’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Taking place in a fictionalized world similar to Medieval Europe, The Seven Deadly Sins-known as Nanatsu no Taizai in Japanese-follows an eponymous band of knights who were falsely accused of planning a revolt and were summarily exiled from Britannia....

For many of those who have just had their first tattoo, watching it peel off and flake away can be something of great concern. Welcome to the club. Whatever is happening to your tattoo is a natural process associated with getting inked and the complete healing process. Why do tattoos peel? During the tattooing process, the tattooing needles puncture the skin almost hundreds of times a minute, thus by the time your tattooing session ends, a particularly large skin surface becomes similar to a wound, a big one, depending with the extent of tattooing....

The image of Saint Nicholas has undergone a number of transformations over the years, but the message behind his likeness remains unwavering. In his red robes and white beard, gift sack slung over his shoulder and kindness twinkling in his eyes, Saint Nicholas and his modern day counterpart Santa Claus are the ultimate holiday superstars. As a child you probably heard that Santa Claus was coming to town, that you’d better brush up your behavior and give thanks for what you have....

Fight Club is one of the most iconic films of the 90s. Not only did it confirm Brad Pitt and Edward Norton as box office stars, but also highlighted the fashion sense of Pitt’s Tyler Durden. Throughout the film he sports some impressive outfits, none more so than his shirt with an autumn leaves print. Now, this stylish shirt can be yours thanks to British menswear brand Far Afield. The contemporary designer has released a shirt inspired by the one from Fight Club....

Between global pandemics, UFO disclosures, space exploration, human-animal hybridization, and even artificial intelligence, our world is starting to look more and more like the science fiction movies we all grew up watching. While many films from this genre feature plots that are much more realistic than we would like, these flicks also offer us an escape from every daylife. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list together of the best science fiction films of all time!...

23 years after Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer bid farewell to our screens, the original Seinfeld soundtrack has finally been released. The 33 track collection from composer Jonathan Wolff is available on all major streaming platforms and marks the first time the entire soundtrack has been officially released. Talking with Variety, Wolff said the soundtrack was “30 years in the making” and detailed his process for choosing the songs that made the compilation; “Was it the primary audio of a famous Seinfeld scene?...

When it comes to Arnette, “born in 1992” is more than just a moment in time. Beyond the founding date, it brings alive the urban, modern and loose vibe of the 90s. Let’s face it, finding the perfect eyewear isn’t easy, if you’re well, as picky like I am. Luckily, I had the chance to try out the Arnette’s latest and greatest, medium frame Ashland AN7172 eyeglasses. You can grab them here from Glasses....

Mysticism, extravagant fantasies, and three of your deepest desires: genie lamps represent all of this. The juxtaposition of the unknown power held in a genie lamp and your whimsical desires makes a genie lamp tattoo a superb option for an ageless tattoo. Genies have long been a part of Arabic mythology, being a special kind of spirit that coexist with humans to be either forces of good or evil. In American culture, the idea is usually more geared toward the genie being a force of good, and often, it evokes the image of the ever-loved blue Genie character or I Dream of Jeannie....

As one of the biggest influences for the revitalization of ska in the late 80’s and 90’s, the legacy of Sublime remains strong despite its break-up over ten years ago. The band’s life philosophy holds that everyone, no matter what they want to do, should be able to have a good time. From the beginning, Sublime has had a specific kind of imagery associated with it. The sun symbol was designed by a close friend of the band, a tattoo artist named Opie Ortiz, which is probably why the sun symbol translates into such a cool and wearable tattoo....