Profiles
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Meet the Wunderkind Rewriting the Watch Industry Playbook
Guillaume Laidet has a Midas touch for watch brand revival. We sat down to discuss his process, background and more.
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The Secrets Behind America’s Most Elite Grills
Kalamazoo grills aren't like other grills, with prices sometimes exceeding $30,000. Here's what puts them in a league of their own.
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This Small Brand Makes Heirloom-Quality Watches that Cost Less Than a Seiko
Get to know the people and philosophy behind hitmaker Unimatic's brutalist watches.
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This Tiny Northeast Operation Is the Best-Kept Secret in Waxed-Canvas Jackets
Meet New England Reproofers, a family business dedicated to giving waxed canvas jackets new life.
From Our Partners
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Meet Your New Favorite Mid-Century Kitchen Brand
More than half a century since they first landed in American kitchens, Dansk’s pots, pans and pitchers have never felt fresher.
By Grace Cooper
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Say Hello to the Most Hyped (and USA-Made) Knife Brand You’ve Never Heard Of
A rising star in the world of knives and EDC, Montana Knife Company stands out for its gorgeous yet functional designs and "made in America" ethos.
By Hayley Helms
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How a Malaysian Startup Rose Through the Ranks of Independent Watchmaking
Ming Thein's eponymous brand is relatively new but already a collector favorite.
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Meet the Small, American Watch Brand Taking Playful Watchmaking Seriously
This two-man team's fun approach to mechanical timepieces is among the most creative in the business.
By Oren Hartov
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Meet the Woman Behind Some of the Coolest Knives Money Can Buy
In the whimsical world of custom knifemaking, Kaila Cumings is a rising star.
By Hayley Helms