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UggUgg Deckmel
Ugg brings its own comfy spin to the timeless boat shoe in the new Deckmel. Built with a smooth suede upper, decorative stitching across the forefoot and a suede mudguard and heel counter, the Deckmel effortlessly combines traditional style with the modern casual comfort of a sneaker. The textile lining, microfiber sockliner and polyester laces add durability, while the classic Ugg sugarcane EVA outsole completes the cozy, coastal-inspired package.
DodgeDodge and Under Armour High-Octane Collection
Dodge and iconic sportswear maker Under Armour just teamed up for a new collab to celebrate performance and speed. Except, this time, it isn’t a car, but rather a new line of footwear and other sporting apparel. It all takes inspiration from Dodge’s previous generation Charger SRT Hellcat and Challenger SRT Demon, both of which have become icons in the world of four-wheeled performance. As such, Under Armour now sells football cleats themed in similar fashion to the Hellcat and Demon, along with similarly themed everyday wear in the form of graphic tees and cargo shorts for both men and women. With Under Armour being a leading brand for some of the world’s best athletes, the pairing couldn’t be more opportunistic.
Four RosesFour Roses Experimental Series
Cask-finished whiskey has seen a big influx in the past decade but some distilleries are still hesitant to get on board. Despite its 138-year history, Four Roses had never released a cask-finished bourbon … until now. It debuts its Experimental Series, which will see the Kentucky staple trying different methods in terms of finishing and other various techniques. The inaugural release, No. 001, is a six-year-old straight bourbon that spent additional time in Japanese mizunara oak barrels to achieve a more dynamic profile.
De BethuneDe Bethune DB25xs Sand Winds
De Bethune adds to its sporty DB25xs line with the Sand Winds. Like the brand’s DB28xs Starry Seas, the dial of the Sand Winds features De Bethune’s exclusive random guilloché pattern along with an oxidative heat treatment. But instead of a blue finish, the new dial has a sandy gold color reminiscent of a windswept desert. The hands and hour markers are both in polished yellow gold, while applied droplets of white gold adorn the dial as subtle decorations. The 40mm polished titanium case features hollowed-out, tapered lugs for increased comfort, and the watch is powered by the manually wound in-house Calibre DB2005, which boasts a six-day power reserve, a custom triple shock-protection system and a titanium balance wheel with white gold inserts.
MetaMeta Glasses
To date, Meta has only introduced smart glasses under the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands, which made them quite expensive (the most affordable were the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer, priced at $379). Now, with the all-new Meta Glasses, it’s partnered with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of both Ray-Ban and Oakley, to introduce some even more affordable models that work basically exactly the same; they have mostly the same specs. The Meta Glasses come in three styles: Adventurer, Fury and Starfire. The first two cost $299, while the third was designed with the help of Kylie Jenner and starts at $399.
