
12 New Designs on the Traditional Playing Card
From ornate origins, playing cards became uninspired in the industrial age.

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

From ornate origins, playing cards became uninspired in the industrial age.
By Jack Seemer

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Chef Ryan Murray of The Redcliff in Te Anau took us out for a day fishing.
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Though we wouldn’t recommend gleaning general life lessons from Mr. Ripley and co., the cast of this iconic film knew how to dress.
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The days start to stretch and the heat settles in. That calls for the right tunes.
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