Cool Material

Cool Material is your go-to destination for discovering top-notch gear, engaging articles, and exclusive insights tailored for men. Our journey began in 2009 as a modest hobby blog fueled by our enthusiasm for exciting products. Now, we offer a daily collection of thoughtfully chosen items that we believe will resonate with you. We also take you behind the scenes of workshops and stores, tell the stories of creative brands and artisans, and provide you with enjoyable and informative content. Throughout our growth, we've remained committed to maintaining the quality, originality, and undeniable cool factor in everything we share.

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The Best Mother’s Day Gifts, From $100 to $1,000+

1 week ago | coolmaterial.com | Jen Glennon |Nickolaus Hines |Sarah Mastriano |John Paradiso

Skip to Content Share Article Share through your preferred social media platform: Moms are awesome.
Best British Watch Brands: 13 to Follow ASAP

1 week ago | coolmaterial.com | Karlton Miko Tyack

Skip to Content Share Article Share through your preferred social media platform: Though I’m a certified Yank, one of my greatest joys is cheering England on with my British-American father during Six Nations and the Euros.
The Best Hotels and Wineries

1 week ago | coolmaterial.com | Rachel King |Daniel Modlin

Marlborough put New Zealand on the global wine map with Sauvignon Blanc, but visiting isn’t as straightforward as other nearby wine regions. It lacks the tourism infrastructure of popular areas like Hawke’s Bay, Waiheke Island or Central Otago. And without the obvious wine tasting routes and high-profile luxury estates you might find in Napa or Burgundy, knowing where to go takes some planning.
The Best Rums Under $30

2 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Christopher Osburn

There’s no wrong time of year to get into rum. If you enjoy fruity, tropical cocktails, there’s a rum for you. If you prefer to drink your rum aged like your favorite whiskey, the options abound. There is also spiced rum, rhum Agricole, gold rum, overproof rum, and more. Sure, you can find your fair share of overly expensive, long-matured rums. But there are also countless inexpensive bottles just waiting to be added to your home bar.
Titanium Watches: Our 15 Favorite Picks

2 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Karlton Miko Tyack

I recently attended an exquisite dinner at One World Observatory in Lower Manhattan to celebrate the new Citizen Premier collection. There was much to behold: Top-of-the-world views of New York, impeccable cocktails, and each course visually inspired by the timepieces du jour. And yet, my gaze was won by the titanium Attesa watches themselves. Good looks aside, they got me thinking about titanium’s renewed popularity. There was a groundswell in 2023, which led to a 2024 trend.
Mekong Kingdoms Will Make You a Cruise Believer

2 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Daniel Modlin |Rachel King

Laos is not an easy country to get to. Even from New York. My journey required the longest operating flight via Singapore Air, a full 18 hours, landing in Singapore, then a connecting flight to Bangkok. After spending the night at the Avani+ Riverside in Bangkok, my jet-lagged and weary self boarded another two-hour flight to Luang Prabang. Even as we flew in, sailing above chiseled cliffs, I could tell that Laos was a world apart, and worth every minute onboard an aircraft.
Nintendo Switch 2: The 7 Coolest Reveals

3 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Jen Glennon |John Paradiso

Nintendo’s long-awaited successor to the Switch launches on June 5, 2025. The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts enhanced visuals in handheld and TV mode, more storage for your games and save files, and dramatically expanded online and social features. And it’ll still play all your old Switch 1 games. Sadly, it’s more expensive than the old one. (What isn’t, lately?) But you’ll finally be able to play Elden Ring and Madden on a Nintendo handheld.
'Shoresy' Is the Best Sports Comedy You're Not Watching

3 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Mo Mozuch |Eric Francisco

Comedy and sports don’t have a lot in common. Sports are all about wins and losses and the thrill of competition. The best players in the world can fall to bad luck, and every underdog can have their day. It’s serious, high stakes stuff. Comedy is the opposite. Flighty and loose, it’s all about making a mockery of the absurdities we encounter everyday or, occasionally, inventing totally new ones. But there is one thing comedy and sports have in common—the importance of timing.
Best Picks at Every Price Point

3 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Karlton Miko Tyack

Last year, I randomly found myself at the UK Engineering Design Show. My friend had an extra pass and the expo was on my way home, but I doubted any exhibitors would interest me. Then, I walked by booth H46. There sat the Apollo Instruments DSKY, a Moonwatch modeled after the Apollo Guidance Computer. A new non-chronograph Moonwatch unrepentantly based on a 15-bit device from the ‘60s? If that isn’t a sign that retrofuturistic watches are blowing up, nothing is. I, for one, am ecstatic.
6 Tasty Spirits for Sipping or Cocktails

3 weeks ago | coolmaterial.com | Christopher Osburn |Kaitlyn Rosati

In the whiskey world, the term “flavored whiskey” can be a bit divisive. Purists believe that a long-aged, nuanced whiskey is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water. It should be matured and then proofed down, or bottled at cask strength. It definitely should not have any coloring or flavors added to it. If you’re one of these drinkers, you’re missing out on a whole world of well-made, delicious flavored whiskeys.