The Art of Neckwear

Alexander Olch graduated from Harvard in 1999 with a degree in filmmaking and quickly established himself as…a tie maker. Like Olch’s recent film, The Windmill Movie, Alexander Olch cashmere ties exude subdued drama. [$140; olch.com]

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The Getaway Bag

The Brothers Bray & Co. Weekender, inspired by a ’30s-era bag, is updated with nickel-plated hardware and a red lining. [$98; urbanoutfitters.com]

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One Shell to Rule Them All

There’s a reason why the Marmot Aegis has earned acclaim — it’s as waterproof and breathable as jackets twice the price, but lighter in weight. [$140; marmot.com]

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Eau de Draper

Distill Mad Men to a scent and you get Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers cologne, all bourbon and cedar suited up in refined, restrained gray. [$125; brooksbrothers.com]

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A Simple Seat

For the man who likes to sit and look good doing it, we present the Design Within Reach Field Chair. [$65; dwr.com]

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Adjusta-Bell

The Weider 20 lb. Powerbell’s adjustable weighting allows for kettlebell workouts, minus the pile of kettlebells. [$99; getpowerbell.com]

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Artisanal Pigskin

You’ll need to buy two of the hand-sewn Lemon Ball Leather Head footballs — one for the mantel, one to throw around in the yard. [$95; lemonball.etsy.com]

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Keep Hangin’

Wow your Deadhead boss with a Wolfgang’s Vault reproduction concert poster from the ’66 Fillmore shows. [from $98; wolfgangsvault.com]

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Golfer’s Delight

Drop the Fine Tune RoboCup in a regulation-size hole and it flips the ball back to the putter, up to 14 feet. The cord ensures that even misses make it in. [$60; finetunegolf.com]

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Al Roker Meets Ikea

Off, it’s a mini-monolith. But trip the motion sensor and the WoodStation Weather Display turns on, providing indoor temp and humidity, plus an icon showing what’s happening outside. [$100; thinkgeek.com]

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Full-Time Flip-Flops

A supple leather strap and plush EVA midsole make the OluKai Hiapo a year-round fave, whether worn with board shorts or a robe. [$100; olukai.com]

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The Above-Average Joe

It’s simple: Put a filter in the Chemex CM-3, add ground beans, pour in boiling water, and enjoy the best coffee you’ve ever tasted. [$88; chemexcoffeemaker.com]

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Special Sauce

Ignore the fact that the Glenlivet Nàdurra Triumph 1991, aged 18 years and made from a no-longer-used barley, is a limited edition. It’s meant to be enjoyed, not eyeballed. [$85; theglenlivet.com]

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Shooting Stars

Far Out by Michael Benson proves that putting the photographable universe into a book doesn’t dampen its vast beauty. [$55; borders.com]

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This article originally appeared in the December 2009/January 2010 issue of Men’s Journal.