Photography by Richard Upchurch. My father is the boy with the hat on, kicking back on Christmas Day in Vietnam, circa 1967. He was 23 at the time. Astounding to think of him as almost ten years younger than I…

  The Frye Company’s Harness Boot is one of those classic masculine shoes that will never go out of style. Handcrafted and sewn, these boots will last until the cows come home. Or until your son finds them in the…

Photography by Richard Upchurch. I love these shots of boat racing days in the late 60′s and early 70′s.  Aren’t those ladies in bikinis sassy? They were all taken by a family friend of my fathers. Can you feel nostalgia…

Batman Cufflinks. The perfect gift for comic fans and dark knights everywhere.

Photography by Victoria Smith. Loving this look into Woodshop, a modern artist’s shop, full of wood, surfboards, and well crafted objects. Owned and operated by four male artists who focus on locally salvaged and sustainably harvested materials in each of…

Can you believe these are digital visualizations by Viz Art and not an actual room? I couldn’t. But if you click here to view the rest of the photos you can see details (like the duvet cover) that are clearly…

Illustration by Russell Shaw for Bearings. And if you’re in the mood to pick up a hat for the man in your life, Goorin Brothers is a great place to start.

Not quite a briefcase, not quite a murse, the messenger bag is the perfect go between for the modern man, and Genuine Goods makes several well-crafted and affordable options. Having seen these bags in person, I can attest to the…

  Photography by JUCO for Dwell. Originally built in the 1980′s as a vacation home for a business owner, this Borrego Springs home keeps its masculine energy with symmetrical design, sparse decor, bold colors, and mid-century decor. It’s even located on…

Have a grilling man in your life? Get him a set of Ross Dobson cookbooks. They’re filled with manly recipes like crabcakes and seafood chowder guaranteed to give you an off day (or month) in the kitchen.

Concrete Shaving Kit from Mjolk. I distinctly remember my parent’s bathroom closet in the house I grew up in. It wasn’t off-limits, but it had the feel of the forbidden with boxes of bandages and creams, and various other toiletries….

Photography by Andreas Larsson. What do you get when you mix a Wicker Park condo with a bachelor well-versed in art and design? A beautiful home done in masculine shades of brown, yellow, and orange with accents of gold.  …

If leading Hollywood characters came to live, this is what they would wear. Photography and styling by Candice Milon.

Best Made Co. has the coolest masculine accessories around. From cargo nets to compasses, here’s a few of my favorites. They would all make great gifts for the urban caveman in your life.