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NHL star Matt Duchene has been making headlines with his custom Carhartt suit. The professional hockey player has been photographed sporting the two-piece suit to games, causing many fans to search for a way to bring home their own version — but the brand has yet to release one. In fact, Duchene requested the suit from his own Montreal-based tailor Domenico Vacca. Vacca then crafted the suit from scratch, cut a Carhartt logo off of one of his son’s shirts and stitched it to the suit. So while his genius paid off, we’ll have to wait to see if the brand releases its own version of Vacca’s creation.

Today we’re taking a look at Amazon’s new smart glasses, the Nike Alphafly 3 and a strange nap pillow. This is Today in Gear.

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Hard-Wearing and Ultra Capable: This is Citizen

CITIZEN

Billed as ‘the right tool for the toughest terrain,’ you won’t want to head out without this watch. The new Promaster Altichron features a 47mm Super Titanium case with luminous hands and markers on its dial for optimal legibility. Thanks to the brand’s proprietary Eco-Drive technology, the Promaster Altichron is also sustainably powered by any light source. So if you’re looking for a powerful new field watch, consider Citizen’s Promaster Altichron.

Amazon’s Echo Frames & Carrera Smart Glasses

Amazon

You can now pre-order these devices, and shipping will begin on December 7. The Echo Frames ($270) allow users to bring Alexa on the go, while the Carrera Smart Glasses ($390) pack the same capabilities into an even chicer package. Fans can use the devices to make calls, stream music or even control their smart home.

Meet the Nike Alphafly 3

Nike

Billed as the brand’s most innovative shoe to date, the Nike Alphafly 3 is the company’s lightest (and most tested) Alphafly yet. Many fans first learned about the new shoe after Kevin Kiptum wore it and set the new world record marathon time. Now, it’s set to drop for the public on January 4, 2024, and fans can read more about all of the shoe’s key features at the link below.

A New Morning Pick-Me-Up

Slam Jam

There’s nothing like getting dressed and reaching for a funky pair of socks, but wearing them into the office can mean having to discuss your decision all day. So why not opt for a covert pair like Kapital’s Happy Heel Socks ($42)? These socks are knit in Japan and designed to hide a silly smiley face that will bring a grin to even the grumpiest morning-goer. For bonus points, pair them with Kapital’s patchwork Wool Tugihagi Cap ($126) for a simpler, streamlined morning.

Submerge Yourself in Total Darkness

Ostrichpillow

Sure, you have a neck pillow for flying; but Ostrichpillow’s Light Versatile Pillow ($45) is here to bring a whole new meaning to the words ‘shut eye.’ The padded travel pillow doubles as a light-blocking eye mask and is filled with a coated microbead filling for added comfort. Want to take things even further? The company’s Original Napping Pillow ($99) is a cocoon-like pillow that will truly terrify any onlookers.

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