This Fan-Favorite Apple Watch Strap Just Got Even Cooler

Since its release in 2024, Nomad’s Rocky Point Band has quickly become a fan favorite Apple Watch strap. It’s essentially a more rugged version of the company’s Sport Band, as it combines FKM rubber and grade 5 titanium hardware, and it just looks damn cool. Now, the popular Apple accessory has introduced a new Carbon Black colorway, which is a deeper black than the previous “Storm” colorway, and it looks even cooler. It’s compatible with 45mm Apple Watches and the 49mm Ultra models.

Merino wool is already renowned as a natural super fabric for its combination of comfort, moisture wicking, warmth, breathability and so on. But Outlier just figured out how to make it even more comfortable with a new 16.5-micron Mackenzie Merino wool fabric they’re confidently calling “the “exquisitely fine.” This is even finer than the original 17.5-micron version that came before it and really pushes the limits of what’s possible. Oh yeah, and it’s UV-resistant, helping to protect you in the summer sun. What’s not to love?

Building on the success of its popular, glowingly reviewed Oi Classic and Oi Luxe bells, Knog splits the difference with the latest evolution, which boasts the brand’s WaveTek hammer tech for a loud, crisp, consistent tone that outpunches its super streamlined form. The ring, which you can listen to on the product page, tops 80 decibels, and the bell itself is available in both large and small sizes, in anthracite (black) and primer grey colorways.

Uniqlo has unveiled the next installment of its Uniqlo : C Collection, the elevated sub-brand from the Japanese retailer’s creative director, Clare Waight Keller. The concept for the Fall/Winter 2025 collection is “Modernity in Motion,” with pieces that blend smart-casual fashion with functional fabrics for everyday comfort. Standout looks include a blazer-like Knitted Jacket made from a soft, milled wool-blend, a cotton-blend Full-Zip Cardigan and, for the first time in the Uniqlo : C Men’s Collection, Heattech Cashmere pieces. The pre-launch sale begins on July 21, with the full collection set to drop on September 4.

The technical details of the Mars Yard 3.0 — the first Nike and Tom Sachs sneaker since the artist was accused of an inappropriate workplace culture in 2023 — are only half the story. Arguably more notable are what it will take to cop a pair: to become elegible, interested parties have to complete a series of challenges on an app Sachs developed called ISRU, ranging from shooting free throws to drawing on a wall. The goal, according to a press release, is to “build self-discipline and break old habits by committing to new, constructive rituals.” The Mars Yard 3.0 goes on sale September 5.

Noah Rothbaum’s The Whiskey Bible is a massive new field guide to your favorite brown spirit. Over a whopping 640 pages, Rothbaum distills 25 years of research and globe-trotting tastings into a tastefully illustrated compendium that benchmarks Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Japanese, Canadian, Irish, blends, and beyond. You’ll find distilled histories, tasting profiles from big brands to small-batch crafters, and a sharp breakdown of regional production methods. Rounded out with a sleek appendix featuring classic and modern cocktails, it’s a manual for both beginners and seasoned whiskey adventurers. Pre-orders are now available for the book scheduled to ship on September 9th.