The Most Stylish Star Wars Merch You Can Buy Right Now

Not long ago in a galaxy very near here, the thought of seeing more Star Wars movies seems as improbable as being able to destroy the first Death Star. But since 2015’s release of The Force Awakens, it looks like Star Wars will be part of our pop culture vocabulary for the foreseeable future. While these movies continue to give us new stories and characters, they also give us new opportunities for merchandise. Often, that’s taken the form of toys, fashion, and tech are areas that have often been unexplored—and that changes now.

With Star Wars: The Last Jedi as a firm favorite of theater goers across the country, designers jumped at the chance to collaborate and put their spin on one of the world’s most iconic franchise. There’s a variety of breadth and depth to these collections, with truly something for everyone. We reached out, felt the force, and chose our favorites of the bunch.

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6 Packable Down Jackets to Keep You Warm This Winter

With many people on the East Coast having received their first snow showers over the weekend, it’s safe to say that winter has officially come—and that it’s only get colder the further into the season we get. And as nice as wool coats can be, every now and again you just need to make sure you’re warm. Like really, really warm. Enter the down jacket.

What’s great about down is that it’s lightweight and will keep you toasty no matter what activity you’re doing. What’s even better is that because it doesn’t take up too much space most brands offer packable options, which means you can have that extra layer of real warmth, whenever you may need it, without it taking up much space in your bag. Here are five options to keep on you, just in case the weather outside gets a little more frightful than you bargained for.

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9 Stylish Cardigans That Won’t Make You Look Like an Old Man

As we’ve mentioned before, most major brands now offer their own version of a cardigan, which means there’s something for everyone. We’re seeing designers take the traditional silhouette and change it up by adding heavier fabrics, brighter colors, bolder patterns, and flourishes like shawl collars, belts, and more–all poised to make you look more sartorially savvy as you layer them under what you’re already wearing or as a layer of its own. Here, some of the season’s best to help you channel your inner Mr. Rogers, to suit whatever style you want.

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6 On-Trend Turtlenecks You’ll Actually Want to Wear this Winter

Even for the most savvy of men, a turtleneck sweater is a bit of a tough sell (despite the fact that generally accepted men’s fashion icons like James Bond have worn them for decades), but it doesn’t have to be that difficult. Layering a turtleneck sweater under a bomber jacket, jean jacket, or even a suit or sport coat is a quick way to announce to the world that you have great style—and confidence to boot. And it’s as easy as putting on a sweater. Below, a handful of our favorites to get you started.

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How Sneakers, One of This Year’s Coolest Books, Came to Be

Talk with any devoted fan of sneakers and odds are they’ve probably got an amazing story to tell you about how they snagged each of their favorite pairs. That passion is at the heart of a new book, simply called SNEAKERS. Written by Alex French and Howie Kahn, with design by Rodrigo Corral, the book is full of stunning imagery and dozens of incredible tales that knit together every aspect of modern sneaker culture.

The team of three spoke with Men’s Journal about the importance of those personal narratives, how the book came together, their earliest sneaker memories, and what it was like to talk with Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, and the other boldface names who helped the book come alive.

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The Sweater Your Fall Layering Rotation Is Missing

Crewneck sweaters are essentially the Swiss Army knife of knits: they’re the versatile staple piece that can work with everything else you’re planning on wearing this fall. That familiarity and ubiquity makes them a great place for designers to experiment — it’s as if they’re a blank canvas that’s just waiting for the right artist.

Enter the graphic sweater. Designers have taken the sentiment of your favorite statement and graphic t-shirts and applied it to the office-friendly staple. The results are varied and diverse, with a little something for everyone. Whether you’re just in the mood for something new or are in the process of building out a knitwear collection that would rival Drake’s, we’ve got you covered. A few of our favorites below.

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7 Graphic Hoodies to Make Your Winter More Stylish

Vilified by traditional menswear guys as nothing but gym wear or something to don while running errands on a weekend, hoodies have become an important part of a modern man’s wardrobe. Much like a graphic t-shirt, a graphic hoodie has become a canvas to experiment with fun and cool ideas, injecting personality and real sense of style to a more casual piece.

This season, designers are creating bolder graphics, which means there’s something that’s just as unique and interesting as you are. Now is the perfect time to jump in and grab one that suits your fancy.

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8 Stylish (and Incredibly Warm) Fleece Jackets to Wear This Season

Favoring function over form, dads everywhere have long relied on shapeless fleece jackets to keep them warm as fall and winter roll in. But we’ve seen trendier takes on the suburban staple work their way into fashion over the last few years, as designers have made the fabric less Fozzy Bear and more streetwear. 

So how does one wear fleece without looking like a personified Nature Valley granola bar? The key, as with everything in menswear, is the fit. Avoid going too boxy or baggy and get a version that hits right at your waist. A good fleece should fit you the same way a good leather jacket does: not quite like a second skin, but close enough that it actually moves when you do. That way, it can do double duty, adding texture to a great off-duty outfit or as a layering piece (they’re great underneath a topcoat or a denim jacket) to keep you warm on frigid days. Below, a few of our favorites.

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