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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
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Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
The Cool Gift Guides of 2026 The Cool Gift Guides of 2026
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The Cool Gift Guides of 2026

We made a list. Check it as often as you like.

By Cool Material
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
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Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

By Cool Material
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8 Upcoming Films That Could Win Best Picture at the Oscars

Cinemas have been saturated with incredible and compelling films this year. That trend looks to continue into awards season, as a slew of great movies make their ways to theaters, many of which should be in Oscar conversation. Which of these should you put on your calendar? These are the potential…

By Maxwell Barna
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The 25 Best Menswear Shops in America

Clothing is inherently difficult to buy online. Between guessing on sizes and worrying about quality, getting it right takes as much luck as it does research. The good news is this country is littered with fantastic menswear shops you can visit. Regardless of where you live, there's at least one…

By Mike Newman
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10 New Books You Should Read This Fall

Whether you read on a tablet, Kindle, or still prefer the smell of a freshly cracked paperback, finding your next book is never easy. You could never read all the new novels, biographies, or nonfiction tomes released each week, so we’re here to help. These are a handful of the…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Decoded: Budweiser

Few beers are as quintessentially “American” as Budweiser. The lager has been around since the late 1800s and its packaging and labeling have undergone—for the most part—only slight changes. In this edition of “Decoded,” we look at one of the most iconic beer cans of all time. Photo Source 1.…

By Mike Newman
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8 Breweries About to Blow Up

By the time a brewery is on the radar of every beer-loving American, it's too late to go and enjoy it. Cans will sell out instantly, growler fills will take an eternity, and snagging a seat at the bar is akin to snagging a seat at the hottest restaurant in…

By Mike Newman
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