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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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The Best Gear for the Office

For many, the office is a second home. Why would you spend so much time making your house a place you want to be but neglect your workspace? This fall, outfit your office with gear that makes you happy and more productive. We’ve compiled some of our favorite office items…

By Mike Newman
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Our 7 Favorite Man Booker Prize Winning Books

The Man Booker Prize was established in 1969 and, for nearly fifty years, has honored the best of the best English language novels. Being the readers we are, we try to keep up with the winners, since the prize is basically a guarantee that you’re going to be getting a…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Gear to Help You Look Good When You Go Back to Work

The right outfit won’t guarantee a swift climb up the corporate ladder, but it sure as hell can’t hurt. Proper attire makes you feel good, and when you feel good you produce better work. It’s a little trick but it’s not without its merits. So as you prepare to get…

By Mike Newman
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Our Favorite Craft Beer Logos

One of the most important decisions a new brewery will make is their logo. Design impacts how we perceive things, and you never get a second chance to make a first impression. The wrong logo can easily tell beer drinkers you're out of touch with what they're thirsty for. So before…

By Mike Newman
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The 10 Video Games We’re Most Excited for This Fall

Every fall, video game releases ramp up. It’s when blockbusters come out, indies sneak into the lineup, and generally when gamers run out of money. This year, the gaming mainstays aren’t as exciting to us. Battlefield V hasn’t shown us much to get excited about and we haven’t paid attention…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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