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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 Airbnbs for a Surfing Vacation

As wise man Jeff Spicoli once said, “All [we] need are some tasty waves and a cool buzz, and [we’re] fine.” Unfortunately, we don’t exactly live in the surf capital of the world, so we spend a lot of our time—far more than we’d like to admit—staring out the window…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Books That Will Inspire You to Live Minimally

When we’re young, we focus on all the things we want. We think about the space we’d like to one day have, and what we want to fill it with. Beautiful furniture, toys, clothes—lots of stuff. But as we get older (and maybe have to move apartments a couple times),…

By Maxwell Barna
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9 Minor League Ballparks You Should Catch a Game At

Whether you're recalling a memory with your dad or helping your kids create memories of their own, there's nothing like taking in a ballgame with your loved ones. The event is filled with the atmosphere of friendly competition and the smell of hot dogs, beer, and peanuts that makes a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 8 Best Lazy Meals

Some of the most incredible meals on the planet can take literal days to prepare. Sourcing the finest ingredients, seasoning and prepping the food, and then cooking it to perfection is an art form that takes time and effort to prepare with love. But sometimes we don’t have the energy…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Beers You Should Drink this Summer

Keep the barrel-aged stouts in your cellar and hide the barleywines in the back of the fridge. It’s summer and it’s time for something light and refreshing. But light and refreshing doesn’t have to mean bland and boring. If you’re looking for something new to drop in that cooler during…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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