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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 Most Comfortable Shorts You Can Wear This Summer

The summer sun lures you outside and longer days make you lose track of time. You need a pair of shorts built for chilling outdoors through it all.  There are plenty of chino shorts out there for your more structured occasions—don’t wear mesh shorts to dinner or the bar under…

By Evan Malachosky
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You Should Be Making Your Whiskey Cocktails With Cognac

While driving through the quiet hills of Champagne, in the Northeast of France, an area with more wine grapes than people (a guess), the conversation turned to our favorite cocktails —a strange topic for this part of the country, it seemed. I responded, as I always do, with praise for…

By Mike Newman
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Father’s Day Gifts Dad Actually Wants: Chill

When it comes to picking out the perfect gift for the man who taught you how to use a socket wrench and ride a bike, there are a lot of great options. If your dad is anything like ours, what he'll appreciate most is a day off and all the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 8 Coolest Cars from ‘Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee’

Comedians and Cars Getting Coffee is undoubtedly one of our favorite Netflix Original series. It mixes some of our favorite things: Seinfeld, classic automobiles, and interesting people telling interesting stories. Oh, and, coffee, we guess. Not only does every episode feature a different interviewee, but it also features a different…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Undershirts Nice Enough to Wear Alone

Undershirts aren’t meant to withstand the test of time—not like a leather jacket or quality denim, at least–but that doesn't mean they should be of lesser quality than the rest of your tees. In fact, as dad-ish as it may seem, your undershirt should get the most wear out of…

By Evan Malachosky
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