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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.

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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 History of the Trench Lighter

The Western Front of the First World War was an unpleasant place, to say the very least. The chalky French soil would fall apart at the lightest rainfall, compromising trench integrity from the start. Belgian soil held water like a sponge, meaning you couldn’t dig without flooding everything with dark,…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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8 Hawaiian Shirts Every Guy Can Pull Off

Hawaiian shirts might be the toughest buy in menswear. The traditional ones—the ones you immediately think of—are reserved for the backs of cruise-booking fathers and retired islanders. If you walk into a bar wearing one of these, everyone will know. When you’ve got on the “island gift shop” Hawaiian shirt,…

By Evan Malachosky
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8 Mockumentaries Everybody Should See

We love mockumentaries. They encapsulate everything we love about thoughtful, planned comedy. That, and the fact that they’re constantly making us ask important questions.  Question like, are they real? Are they fake? Is life really this ridiculous from time to time? Do these people actually walk and breathe the same…

By Maxwell Barna
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The 8 Best Grilled Cocktails

Grilling season is officially upon us. Whether you're cooking up burgers, brats, steaks or veggies, you're probably going to want a drink in your hand. You might even want to be a good host and prepare something for your guests. Beer and a hot grill requires no explanation, but what…

By Cooper Fleishman
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7 Game Burgers to Elevate Your Grilling this Barbecue Season

There’s a whole exciting world of burgers out there for you to explore, so consider expanding your palate next time you fire up the grill. We're not knocking the classic slider, but bison, elk, and others offer new taste experiences, ones we encourage you to try. Ready for something new?…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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