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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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10 Henley Shirts to Consider This Spring

Think of the Henley as the convertible of t-shirts. It’s more sophisticated than a tank-top and less garish than a v-neck; it’s a detailed addition to your wardrobe that’ll look good buttoned up and classy-casual undone. There are plenty of ways to wear a Henley, too, if you’re afraid you’ll…

By Evan Malachosky
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Willie Nelson’s Pot-Fueled Poker Game

Just before the sun set on a recent Farm Aid, Jack Johnson, the surfer-singer-songwriter, took the stage in a faded tee and some basic jeans to debut a new song he composed just for the event. The song was about Willie Nelson, the legendary country singer and one of Farm Aid's…

By Mike Newman
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5 Days in Iceland

Iceland has been on our bucket list for years. Every time we’d see a photo of the country’s beautiful valleys, towering mountains, majestic blue oceans, and lively cityscapes, our desire to get up and go grew. So, when Reyka Vodka asked if we’d be interested in heading out to Reykjavik…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Unique Knives That Do More Than Open Packages

At one point in human history, a pocket knife was an essential. Every morning, your grandfather likely grabbed his wallet, his keys, and his trusty folder before heading out to his truck and driving on down to the plant/mine/factory/office/market/dock. Pocket knives were extremely useful for completing his daily tasks. Today,…

By Maxwell Barna
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A Brewmaster Tastes and Ranks 40s

When it comes to getting tipsy and saving cash, few beverage options are as solid as the 40. When it comes to taste, however, well, your palate probably still remembers taping a pair to your palms and making a night of it in college. But what if the 40—in all its…

By Mike Newman
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