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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
Entertainment
8 New Books to Read This Spring

Whether you read on a tablet, Kindle, or still prefer the smell of a freshly cracked paperback, finding your next book is never easy. You could never read all the new novels, biographies, or nonfiction tomes released each week, so we’re here to help. These are a handful of the…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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What to Wear This Spring: Outdoors

Spring means warmer weather and that means getting outside. It isn’t always the nicest weather, but it sure beats being cold. There will still be chilly days though, so don’t put your hoodies away yet. And there sure will be rain, so bust out your raincoat. For your outdoor gear,…

By Evan Malachosky
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17 Home Design Shops Every Guy Should Know

Outfitting your home or apartment with the furniture, artwork, and knickknacks from the same big box stores that everyone else shops at is a recipe for a clone of a home. Your pad will look just like countless other pads. Your couch will be the same as a friend's; your…

By Mike Newman
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The 10 Worst Video Games We’ve Ever Played

There are a lot of good video games. There are even more mediocre video games. There are so many more bad video games. There are even bad parts of good games. Obviously, today, we’re going to be talking about all the bad stuff. Remember, the only recommendations you’re going to…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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What to Wear This Spring: Night Out

Spring is when we collectively emerge from our winter hibernation and look for every opportunity to get out and about. That means many Friday and Saturday nights with the stove off. Of course, since you’re not the only one doing so, those sweats and old tees are going to need…

By Mike Newman
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