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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.

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10 Irish Movies Every Guy Should See

Your St. Patrick's Day viewing guide should include more than just a parade. After the floats have gone by and you're a couple pints of Guinness deep, toss one of these movies on and ride out the rest of the holiday in front of your TV. Don't forget the platter of…

By Mike Newman
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How to Spot a Fake Rolex

Since 1905, Rolex SA has produced some of the finest and highest quality luxury timepieces the world has ever seen. Of course, if you’re reading this, that’s something you already knew. What you also know is that you’ve decided you’d like to purchase one of your very own, which is…

By Maxwell Barna
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This St. Patrick’s Day, Drink Poitín, the Irish Moonshine

Before you can be famous for great whiskey, you have to invent whatever comes before it. For the Irish, that was poitín (puu-tcheen). It means “little pot” in Gaelic, named for what early Irish distillers used to make the spirit. It’s been the subject of poetry, music, stories, fairy tales,…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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10 Craft Whiskeys You Have to Try

Buying whiskey from craft distillers is not only a responsible way to spend your drinking money, but it will also net you some seriously good booze from people who aren’t afraid to experiment with the form. Pretty much every whiskey on this list does something unconventional, whether it’s aging in…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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6 Cast Iron Skillets That Will Last a Lifetime

There are plenty of reasons why a cast iron skillet is one piece of kitchen hardware you should absolutely have. Compared to the alternatives, cast iron skillets retain heat longer, are non-stick because of seasoning and not chemicals, can be finished in the oven or broiler, and will last multiple…

By Cooper Fleishman
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