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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
Fashion
6 Classic Watches That Won’t Cost You a Fortune

When it comes to timepieces, you have a lot of options. Do you want a watch that just tells time? A watch with a computer built-in that can give you altitude, notifications and everything else you used to rely on your phone for? Or, do you want something stylish, unique…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Cigar Bucket List: 13 Cigars to Smoke at Least Once

There are thousands of cigars in the world, and the prospect of trying them all is daunting—if not impossible. Besides, a cigar is meant to be a relaxing experience. There are a few, however, really worth hunting down. That's why we created The Cigar Bucket List. Some of the cigars…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Accessories
8 Sneaker Brands We Want Back

While there are so many sneakers on the market right now that we want, there's something about the nostalgia we get for the ones we wore when we were young. Do you agree? You remember your parents getting them for you. You remember rocking them on the first day of…

By Evan Malachosky
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How a Can of Guinness Works

Whether you’re a fan or not, there’s something magical about a freshly—and properly—poured pint of Guinness. The way that creamy head forms at the top, and the tiny bubbles cascade down into the deep dark abyss. It’s a work of art. But that art—those cascading bubbles and creamy velvet-smooth head—isn’t…

By Maxwell Barna
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Entertainment
The 10 Most Beautiful Video Games We’ve Ever Played

Video games are great for relaxing, replaying like you’d reread a good book, or keeping up with other hobbies. Others are better for just staring at, as if your computer monitor or TV screen was an oil painting. Some of the best artists of this generation are working in modern…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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