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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
Audio
8 AirPod Alternatives to Consider

It’s been roughly one year since Apple released their highly anticipated AirPod earbuds, with their instant connectivity and quick-charge dock and “superior sound,” and, regardless of how you feel about the way they look, they are selling like hotcakes. If you want a pair of earbuds you can actually get…

By Maxwell Barna
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Cameras
7 Instant Cameras That Don’t Suck

In an age where the cameras on our smartphones are capable of billboard-quality selfies and where 12- and 13-inch screens equipped with downloadable software give us all the power of a state-of-the-art film lab, it would seem there’s no room for a relic like film photography. Then again, people were…

By Maxwell Barna
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Clothing
Wear This: End of the Year Get-Together

Whether you're celebrating the upcoming holidays or just getting together to bid 2017 adieu, you probably have quite a few social functions on the docket over the next couple weeks. For all those occasions that don't require a suit and tie, opt for an outfit like the one you see…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The 10 Best Podcasts of 2017

Podcasting is still in its infancy. Only recently have we seen companies spring up to try and capitalize on its popularity. While we're all for giving everyone a shot at audio glory, we do appreciate the polish that comes along with a bit of a cash flow. That, along with…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
10 Unique Wallets Not Made of Leather

We’d venture to say every guy has a wallet. We all have different philosophies on what we’ll put in it, where some guys stick to only cards and cash, and others will cram in any bit of scrap they find, but we all have one. Which also means, every once…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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