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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
The Best Titles Coming to Amazon Prime in October

Amazon Prime streaming is really doubling down in October, in what we imagine is a power grab to help keep subscribers interested for the longer, darker, colder months ahead. We’re seeing one or two new original series’, as well as a bunch of excellent classic films and some solid TV…

By Maxwell Barna
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8 Vintage SUVs We Want Right Now

We all know the appeal of the SUV. It brings about a sense of adventure filled with thoughts of powering through snow-covered roads while other lesser cars get stuck or trekking to a remote cabin in the woods for a weekend of camping. And while today’s SUVs are marvelous with…

By Kevin McCauley
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11 Life Lessons from Larry David

It's been six years since Larry David graced the television screen with his reactions to many social faux pas. This weekend, however, Curb Your Enthusiasm is back. That means Larry is ready to teach us all a thing or two about social graces. And if you've only been watching Larry, Leon, Jeff,…

By Mike Newman
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10 Psychological Thrillers that will Mess with Your Mind

We love the thriller genre on the whole, but psychological thrillers are consistently maddening. They’re subtle, intelligent, and terrifying without having to resort to crazy stunts or shock violence. They know that most fear and anxiety is experienced by the subconscious, so that’s what they’ll exploit. You might know in…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Best Chukka Boots That Aren’t From Clarks

The first thing that comes to mind when anyone says "chukka boots" or "desert boots" is probably Clarks. We're not going to fault you for going there because Clarks makes one of, if not the, best pairs of chukka boots on the market. But they're not the only game in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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