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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
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‘Ozark’ Is the Best Show You’re Not Watching

Netflix spent a whopping $6 billion on content this year, according to its CEO Reed Hastings, and it’s starting to show. They’ve given us new original shows like House of Cards, Orange is the New Black, Narcos, 13 Reasons Why, Chef’s Table, Stranger Things, and a ton of others—and they…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Shows We’re Most Excited for This Fall

Fall is here, which means there’s a ton of new TV premiering, all of it vying for the public’s attention. And to the credit of whoever’s approving all these new shows, a lot of the series premiering this season have us excited. There are enough crime dramas, sitcoms, Netflix and…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The Best Shampoos You Won’t Find at the Grocery Store

When it comes to your appearance, your hair matters big time. Even a great suite won't cut it if your locks are greasy and gross. That means you need a good shampoo. Correction: you need a great shampoo. We're all for the Dove Men+Care or American Crew options you can…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Best Places to Punch Someone, According to Science

We hear versions of it all the time: “Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself.” That one’s Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher. In our experience, that’s true.  It’s rare that you won’t be able to talk your way out of a situation or, even simpler, walk away. We recommend…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Best Boxing Movies Ever Made

When you need the motivation to get off the couch and go kick some ass, nothing does the trick quite like a good boxing movie. People duking it out for a righteous cause always gets us thinking about what we can do with a little gumption. Even if you’re not…

By Maxwell Barna
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