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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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10 Up-and-Coming Whiskey Brands

You may have heard whiskey snobs says that American whiskey lacks variety and that compared to single malt scotch it is less refined and more “one note.” That couldn’t be easier to disprove. Just head to your local liquor store and have yourself your own tasting. American distilleries aren’t locked…

By Christopher Osburn
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The Best Pens You Can Buy at the Convenience Store

From Mini EDC pens and Kickstarter pens, to Tactical Pens and Space Pens, the pen has evolved to become more than a simple instrument capable of recording your thoughts. The packaging might have changed, but that same primary purpose of putting ideas to paper remains the same. Availability is going to depend…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The 10 Best New Things on Netflix This Month

By any measurable standard, June is going to be a hell of a solid month for Netflix subscribers. We’re getting a ton of new original content,  some superb classics like Full Metal Jacket and Young Frankenstein, and some ground-breaking documentary films you’ve probably never seen before. Lock in and buckle…

By Maxwell Barna
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The 8 Best Things Coming to Amazon Prime This Month

The Amazon Prime Video catalog is growing by the month, and not only because a ton of old movies are jumping into the public domain. They’re getting their hands on Oscar and Emmy winners, along with an ever increasing selection of original programming. If you don’t have Amazon, now may…

By Maxwell Barna
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Wear This: Summertime

Depending on where you live it might not absolutely be time to bust out the yearly classic "Summertime" by The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff, but that doesn't mean you can't start planning for it. When the sweltering heat does roll around—if it hasn't hit you already—you're going to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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