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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
‘S-Town’ Is the Podcast You Need to Be Listening To Right Now

S-Town, the latest podcast from the team behind Serial and This American Life, does not go the way you think it will. Now, in the interest of keeping this post relatively spoiler-free, we won't tell you what that exactly means, but we will say it's the reason you need to listen. Hosted by Brian…

By Mike Newman
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The 11 Best Umbrellas to Keep You Dry

If you're anything like us, you spend way too much time agonizing over your gear purchases. The one thing we never seem to think about though is one of the most important accessories for the spring, the umbrella. Unless you already own something that didn't come from the local drugstore,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Test Drive-Thru: Audi S8 Plus

“Test Drive-Thru” is a series where we review new cars and new fast food items Are you in the market for insane power, a deafening growl, and high-class niceties like massaging seats? Then continue reading this review of the Audi S8 Plus.  Are you in the market for fire-roasted red…

By Mike Newman
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Wear This: Gym to Office

Squeezing in the daily workout before spending a full day at the office can be easier said than done, but it doesn't have to be with the right gym to office setup. Whether you're wearing this collection of gear when you leave the house, or packing it in a bag…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Desk Plants that Will Bring Some Life to Your Office

Being cooped up inside all day can weigh on one’s mood, and finding a balance between keeping things productive and professional and avoiding the sterility of a doctor’s office can be tough. Posters, photographs, calendars, coffee mugs, all are great ways to personalize your cube or desk, and a few…

By Maxwell Barna
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