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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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6 Teas That Deliver as Much Caffeine as Coffee

You need a boost of energy, but you don’t want to drink a cup of black coffee. You could go one route and fill half your cup with hazelnut creamer in an effort to get rid of that coffee taste. Or, you could go a completely different route and grab…

By Christopher Osburn
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The Beginner’s Guide to Street Photography

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been shooting photos for 10 years or 10 minutes, or whether you’re a commercial studio photographer or a wedding photographer. It doesn’t matter whether you shoot with a full-frame DSLR, an old Leica, or some weird rig whose name you can’t pronounce that you found…

By Maxwell Barna
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What to Drink This Weekend: Cereal Circle

The Cereal Circle is an interesting cocktail. It incorporates two brandies and is driven by the breakfast flavors of Cheerios. “I wanted to work a savory flip into our seasonal menu that had an unexpected addition of flavor,” says bartender Mike Joes of Sable Kitchen & Bar in Chicago. He’s…

By Christopher Osburn
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What to Wear This Spring: Night Out

A “night out” can mean many things to many different people. Some like to head out to a bar, concert, sporting event, dinner party, first date or 100th date. However, what we can all agree on is that it’s a chance to blow off steam, connect with the world around…

By Sarah Mastriano
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What to Watch This Weekend: Dave Chappelle Netflix Collection

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend, a series in which we give you our pick for the best new show or…

By Mike Newman
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