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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
What to Watch This Weekend: I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore

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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Stop Using Your Phone and Get a Real Alarm Clock

Life is all about the little details. In a digital world, where people invent smartphone apps solely dedicated to dragging us away from our peaceful slumber, it seems there’s little room for the classic alarm clock, that beautiful bedside piece of equipment whose sole purpose is to help prepare us…

By Maxwell Barna
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Fashion
8 Timeless Jackets You Can Wear Forever

It is true that, like a great watch, the jacket you choose to wear says a lot about your personality. It is also true that your jacket will be one of the first things people notice about you—so it’s best to pick a good one and know what you’re doing.…

By Maxwell Barna
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Backup Batteries That Will Give Your Phone Lots of Extra Juice

Let’s face it, sometimes we rely on our phones a little more than we should. Ever since the inception of the “smart phone” we’ve used our phones for everything. They are our camera, journal, social media machine and sometimes we even use them to make phone calls. We use them…

By Christopher Osburn
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8 Products Every Person Should Have in Their Car in Case of Trouble

The question isn't whether or not you'll run into car trouble, but when. We recommend being prepared so minor trouble doesn't become major trouble. If the only thing in your glove box is your car's paperwork and the only thing in your trunk is an empty cooler and some trash,…

By Mike Newman
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