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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.

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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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7 Best Turntable Mats and Slipmats for Everyday Use

Finding the perfect turntable mat for your setup can be more work than you originally did picking out the perfect turntable. Do you want a slipmat or a turntable mat? Rubber turntable mat? Leather turntable mat? Cork turntable mat? Felt turntable mat? As always, the answer is, "it depends." Record slipmats…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Oldest Whiskies You Can Buy

There are a lot of bucket lists that include drinking really old whiskey and in some cases, a decades old bottle of whiskey really is a fulfilling experience. The older whiskey gets, the more time it’s had to develop complex flavors and character, making it a more interesting sip. But…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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The 20 Best Books from the Last Decade

Staying with the tomes can be intimidating. There are decades of backlogs people insist you need to read, with hundreds of new books being added every year. Add on the fact that they can get expensive pretty quickly, and it’s easier to just pull out of reading entirely instead of trying…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Give the Gift of Beer: 10 Beers That Make Great Presents

Giving beer is a tricky endeavor. Not only are there a zillion options at a good bottle shop, but you don't want to be duped into buying a shelf turd by a sales associate trying to move old stock. The right bottle is more than just a good beer. The right bottle…

By Mike Newman
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The 10 Best Things Coming to Netflix this December

Every month, the Netflix catalogue gets a few tweaks. Whether it’s a movie we haven’t seen or something we could watch until the sun engulfs the Earth, it’s the new releases that we’re looking for. Besides, chances are, we already watched everything that’s leaving. Here are our recommendations for the…

By Maxwell Barna
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