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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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The 7 Coolest Police Cars From Around the World

Here’s a pro-tip about trying to buy a fast car: If you’re on a budget and want to get the biggest bang for your buck, look for old police fleet cars. Cops always get the fastest stuff because they need to keep up with all those bank robbers and speeding…

By Maxwell Barna
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7 Chore Jackets to Ease You Into Fall

The chore jacket was originally a garment worn by farmhands during chilly mornings on the job. The boxy number had the look of a loose fitting shirt, only it was heavier and more durable, making it ideal for layering and fighting off frost-inducing temps. Today, many menswear designers have taken…

By Mike Newman
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8 Candles That Will Make Your Home Smell Like the Great Outdoors

We absolutely love the smell out of the great outdoors. Every time we go outside, we’re reminded exactly why we’re so lucky in the fall. The smell of raw pine and dirt, of charred wood, cedar, and dying leaves—it’s great. But sometimes it doesn’t smell like that inside, and for…

By Maxwell Barna
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What Your Girlfriend Wants You to Wear

A large part of the reason we try to look good is to impress the fairer sex. So it couldn’t hurt every once in a while to get a woman’s perspective on the clothing and accessories she’d prefer. We turned to our friends at Style Girlfriend to do just that. Here…

By Style Girlfriend
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Try This On: Fall So Hard

Hot toddies and campfire flames can only warm you up so much. To combat crisp fall air, you need to dress the part. We turned to JackThreads to put together an outfit ready for all fall has in store. The Henderson Jacket is crafted with eco-friendly Primaloft that maximizes warmth…

By Mike Newman
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