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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.

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6 Thermoses That Will Keep Your Coffee Hot on Cold Days

There are plenty of ways to keep a cup of coffee hot when you're on the go. Put it in a mug or an insulated cup and you have hot to warm coffee for the next few hours. But eventually you're going to finish that one, so what happens when…

By Cooper Fleishman
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12 Essential Foreign Horror Films

Horror films have been around for more than a century. Contrary to popular belief, many of the best horror films weren't made in the good ole' US of A. There are quite a few foreign horror films that you need to see if you like thrills, chills and scares, but…

By Cooper Fleishman
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10 Binge-Worthy British Shows to Watch on Netflix

An easy comparison between television in the U.S. and the U.K. is what we saw in The Office. Similar cast and plot lines, but distinct brands of humor and writing. While the U.S. has some tremendously good programming, it’s never too early (or late) to give the Brits a chance…

By Maxwell Barna
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Inside The Most Imaginative Cocktail Competition

For the last ten years, the United States Bartenders Guild held its Most Imaginative Bartender Competition in Las Vegas. Presented by Bombay Sapphire, the event is one of the longest running cocktail competitions. “The program was created 10 years ago with one focus: showcase the artistic talents of bartenders on…

By Christopher Osburn
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What the iPhone 7 Means for Photographers

One of the strongest selling points of the new iPhone 7 is its new and improved camera. We’ve heard a lot about it—the dual 12-megapixel rear lenses, the ability to shoot RAW images, the new 6-element f/1.8 glass, optical image stabilization, optical zoom. From the way Tim Cook and the…

By Maxwell Barna
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