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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
Lifestyle
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
Lifestyle
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
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
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
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
Entertainment
Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs

The title of renowned photographer and writer Henry Carroll's latest book is pretty self-explanatory. Read This If You Want to Great Photographs. Carroll breaks the book down into five easy to follow sections (composition, exposure, light, lenses and seeing), and the topics are all covered with iconic images from master…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
Burger Week: Creating The Perfect Patty

The foundation of any good burger is the meat. We're going to get fancy with buns and toppings later this week, but the meat itself is always the most important part. If you screw up the meat you're going to end up with a less than fantastic burger (you're still…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Decked Out: Jack Bauer

Does Jack Bauer cross the line? Regularly. Does he solve problems with bullets, torture and random violence? All the time. Still, when the President has a next world war starting problem that generally involves terrorists, Jack Bauer is the man that gets pulled out of retirement. Bauer is back this…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
This Stylus/Pen is Made From Bamboo and Aluminum

Whereas most pens feel cold and mechanical, the use of bamboo in crafting the Eco-Essential Pen makes it feel like a more inviting writing instrument. On top of that, since bamboo matures in just 4-6 years and its roots remain intact after harvesting, the use of it in crafting products…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary Has Been Updated and Expanded

LEGO and Star Wars hold equal places of importance in our hearts. We'd be hard pressed to pick between the two if we were forced to make a choice, which is why the Lucasfilm (Disney, now) and LEGO partnership was all the more cooler when it started a few years…

By Cooper Fleishman
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