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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
Fashion
This New Gillette Razor is Like The Dyson of Shaving

The Dyson Ball vacuum lets you effortlessly clean up your pad with just the turning of your wrist. The new Gillette Fusion ProGlide with FlexBall Technology does the same for your face. Instead of simply slapping on more blades to their latest razor, Gillette added a sort of roller ball…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
The Trident Iceni Runs On 100% Biodiesel

One way to show your love for the environment and your love of saving gas money is by purchasing a hybrid or an all-electric vehicle. Another way would be to go with something that runs on 100% biodiesel fuel. Easier said than done. If you have the cash, the Trident…

By Mike Newman
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Food
This Spice Rub is Made From Dehydrated Craft Beer

We normally pair our barbecued meats with a cold beer anyway, so why not just incorporate some craft brew into the meat itself? Baker's Bark Craft Beer Spice Rub is made from dehydrated craft beer and chiles, spices, sugar, and salt. The rub will give your next cut of beef…

By Mike Newman
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Food
The To Go Grill Lets You Barbecue Anywhere

Portable grills are often far from portable. They're portable in the sense that if you own an SUV or truck, you could bungee cord it in your trunk and hope for the best. The To Go Grill from Eva Solo is actually a true portable grill. Compact and good-looking, the…

By Mike Newman
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Features
The Labels of Evil Twin Brewing

Besides churning out killer beers like Even More Jesus and Bozo Beer, Denmark’s Evil Twin Brewing has consistently plastered their bottles with interesting labels. From the bold and often humorous names to the almost fractal-like design, the bottles and cans from Evil Twin are instantly recognizable. We talked with Jeppe…

By Mike Newman
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