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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
Home
Go! Pet Design Makes Pet Cages That Look Like Works of Art

Is Fido's lair an eyesore? Does it look like some mass-market cube cage, because, well, it is a mass-market cube cage? Philly's Go! Pet Design wants to provide your pooch with a sleek new home. All designed and made by hand, each of the pieces from Go! Pet Design are…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Mini Paceman Adventure Concept Feels Like German El Camino

Do you like cars? Do you like pickup trucks? Do you wish there was a German version of the El Camino? We can't imagine anyone ever having a serious conversation about producing a modern, German version of the El Camino, but that didn't stop a class of students and instructors…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Travelmate Is Your All In One Food Utensil

Sporks are great for what they do. The hobo knife is a step up, but it's also limited in its functionality. If you're a serious outdoorsman, or you just want a really cool all in one eating utensil, you need to check out the Travelmate from Buck Knives. The Travelmate…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Lifestyle
Heritage: Daniel Katz

I’ve been fascinated with my dad’s old Boy Scout knife for as long as I can remember. As a little boy, I’d take any chance I could to surreptitiously extend errands to the garage – stealing away to gingerly open the tool box (holding my breath at its creaking hinges)…

By Jeff Drumheller
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Home
The LadderLimb Holds Your Buckets And Tools While You’re Working

You can act all cavalier while carrying a few paint buckets up a ladder, or you can just admit that, like most of us, you're a little scared of heights especially when you're a bit off balance. The LadderLimb is a simple solution to having to hoist your gear up…

By Mike Newman
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