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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
Whisky: The Manual Is Your Guide To All Things Whisky

We know what we like when it comes to whisky, and we know how to drink the hell out of the stuff we like. We're not quite sure we'd be able to write an entire manual of our favorite brown spirit, but that's ok because we have Dave Broom. If…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
8 New Beers You Should Know

When you hit your local liquor shop in search of some new beers to try, there are a few that are worth keeping an eye out for. Some of these are brand new and some are seasonal offerings just hitting the shelves. So next time you're out scouting potential fridge-dwellers,…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Shopped Tattoos Uses Celebrities As Canvas

Have you ever wondered what Steve McQueen would look like with neck tattoos? How about McConaughey with eye tattoos? What about a sleeved Obama? Honestly, we hadn't either, but clearly someone did or else the Shopped Tattoos Tumblr wouldn't exist. We're glad it does, though, because these are awesome.

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Learn Graphic Design While Playing Poker With These Cards

Instead of just knocking back beers and counting your chips next time you're playing some cards, why not learn something? The Design Deck features the standard 52 cards each with pieces of useful design information plastered on them so you can grasp the basics of graphic design while you play.…

By Mike Newman
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Chicago Comb Co. Matte Black Steel Comb

Everyone knows that one of the easiest ways to make something look cooler is to finish it in matte black. The Chicago Comb Co. has done just that with the new edition of their popular Model No. 1 comb. The 5.5" long comb is laser cut from stainless steel before…

By Cooper Fleishman
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