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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
Drinks
The DropCatch Bourbon Bottle Opener Is Made From Old Bourbon Barrels

Simply mount the DropCatch Bourbon to your wall or place it on any magnetic surface and you’ll never have to worry about random bottle caps all over your floor after a party again. Anytime someone uses it to open a bottle, the embedded magnet will catch and hold the cap…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Dryad Coffee Mugs are Made From Sustainably Harvested Wood

If you've made the switch from disposable Styrofoam cups for your morning coffee to something a little more environmentally-friendly, now it's time to take the next step. These mugs from Dryad Coffee are crafted using sustainably harvested wood free from any harmful chemical additives that could be found in plastic…

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Hands-On: Qualcomm Toq

We spent a couple months with the Qualcomm Toq to see if it’s the smartwatch you should finally spend your money on. After using it for that long, here’s what we found out: The Watch The Toq comes in a well-designed package that includes the watch itself, the charging base,…

By Jeff Drumheller
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Transportation
Double O Bike Lights Are Simple, Safe and Secure

If you want to be safe while you're riding, you need lights on your bike. There are some fundamental problems with most lights that never really got addressed with most design revisions. You have to take them off your bike, or they might get stolen. If you do that, then…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Lifestyle
Heritage: Greg Cordeiro

Given the field that I have chosen, I don't really get 'dressed up' too much. When I do, I relish the chance to get to wear my grandfathers old tie clip that was handed down to me after he passed away. I have no idea of its origin and significance…

By Jeff Drumheller
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