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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
This Repurposed Airplane Trolley Is Your New Drinking Station

Forget the anger you hold towards airplane trolleys for blocking your path to the bathroom and clipping your elbow when you've been in an aisle seat, because you'll want one of these upcycled ones for your home. Crafted with wood from either old whiskey barrels or wine barrels, each of…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Whiskey Stones Black

If you’re looking for a sleek-looking version of some whiskey stones to swirl around in your glass, this is the set you need. The soapstone cubes are completely safe and won’t impart any odd tastes to your drink. What they will impart, however, is a little bit of style while…

By Sarah
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Home
This LEGO Porsche Set is Way Better Than Anything We Ever Built

While we were busy building cubes on wheels and passing them off as cars, Malete Dorowski was busy creating stuff far cooler. His latest is this Porsche collection which features, among other things, a really sweet 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1. Check out some of the shots and get inspired…

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Current Obsession: Old Medicine Bottles

Before every pill came in an orange-tinted bottle with a white cap, they were dispensed in small glass numbers with sharp little labels. They often treated minor problems in ways that now seem crazy. “Oh, your child has a cough? Here’s some heroin.” Now those bottles, if you can find…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
This Walking Dead Beer Is Made With Real Brains

Dock Street Brewery has taken their Walking Dead fandom to another level with their latest brew. Tapping at the Philly brewery on March 30th for the season finale of the show, Dock Street Walker is made with actual smoked goat brains. Yes, it's a beer made with brains. The American Pale…

By Mike Newman
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