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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
Gear
Hands-On With The Mophie Space Pack: The World’s First Battery Case With Built-In Storage For The iPhone 5/5S

There are three main issues that arise when you depend on your phone for almost everything: Its battery life, its storage limits, and the fact that it seems like it has a desire to crack. The Mophie Space Pack is set to tackle all three of these. Available in either…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
A Carpet Made of Old Jean Labels

From the iconic Two Horses Patch on a pair of Levi's to the modern incarnations on the back of designer jeans, the denim patch is a unique staple that sets brands apart. Instead of letting those little leather numbers head to the trash after a pair of jeans has been…

By Mike Newman
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We Want To Ride William Fisk’s Motorcycle Paintings

Not too long ago, we got a bit of an art boner for William Fisk's photorealistic paintings of vintage gadgets. [In case you missed it, check them out here.] He paints motorcycles, too. They're just as good, if not better, than the gadget paintings, if only because of the subject…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Skull Candles Add Some Stylish Horror To Your Home

In an effort to rid your home of candles that look and smell like they belong in a shore home filled with wicker, we present these Black Skull Candles. Made of 100% paraffin wax, each will add a touch of stylish horror to your pad. Available in Single Large or…

By Mike Newman
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Ti POST Pen + Stylus Is Handheld Titanium Bliss

We've said it before, and we'll say it again--the guys at BIGiDESIGN know pens. They're better at launching, and delivering, Kickstarter pens than anyone else, and they're back with a slightly new version of the Solid Titanium Pen + Stylus. What's new in this model? Most importantly, everything but the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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