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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
Transportation
Dub Box USA Makes New Trailers Better Than Vintage

We could never quite place it, but there has always been a certain appeal to vintage campers and vans. Something about setting off into the great unknown with an actual shelter that you don't have to erect with poles and nylon--that also has some of the more important creature comforts…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
These True Detective Inforgraphic Posters Will Take Your Obsession to Another Level

Our obsession with HBO's True Detective is getting out of control. We actually find we want Lone Star Beer more than a world-class double IPA as of late. If you're in the same boat, and have begun to wax poetic like Rust Cohle to the dismay of your loved ones, consider tossing…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Eco Clip Turns Any Loose Paper Into A Homemade Notebook

The principle behind the Eco Clip is simple enough--fold a bunch of loose paper in half and slide one of the three colors of Eco Clip (red, black, slate) over the folded paper to create your own handmade notebook. At $9 a piece for the clips it's not cheaper than…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Scott Listfield Really Likes Painting Astronauts and Dinosaurs

Artist Scott Listfield has a passion for painting. He paints astronauts and, sometimes, dinosaurs, in landscapes of pop culture icons and familiar settings. We should have been able to figure all of this out from the name of his site, Astronaut Dinosaur [check out the site to buy prints, too], but…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
For $1 Million, You Could Be Driving Around in a Street Legal Batman Tumbler

Owing a replica of the Batman Tumbler that sits in your driveway and never moves would be cool enough, but this ride, inspired by Bruce Wayne's latest daily driver, is completely street legal. It's loaded with an eight-cyclinder LS1 engine, 44" super swamper tires, and the head-turning ability that even…

By Mike Newman
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