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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
Home
William Fisk’s Photorealistic Paintings Make Vintage Gadgets Cool Again

If the title of this post didn't immediately give away the fact that these images were paintings, we all would have thought they were photographs. Yes, Canadian artist William Fisk is just that good. From Yashica and Minolta cameras, to rotary telephones, to microscopes, Fisk paints monochromatic vintage gadgets and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Help Make Cool Material Better (Survey)

We’re constantly talking about what we should post on Cool Material so you always enjoy stopping by. And while we like to think we do a pretty good job at it, we always like to hear what you guys think. We’ve put together a really quick survey that will help us…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Hyperglide Razors Lubricate Your Face As You Shave

Finally someone created a razor that isn't improved just by adding another blade or ten. The Hyperglide razor from King of Shaves features a self-lubricating cartridge that basically creates its own shaving gel when it comes in contact with water. What does that mean for your face? Well, the shave…

By Mike Newman
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Lifestyle
Heritage: Matthew Perlman

My father has always been one to impart wisdom to me in subtle ways he knows I will eventually pick up on. When I was 14, he gave me this trick lock that he picked up on a trip to India. I spent hours trying to figure it out -…

By Cool Material Guest
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Gear
Hex-o-Matic Pen & Pencil

Both the Hex-o-matic Pencil and the Hex-o-matic Pen are reminiscent of the kinds of writing instruments your dad would keep in his shirt pocket back in the day. Slick but substantial. The rounded grip texture on each allows you to write comfortably while the upper barrel provides sharp lines to…

By Mike Newman
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