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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
This Skull Doorknob is Perfect For Your Evil Lair

You can keep your Bluetooth-enabled smart door lock, we'll take this as our entry method of choice any day. The Skull Doorknob is a demonic way to cross the threshold of your lair. Crafted by Forever Fineness, the Skull Doorknob alerts guests that you mean business more so than any…

By Mike Newman
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Home
The World’s First Carbon Fiber 3D Printer

Most 3D printers on the market produce items that, while cool looking, aren't exactly made to withstand a lifetime of wear and tear. The Mark One 3D Printer is looking to change that as the world's first 3D printer designed to print composite materials. Now if you were going to…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
“Tomorrow Night” – Louis CK’s First Movie

Long before he was selling out theaters and accepting awards for his TV show, Louis CK was a struggling stand-up comic and writer. In 1998 he wrote and directed his first movie which would go on to be seen by just about nobody. Then it sat in storage for 15…

By Mike Newman
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Gear
Goods: Getaway Driver

The classic getaway driver exudes confidence. Never rattled by the situation, he relies on his knowledge and superior skill to make pressure his good friend. These are the pieces you might find on the passenger seat when he’s behind the wheel. This post is brought to you by the Jaguar F­-TYPE Coupe. Visit BritishVillians.com to find out why it's #GoodToBeBad.

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By Cool Material Guest
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Food
Sosu Whiskey Barrel-Aged Sriracha Somehow Makes Sriracha Even Better

You could whiskey barrel-age a foot and we'd eat it. So, when you decide to barrel-age something we already love with an immense passion, well, grab us a damn bib already. Sosu has taken our beloved spicy condiment, sriracha, and aged it in whiskey barrels for 1-3 months to give…

By Mike Newman
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