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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
The Mustang From Bullitt Recreated For Steve McQueen’s Son

Few movies get car enthusiasts going like Bullitt. And while Steve McQueen was the one earning the paycheck, someone should have tossed a little cash over to the true star of the film, his '68 Mustang. This recreation of the classic muscle car was built for Steve's son and is…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Spotted At: Liberty Fairs NYC

The men's trade shows in New York this week were filled with interesting trends to come, new labels to know, and a shit-ton of snow-covered boots. We made our way through a few of them to give you a glimpse of what you'll be seeing a lot of in the…

By Mike Newman
Hypergrand
Entertainment
Spotted At: Capsule NYC

The men's trade shows in New York this week were filled with interesting trends to come, new labels to know, and a shit-ton of snow-covered boots. We made our way through a few of them to give you a glimpse of what you'll be seeing a lot of in the…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Draft Beer Jelly Beans Ease Your Boozy Sweet Tooth

We've had two requests for Jelly Belly in our time. One, change the color of Cinnamon so it doesn't look just like Very Cherry you cold bastards, and two, give us more awesome flavors. No idea on the first request, but the mad scientists over at Jelly Belly are tackling…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
McSweeney’s Internet Tendency Gets The Book Treatment

In an age when written pieces are gobbled up in 140 character increments, McSweeney's Internet Tendency is a true success story. Since its beginning in 1998, the site has been filled with longer-form pieces that are witty, entertaining, and quirky. Now, the best of the best are slapped together into…

By Mike Newman
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