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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
Audio
Wood Speaker

This sharp beech wood speaker sports a minimal aesthetic and a bright red cloth covered cable that makes it stand out on your shelf or desk. Don’t be deceived by its minute stature, with a built-in amplifier, the little wood speaker will offer high quality sound when you start playing…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
INSA GIFs From Around the Globe

Generally, GIFs are not found outside multi-thread e-mail responses and Facebook posts, but the format is capable of so much more in the right hands. UK artist INSA has been bounding around the globe making his own real-life GIFs. Turns out huts, walls and optical illusions are actually far more…

By Cooper Fleishman
INSA-gif-5
Entertainment
Quercus Modern Cuckoo Clock

We've always liked the idea of cuckoo clocks, but we could never really get behind their design aesthetic. The over the top fences, pieces of wood and pastel colors always seemed to fit more on the wall of that weird Aunt that everyone has they only see around Christmas time.…

By Cooper Fleishman
modern-cuckoo-clock
Home
Podpad Is Your New Modern Workstation

If you're going for a clean and minimal aesthetic in your home, Podpad should be your new office. The wall-mounted unit not only stores all your devices, but it also opens up to reveal a desk and a space for files, mail, or a stack of TPS reports. The design…

By Mike Newman
RUPHUS-pod-pad
Home
The Desk That Transforms Into a Bed

When space is at a premium, you have to get creative with your furniture. Coffee tables often become dinner tables, end tables become dinner prepping stations, and with this piece from BLESS, your desk now becomes your bed. Mira Schroder of the German company designed the work/sleep hybrid piece that…

By Mike Newman
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