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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
Drinks
Lock, Stock & Barrel Rye Whiskey

You don't have to be Vinnie Jones tossing some of this back before you go knocking some bloke's head off, though we wouldn't stop you if you were. Lock, Stock & Barrel Rye Whiskey take farm-sourced rye and concoct a whiskey that is not for the faint of heart. The…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Skyscraper Candles

Have you ever wanted to recreate the last scene in Fight Club? (Shit. Spoiler alert.) With these candles from Jing Jing Naihan Li, you can watch the metropolis burn at your lighter's whim. The designer, who has worked in the past with the legendary Ai Weiwei, showcased these temporary works…

By Mike Newman
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Pacific Shaving Co. Caffeinated Shaving Products

You're not alone; we can't survive without caffeine either. It's absolutely essential in our morning routine, but Pacific Shaving Co. turned us on to some health benefits we weren't aware of. It's high in antioxidants. It's a vasoconstrictor (reduces redness, makes your skin look good). It can be absorbed through…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Black Label Whiskey Beef Jerky

The best part about this black label whiskey beef jerky is the fact you're getting exactly what you would expect out of a food product. Two of the top three ingredients are beef and whiskey. The third is brown sugar, but that's not that odd for jerky. No unpronounceable chemistry…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
iFingerLock High Security Padlock

Ha! Now if they want to steal those gold bars you keep locked up in that cabinet, they're going to have to chop off your finger first! . . . Wait, that doesn't sound so hot. But really, this little added protection provided by the iFingerLock will keep you safe…

By Mike Newman
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