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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
Entertainment
Get a 3D Printed Figure of Yourself

Did you get an Xbox One for the holidays? Are you still amazed at how much it has transformed your sedentary life? Well, chalk this up as another awesome little feature. Using the Kinect, you take a one minute scan of yourself holding whatever pose you feel like you can…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Two Stroke Smoke Candle

We've seen plenty of candles that help your home smell a tad more masculine. There's been bacon candles, beer candles, and a handful of others, but we think this one takes the crown for pumping the most machismo into your home. The Two Stroke Smoke Candle is made with real…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Printed City Sights Photo Pillows

Most of the pillows you come across at the store are not made with you in mind. Usually they have beads and tassels and look like they belong in your grandma's house. Since you'll probably need a throw pillow or two for your couch, consider these from In The Seam.…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Batman Motorcycle Helmet

You might not park your bike in a hidden cave somewhere (though you really should, that sounds pretty awesome) but you can still add a bit of Dark Knight-esque style to your next ride. This Batman Motorcycle Helmet, the HD100,  from HelmetDawg is DOT certified and comes with interchangeable clear…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Gin You Drink Like Whiskey

Gin, for the longest time, has been used primarily in mixed drinks. Beefeater is looking to change that with their Burrough's Reserve Barrel Aged Gin. This isn't your standard GnT ingredient, it's meant to by sipped neat as a delicious nightcap. The gin is amber in color thanks to the…

By Mike Newman
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