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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
TASCHEN 365, Day-by-Day, Surfing

It's a good thing this book doesn't come out until May, because if we read it now, we'd be cursing Mother Nature and her frigid ways. TASCHEN's latest in their 365 Day-by-Day series is completely devoted to the art of surfing. Each day you turn the page to find another…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
BMW i8 Key Fob

We trust you’re saving your pennies for the super cool BMW i8 cause not only is this hybrid sweet to look at but it comes with a key fob that is more than likely smarter than you. Take a look at your car key and it probably has buttons to unlock…

By Kevin McCauley
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Drinks
Duo Coffee Steeper

Getting a mouthful of coffee grounds is about as pleasant as biting into a poorly deboned piece of fish. Unless your grind is just right, that's often what ends up happening when you pour from a French press. The Duo Coffee Steeper is a clever brewer that eliminates this issue.…

By Mike Newman
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Home
NYC Transit Duvet Cover Set

Outside of their basic color and their level of cleanliness, duvet covers are generally not something we're all that concerned with. Those two characteristics are far more important than a cool looking animal print covering your down comforter, but this NYC Transit cover set from H&M might change our minds…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Journey Jug

We're not going to knock the fact that you enjoy a bit of whiskey by yourself after a long day, but for the most part, drinking is best as a social experience. The Journey Jug is taking this social aspect to another level. Each Journey Jug includes a unique code…

By Mike Newman
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