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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
Home
Minimal Titanium Tools

Yes, these are multi-tools. No there are no hidden wrenches or protracting rulers tucked away that you can't see. They are simple, beautiful, and damn near indestructible everyday tools without all the bells and whistles you might expect. The Solid line from Portland-based, Industry, are stripped down to the most…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Rubber Band Machine Gun

It doesn't matter if you work in new media, investment banking or IT, office warfare is serious business. If you've never fashioned a metal ruler, rubber band and CD into a weapon of destruction, you don't know what you're missing. You could purchase a tiny (read: shitty) rubber band gun…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Rogue Voodoo Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate Ale

Rogue continues to concoct insanity in a bottle with their third release in their partnership Voodoo Doughnuts. The third collaboration in the series is Pretzel, Raspberry & Chocolate Ale (it follows Bacon Maple Ale and Chocolate, Peanut Butter & Banana Ale) and it sounds fan-freaking-tastic. Pick up a bottle and…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Knife & Flag Aprons

At first, the idea of wearing an apron seemed ridiculous to us. But clean enough saw dust, metal burrs and shavings out of your clothes and no extra piece of gear seems too ridiculous. If you're going to buy an apron, it should probably be the Split-Leg or Core options…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
The Handmade Twig Four Pack

Your first thought upon seeing this four pack holster will be, "Pssh, I can build that." And then you won't, and then you'll buy it. At least that's what we assume, since we thought the same thing. Crafted from reclaimed wood, industrial steel wire, and an apple tree twig, this…

By Mike Newman
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