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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
Spencer Trappist Ale – America’s First Trappist Beer

We don't know what those damn monks are doing over in Belgium, but we do know the beer they're brewing is insanely delicious. And while you can find Chimay, Trappist Rochefort, and others stateside, we haven't had a Trappist beer to call our own . . . until now. Spencer…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
2015 BMW M3 & M4

Reason 1 & 2 to work hard next year and make bank. The (released earlier than expected) 2015 BMW M3 & M4. Originally slated for official debut in Detroit next month, we have details for you today. And BMW does not disappoint. In an interesting move, BMW decided to keep…

By Kevin McCauley
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Entertainment
Breaking Bad: I Am The Danger

Sunday is now officially our least favorite day of the week. The only thing that even came close to filling the blue meth sized hole in our heart left by Breaking Bad was that other soap opera with zombies, and now even that's on break. We've decided to take up…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Holiday Gift Guide: The Beer Lover

Whether he’s the kind of guy who waits in line at Three Floyds on Dark Lord Day or he just really enjoys the High Life, these gifts will go over exceptionally well with The Beer Lover. Just get him to put down that snifter of Russian imperial stout so he…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Architecture in Film Prints

We've seen minimal takes on movie cars, posters, and weapons already, but if you thought the simple style was exhausted, think again. Federico Babina has turned his attention to the buildings from some of Hollywood's famous flicks and churned out this series of prints for your wall. Included you'll find…

By Mike Newman
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