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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
Food
Epicurean Pizza Utensils

Having a hard time shopping for that pizza-loving ninja on your list? Look no further. Clad in a sleek black motif, this set of pizza tools is much sharper and a bit more devilish than other run-of-the-mill kitchen utensils out there. The peel comes with a beveled edge and silicone…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion

John Varvatos: Rock in Fashion is the renowned fashion designer's personal collection of more than 250 images, shot by top rock photographers, running the gamut from the late 60s until the present. There's also commentary and captions from Varvatos about the artist and the look, and quotes from musicians you…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Orbitkey

We're gonna take a shot in the dark that you hate jingling keys as much as we do. It's not the end of the world by any stretch of the imagination, but it's really annoying when you're trying to exercise--even if that only means running for the bus. That said,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Sandwichbike

We have no idea how IKEA missed out on this golden opportunity, but the bike inspired by flat packaging and home assembly is here. The Sandwichbike is bicycle you assemble from two wooden plates. The idea is to remove the standard look of a bike full of welding joints and…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Curious Bartender

If we're being completely honest, we don't make classic cocktails at home. Neat, on the rocks or out of the bottle are just too easy and satisfying to warrant keeping two kinds of vermouth, simple syrup and bitters on hand at all times. Normally we'd prefer paying a little more…

By Cooper Fleishman
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