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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
The Move Mini Bolt-Action Pen

Kickstarter pens and an EDC load out go together like peanut butter and jelly around these parts. Actually, we go one step further than that. No EDC kit is complete without a quality pen. A lot of the really good options you have for writing instruments these days are based…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Ron Burgundy “Great Odin’s Raven” Scotch Whisky

We've got some urgent breaking news that is both compelling and rich: There's a Ron Burgundy Scotch coming your way. "Great Odin's Raven Special Reserve" is set to hit mahogany store shelves near you very soon. The 40% ABV Scotch is a blend of Scotch whiskies from Speyside, Highlands, and…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Black Friday Beer

If you're one of the folks who waited in the freezing cold and proceeded to run around a store like a deal-hunting maniac this morning, you could probably use a drink. That drink should be Black Friday Beer from Lakefront Brewery. Unfortunately, the imperial India-style black ale is only available…

By Mike Newman
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Guides
Holiday Gift Guide: The Chef

Most people get so stuffed during the holidays that they can't look at food for the first couple weeks of the new year. The Chef is not like this. He hops back in the kitchen and starts the skillet right back up. If you're shopping for The Chef, here are…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Bruce Lee Playing Cards

You can keep Chuck Norris, Mr. T, the robots from Voltron, and any other famous badass you can thing of, we'll put our money on Bruce Lee. In his honor, the magical folks over at Dan & Dave have teamed up with Bruce Lee Enterprises to craft this sharp deck…

By Mike Newman
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