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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
Transportation
Schwinn Sting-Ray 50th Anniversary Edition

You may not be old enough to remember the glory days of the Schwinn Sting-Ray, but the thing is iconic. As a tribute to Al Fritz (the creator of the bike) and to celebrate the bike's 50th anniversary, Schwinn is set to release this special Fritz Fifty Edition. It's the…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
The Full Metal Jacket Jeep Wrangler

This Jeep is quite possibly more badass than R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket. The customized Jeep Wrangler from Starwood Motors is decked out with a new suspension kit, kevlar panels and body armor, you know, for cruising the suburbs. The interior also features kevlar lining and a tucked…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Sam Adams Utopias Cigars

If you've ever tried to get your hands on a bottle of Sam Adams Utopias, you know that it can be a costly and difficult procedure. If you've given up or just want another way to enjoy the coveted brew, how about smoking it? The Samuel Adams Utopias 650 Cigar…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
The World’s First Roast-Grind-Brew Coffee Machine

You're about to have the freshest cup of coffee you've ever. Actually, you're going to have super fresh coffee for a long time if you buy the Roast-Grind-Brew Coffee Machine from Bonaverde. With the world's first Roast-Grind-Brew Coffee Machine, you can take raw green coffee beans and turn them into…

By Mike Newman
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Home
This Candle Will Make Your House Smell Like Kentucky Fried Chicken

Unless you want to smear your walls with KFC grease, this candle is the best way to bring the scent of fried chicken home with you (assuming that is something you want). Available in a very limited run (only 25 will be for sale), the candles will be available tomorrow…

By Mike Newman
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