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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
Leather Strapped Lunch Box

It's time to rethink lunchboxes. Chances are you haven't carried a real one around with you since it was covered in Ninja Turtles. It's time to change that. This leather enclosed set is a sophisticated and stylish grown-up version of the classic lunchbox. Complete with a Sigg canteen and food…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Star Wars Shooting Target Prints

While your BB gun is probably of little use when Darth Vader is mentally choking you from across the room, these Star Wars Shooting Target Prints do make for some nice art for your pad. Styled like gun range target sheets, each lets you at least visualize what you should…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
2015 Lexus RC Coupe

While slated for debut at the Tokyo Auto Show later this month, we were given an early glimpse at the all new Lexus RC luxury sport coupe. The stunning “concept to reality” RC Coupe is a sophisticated, aggressive statement by Lexus, envisioned to inject a sense of emotion from the…

By Kevin McCauley
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Drinks
Stone Brewing Crime and Punishment

Just like Raskolnikov debated whether or not to rob and kill in "Crime and Punishment," we'd recommend you stop and think about drinking Crime and Punishment from Stone Brewing Co. next time you see them at the bar. The two new beers from the San Diego brewery are not for…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Blue Camping Mug

This enamelware mug is inspired by classic graniteware and is perfect for sipping something fireside. Each has been kiln-hardened twice at 1400 degrees Fahrenheit and can stand up to being tossed around, dropped, and traveled with. The 18 oz mug sports a stainless steel rim and is virtually scratch-resistant. Sold…

By Mike Newman
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