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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
Gear
Compact Bolt Action Pen

If you’re looking for an everyday carry pen that’s both rugged and sleek, look no further than this Compact Bolt Action Pen from Boker. The machined aluminum pen is a travel-friendly version of the popular tactical pen the company makes. Ideal for use with your pocket notebook, the Boker Compact…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
The 2013 Whisky Advent Calendar

The holidays are filled with loud family members, packed parking lots and that same Mariah Carey album on repeat. To ease some of the stress, have a drink . . . or 24. The Whisky Advent Calendar is back for 2013 and will supply you, or the recipient of it,…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Luke Lamp Co. Beer Lamp

Luke, from Luke Lamp Co., has been making some rustically awesome lamps for some time. Now he's taken the age-old adage that beer makes everything better (okay, maybe it's just our adage) and created a new line of lights for your home. The Beer Lamp combines salvaged wood and other…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Nock Co. Pen Cases

With the amount of Kickstarter pens we've purchased and written about, it's amazing no one has released a serious pen case through the popular crowdfunding site before now. If we could pick a dream team of guys to design a pen case we'd want to buy, it'd be the two…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
Current Obsession: Vintage Cigarette Packs

You don't need to be a smoker to appreciate good design. In fact, why would you, that would be the weirdest qualification ever. So, while you might not carry a pack around and light up, we're guessing you might want to check out the artwork and design on some of…

By Mike Newman
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