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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
Breaking Bad Posters For Every Episode

Apparently there are other television shows on Sunday night. We learned this interesting fact when we didn't have a new episode of Breaking Bad to look forward to this past weekend. Thanks to artist Francesco Francavilla, you can relive every episode of one of the greatest shows of all time…

By Mike Newman
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Nest Protect

You're probably familiar with the Nest Thermostat. If you're not, it's basically the most exciting thing to happen to thermostats, well... ever. The guys behind the smart temperature device are back with the Nest Protect. The Nest Protect is an innovative smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector that keeps you…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Wes Anderson Collection

This book is obviously about acclaimed director (and men's Halloween costume idea mill) Wes Anderson, but before we get into that we're going to talk about the book's author, Matt Zoller Seitz. Seitz has produced, edited and directed a number of things, but he's most known for his work as…

By Cooper Fleishman
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2015 Cadillac Escalade

Without a doubt, there is a divide between different SUVs. For example, some SUVs would feel right at home traversing the Serengeti and getting all dusty. Some are more suited to making a statement elsewhere. Like Vegas or NYC or LA. And the statement is unmistakable, it doesn't need translation.…

By Kevin McCauley
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Silverado Black Ops Concept

Pick your nightmare - Alien invasion, zombie apocalypse, or even government shutdown - Chevy has got you covered with the Silverado Black Ops Concept. According to Chevy, this “survival kit on four wheels” is equipped with everything you would need to ride out the aforementioned unpleasantries. We’re talking body armor,…

By Kevin McCauley
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