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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
Entertainment
Celebrity Weedists Poster

It might take your guests a few second to figure out why Paris Hilton is on the same piece of art as the president, and maybe more than a few if they happen to be really, really high. The Celebrity Weedists Poster celebrates some of the well-known folks who have…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Quaffer Shot Glasses

Having a chaser after a shot probably wouldn't be considered the manliest thing ever. Still, some liquor is flat-out terrible. If you find yourself in the situation where you want to get a buzz going but don't have some nice whiskey to sip, at least have it in one of…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Need for Speed – Trailer

We're racing cars, bitch! You may recall smashing buttons playing Need for Speed back in the day (or one of its thousands of follow-ups), well now it's hitting the big screen. Aaron Paul stars as a talented street racer in what appears to be a fairly action-packed car flick. Whether…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Founders Sweet Repute Barrel-Aged Wheat Wine

If there is one thing the guys over at Founders know, it's barrel-aged beverages. Their Kentucky Breakfast Stout and Canadian Breakfast Stout are two of the greatest beers to ever pass our lips. Now they're taking their skills to something a little different and seriously exciting. Sweet Repute is their…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Home Is Where You Park It

There is something terrifying yet completely exhilarating about getting a van and leaving it all behind. Simply pack up, wave goodbye and hit the road. "Home is Where You Park It" is a hard cover coffee table book filled with van and camper porn. Foster Huntington left his job in…

By Mike Newman
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