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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
Foldylock Folding Bike Lock

Truthfully, there haven't been many innovations in bike lock technology in a very long time. Plenty of people have tried innovating on the storied chain or U lock, but none have come as close as the people at Foldylock. Foldylock is six hardened steel links that are made of plastic…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Ron Burgundy Action Figure

Ladies and Gentlemen, can I please have your attention. I've just been handed an urgent and (far from) horrifying news story, and I need all of you to stop what you're doing and listen: There's a Ron Burgundy Action Figure! While you won't get your hands on it until after…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
How to Wear Your Backpack With Style

There are tons of ways you can wear a standard backpack, but pick the wrong one and let's just say some guys might be waiting for you in the quad after class. It's a big decision. Luckily, there's this helpful infographic by Good Morning Night to point you in the…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Black Book of Cards

The inspiration for The Black Book of Cards is the idea that every person is born with a card that describes their personality, kind of like a zodiac sign. While that is interesting and all, we dig The Black Book of Cards because they're mighty fine-looking. By using sharp typography…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Objekten Dock Tray

There are plenty of things that work regardless of whether or not they're standing up, lying on their side or completely flat, but few of them are as useful as the Objekten Dock Tray. Designed to be a combination stand / valet, the Dock Tray is the perfect place for…

By Cooper Fleishman
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