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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
Pop Culture Coins

Andre Levy has chosen an interesting medium for his art work: Coins. The Brazilian designer uses the images on a variety of different coins to paint well-known pop culture figures on to them. Characters like Lion-O, Rorschach from Watchmen, and tons more have made their way onto some currency thanks…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Edible Bugs Gift Pack

You've heard it before but probably paid little attention, so we'll repeat: The zombie apocalypse is coming. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow . . . but maybe tomorrow. If you want to train your palate for your future dinners, pick up this Edible Bugs Gift Pack. The gift set…

By Mike Newman
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KeyMe Bottle Opener Key

From belts to Bics, there are plenty of clever ways to open your favorite brew. There are also of plenty cool looking custom keys that you can cut for your humble abode. There are even a few bottle openers that look like keys. This is one of the few that…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Dexter: The Complete Series Collection

You gotta really love a show to drop over $300 to own the complete series on Blu-ray. Luckily, Dexter is one of those shows with such a cult following that it isn't crazy to think that this set will sell like blood-splattered hot cakes. With over three hours of special…

By Mike Newman
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Steve McQueen’s Idaho Ranch

It seems like every month or so another Steve McQueen vehicle hits the auction block. Not that these get old, since the icon had good taste in rides and all things speed, but it's refreshing to see something else from The King of Cool up for sale. The Pioneer Moon…

By Mike Newman
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