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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
Bozeman Coat Rack

Dropping a standing coat rack into the entryway of your house can eat up a lot of valuable floor space. Luckily, there are wall-mountable options out there that can still look sharp. The Bozeman Coat Rack is perfect for small spaces and is constructed from a single continuous stainless steel…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Sibling Sleeping Pods

What looks like a display piece for your local Urban Outfitters is actually your new home. Well, kind of. Sibling created these Sleeping Pods with the urban dweller in mind. Perfect for transforming that loft you're running your startup out of into a living space as well. The wooden frame…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Game of Thrones 8-Bit Video Game

Break out your Starter jacket and a tin of Tongue Splashers, Game of Thrones is going old school. This 8-Bit Game of Thrones video game is chock-full of side-scrolling excitement. Complete with a retro-sounding Game of Thrones soundtrack, the addictive little game is focused on four different characters from the…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid

Concepts and electric cars are definitely stealing the show at the Frankfurt Auto Show, going for the next week. However, Porsche has knocked the cover right off the ball. Introducing the production model Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid. The much anticipated Spyder will have a limited production run for 2014 of…

By Kevin McCauley
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Lifestyle
Hands-On: Sole Bicycles

We get it. There is a certain appeal to a fixed gear bike. The simplicity and clean lines of a fixie capture the essence of bicycling while giving the impression that rider and bike are one with each other. So when Venice, California based Sole’ Bicycles offered to send us…

By Kevin McCauley
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