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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
Drinks
Pretentious Beer Glasses

If you haven't already, it's time to upgrade from red Solo cups and bad beer brand pint glasses. Some worthy contenders for your shelf space are the glasses from The Pretentious Beer Glass Company. Matthew Cummings' company offers handmade, mouth-blown, wildly interesting beer vessels. From the crazy Dual Beer Glass…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Todd’s Concoctions

Todd's Concoctions is a collection of hot sauces, ketchups, BBQ sauces, and relishes that sound like they were invented by some mad scientist (or someone who was super high). Whether you're topping some steaks or marinating a few select cuts, the different bottles and unique flavors will add a ton…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Toy Boarders Snowboarders

Toy Boarders serve no functional purpose, but that doesn't make them any less cool. Made in the style of the traditional Army Men that most of us grew up using as support for Transformers, TMNT and GI Joes in the great Barbie Wars, Toy Boarders ditch the traditional poses and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
BMW i8

Good news: The car of the future is here. Bad news: It costs a fortune. Just unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new BMW i8 is the sport/luxury/plug-in hybrid vehicle many with deep pockets have been waiting for. Boasting a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds and up to…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Knob Creek Smoked Maple

Booker Noe, the founder of Knob Creek, said that everything is better with bourbon. He was a wise man. In honor of him, the company is set to release an experimental new bottle of bourbon for you to enjoy. Knob Creek Smoked Maple takes some classic Knob Creek bourbon and…

By Mike Newman
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