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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
The Complete Beer Course

Did you know you could actually enjoy beer more!? As craft beer has settled into the mainstream of American culture, it's brought with it an amazing variety of styles and tastes for you to soak your taste buds in. Joshua M. Bernstein is going to help you appreciate some of those…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Living Cube

You have one of two options (depending on how fat your wallet) when you're getting a new place: You can go bigger and live away from the city & the action, or you can get an apartment/closet and be in the heart of it all. Till Konneker opted for a…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Rolling Storage Crates

There comes a time with every piece of furniture in your home when you wish it was on wheels. Maybe you're rearranging your place or moving all together, but whatever the reason, you just don't want to have to lift every damn thing. These Rolling Storage Crates not only get…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Ride: New Custom Motorcycles and Their Builders

If you invite some friends over who happen to be into custom bikes and you have this book on your coffee table, grab them some bibs for the impending drool. "The Ride" is a 320-page tome of some of the world's most exciting custom built motorcycles from the dude behind…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Decoded: New $100 Bill

In each edition of "Decoded" we take a recognizable item and break it down by explaining what everything on it means. In this installment we take a look at the new, soon-to-be-released $100 bill. Take a look at some of the new features you'll see when it goes into circulation…

By Mike Newman
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