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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
Outlaw Soaps

Based on the looks alone, this is some of the manliest soap ever created. We knew you could buy soap that smelled of bacon, but Outlaw Soaps bacon soap actually looks like bacon, too. Then there's "Hair of the Dog" soap. There's no better way to start your Saturday (or…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Beer Labels in Motion

On more than one occasion we've seen the labels on our beer bottles doing things. Even in our drunken, imaginative stupor they never looked as good as the ones created by Beer Labels in Motion. Magic Hat, Stone, Flying Dog, Dogfish Head, Lagunitas, the list goes on--all animated without the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Lego Architecture Studio

Classifying the brand spanking new Lego Architecture Studio is difficult. On one hand, a kid will inevitably steal it from his father, rebuild it into something far more epic than what Dad created and find out his dream is to become an architect. Eventually he'll have a sitcom on tv…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The American Craft Beer Cookbook

We didn't need to get past the title of this book before we clicked the order button. 150+ different recipes based around American Craft Beer and pub food? Sold. From slow-cooked Dopplebock BBQ meatballs, to Crawfish Bordelaise (classic French sauce--we had to Google it, too), to chocolate Jefferson Stout cupcakes,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
The Stories Behind Car Logos

Did you ever wonder what those curious pieces of metal adorned to the front your favorite cars mean? We are talking about the logos, the all-encompassing symbols of the brand. Sure some are easier than others to figure out. For example, if the Ford logo leaves you scratching your head…

By Kevin McCauley
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