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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
Transportation
BMW i3

Making its worldwide debut yesterday is the BMW i3 electric car or as BMW refers to it "the Ultimate Driving Machine in a new era of Individual Urban Mobility." The i3 has a design unlike any other yet is still distinctly BMW and is built on the concept of what…

By Kevin McCauley
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Entertainment
Beyond the Pale: The Story of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is one of our go to, easy to find beers. Like a lot of beers from the California brewery, it is a testament to Ken Grossman's knowledge of flavors and brewing. In Beyond the Pale, you get a detailed look at the growth of one of…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Hophead Vodka

If you need your hop fix but don't always feel like drinking a double IPA, consider a bottle of Hophead Vodka. Made by Anchor Distilling Company, Hophead Vodka is distilled entirely from two types of hops. With it, you'll get some 45% ABV booze that has the fresh floral quality…

By Mike Newman
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Porsche Steve McQueen Racing Jacket

Created in the style of a 70's racing jacket, this piece of outerwear from Porsche Design pays homage to the late, great Steve McQueen. The highlight is the inner lining which slyly displays a McQueen motif but really the whole thing looks awesome. The jacket was created to celebrate both…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Salut! Travel Cup

For the traveler who enjoys a quick nip of something while exploring, there’s this Salut! Travel Cup. Instead of passing a flask around the campfire, consider this cup your classy alternative. Pour your drink like a gentleman into this stainless steel collapsible cup that easily fits right in your pocket.…

By Mike Newman
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