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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
7 New Beers You Should Know

As you hit your local liquor shop in search of some new beers to try, there are a few that are worth keeping an eye out for. Some of them are brand new and some are seasonal offerings just hitting shelves. So next time you’re out scouting potential fridge dwellers,…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
A Visual Compendium of Sneakers

The organizational fiends over at Pop Chart Lab just released their latest print, and if you're a sneakerhead, you're gonna want to crack your wallet now. A Visual Compendium of Sneakers maps out 134 of the greatest kicks in the history of footwear for your eyeball pleasure. From the original…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Watt Dickie Ice Distilled Beer

The dudes over at BrewDog are certifiably insane. From sticking their beers inside taxidermied animals to brewing stuff that ranged 0.5% to 55% ABV, it wouldn't be tough to get the guys committed. With Watt Dickie, we've got further proof. This ice distilled "beer" started out as a run-of-the-mill IPA…

By Mike Newman
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Features
8 Cars We Wish We Could Get in the U.S.

It was just about five years ago that American auto enthusiasts had something to celebrate. After years upon years of anticipation, the iconic Nissan Skyline GT-R was now available in the States branded simply as the GT-R. Sure, we know that other versions of the Skyline made it here under…

By Kevin McCauley
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Entertainment
Daft Punk Action Figures

2013 will go down as the year of Daft Punk. Despite the fact that the French duo had great albums before, nothing will top the hype and publicity that came along with Random Access Memories. Want proof? Now the guys are getting made into action figures. Available for pre-order (shipping…

By Mike Newman
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