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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
Game of Thrones as 80’s & 90’s Characters Prints

We actually mentioned these awhile ago, but at that time they were just cool pieces of art for you to check out on the interwebs. Now the work from Mike Wrobel is available for you to purchase and thumbtack up on your wall. The collection features some of your favorite…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Graffiti Fishtank

We kinda feel bad for fish. They swim around in these tiny bowls that are cramped and uninteresting. London artist, Zeus, has decided to rectify that situation in a fairly awesome way. His Graffiti Fishtank is another piece in his 3D graffiti portfolio and it is about the coolest way…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Bottlejak

Our kitchen drawers are loaded with a ton of useless tools. Seriously, when have we ever used a pineapple corer?  In an effort to consolidate, consider knocking out two functions with one Bottlejak. The custom machined device is both a bottle opener and a bottle stopper. Made in the USA…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Nooka DeLorean

Nooka doesn't make your dad's watches. In fact, they might not even make the watches you are ready for yet. The best way to describe there style would be "futuristic." Apparently, they don't make your dad's taxi either. Art director, Mike Lubrano, did some ad work for the company and…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Dogfish Head Hard Tack Chowder

Adding beer to anything will make us like it better. When said beer is a brew from one of our favorite breweries - Dogfish Head - well, that's even better. The Delaware brewery just released some belly-filling clam chowder that's infused with their 60 Minute IPA. Hard Tack Chowder is…

By Mike Newman
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