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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
1943 VW SCHWIMMWAGEN

You’ve seen it before. It’s a lovely summer day at the lake, lots of trucks with boats on trailers backing them into the water with something called a boat launch. Couple of guys in the water trying to get the boat situated without it floating away. Come on, does that…

By Kevin McCauley
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Home
The Tattoo Chair

Upon first glance, The Tattoo Chair looks like it was lifted from some elementary school classroom. Full of mindless scribblings from some bored students in Algebra. Get closer, however, and you'll realize those doodles are actually freaking sweet tattoo style drawings. The Tattoo Chair from Cookie Bros is a tribute…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Helix Twist-Off Wine Cork

The days of drunkenly opening a wine bottle and leaving chunks of cork floating behind are numbered. In fact, the whole breaking out a corkscrew thing may just be over as well. The Helix Cork, which was unveiled at Vinexpo, lets you simply twist the cork to get it off…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Federal 52 Part II Playing Cards

Just like the lyrical geniuses, the Wu-Tang Clan said, "Cash rules everything around me." Even our games of poker are dictated by who has got the most bank. Now, you can incorporate a little bit of currency style to your next game as well. The Federal Part II deck designed…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Take The Black Stout – Ommegang Game of Thrones Series

If you need to drink the sorrows away from this last season of Game of Thrones, Ommegang is set to release the second in their Game of Thrones series. Matching your somber mood, the new brew is a dark stout. Take The Black Stout clocks in at 7% ABV and…

By Mike Newman
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