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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
Character Kit Prints

Back in the day, everyone had a print of a movie or TV character on their wall. We always found this a little odd. Listen, we dig the work of Steve McQueen and enjoy watching The Dude down White Russians, but having them stare at us 24/7 is a little…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Etch – Foursquare Check-In Prints

You use Foursquare to not only inform others of the places you've been, but also as a sort of visual life story. You can remember checking in at certain places and the travels you have made just by looking at your phone. Now you can turn all that tiny data…

By Mike Newman
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Home
1940s Gymnasium Clock

Looking at this clock makes us want to put in a quick round on the heavy bag and hit the showers. The 1940s Gymnasium Clock is a throwback to that industrial style that was so prevalent in gyms back in the day. The body of the clock is crafted from…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Iron Maiden Trooper Ale

As musicians seem to be more and more into collaborating on their own wines, Iron Maiden has turned to another tasty beverage: Beer. Iron Maiden Trooper Ale is brewed by Robinsons with the help of Iron Maiden lead singer, Bruce Dickinson. The traditional English ale clocks in at 4.7% ABV…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
PlayStation 4

As the backlash waves crash upon the Xbox shore, Sony has finally shown us the PS4. With more of a focus on gaming (though this might just be a jab at the all-encompassing Big Brother aspect of the Xbox One), the PS4 will not require an internet connection for you…

By Mike Newman
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