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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
Home
Forms in Nature Light

If you've been waiting for your lights to get off their ass and do more than just brighten your room, your wait is over. The Forms in Nature Light (which should soon be a Kickstarter project) will turn any room into creepy forest. Based partially on the drawings and ideas…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Plume Recoiling Mudguard

Admit it, you kinda loved slap bracelets. They were addictive and only occasionally left a searing cut in your arm. Well, take that idea and apply it to something a little more useful than a neon colored accessory, and you have the Plume Recoiling Mudguard. Plume is a bicycle mudguard…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Xronos Alarm Clock

We've lost countless hours of sleep thanks to video games, it's only fair they paid us back. With the Xronos Clock, some arcade action will help you get up on time. If you're wondering why an alarm clock would cost over a cool two hundo, there are a few reasons.…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Guy Gourmet

Finding a cookbook that promises to keep you healthy is not that difficult. Finding one that contains recipes that don't come out tasting like wet cardboard is. Guy Gourmet: Great Chefs' Best Meals for a Lean & Healthy Body is a welcome addition to any cookbook shelf. With healthy recipes…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Scientific 7-Minute Workout

The hour we usually spend at the gym is not that efficient. Sure we lift some weights and get in some cardio, but we also watch whatever is on TV, scroll around on our iPhones, and generally don't push ourselves all that hard. Not only is this Scientific 7-Minute Workout quicker,…

By Mike Newman
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