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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
Cinematographics Wall Murals

If you have one blank wall in your home that you think you need to acquire random pieces of art to fill, think again. Simply slap a Cinematographic Wall Mural up there from PIXERS and you'll take care of the full thing in one shot. Each of the murals is…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
The Cocktail Chart of Film & Literature

Admit it, you want a White Russian every time you watch The Big Lebowski and a Singapore Sling any time you flip through the pages of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (along with an assortment of less legal items). To help you out in crafting these drinks, Pop Chart…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Man Candles II

Not too long ago, Yankee Candle Company - the store known for emanating a scent of lavender throughout the mall - released Man Candles. The series included guy-friendly scented candles in aromas like Riding Mower, 2x4, and First Down. Now they return with some new additions. Man Candles II feature some "Wow, we…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Things Come Apart by Todd McLellan

Todd McLellan's work is basically like life in rewind. Instead of building and composing things, he tears them apart. In his latest series "Things Come Apart" he follows up on the idea he started with the "Disassembly Series" by pulling apart telephones, chainsaws, and more objects. Look for his book…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Game of Thrones Saul Bass Tribute Posters

A few days ago, Google had a particularly epic doodle that referenced Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Man with the Golden Arm, Spartacus, West Side Story, Anatomy of a Murder, Around the World in Eighty Days and Ocean's 11. The entire thing was a tribute to the late, great…

By Cooper Fleishman
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