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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
Invisiplug Wood Grain Power Strips

Most of the power strips throughout our home stick out like a sore thumb. A sore thumb with tons of wires shooting out of it like it was growing tentacles. For a more stylish and highbrow option, consider Invisiplug Wood Grain Power Strips. Available in Light Natural, Medium Cherry, and…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
2014 VW iBeetle

It’s a fact, we all love/need our smartphones. No longer just for phone calls, they're an integral part of a connected lifestyle. And while most new cars have either iPhone or Bluetooth connectivity, what we really want is a 500 horsepower docking station on wheels. Making its debut at the…

By Kevin McCauley
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Home
Pothra Pot

Round these parts, when we use the word pot it's for not for something you use to store plants, it's the plant itself. In fact, this might be the first time we've ever covered a flower pot at all, but the Pothra has been worth the wait. Designed by the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha

Any book that starts talking about juice cleanses and gimmicky fitness devices belongs squarely in your trashcan. If you want a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to refining your body, check out Man 2.0 Engineering the Alpha. The book simply puts forth a 4-week diet and exercise program that will start the…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Velo–2nd Gear: Bicycle Culture and Style

Bicycles have been around since the 19th Century, and they just keep growing in popularity. Anyone who's into bikes knows that they're like fingerprints--no two are the same. Frames, gears, tires, bars, grips, or wheels, there's always some way you can make your bike your own. Velo--2nd Gear dives into…

By Cooper Fleishman
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