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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
Manoteca Indoor Table

We're not sure why, but we're fairly confident Indiana Jones used this as his dining room table. You know, grab a cup of coffee and a quick snack, and then open it up into a rustic looking desk to get down to business. The interior features 3 recycled rawhide pockets…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Craft Beer World

Writing a book has been something we've been keeping mental notes about for as long as we can remember, but we've had difficulty narrowing down the list of topics. Do we write about cocktails? Wallets? Watches? Cars? Beer? That last one has always been near the top of the list,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Straight Flush

The Social Network and 21 are two completely different movies, about two completely different things that both turned out, in our opinion, pretty good. Underneath the different plot mechanics (cards and social networks) and stars, though, you'll find a vaguely similar story about empire building. Turns out the reason for that…

By Cooper Fleishman
Straight-Flush-Book
Entertainment
Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment Series

Somewhere in a plastic bin tucked in the corner of our attic is our set of Hot Wheels. They haven't seen the light of day since we were slamming juice boxes and Fruit Roll-Ups and, frankly, we might as well sell them at a garage sale. Of course, we'd use…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Thug Kitchen

Time to break out your motherfucking spatula, bitch. The Thug Kitchen provides you with food knowledge for your cranium without getting all Martha Stewarty on your ass. You're motherfucking welcome. Thug Kitchen

By Mike Newman
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