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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
Fashion
Atlantic Farms Hops Lip Balm

We want to bathe in hops. Just fill up a tub with flowers and let the resins sink into our skin until we smell like a drunk fantastic. While it isn't total body coverage, these lip balms from Atlantic Farms are a nice hoppy start. Available in Hops Mint, Hops Lavender, Hops…

By Mike Newman
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Home
RoboReel Water

Listen up, skip that bed full of odd vegetables you're never going eat but are just planting to showoff, and keep that bit of money. You're going to need it if you plan on buying the most spectacularly useful piece of lawn and garden care equipment around. Simply connect the RoboReel Water to a spigot…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
7 New Beers You Should Know

As you hit your local liquor shop in search of some new beers to try, there are a few that are worth keeping an eye out for. Some of them are brand new and some are seasonal offerings just hitting shelves. So next time you’re out scouting potential fridge dwellers,…

By Mike Newman
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Chimp Primal Bell

You've probably got about a month before that layer of winter beer fat you used as insulation needs to be taken care of. If you're ready to amp up your workout, check out these awesome kettle bells. While not exactly at the cheap end of the spectrum, the Chimp Primal…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Victorinox Bike Tool

Based on the line at Rita's and the shortening of dresses, it appears nice weather is on the way. That means it's time to break out your single-speed and start saving on gas. While you're at it, might want to get prepared for any snags you may hit along the…

By Mike Newman
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