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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
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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
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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
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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
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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
Top Gear: The Cool 500: The Coolest Cars Ever Made

If you're a car guy, clear some room on your coffee table because you have a new book to purchase. The guys over at Top Gear have just released The Cool 500: The Coolest Cars Ever Made, and it's pretty epic. Digging through the entire history of the automobile, Top…

By Mike Newman
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Michael Siney Steel Clocks

The list of things we're problem buyers of is way too long. Too many pairs of jeans, minimalist art prints, notebooks, watches (and don't even get us started on Kickstarter pens) would fill any number of previously mentioned notebooks. Clocks go on that list too. There might be a total…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fluid MotorUnion Project X

For anyone that regularly watches Walking Dead, we know that a Zombie invasion is only a question of when, not if. For the vigilant among us, preparation is key. Basic first steps: zombie proof shelter, food and water, and appropriate weapons. The question begs, what happens if we have to…

By Kevin McCauley
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Django Unchained Combo Pack

There isn't much to be said about Django Unchained that we haven't already said once or twice before. Except that it's finally available for purchase in this two-disc combo pack smorgasbord that includes every possible viewing option (Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and UltraViolet) outside of Netflix / Hulu Plus / Amazon…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Jolly Roger Chair

You don't need to sail the seven seas or rock a ridiculous hat to a bit of awesome pirate-ness to your life. All you need is (presumably) a boatload of cash. That's what it will take to drop the Jolly Roger Chair from Fabio Novembre into your pad. The polyurethane…

By Mike Newman
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