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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
Daft Punk “Random Access Memories”

We could spend this entire post talking about My Little Pony, and you probably wouldn't even notice because you're too excited about the new Daft Punk and/or in the process of pre-ordering it on iTunes right now. The only thing we're mad about is the fact that we have to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Sharm Murugiah Tarantino Screenplay Art Prints

There have been plenty (maybe too many) adaptations of alternate cover art for films that everyone knows and loves--Tarantino's works especially. Few of them go the route of the screenplay cover, and that's part of what makes Sharm Murugiah's work really cool. Django Unchained, Inglorious Basters, Death Proof, Kill Bill…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
Driven: 2014 Lexus IS

Here at Cool Material, any time we’re offered an exclusive preview of a new automobile, we’re intrigued. So when Lexus invited us to spend some time with the re-designed 2014 IS sport sedan, including an afternoon testing its mettle on a racetrack, we couldn’t say no. So after a packed…

By Kevin McCauley
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Drinks
The Nomad Espresso Machine

When we need to get things done, our spark usually comes in the form of espresso. Problem is, we either need to run to a coffee shop or fire up the ole pod machine to get our caffeine infusion. The Nomad is an ultra portable, green (not just in color)…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Magnetic Kitchen Laser Engraved Skate Decks

Deck Art (No, Bob Vila, we're talking about skateboards and not actual decks) has come a long way since the time we were kids emulating Tony Hawk and pissing off our parents with trips to the first aid kit and occasionally the emergency room. They're not just prime branding spots…

By Cooper Fleishman
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