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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
Skateboard Guitars

Making guitars out of weird materials is not a new concept, but few of those weird material mashups end up look as good as these Skateboard Guitars from Buenos Aires artist Ezequiel Galasso and his company Skate Guitar. Ripped up, shredded skateboard decks painstakingly transformed from trash into musical treasure--and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
Sponsored Superheroes

Gizmodo makes a very good point when they talk about superheroes and money. We all know Bruce Wayne and Oliver Queen are rich, but what about everyone else? Is Bruce Banner collecting royalty money? Is Captain America cashing Social Security checks in his old age? How do these guys and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Gentleman’s Survival Kit

If you want something done right, you're supposed to do it yourself. That's exactly what happened with this Gentleman's Survival Kit we found. We can't give you all the background about what lead blogger pscmpf to create this kit, but it probably went how a lot of projects normally go.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gear
Envelope X-Ray Spray

Have you ever found yourself in need of the ability to scan your bills, important documents and other pieces of mail without ever having to open them? X-Ray Spray can help. Spray the aerosol onto a sealed envelope and see inside for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds the paper will…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Photocarver Wood Reliefs

You can get your Instagram pictures printed on almost anything you can dream up. iPhone cases? Sure. Stainless steel? No problem. Wood, plastic, sheets, pillow cases, the list goes on and on. Whatever size you want, whatever material you want. Photocarver wants you to think outside the box of the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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