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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
Drinks
J.L. Lawson & Co Brass XIV Bottle Opener

If you're looking to open bottles with something robust, built to last and handmade you're not going to do better than this J.L. Lawson & Co Brass XIV Bottle Opener. Each 3.75" x 1.25" x 1/4" Brass XIV is manually machined from a piece of solid brass and limited to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Nonessentials Chess Set

Chess is a game of endless possibilities, three possible outcomes and more skill than just about anything else we can possibly think of. We love the idea of playing a game of chess regularly, but in our experience it often leads to spilled beers and tables slammed out of frustration.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Special Sh*t Seasoning

Bull Shit. Special Shit. Aw Shit. Good Shit. Hot Shit. Dip Shit. BBQ Shit? Until that last one, we could have just as easily been talking about terms of endearment thrown around during a football game as actual, honest to goodness food seasoning. Seriously. Each of those is a seasoning…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
2014 Corvette Stingray

For what it's worth, we think the old 6o's Corvette Stingrays were the most beautiful cars ever. Before you rip our heads off with Shelby Cobra and Italian speedster talk, just look at the damn things. Perfection. Now, Chevy is putting the name back out there with the 2014 Corvette…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Quirky Sandables Moldable Sandpaper

Properly finishing a DIY project that involves wood is always a giant pain in the ass for one reason—sanding. It makes a giant mess that inevitably results in us getting yelled at. It's hard to get into tight or awkward spots on the project and that always leads to screwing…

By Cooper Fleishman
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