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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
The Homemade Gin Kit

Some people really like gin. Some people really hate gin. We're pretty much evenly divided here in the office, but even the guys that think gin isn't all that fantastic think this product is cool. Why? Because how many people can say they've made their own booze? For $40 (and…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Health
Duke Cannon Black Bar

Stop what you're doing, go into your bathroom and throw out that loofah. Now, we're hoping this didn't apply to too many of you, but for the "It produces a nice lather" crowd, just stop it. Be a man and pick up a big ass brick of soap from Duke…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion

Ernest Hemingway is one of the most iconic men of all time. He won a Nobel and a Pulitzer. He has a minor planet, a bunch of bars, a foundation and an international writing competition named after him. He's been the subject of plays, movies and books. While his style,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The Porsche 917 Le Mans Raceway

This is not the toy racetrack you had when you were a kid. There are not Hot Wheels getting launched across some yellow plastic, flying off the tracks and striking your little sister in the face. This is the toy racetrack for adults. The Porsche 917 Le Mans Raceway may…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Lincoln Deck

Abe Lincoln is so hot right now. After wrecking some vampires and having Daniel Day Lewis star in a movie as him, the dude can't be touched. Maybe that's why we're digging The Lincoln Deck. The playing cards are inspired by the 16th president of the United States and have…

By Mike Newman
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