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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
The Wire “All in the Game” Poster

Sheeeeeiiiiiiittttttttttt. If you're anything like us, you read that in Clay Davis' voice. We could probably just fill this post with a bunch of shheeeeeiiiiittttttts and no one would mind because everyone loves The Wire. And now, you can proudly display your love for one of the greatest television shows…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Carabiner Mug

Whether camping or just out on some adventure you concocted, chances are you're gonna get parched. Instead of stopping, unloading your jam-packed bag and digging out a cup, clamp this Carabiner Mug right to your belt loop or backpack. The double-wall stainless steel mug sports a D-ring handle that makes…

By Mike Newman
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Home
LEGO Table Lamp

Even if your vehicles looked like rectangles on wheels and your feet are still scarred from not being extra careful while walking through your game room, LEGO bricks were awesome. When placed in the hands of an expert, they can even become functioning home goods. These table lamps made by…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Stealth Playing Cards

Let's get something straight: anything inspired by the B-2 Stealth Bomber, if executed correctly, is immediately cool. The Kickstarter project for these Stealth Playing Cards definitely falls into that category. The B-2 inspiration is not limited to the redesign of the card icons (Ace of Jets?) either, it's also in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Back to the Future Hoverboard

Man, how we've longed for this day. Ever since we saw Marty McFly hop on that hoverboard, the flying deck has landed at the top of our holiday wish list every single year. Science and cost were not our problem. Old Saint Nick could figure something out. Today, our dreams…

By Mike Newman
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