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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 Acme Corporation Print

How the Acme Corporation stayed in business through the entire 45 year run of the Coyote and Road Runner series is beyond us. Lets be honest, the company sold elaborate crap. Still, since we were young, just like Wile E. Coyote, we were obsessed with the crazy contraptions they had…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Decked Out: Workout Gear

Thanksgiving has come and gone. Another Black Friday is in the books. You're back home by now and dreading going back to the office if you haven't already. Now that the tryptophan coma is finally starting to wear off though, it's time to think about how you're going to fit…

By Cooper Fleishman
Workout Gear
Entertainment
Terrywood

We've got two big thumbs up for Terrywood. The latest book from photographer/dude-every-guy-wants-to-be, is a compilation of all his work that was on display in his Terrywood show from earlier this year. While it might not be as heavy on the scantily clad models as you would hope, the collection…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Manual Designs Stencil Car Prints

Having a nicked up poster of a bunch of super cars racing may have been cool when you were in grade school, but as a grown man, it's your responsibility to find a way to display your boyhood passions in an adult way. These Stencil Car Prints from Manual Designs…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Typographic Chess Set

If you can handle a few rounds of chess, we're guessing you can string a sentence together. It's not like Hungry Hungry Hippos where you're just smashing your fist down like Cro-Magnon Man. It takes some smarts, which is why we figure this Typographic Chess Set is perfect for the…

By Mike Newman
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