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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
Let Them Drink Beer [Sponsored]

Imagine a world where your boss gave you free beer… where you filled your mug with ale that flowed from the public fountain… and where a good brew was made accessible to all (provided they are responsible drinkers of legal age, of course). That’s the world that Henry Weinhard --…

By Cool Material Guest
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Home
Philips Hue

Flicking a switch on or off will soon be a completely outdated way of lighting your home. New innovations - like Hue from Philips - will be replacing this boring method with smarter options. Hue lets you control the lighting in your pad with your iPhone or iPad by choosing…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Where Chefs Eat

As addictive as shaking your phone for an Urbanspoon dinner recommendation is, it's not always guaranteed to please. In fact, turning to the general public for food spots is seriously hit-or-miss. For a sure thing, turn to some experts. Where Chefs Eat is loaded with over 2,300 grub spots picked by over 400 of…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Moleskine Beer Journal

If you haven't noticed, beer is the new wine. People have stopped talking about grape varietals and "legs" and have started talking about hoppiness and other characteristics of beer. If you're a craft beer connoisseur, it's time to pick up the Moleskine Beer Journal. Perfect for keeping track of your…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Loop Bottle Opener

You don't need much it in a bottle opener. Outside of it's mandatory ability to open beers there isn't anything else it's really required to do. There are convenience factors like whether or not it will attach to your keys or fit in your pocket. Substance points for how it…

By Cooper Fleishman
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