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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
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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 Man With The Iron Fists Soundtrack

The Man With The Iron Fists is going to be one of the coolest movies this fall. Directed, co-written and starring the one and only RZA, co-written by Eli Roth and presented by Quentin Tarantino, TMWTIF "puts the f u in kung fu." It also happens to have one of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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James Bond 007 Miniature Vehicles Set

As we listen to Adele's "Skyfall" theme on loop and eagerly anticipate the next installment in the 007 saga, we'll pass our time playing with this set of Bond mini vehicles. Sure, the die-cast set of eight Bond rides is probably meant for display, but that won't stop us from breaking out…

By Mike Newman
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Fold Away Harp Toolkit

If you're the kind of guy who polishes his tools after using them and has a neatly designed work space in his garage, this is your new tiny toolkit. The Fold Away Harp Toolkit from Restoration Hardware is a sharp and useful pocket set of tools based on the 19th-century…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
ShipShots

For some reason we can't even watch a debate without concocting a drinking game to go along with it. As fun as it is to knock a few back, it's more fun to tie in some healthy (debatable) competition. For your next drinking expedition, turn to ShipSHOTS to take it to a…

By Mike Newman
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13 Coffees You Never Knew Existed

99% of the time we take our coffee very seriously. We know the one place to go or the exact beans to buy and we get down to business. The other 1% of the time, we experiment. In all our samplings of different hued roasts and exotic flavors, we can…

By Mike Newman
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