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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
Cinelli: The Art and Design of the Bicycle

We buy 70-80% of our books based on the cover. Say whatever you want, but style matters. Of course, the adage is true since most of those books ended up being terrible, but we get sucked in by a pretty face. When you can find products that take both style…

By Mike Newman
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Audio
aFrame Artwork Speaker

Even if you buy some small Bose unit or a sleek audio set up, your speaker system is still going to stand out as a speaker system. With aFrame acoustic artwork your music blasters can go all undercover ops as a nice piece of wall art. The aFrame is a…

By Mike Newman
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2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Wall Calendar

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. 2013 Wall Calendar. Includes: Kate Upton, Chrissy Teigen, Genevieve Morton, and many others. We can't even begin to think of a reason why you would ever read anything we're saying with a picture like that right above the words. That said, we wish we had more…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Gin Tonic Bath Salts

As a man, you're probably more familiar with bath salts getting people face-rippin' crazy than with them actually being used while taking a bath. If you're a guy who happens to appreciate resting in a pool in your own filth, The Motley and Spare Room have created Gin Tonic Bath…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Decked Out: Camping in Style

Going off grid for a weekend and venturing into the wilderness means living a little more sustainably--it does not mean you get a free pass on looking like a civilized human being. Start with a quality pair of jeans and a trucker jacket from Levi’s, add a few creature comforts…

By Cooper Fleishman
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