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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
Bill Murray Wearing Socks Print

While we have listed the price as $16 on this post, just realize that you're actually going to pay double that. No, there's no hidden fees or anything, it's just that you're going to want to buy two copies of Bill Wearing Socks by Niege Borges. You'll want one to…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Calligraphuck Profane Letterpress Cards

Greeting cards are boring. The entire billion dollar industry is built on fake... nevermind, we're not going to get into that argument. Suffice it to say that, even of most men hate them, greeting cards are a necessity. With Calligraphuck, they can be fun too. Why? Because they're beautifully typeset,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

Normally we would be skeptical of any booze illegally made in the woods by a man named "Popcorn," but there's just something about moonshine that tickles our inebriated fancy. Of course, if you are going to sip some of that stuff, be prepared to be knocked back a few feet like you just…

By Mike Newman
Ole-Smoky-Tennessee-Moonshine
Entertainment
Vintage Menswear: A Collection from the Vintage Showroom

We might be in the middle of a period where men care about the way they look, but it's a renaissance more than anything else. Classic workwear, sports and military apparel--all good things from the past--are the backbone of what this revival is built-in, and for good reason. The cut,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Fashion
Fresh Ink Tattoo Enhancing Moisturizer

We know there's supposed to be some arbitrary rule about the ratio of skin care products a man can have before it's "girly," but we don't care. First off, we live in some pretty progressive times and we like looking good. Secondly, all bets are off when it comes to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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