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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
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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
Fotodiox Canon 7D Crystal 2/3 Replica

As photography enthusiasts (that's the one in between amateur and professional, right?), we're constantly looking for cool new photo gear. Bags, lenses, straps, caps, flashes, lights, you name it. This time, that search ended up with this Fotodiox Canon 7D Crystal 2/3 Replica. 100% hand-crafted, premium grade crystal is shaped…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Black and Decker Matrix Modular Tool System

Using a quality pen, or notebook, or laptop, or the newest smartphone, or bottle opener, or anything else, is great. The experience of using a quality set of power tools also seems to outdo everything else, though. Unfortunately, if you live in the city, in an apartment or you're just…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Goods: Ice Ball Makers

There are whiskey purists who won’t allow anything in their glass outside of booze itself. We respect that, but also happen to want something cold to sip on, on occasion. Adding a standard ice cube does present a problem since it will melt down fairly quickly and your drink will…

By Mike Newman
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Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener

The occasion to use a pencil doesn't happen all that often for us anymore, but we still keep a few around for sketches, plans and back of an envelope math. Sharpening them can be a bit of a pain without a sharpener. We've tried knives and razors and other bladed…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Tenenbaums (and Co.) in Print

Over a decade ago, Wes Anderson released one of the greatest films of our generation--The Royal Tenenbaums. The books and magazines that appear throughout the movie have finally been released by Criterion for us to enjoy. See how many you remember. [nggallery id=58]

By Cooper Fleishman
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