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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
Food
Brooklyn Brine Hop Pickles

Want to know how stressful our day was? See if we reach for a Dogfish Head 60 Minute, 90 Minute or 120 Minute IPA when we get home. Despite being good for what ails us, the brewery consistently puts out bottles we love. Now they've concocted a new way for you to…

By Mike Newman
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Food
14 BBQ Sauces you Never Knew Existed

The flavor of your average BBQ sauce is based upon the location it comes from. Whether it’s the ketchup-y style from Kansas City or one of the spicier offerings from The Lone Star State, the sauce on your ribs can usually get broken down geographically. These 14 bizarre BBQ sauces…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Abbey Road Coasters

Abbey Road is a place that needs no introduction. Just reading the words Abbey Road probably created a picture of The Beatles occupying the crosswalk in your head. Abbey Road Studios is located on the Abbey Road and is where The Beatles recorded the album Abbey Road. Yeah, we know, it gets…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Black+Blum Thermo-Pot

Ready for this? We don't have a microwave at the Cool Material offices. No, we're not Amish, we mostly just grab a bite to eat at one of the places nearby. For the days when we want a hot lunch, but don't want to crack open our wallets, there's the…

By Mike Newman
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Articles
DIY: Speakers

Anything involving wires usually scares off about half the DIY population. As guys, it’s something that should be embraced rather than feared. We’re not saying you need to get knee-deep in computer parts, but some basic work would be good for you. When it results in a new set of…

By Mike Newman
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