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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
Wall Writers: Graffiti in its Innocence

Everything has a beginning. Unfortunately, when it comes to graffiti, that jumping off point is a little hard to nail down. While researching his book, “The History of American Graffiti,” Roger Gastman became intrigued with the actual origin story of the modern graffiti movement. The film traces the roots of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Transportation
Cardboard Bike Project

What are you doing with all those empty cardboard boxes you have strewn across your garage floor? Probably breaking them down and tossing them on the curb every other Tuesday, right? Why not take a bit of inspiration from this vid and put those empties to good use. Building a…

By Mike Newman
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Accessories
Pallet Coasters & Desk Crates

Go into any home goods store and you'll quickly realize that home design is not considered a man's game. Trying to find something cool is like searching for a diamond in a wicker and doily jungle. With these Desk Crates and Pallet Coasters, you can add a wooden touch of masculinity to…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy

Batman has come a long way since waddling villains and fake nipples. When Nolan took up the helm in 2005, and Bale put it on, Batman changed forever for the better. The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy is exactly what you think it is: a behind the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Home
DIY Table Lamp by Dino Sanchez

There are different levels when it comes to DIY projects. There's the kind that take a few minutes and result in little more than a tiny sense of accomplishment, and then there are the kind that take a weekend or more and leave you with something kick-ass that you can…

By Mike Newman
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