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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
Fashion
Wingman Deodorizing Wipes

Finding a good wingman is tricky. You want someone savvy enough to help out when meeting a few women, but you don't want them to be so smooth that they steal your thunder. Of course, finding the perfect wingman won't matter much if you look and smell like crap in…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Heisenberg Blue Glass Rock Candy

No need to break out your zebra-striped button-down and head out to a junk yard all Tuco-style to get your hands on a bag of this stuff, all you needs is a sweet-tooth and a couple of bucks. Modeled after Walter White's special blue recipe in Breaking Bad, this is…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Film Map

If you've been in the market for a map that can't get you anywhere, here you go. The Film Map from the British design company Dorothy, won't help you get from point A to point B, but it will look mighty sharp framed up on your wall. The street map…

By Mike Newman
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Artwork by Rich Pellegrino

Any man who can find the beauty in a dude who wears skimpy cut-off jean shorts 24/7, is clearly an artistic master. Besides his Tobias Funke print, Rich Pellegrino has crafted cool portraits of other pop-culture characters we love. If you've been looking for a stylish way to display your…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Playboy’s Greatest Covers

When Pamela Anderson comes before you, you know you're successful. Get your minds out of the gutter. We're talking about the book Playboy's Greatest Covers by Damon Brown which, coincidentally enough, has a foreword written by Pamela Anderson. Brown, a longtime contributor to the bunny mag, sat down and penned…

By Mike Newman
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