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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
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One – Avengers Assembled

If you're just getting back from San Diego with a backpack full of geeked-out goodies from Comic-Con but still haven't had your superhero fill, take a gander at this insane briefcase of Blu-rays. If you liked The Avengers (basically, if you saw The Avengers) this is a must have. Not…

By Mike Newman
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Fashion
Decked Out: Walter White

Unless you've been on some sort of meth binge, you're probably well aware that Breaking Bad is back this weekend. Needless to say, we're pumped. If you’re a fan that happens to want to add a bit of Walter White’s suburban-teacher-turned-meth-artist style to your wardrobe, here are some pieces to…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Bum Bag Drink Cooler

Nothing says, "I'm being so discreet and yet completely obvious at the same time," like sipping your booze out of a brown paper bag. It's like Clark Kent wearing a t-shirt that says, "Come on guys, I'm totally not Superman." Next time you're brown bagging it, why not have your…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Dark Knight Manual

You know that feeling you get when you're leaving the theater after seeing an action movie? You're as badass as the main character and you just can't wait for someone to try and mess with you, right? Seriously, that can't just be us. If you do, and you're planning to…

By Mike Newman
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Articles
The Web’s Best Slider Recipes

We never thought a culinary revolution would spawn from a White Castle (even though we think more food should come in Crave Cases), but sliders have become a bit of a trendy food over the last couple of years. If there's a party that has some passed mini burgers, you…

By Mike Newman
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