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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
Mixtape: CBGB Fest

October 15, 2006 marked the end of an era in the music world. When Patti Smith finished her concert that evening, it was the conclusion of over three decades of live performances at CBGB. But you can't really kill the mentality that CBGB was built on (even though it was…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Missing Link Keychain

Add too much in the way of accessories to your bike and you'll end up looking like one of those guys who transports his weekly haul to the market by way of  bike-back. In an effort to trim down and sleek up your ride, a couple of things seem to…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Wooden Beer Cooler

In an effort to keep our mountains blue, we have purchased our fair share of Igloo coolers in our day. Most of them have ended up getting left in a muddy parking lot after a tailgate or have withered away out on our deck in the blistering sun. For our…

By Mike Newman
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Bicycle Frame Handle

Finding accessories for your bike that are as gorgeous as they are functional is often easier said than done. You don't pour your blood, sweat and tears into your whip to have it look like a piece of shit, so the aftermarket stuff you put on it has to be…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Skype Series by Chris Fitzgerald

Most people hate the way they look on Skype. Their forehead is too close to the camera and the lighting is a disaster. Chris Fitzgerald, however, has managed to use the online talk tool to create a seriously awesome series of photographs. We caught up with him to find out…

By Mike Newman
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