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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
Home
Viktor Hertz Pictogram Rock Posters

In our never-ending quest to cover every square inch of wall space in our home with some sort of cool print or piece of art, we often have to stop and think about what we're missing. Movies? Check. Awesome photography from 20x200? Check. Inspirational messages in cool fonts that we…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Mustache Candle Holder

When someone enters our home, instead of the standard, "Hey, how's it going?" we'd much prefer our guest to arrive with a, "Well, good day sir!" That would quickly be followed with a tip of the hat and a quick adjustment of his monocle. What can we say, we're gentlemen.…

By Mike Newman
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Home
Buckybars

If you’ve never wasted a day at the office playing with Buckyballs than a) you don’t know what you’re missing, and b) we can’t be friends anymore. Seriously though, Buckyballs are awesome. They’re a huge choking hazard for, well, everyone, but we’re willing to overlook that on account of the…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
10 Comedians Who Deserve Their Own TV Show

With Louie returning for its third season tomorrow on FX, we thought it was a good time to show some respect to those comedians who haven’t yet reached Louie C.K. level. While these guys might not get away with insulting their Twitter followers and actually gaining fans from it, they…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Blackboard Stainless Steel Hip Flask

Your booze container says a lot about you. For instance, no man should ever consume anything out of a hurricane glass unless absolutely necessary. Drinking straight from a 40 makes you look cool when you're in college (and it's duct taped to your hands). Flasks are the best way to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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