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Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
Lifestyle
Build the Perfect Bonfire with the Best Gear for the Great Outdoors
By Beau Hayhoe
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Lifestyle
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

By Cool Material
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

By Brandon Withrow
Fashion
Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: December 2023

For many, the holiday season means wading through list after list looking for that perfect gift for the loved ones in your life (if you’re still on the hunt for a last minute gift, you just might find it among these gifts for him and gifts for her). And in…

By Cool Material
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Food
Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare 25 Is the Distillery’s Oldest Bourbon Yet

Buffalo Trace Distillery has once again defied convention with the release of Eagle Rare 25, surpassing its own record for the oldest bottle in its highly coveted Antique Collection. In the world of bourbon, aging for 20-plus years is a rarity, and even 15 years is considered exceptional. However, Buffalo…

By John A. Paradiso
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Home
The Hello Wood Pebble Pods Are Futuristic Pre-fab Office Pods

Hello Wood, born out of an architectural summer camp in 2010, has evolved into a cutting-edge design studio with a penchant for pushing boundaries. In 2013, they transitioned from crafting cabins and public installations to conceptualizing the game-changing Pebble Pod—originally a detached prefab workstation. Anticipating the growing demand for isolated…

By John A. Paradiso
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Entertainment
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Trailer)

In a thunderous return to the apocalyptic realm, visionary director George Miller unveils the long-awaited prequel to the adrenaline-fueled masterpiece, Mad Max: Fury Road. Brace yourselves for Furiosa, an intense journey into the roots of the titular character, now brought to life by the mesmerizing Anya Taylor-Joy. Set against a…

By John A. Paradiso
Furiosa
Food
Thom Browne x Baccarat Crystal Glass Collection

Thom Browne, the iconic fashion maestro, has seamlessly merged his distinct design ethos with the timeless elegance of Baccarat's crystal craftsmanship. In a collaboration that redefines luxury, Browne has lent his creative touch to a collection featuring artisanal coupes, wine glasses, tumblers, and whiskey carafes, all inspired by Baccarat's rich…

By John A. Paradiso
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