For those of you who have ever dreamed of dressing like James Bond, these butterfly knife cufflinks might just do the trick. Constructed of stainless steel and measuring in at 1 inch when closed and 1.5 inches open, these cufflinks merge function with style — if you’re in search for the type of function that [...]
This summer is all about caps. Yes indeed, its time to channel your boyhood days when you wouldn’t part with your beloved Yankees or Chicago Bulls version and get back in the cap game. We understand it can feel a little odd at first but find one you like and lean into it for a [...]
There is nothing like a new, fresh and clean pair of bucs. They traditionally came in just two colors, dusty, often called ‘dirty’, or white. But today, there are so many more colors and styles from which to choose. Nubuck is top-grain cattle leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or [...]
The founders of menswear and lifestyle brand Shipley & Halmos are as likeable as the clothes they make. Having carved out a niche in the market with their witty and wearable menswear, accessories and footwear, the brand is enjoying something of a boom. The Manual caught up with design duo Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos [...]
The term “backpack” has its origin in U.S. dating back to 1910, but you might remember using one in college, high school or before. But today, backpacks are a go to staple for so many men. Whether you’re headed to the work, gym, a day out and about, on the open road or weekend away, [...]
While perusing menswear periodicals this month, I came across the image of the small army of men dressed in three colors: khaki, grey and chocolate brown. There was something immediately refreshing about this. In a world that has been spinning around in a kaleidoscope of color lately, there is a confidence to sticking to a classic combination [...]
Born out of a lust for life and Tom Waits, 18 Waits create the ideal clothing for rambling around the woods that surround your secret lakeside cabin with your really hot girlfriend who you’re madly in love with. If your life happens to resemble the guy’s in the spring/summer 13 collection film, that is. Either way, [...]
Films play to the imagination, and for me this is especially true for costumes – since childhood, whenever I saw an actor wearing a terrific outfit I would try and recreate it myself. In the Cinesyles column I show you how to incorporate the costumes of iconic characters into your wardrobe. Any requests for films/characters [...]
Shopping for swimwear can be a tricky business. Though, for the 99% of guys that would prefer something design-conscious and a lot more substantial than Speedos, Onia’s latest collection is a pretty awesome solution. The New York-based brand creates designs that are simple, well crafted and effortless, sticking to classical silhouettes that fuse wearable colors [...]
Despite the recent snowfall and blistering winds, summer is on its way. If you’re already fantasizing about hanging up your faithful bobble hat and trading it in for a sweet pair of sunnies, look no further than our pick of this season’s finest from some of our favorite brands. 1. RB2140 Ray-Ban If you’re looking [...]
