The weather has been anything but spring-like the past couple of weeks in some parts of the country, and we’re not complaining. The chillier days give us an excuse to dress up before the sweltering months begin. Leather jackets aren’t for the cooler weather anymore. Designers are creating cool outerwear in untraditional colors and thinner leathers for [...]
We’ve been discussing whiskey an awful lot lately, so let’s switch gears for a moment…and talk about rum. Now that the summer is quickly approaching we are thinking about mojitos and pina coladas, and just because you aren’t on a beach right now doesn’t mean you can’t whip up some tropical beverages. But Mount Gay [...]
By now, you should all know we have a healthy and responsible obsession with whiskey. And it seems we’re not the only one. Michael R. Veach, the only professional bourbon historian in the country has released Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Heritage, a book that chronicles the history of the spirit. The book starts off [...]
In 2008, two designers (and uber tastemakers) Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne started a label inspired by the energy only found in New York City. Five years later, Public School is nominated for a CFDA Swarovski Award for Menswear. Not only is Osborne and Chow born and raised in New York, they are living [...]
It all started in 1938 when Action Comics introduced a costumed character with two identities. The man possessed powers and extraordinary strength. He used these gifts to protect the defenseless. This man went by the name Man of Steel, and not only was he a superhero; he was a prototype for all future models, [...]
Spring has already arrived (hard to believe in some parts of the nation, we know) and summer is quickly approaching, and that means bathing suit season for everyone -Wahoo! After hibernating through the winter months we realize that we need to get back into the routine of working out and looking good so we [...]
Well, it’s about time! Lisa Salzer, the designer behind the witty and well-known jewelry company Lulu Frost has expanded her vision and started making jewelry for the guys. George Frost is a collection of awesomely rugged and well thought out pieces that would be a welcome addition to many a man’s wardrobe. Her line, titled Love [...]
Shaving can be an extremely aggravating activity for many guys out there- and if you have easily irritated skin, you know how annoying, not to mention painful a clean shave can be. Razor burn and ingrown hairs can lead you down a real bumpy road; thankfully The Manual has compiled some great products that can [...]
Blind Barber, the ultra-cool barbershop during-the-day / speakeasy-at-night hybrid has come out with its own line of high-end shaving and hair care products. All of the items have a smell that dudes can dig and the sleek packaging is reminiscent of an era of when shaving was more of an elaborate event and drinking [...]
We all know that smoking is a habit that has become increasingly taboo and while many smokers wish they could just quit, it’s a goal that is easier said than done. So, what exactly are electronic cigarettes (or e-cigs) and how do they work? We spoke with a few popular brands on the market to [...]
