Are you well read? How do you become that guy in your group?
What does it mean to be well read? Here is the tips and tricks to understand what you read
Travel
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Travelpro is bringing quiet luxury to luggage with its new collection
Just in time for holiday gifting, Travelpro is back with another elevated collection that will turn heads in the airport. Travelpro is introducing Platinum Reserve, its most elevated collection yet. Born from pilots and used daily by more than 220,000 aviation professionals, Travelpro knows that beautiful design has to hold up once a journey begins. Platinum Reserve […] -
Cafe Charmant, The Corner Store Crew’s Latest, Puts Food Ahead of the Scene
The newest West Village spin-off from trendy Catch Hospitality Group is putting food first, without pulling back on the hype -
A tasting guide to Livermore Valley, California’s friendliest wine country
Livermore Valley, known for its historical connection to California wine, is burgeoning with bottles and a local community worth your visit. -
High Society, Low Alcohol: A Trip to the Hamptons with Heineken 0.0
A tale of old money, padel, and the unexpected pleasures of (near) sobriety on Long Island’s gilded shores.
Grooming
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How The Beard Club Helped Me Grow a Beard
It wasn’t so much that I couldn’t grow a beard, it was more that whatever facial hair I did grow felt like a Velcroed-on Brillo pad: -
The best-selling colognes for men (because some things are popular for a reason)
Colognes have been a staple of men's style and grooming for as long as we've cared about our looks and smells. These are the ones we've always trusted. -
The Manual’s Grooming Awards Are Open for Submissions
For the first time in eight years, brands can enter. Here is what that means, and what it doesn't. -
Who says wearing a hat worsens hair loss? GroWell disagrees
GroWell drops redlight therapy hair loss hat to slow the effects of baldness
Culture
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Final James Bond testing is this weekend: Here are the three still in the running, with one wildcard
The last of the auditions are happening as we speak. Will we get an announcement before Nov 1? -
What Is a Cigar Without the Perfect Pair? What to Drink With Your Favorite Stick
How to elevate your cigar experience with the perfect drink -
Do you know the myth of Napoleon (the pig…not the man)
One of the many times I watched The Gentlemen, I laughed at the scene where Matthew (Jeremy Strong) joked that it was illegal in France to name a pig Napoleon. Of course, there are ridiculous laws all over the place. Want a few? In Georgia, it is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork. […] -
Who does James Bond work for? And is MI6 real?
What does the spy's employer's code actually mean?
Fashion & Style
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A DECADE of &SONS chronicled in a new collection
The 10-piece collection looks back on a decade of craftsmanship -
Luminox adds a new chronograph to the Carbon Seal Series
The Master Carbon SEAL collection is the sophistication of this core DNA: exceptional strength, constant low-light visibility, temperature resistance, water resistance, and reliable Swiss Made mechanical timekeeping powered by the wearer’s movement -
Hockerty is prepping us for the weather changes with their new tech fabrics
Water-repellent fabrics for suits, shirts, trench coats and field jackets -
Serious Question: Why are you wearing anything OTHER than Taylor Stitch this fall?
Comfort, colors, and layered textures, Taylor Stitch is the only brand you need for your casual wear this fall
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Health & fitness
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Fitness 101: The perfect biceps curl with fitness expert Liz Baker Plosser
From editor and chief at Women's Health to fitness expert on national TV, Liz Baker Plosser teaches us how to get the arms of your dreams -
Get the “Extraction” body before Chris Hemsworth’s threequel
Ditch the bulking and get the Tyler Rake look with lean functionality -
The Manual’s Health & Wellness Awards Are Open for Submissions
Compiling the best of the best health, wellness, and fitness products of the last year. -
Ditching the boring golf gear: Travis Mathew and Liberty London collaborate to bring personality to the course
The legacy of print and design combined with the iconic silhouettes is the combination golf needs
Food & Drink
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Flavors to watch in 2027: Coffee flavor trends
As the year winds down, the flavored coffee world gets extra busy. -
The best non-alcoholic fall beers to celebrate Sober October
Fall is perfect for the campfire beer, here are the ones for those of you that don't want the after-effects -
Tom Brady-backed Hero launches low-carb pasta for National Pasta Month
October is National Pasta Month — and if you ask me, it’s not getting nearly enough hype. There’s never a bad time for pasta, but the high carbohydrate content can keep people running the other way. Luckily, Hero has us covered, bringing back pasta night with three new low-carb pasta shapes. Backed by celeb athletes […] -
Europe is slowly embracing wine in pouches instead of bottles. Is America next?
Yes, you can enjoy great wine in a pouch thanks to Medly Wine Co.
Auto
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Cadillac celebrates 125 years with the Escalade-V
The Escalade is an enduring symbol of success and status. Cadillac is celebrating with their best one yet -
Porsche wants to teach you how actually to drive their cars
PTX expands with two new courses teaching drivers all new skills -
The next evolution of the sports car: Porsche redesigns an icon
As part of its “Sportwagenschmiede 35” strategic realignment, Porsche is presenting a forward-looking vision model as a first glimpse of the brand's evolved design identity. -
How much horsepower does a 2026 Formula 1 car really have?
Formula 1 cars produce an incredible amount of horsepower, combining output from internal combustion engines and regen energy from batteries.
