Skip to main content

The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

Casey Patterson, a man so active he wears a rubber wedding band

Today we catch up with professional American beach volleyball player, Casey Patterson.

Born on April 20, 1980 in Van Nuys, CA, Casey got started in Beach Volleyball at the age of 14 when his mom made him try out for the volleyball team. A full-time basketball player, he had little interest in the sport until he attended tryouts and got hooked. He went on to attend Brigham Young University where twice during his career he was twice named to All-Tournament. Casey lives with his wife Lexi and his three children in Huntington Beach, California, where he trains with his beach volleyball partner, Jake Gibb.

Jeans: Billy Reid Slim Jean in grey.

Recommended Videos

Shirts: Being 6’6″, I love the long Tahiti trend. I’m a huge fan of ASOS longline T’s

Pants: lululemon Camo black ABC (Anti-Ball Crushing) pants.

Suits: 3-piece suit in grey by Hugo Boss.

Shoes: Premium leather SK8-Hi Reissue Zip all Blacked out shoe with white sole.

Accessories:

Hat: The Majesty all black with rose gold logo by Melinbrand.

Watches: The Apollo black/gold by Rockwell Watches.

Jewelry: As an athlete I don’t have a chance to wear much jewelry. One thing I always have on is my Qalo silicone wedding ring in black. 

Casey
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Outerwear: This is a tough one. For me it is what ever is being offered at lululemon that season; from wind breakers to track blazer jackets I’m in! I also love the lululemon Lab; now that there is a NYC location, I’ll be making lots of trips into the store on my way to Europe all summer long.

Favorite Cologne: Giorgio Armani “Aqua Di Gio” 

Your favorite App: Instagram I love following all the adventures of life through pictures. 

Favorite piece of technology: My Bose SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth headphones. Traveling the world and constantly training it’s hard to think of times I don’t have them in. 

Next tech purchase: I just ran across a post about a new luggage company called Bluesmart. Since I travel 100k miles in just the summer months this is huge. It’s the worlds first smart suit case carry on luggage.  It charges your phone, is never lost via GPS and has a digital lock and self weighing scale. Dream come true! 

Cator Sparks
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Cator Sparks was the Editor-in-Chief of The Manual from its launch in 2012 until 2018. Previously, Cator was covering…
Super bowl champion Saquon Barkley sports H. Moser timepiece at Met Gala
The ultimate black accessory: eagles star pairs vantablack watch with met gala attire
SAQUON BARKLEY WEARS H. MOSER WATCH TO THE 2025 MET GALA

Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles running back, wore an H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Tourbillon Concept Vantablack timepiece. It accentuated the outfit he wore to the Met Gala. The iconic Gala took place on May 5 in New York City.

A win for the Eagles at the 2025 Super Bowl came shortly before Barkley attended the fundraising benefit. The event supports the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, and Barkley made an impression on the red carpet. For this year, the theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style." It made the perfect backdrop for the minimalist watch. The timepiece came from the independent Swiss watchmaker known for its elegant creations.

Read more
Aries and Puma take on the Mostro in a new collaboration
Puma, Aries unite for another statement collab
neutral grey puma mostro

Picking up from last year’s collaboration, Aries and Puma are ready to reunite for another stellar and eye-catching design. Blending Puma’s iconic silhouette and Aries’ street-style flair, this duo created a new look for the brand’s Mostro design. With two designs in this new collaboration, the pair’s version of the Mostro silhouette is nothing less than bold. The new Mostro shoes offer a unique take on a nostalgic sneaker using a blend of textures and materials. Available in two heights, this release combines some of the most iconic details of both brands. 

Aries x PUMA Mostro Craft and Mostro Mid

Read more
Why your automatic watch stops at night—and how to fix it yourself
The real reason your automatic watch dies at night — and how to keep it running
Chronograph Automatic watch in green

Picture it…

You wake up, take a look at your automatic watch, and then realize it has stopped in the middle of the night. In an instant, your mind is likely to unwrap a plethora of potential issues that could be the culprit.  Initially, it’s startling and frustrating, and it takes a small quagmire to figure out the next step of why automatic watches stop at night. Do you locate the nearest and your most trusted watchmaker and possibly pay an exorbitant fee, or do you devise a plan to fix it on your own?

Read more