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Kavu Clothing Straight from the Woods of Washington State
Kavu is a Seattle-based company that places comfort and durability at the forefront without forgetting that you want to look good too. -
Color Blocking with Baracuta Blue Label
We love a jacket with a history, especially when it has a cult following. So when we heard the story behind Baracuta’s G9, known to some as the Harrington Jacket, we were quick to jump on the bandwagon. But let’s back up for a second to the late 19th century in Manchester, where it still […] -
Do a Little Paying It Forward
You know you want to update your summer wardrobe and this is the perfect time. Here’s why: Jed & Marne’s “Shorts 4 Good” campaign provides much needed nutritious meals in Guatemala for every pair of shorts purchased during the month of April. That’s a super easy way for you to pay it forward. Even if […] -
A Discussion with Harris Tweed
On Tuesday April 8th at the new Glasgow Caledonian University campus in New York, The Right Honorable Brian Wilson, the UK Ambassador for Harris Tweed (and former UK Trade Minister) sat down with Mark Hogarth, Creative Director of Harris Tweed and Doug Shriver, Senior Fabric Specialist from Brooks Brothers to discuss how the apparel industry […] -
(Re)open for business: A Q & A with Portland’s Winn Perry & Co.
Portland's Winn Perry & Co. is back. The Manual sat down with co-owner Jordan Sayler to discuss his store's new location, fashion philosophy, and future. -
The Manual Wind: Conquest to Heritage
The throwback timepiece is a theme holding strong within the watch world. Brands are digging deep to pull out their history’s best designs and reinvent them for the new consumer. With this simple concept, the deeper the history the more profound the designs. Having been the first official timer of the modern Olympics, Longines is […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Patrick Janelle
This week we hear from New York based Patrick Janelle about his Spring Street Social Society and personal style. I grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado, and have since made my way to Aspen, Los Angeles, and Frankfurt, Germany before settling in New York. I always knew that I would be in New York at […] -
A Cashmere Catch-up with Golden Axe
Cashmere and spring go together like whiskey and cigars. When its sunny out but the chill is still in the air, a cashmere layer is just the ticket. London-based brand Golden Axe specialise in beautifully crafted cashmere pieces. The brand offers a distinctly small number of designs that are available in runs of 50 or […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Billy Reid
Of the ever-growing pool of American menswear brands today, few are as deeply authentic and modern as Billy Reid, with its air of unstudied cool, soft tailoring and energy from the South. But probably what we love the most about its designer Billy Reid is that for all the freestanding stores and accolades—from 2010-12 GQ, […] -
The 5 Things I Can’t Live Without: Will Leather Goods’s William Adler
William Adler started out as an actor, heading to L.A. after finishing a stint at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago. Then the Screen Actors Guild went on strike in 1981 and Adler had to find an alternative way to support himself. He sold “Rainbow Belts” on the Venice Beach boardwalk. He eventually moved […] -
Feel Good Friday – Dockers Wellthread Collection
Dudes can run through a rack of clothes quicker than Dale Earnhardt Jr. can zip around a track. So we are excited to hear that Dockers has launched a line of clothing called Wellthread. The Dockers Wellthread Collection was developed by Levis Strauss & Company’s Eureka Innovation Lab and everything is reinforced in the right places to increase […] -
Marine Layer’s Fog Jacket repels the elements (and looks great)
Comfort, protection, and style are everything when it comes to a good jacket. Marin Layer's Fog Jacket offers all three, with a modest price to match. -
The Manual Wind: Fresh From Hamilton
With Basel Fair 2014 in progress, the heavy hitters are stealing the spotlight with their millions of dollars in research and development. Being the largest watch fair in the world, there is much more to see than opulence. Big and small brands alike use this week to announce and display their new toys with hopes […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Chad Beightol
Today we speak to Chad Beightol about his career and personal style… I am currently the founder and leader of Lodgegoods.com a Men’s American-made accessory shop. The idea developed over time from my previous jobs- I’ve been in retail my entire career as a merchant for companies like Levi’s, Gap, and Coach. I found that […] -
Wolfgang Man & Beast’s Sweet Gear for Dogs and Their People
Your dog's got your back in a way that no human friend could, which is why Wolfgang designed the Man & Beast line, because he should always look as fresh as you do. -
Monocle Voyage: Sharp Threads for Globetrotters
For those unfamiliar with Monocle magazine, it is a super slick publication that focuses on international affairs, business, culture and design. When we heard the Monocle brand, which also head up a radio station, concept stores across five cities and a café in London, had launched their inaugural fashion collection we were a little more […] -
More Moleskine: Introducing the myCloud Collection
Honestly, what would we do without Moleskine? From their minimalist pens to their notebooks and agendas – where would we be without them? We’d probably be writing all of our notes on post-its and the palms of our hands. Those hard black notebooks pretty much have a power over us – and if you’ve ever […] -
Arkansas Based Strong Suit Proves Tailoring Doesn’t Have to be a New York Thing
“I think what is happening with suits is akin to what happened with denim. It went from being a commodity to being real fashion. Guys are buying suits now because they want to wear them.” Image used with permission by copyright holder This quote struck us as really capturing the zeitgeist of menswear today. The […] -
(City) Surf’s Up: Saturdays Surf NYC Spring 14
The design guys at Saturdays Surf NYC are no fools. Morgan Collett, Josh Rosen and Colin Tunstall have built their brand on rock solid intuition, responding to their personal wardrobe and lifestyle needs, which basically equate to our own. Each apparel collection looks and feels right with pieces that are both covetable and timeless in […] -
The Manual Wind: The Chronograph Spirit
The watch industry has seen an influx of brands in the last few decades. Brands both resurrected from the depths of dormant watch history and conceived of passionate skilled students of the art. When marketing takes a backseat to passion and skill, truly transcendent timepieces emerge. That is of the case of Peter Speake-Marin. As […] -
Giveaway: Bills Khakis Launches Tea Label
Khakis are replacing denim as the trouser du jour and Bills Khakis is one of our favorite American made brands of the durable and versatile good. Headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, the company’s collection of khakis, casual pants, shorts, dress and casual shirts and other menswear essentials is getting a bit of a reboot with the launch of their […] -
Earn Your Stripes – Spring 2014
This spring, and many a spring before, stripes have been a spring staple. This men’s classic comes in almost every category. Stripes can range from bright and preppy to color-blocked and athletic. Here are some of our top picks for spring summer 2014: Bill’s Khakis – This Newport Striped polo in 100% cotton jersey, is […] -
Worn Out Wednesday- Nick Thomas
This week we spoke to Real Estate raconteur Nick Thomas about his personal style: I’ve been involved in the southern California real estate business for as long as I can remember. Ive always had either a work belt or a suit on. While I concentrate mainly on high end residential sales, I am currently in […] -
Nike Designed Some Pretty Fly Chukkas
The Nike Lunar Flyknit Chukka is a modern take on a classic shoe that's as versatile as it is comfortable. From jogging to partying, these chukkas go with you. -
Spring is Here With Lifetime Collective
You never know when a few artistic ideas, formed in a dimly-lit basement, could turn into something extraordinary. There’s nothing we love seeing more than a small passion project become something great many can enjoy. Founded in 2002 by friends Reid Stewart and Trevor Fleming, Lifetime Collective began as one of those projects, started by […] -
Fashion Metric Makes Online Shopping Easy
For all the ease of shopping online today, the online retail space can still be a daunting place to be. Feeling overwhelmed with too many places to shop and too many brands to filter? You wouldn’t be alone. Introducing Fashion Metric, a young online company that is taking aim at gents who simply crave an […] -
Brooks Hits The Ground Running
Brooks Running shoes are making a “style” comeback this spring. The company is celebrating its centennial with the Brooks Heritage collection featuring its vintage Vanguard remake. Originally created in 1976, the Vanguard sneaker was the brand’s star and the epitome of the 1970s running boom. We have to mention the retro color combos on the new collection. […] -
Feel Good Friday – Zady
As we go to Whole Foods (or our local Farmers’ Market!) to support brands and people we think are making the world a better place, Zady is doing this for the fashion world. Launched in August of last year, the site is a shopping destination where guests can find brands that have a backstory. Won […] -
An SS14 catch-up with Common People
We’re so impatient for summer; we want to talk to everyone about it all the time. So when we saw Scottish label Common People’s SS14 collection film, we knew we wanted to wax lyrical about outdoor roaming and their lightweight jackets, which just happen to be the colour of sunshine. Fortunately, the assistant designer Gail […] -
The Manual Wind: Zenith’s First Flight
How do you update the classic pilot watch design? Make it vintage. Pilot watches for the most part have the same design features; big diameter, big crown, big hands. The watchmakers at Zenith have taken their Pilot Montre d’Aeronef Type 20 GMT back in time for the 1903 limited edition. As a tribute to the […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Dan Rookwood
Understanding style is something we (hopefully) convey in a simple and straightforward way to you, our reader. We applaud others who do the same. One site we are especially fond of is MR PORTER.COM. The brands they sell range from classics such as Dunhill to new comers such as Thom Sweeney. They also carry stellar […] -
The Manual’s Top 5 Sunglasses For Summer
It’s nearing the end of March, and while it’s still bone-chilling temperatures for many of us, the thought of warmer weather really gets us hot. So now that we’ve thrown a pun out there, lets get started. Sunglasses. We need them to protect our eyes from harmful rays, especially after that gnarly hangover on Sunday morning. There are […] -
Feit’s handmade Mid Hiker: A one-man operation from start to finish
They say you shouldn’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes. It’s an old expression, and though you might not be able to deduce much about the personal life of the master craftsman behind Feit’s Hand Sewn Mid Hiker ($550), it takes a matter seconds to understand his commitment to precision, durability, and […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Jardine
The New York-based menswear brand Jardine just may be that brand that sets the bar for design, luxury and cool, carving a niche for itself in the market with its refined, casual aesthetic and understated craftsmanship. What is little known is that it’s designed by the one of the founding members of Rag & Bone, British […] -
Feel Good Friday – REVISIT
The depressing news of our broke down congress and their lack of getting much done is nothing new. Budget cuts keep happening and most of us go on with our daily routine (besides tweeting a little aggression!). But a former TOMS VP, Jillian DiIorio and Philadelphia Eagles Tight End, Brent Celek are taking matters into […] -
Everyday Adventure: Forsake Boots
When was the last time you were able to walk out of the office and hit the trail for a lunch break hike instead of grabbing a quick bite at Steak and Shake? If you’re anything like us, the answer is probably never; we all spend too much time staring at pictures of mountains on […] -
Invest In Some Threads With Gustin
With Indiegogo and Kickstarter campaigns on the rise, it only makes sense that this idea of crowdsourcing has hit the fashion market. And it makes a lot of sense. Take Gustin for example. The company designs awesome, boutique quality menswear, but you the consumer controls what makes it to market. Did we mention their items […] -
The Manual Wind: Taking the Complication Out of Time Change
There is much controversy surrounding the age old practice of daylight savings time(DST). Evidence dating back to the Romans shows civilizations were changing their daily routines to make better use of daylight. As most believe their is no need for it any longer, few understand the tangible impact it still has today. There are true […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Cyrus Buffum
Today we have Charleston, South Carolina based Cyrus Buffum of Charleston Waterkeeper tell us about himself and his personal style: I grew up on Cape Cod and have spent all of my life in, on, or around the water. I came to Charleston in 2002 to attend the College of Charleston. Two factors played a […] -
Barton Perreira Gives Good Shade
Warm weather is sure to approach soon, we promise! And with it comes that ultimate summer accessory – shades. While we have piles of el cheapo plastic ones and even some stylish reasonably priced ones, it’s always a luxury to invest in a good looking, high quality pair for more social or work related occasions […] -
Kaufmann-Mercantile x The Manual Giveaway!
As our readers know, Kaufmann-Mercantile is a great online destination for well curated and top quality products from a wide range of stellar brands. One item that recently struck our fancy was the Seil Marschall Hiking Pack. Since 1896, this German brand has been suiting up outdoorsmen with superb rucksacks that can stand up to […] -
Step It Up With The New England Outerwear Co.
Admit it. Five years after buying your first pair of Yuketens, when the brand first took off in Europe and launched a worldwide cult for moccasin boots, you’re something of a snob, if not a connoisseur, in the boot department. So what’s the next footwear brand you’ll want to be wearing this spring? The New […] -
Feel Good Friday – Carhartt WIP X Ikku
You know we love it when a beautifully designed, ethically sound collab comes together. Our latest fave is this awesome four-piece collection of technology sleeves, the totally legitimate love child of Carhartt Work In Progress and Amsterdam-based accessory brand Ikku. A trio of buddies, Daniel Archutowski, Frank Bleker and Janneke Grootings, established Ikku in 2012. […] -
Chubbies: Shorts For The Shores
Who wears short shorts? You wear short shorts. Well, you’re going to want to after you see these. They’re called “Chubbies” – quirky, fun, and perfect for the upcoming summer season. The Chubbie brand is all about shorts – pants are just a necessary evil. These guys want you to embrace your legs – and we at […] -
The Manual Wind: Hitting the Mark, Again
Our new watch column will feature a weekly post by Ian Schwam, a gent entrenched in that world. Follow him on Instagram @TheHairyWrist. Why do we pay tribute? Simply put, out of respect for what is classic. The original Mark II Speedmaster by Omega made its debut in 1969. One of a series of speedmasters […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Tanner Campbell
We assume a background in Counter Terrorism really can adjust one to the most irritable guest (or client) in the world of hospitality. Meet Tanner Campbell, the Creative Director of the Sydell Group, which owns and develops such killer properties as The NoMad Hotel, The Saguaro, The Freehand in Miami and the upcoming Line hotel […] -
Stay Dry With Freeman Seattle
When the time comes to shop for something specific, usually it’s impossible to unearth. You set high hopes only to be disappointed by the retail selection at hand. The same was true when Scott Freeman set out to find a rain jacket that could both stand up to the weather and was USA-made. So when […] -
Travel Like a Boss with Chief Trunk
These days we guys have been stepping up our fashion game, but when we travel how many men do you see cramming their quality made duds into a gym bag or some cheap ass Chinatown suitcase? Image used with permission by copyright holder Understandably, we all can’t spring for a luxury line brand over night […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Orley
For all the trends that come and go each season, the most alluring idea today is the simple notion of eminently wearable, everyday clothing elevated with luxurious fabrics and fine detail. That the New York-based company Orley does this and gets it is one of the reasons the nearly two-year-old brand, known for its technically […] -
Patagonia Talks Spring Inspiration
It’s said that ‘March comes in like a lion, out like a lamb’, and no one understands that better than Patagonia. With 40 years under its belt, this company not only produces some of the most amazing clothing and accessories, but the employees live founder, Yvon Chouinard’s vision. The Manual talked with John Rapp, from […]
