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Sizing up Los Angeles’ leather industry
Forget Texas, the leather industry in Los Angeles not only deserves any and all attention, but the people behind the companies are something to behold. -
Worn Out Wednesday – Justin Giunta
Today we speak to artist and jeweler Justin Giunta -
American Pride: Q&A with Cicada Leather Company
Looking for high quality, American-made leather goods? Look no further than Cicada Leather Company. -
The Manual’s Top 5 Destinations for 2015
With Christmas done and dusted, we’re full on fantasizing about the trips that 2015 will bring. If you’re torn between Toronto and Tunisia or can’t settle on Shanghai vs Seattle, don’t fret. We’ve whittled down the world to bring you our top five destinations for 2015. -
On Your Feet: Hot court kicks from Beijing to Miami
Dwyane Wade, three time NBA champion and nine-time all star, left the swoosh to sign with Beijing sportswear company Li-Ning in 2012, and this year marks the release of his 3rd signature shoe with the brand. -
Tech Essentials for the Modern Man
We've put together a quick list of tech essentials for the modern man. -
FEASTING: Pro Tips for Choosing the Right Knives
Owning and knowing how to use high quality knives is one of the most important parts of mastering your cooking skills. So we enlisted the help of Kenichiro Ooe, the chef of Kozue at Park Hyatt Tokyo, to walk us through which knives are essential and how to use them properly. -
New Music Monday: Kassé Mady Diabaté
Legendary Malian griot Kassé Mady Diabaté releases his new album, Kiriké, in the US on January 6 via Six Degrees Records. -
Fresh Start: Kick Off 2015 With a Cleanse
From nutrition-packed juice cleanses to fiber-dense soup cleanses, we went through the lot so that you can find the right one that suits your lifestyle and tastes. -
Three Red Wines to Kick 2015 Off Right
The Manual would like to recommend three excellent Italian red wines for you to start 2015 off on the right note. -
Feel Good Friday – Cork Forest Conservation Alliance
"Harvesting cork is like sheering sheep; you don’t kill the sheep to get the wool." -
The North American Whiskey Guide From Behind the Bar
Do you know your ryes from your bourbons? This handy guide describes 250 different varieties of North American whiskey, so that you can act like you actually know what you're talking about when you drink the stuff. -
TGIF Shopping: MTailor
MTailor offers custom tailored shirts without the hassle of going to have it done in person. With just your iPhone or iPad you can download the app, measure and order. -
The 10 Best Cars We Drove in 2014
2014 was a pretty fabulous year for cars, no matter how you look at it. Although it consumed the entire year and most of my social life, I was able to drive nearly every new car in the world. Of all the rolling hunks of steel and aluminum I piloted around the planet, 10 stood […] -
Grooming Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
Make this your best looking year yet with these simple grooming tips. -
QOR: Fitness Gear Made Easy
Whether you're planning an epic backcountry adventure, just getting the miles in on your long weekends, or looking to unleash your inner warrior, it's time to upgrade the workout and performance gear in your closet. With the new line from QOR, say hello to the new standard in adventure gear.