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    ECOALF FW14: Sustainable Style at its Best

    Be honest, when you hear the words ‘sustainable fashion’ does your interest waver a tad? We understand and don’t worry; it doesn’t make you a bad person. Alas, upon close inspection of ECOALF’s FW14 offering, we can safely say the brand has produced sustainable style that we would quite happily sustain, day in, day out.
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    Fresh Seafood 101 With Chef Ed Brown

    Seafood expert and seasoned chef, Ed Brown, sits down with the Manual and discusses all things fish. He debunks myths, provides cooking tips and bestows us with his decades of seafood wisdom.
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    Trekking: See the slopes with Jeff Curtes’ “Chasing Epic”

    Photographer Jeff Curtes has been documenting the world of snowboarding for more than 20 years. His latest book, "Chasing Epic," is a testament to the sport and those encapsulating it, reveling in big-name riders and sprawling images that can barely fit on your tabletop.
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    New Music Monday: The Best Music We Missed

    We’re continuing with our favorite tracks of 2014 this week. Below you’ll find videos from 5 artists whose releases we missed this year. As you’re enjoying the holidays, take a minute to watch the videos below. They range from the Brazil’s biggest up-and-coming star to garage rockers from Chapel Hill, NC to a New Orleans […]
  • Top Instagrammers’ Stylish Ideas for the Holidays

    With Christmas just days away and most gift shopping out of the way, there’s probably no better time to kick back and reward yourself with a few luxury purchases for the wardrobe and home. Here, eight stylish ideas from some of our favorite style icons in the making on Instagram. Unfailingly photogenic and the envy […]
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    Hi-Fi Corner: Meet the B&W T7, a perfect gift for the person who has everything

    Bowers & Wilkins managed to put together a Bluetooth speaker that is deserving of the company's lauded moniker.
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    elit™ by Stoli Raises the Bar for Vodka

    Vodka enthusiasts — there’s a new vodka in town sure to get you excited. The makers of Stolichnaya have come up with a new line of vodka called elit™ by Stoli. The vodka makers took a similar approach to how terroir influences the notes in wine, instead exploring the way different water sources affect the […]
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    Gift Guide: Alchemy Works Holiday Editions

    There are only six days left until Christmas, and we’re sure many of you still haven’t completed your holiday shopping. Don’t worry, we haven’t either! For those of you, who like us, have been procrastinating on buying all your holiday presents, we know the perfect one-stop shop — Alchemy Works — a gallery, retail, and […]
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    Feel Good Friday – Sydney Hale Candles

    Sydney Hale Candles offers up scents guys can be proud to burn and donate a percentage of profits to Lost Dog Rescue.
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    Rogue’s Sriracha Flavored Stout is Absolutely Disgusting

    Swill is our bi-monthly column dedicated to liquor, wine, beer, and every other delicious dram that falls under the broader umbrella of booze. But it’s more than just tasting notes scribbled on a cocktail napkin — Swill is about getting outside of your comfort zone, trying new things, and exploring the big, wide world of […]
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    TGIF Shopping: Distil Union

    Cut your wallet size in half with these modern ultra-slim wallets and wallet iPhone combos by Distil Union. The Charleston-based brand recently expanded the selection of their wallet line.
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    Top Gear returns Dec. 27th with controversial Patagonia Special

    If you’re anything like me and you consider the Top Gear boys, Jezza, Captain Slow, and Hamster, your close, personal friends, I have good news; your besties are back … well, at least, they will be on December 27th. That’s right; Top Gear will finally return to the airwaves with its controversial Patagonia Special, which […]
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    High quality parkas from Black Manufacturing

    Every article of clothing in the Black Mfg closet is understated and simple, but carries the kind of intricate care and detail that makes unwrapping your new coat a trip into checking every stitch and corner for something you missed.
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    Pack It In: Winter Summit Day

    It's time to ditch the pavement and hit the trails (and snow). A winter summit day gear list can easily start looking like you're packing for a trek to Everest instead of a quick jaunt in the woods, so we've done the serious leg work and helped you pick out the best trekking gear for cold weather trips above the the treeline.
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    The Manual Wind: Seiko Re-Craft Mechanical

    The affordable mechanical watch segment is on the move and Seiko has jumped right in. Their 60s and 70s inspired Re-Craft line of mechanical timepieces make it possible to place stylish and well made automatic watches on all wrists.
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    Worn Out Wednesday: Phil Colón

    Today we speak to Phil Colón, Founder and President of Project 2050 to hear more about his career and personal style.