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Have Some Fat Trout for Father’s Day
We know that Mother’s Day is less than two weeks away, but here at The Manual, we’re already thinking about Father’s Day. It’s not that we don’t love our mothers (every good man does), but it’s just we know how quickly the time between parental celebrations can pass. This Father’s Day (June 15 in case […] -
CiloGear Packs: Minimalism Meets Versatility
Ever since “ultralight” ethos started to gain favor amongst backpackers and people stared demanding lighter, stronger packs; designers have been struggling to find the optimal balance between minimalism and utility. A pack that’s too stripped down might be light as a feather, but lack durability and certain features that make it easy and convenient to […] -
New Music Monday: Sonny Knight and the Lakers
Image used with permission by copyright holder On April 29th, 2014, the debut album from Sonny Knight & The Lakers, I’m Still Here, will be released in the US by Secret Stash Records on LP, CD, and digitally. For Sonny Knight, the making of his debut album nearly 50 years after recording his first single […] -
Add premium performance to your commute with NuForce’s Primo 8
In-ear headphones have undergone something of an evolution in recent years. That means you no longer have to put up with compromises when it comes to the tiny buds that bring solace to your daily trek to the office. A flashy new example of this elevation of design and performance can be found in the latest […] -
The 5 Things I Can’t Live Without: Photographer Kareem Black
Leonardo Di Caprio. Russell Westbrook. Kanye West. Charlotte Rampling. Those are just a few of the bold names that New York-based photographer Kareem Black has shot in his career. Despite shooting some of the biggest celebrities around, Black maintains a laid-back attitude that also helps him capture his subjects when they’re relaxed. Hailing from Philadelphia, […] -
Vineyard Vines Derby Tie for Charity
The Kentucky Derby signals the first signs of spring and a time when men shed their flannels and boots to suit up with broadcloth shirts and two-toned brogues. It’s also a time when men will ever ponder the color pink. Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and co-founders of vineyard vines tapped into this seasonal […] -
Feel Good Friday: Freewaters
Summer is quickly approaching (and if the old Farmer’s Almanac is reliable, we’re in for some brutal heat). With that in mind, it’s time to pick up a pair of decent summer flip flops. Our new favorites? The spring line-up at footwear brand Freewaters are not only super comfortable, but their connections with clean water […] -
2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe | New York Auto Show
There are few men who exemplify cool, calm masculinity pared with effortless style and panache than Jon Hamm’s character on Mad Men, Don Draper. It’s not surprising, then, that Mercedes-Benz asked Mr. Hamm to help them unveil the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe at the New York Auto Show. If you’re not familiar with […] -
Patagonia’s Simple Fly Fishing Kit Takes You to the river
Japanese fly fishing may not seem like the easiest sport to master on a tight budget, but thankfully, Patagonia's Yvon Chouinard thinks otherwise. -
The Manual’s Guide to Grooming: Facial Hair
In the upcoming weeks, The Manual will be posting tips from people in the know on various industries. Today we get groomed by England’s own Mister Natty. Our thoughts on the subject: Grooming has become a booming business and we couldn’t be happier. It’s good to see guys taking care of themselves. But there are […] -
The Manual’s Guide to Wearing White
Here at The Manual, we’re not much for following other people’s style rules. In fact, we much prefer to make our own set of guidelines for how to dress and look damn good doing so. Sure, there are some classic styling tips we stick to so we can look our most dapper selves, but rules […] -
Batch Nashville’s Carefully Curated Bundles
Batch Nashville cultivates some of the finest confections and ingredients, organizing them into thoughtful, useful collections that are sure to impress. -
Recap: The Manual Meet Up Portland
On April 9th, we had our second Manual Meet Up, this time in our Portland, Oregon HQ. From 6-9 pm we welcomed 40 guys and gals into our brand new entertaining space on the 10th floor of the ‘Big Pink’ in downtown Portland. As the sun set, the guests witnessed spectacular views of the city […] -
Hydrate Your Face with H20 Plus
Tired looking skin? Or tired of looking at your skin? H20 Plus is going to kick your grooming game into overdrive by blasting you with a series of hydrating products. The men’s line appropriately titled Oasis is surprising addictive and fresh with no overwhelming smells – and it’s going to take your skin to paradise. […] -
The Manual Wind: Chronoswiss Timemaster Retrograde
Often brands are defined by one or a few very distinct design elements. One look down at a wrist and you instantly know the timepiece that’s ticking. With few exterior parts to a watch it can sometimes be difficult to set yourself apart as a brand. Chronoswiss is one that has been able to distinguish […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Christopher Berre
With tie wearing on the rise, we thought we would check in with Christopher Berre, founder of Artfully Disheveled. Here he gives us his backstory as well as tells us a bit about his personal style. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Still, it comes as no surprise to me that most people […]
