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Add Basil Hayden’s to Your St. Patrick’s Day
There are two things we at The Manual think you should be aware of. The first: St. Patrick’s Day is only a little over two weeks away. The second is that Basil Hayden’s whiskey is one of the best American bourbons on the market. With that preamble out of the way, let’s explain where the […] -
Stylish Conversation Pieces – Simon Miller x Stephen Kenn
You know that favorite pair of jeans in your closet? The ones that look so stylish, yet feel ultra comfortable? Well, imagine pairing that wardrobe stable with your furniture. That’s exactly what happened when furniture designer Stephen Kenn recently teamed up with the Simon Miller Design Studio. “The idea was to build the furniture with […] -
The Marina Heat Reactive Jacket by Stone Island
Remember that t-shirt you had when you were little that changed colour depending on the heat? Well we’ve discovered the grown-up version and it’s way more sophisticated and 100% more awesome. Set to hit stores in mid-March, the Marina Heat Reactive Jacket by Stone Island pays testament to the super smart engineering that the brand […] -
Kickstart your heart (and bicycle) with the Copenhagen Wheel
We all know how tough it is to reinvent the wheel in this day and age. Between touch-capacity, lambskin gloves and voice-controlled grills, it seems the market for new products and sheer innovation is quickly dwindling with each passing passing year and sultry shot of whiskey. However, venture-backed company Superpedestrian is doing just that with its […] -
3 best bottles: Laphroaig single malt Scotch whisky
Scotch drinkers fall into two categories: Those who love Islay whiskies, and those who detest them. And no other distillery embodies the intense peat-smoke Islay flavor like Laphroaig. Located along the southern coast of Islay, an island off Scotland’s mainland in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Laphroaig distillery has operated since the 1815, pumping out […] -
Finn Utility: Fly With Style
You might not be an avid-fly fisher, yet – but after checking out the products at Finn Utility – you’ll start contemplating why you never picked up such a hobby. Finn Utility is dedicated to respecting the tradition of fly-fishing, using high quality materials and hand-making their products in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Across the line, […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Rich Roll
Remember those New Years resolutions? Yeah, how are those working out for ya? While some of us do stick to them, most do not. After you read about Rich Roll, you will be digging out those resolutions. He is all muscle, all smiles and all about motivational speaking and eating healthy. We could all learn […] -
At Your Service: Martin de Tours Tailoring
Martin de Tours just proves there is always something in need of tweaking on the internet. I get my fair share of PR people emailing me about my shirt sizing to send samples of their wares to try and (possibly) post about, but even after being asked the question hundreds of times by them and […] -
Spring’s Best Leather Accessories
As spring approaches, we’re looking for ways to update our wardrobes without blowing an entire paycheck on new clothing and accessories. Buying into a trend can be expensive, especially if it’s obviously fleeting, so we always look for updated classics that will complement the wardrobe rather than oppose it. One of the easiest ways to […] -
Sutterheim teamed up with Volvo to make this sexy car cover
Holy Swedish collab, Batman! Sutterheim, purveyor of some of the finest raincoats on the planet, has teamed up with automaker Volvo to produce a high-quality, handmade cover for three of its new concept cars. Following the premiere of Volvo’s Concept Coupe and Concept XC, the upcoming long-body coupe (dubbed the Concept Estate) further proves the […] -
Get Better Sleep With Sleep Shield
Melatonin. It’s that naturally occurring hormone that regulates our sleep pattern but that doesn’t always seem to work. The science on melatonin is varied—you can boost your levels if you take it in pill form, and some voluntary lifestyle changes like slowing down on booze and coffee can help too. But one thing that decreases […] -
On The Rum: Facundo by Bacardi
Still shivering from those on-and-off polar vortexes? We have something that just might warm you right up. Facundo Rum. It’s a new, high-end sipping rum from Bacardi. Forget the mojito’s for a moment and wait until the weather allows – because The Facundo Rum Collection is designed to stand on its own. This is the […] -
Smallfoot Inflatable Snowshoes
If snowshoeing is your thing, these probably won’t be of interest to you. But if you’re anything like me and snowshoeing is simply a means to an end – a way t0 get out to some backcountry terrain that nobody’s touched all season – then you’ll want to check this out. Rather than being made […] -
Lanes of London: Food for Globetrotters
Londoners can afford to be greedy and picky. The sheer diversity of food on offer here is overwhelming- and probably explains why basically everyone who lives here is a foodie. So when we heard about Lanes of London, a haven for those wanting to travel the world via their taste buds, we made a reservation […] -
Hip Hotel: The Broome Opens in New York
Next time you need to book a hotel room in New York, check out the brand new boutique hotel The Broome. Tucked away in a Federal Revival Style building built in 1825 that was a former artists’ loft located on the corner of Broome Street and Crosby Street, The Broome is like an oasis in […] -
Burn This: Baxter of California Ash Series Candles
Former advertising executive Baxter Finley founded his eponymous grooming brand Baxter of California in 1965 after moving to Los Angeles from New York, receiving a beating on his skin from the harsh sunlight, and discovering that there were no products specifically targeted towards men. He aimed Baxter of California towards “men with an interest in […]
