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What to Wear: Warm Weather Getaway
Out here on the East Coast we’re freezing our bums off wishing we were some place more tropical. Some of us are stuck in the snow, but others — like our own Cator Sparks, who is on a boat in Costa Rica — are off gallivanting around in warmer weather. We envy him. He gets […] -
Hotel Zetta: San Francisco’s Modern Marvel
Chic, modern hotels are nothing new but when you add sustainable elements and high-class design, modern turns into marvel. San Francisco’s Hotel Zetta, opened in the summer of 2013, is one such architectural wonder, thanks to Dawson Design Associates. Situated in SOMA, known for its high-tech design firms and museum-laden streets, Hotel Zetta boasts 116 […] -
4 Winter Suits that Don’t Feel Heavy
We love a thick tweed, three-piece suit for its handsome looks and dapper nature. What we don’t love is sweating through it within the first five minutes of wearing because it’s so hot. Even in the dead of winter, an ultra heavyweight suit isn’t always ideal, especially if you’re going to be inside where the […] -
Feel Good Friday – Ministry of Supply
When a menswear brand is birthed at MIT we take notice. Ministry of Supply was launched in 2012 with the mission to ‘invent the future of business apparel.’ There are engineers, designers and material scientists all on board to make the best shirt for you to wear to work and feel damn good. Thermal Analysis: […] -
First Drive: 2014 BMW M235i
“Ghetto Supastar” is not exactly the song one might expect to come coursing from the speakers of a brand-new BMW. But, as I drove down Las Vegas Boulevard in a bright red 2014 BMW M235i, that is exactly what I was hearing. Despite my shock, it was surprisingly fitting, given my surroundings. For at that […] -
Furniture so fly it’s made from decommissioned aircraft parts
Forget about all that furniture made from reclaimed 19th century barn wood and upcycled skateboards – that stuff is played out. If you’re looking to fill your pad with something truly original and unique, check out Fallen Furniture. Instead of using bits of ancient wood, founding brothers Harry and Benjamin Tucker carefully source rare, reclaimed aircraft parts from […] -
I zapped myself with a 950,000-volt iPhone case stun gun
As a writer for The Manual’s brother publication, Digital Trends, I have ample opportunity to check out the latest and greatest in new technology. This is especially true during the annual gathering of collective insanity known as the Consumer Electronics Show. During the final day of CES 2014, long after the lack of sleep and […] -
Spiewak Celebrate 110 Years of Uniform and Style
Given our ongoing fascination with functional, utilitarian dressing, it is no surprise that Spiewak are so cocky about the timeless appeal of their wares. The Brooklyn-based outerwear brand are so confident, the homepage of their newly designed website reads ‘Developed to weather the test of time’ in gigantic font. Delve a little into their history […] -
Rumpl: The Last Blanket You’ll Ever Need
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Grooming Guide: Tom Ford Skincare
Tom Ford doesn’t exactly skew with our readers per se. His line can be a bit OTT for our tastes, but when we saw he launched a grooming line, we were intrigued. -
Worn Out Wednesday- Sebastian Smith
Imagine being pulled over by a cop who is about to give you a ticket but then he spies your photo equipment in the back of your car so he rips up that ticket as long as you teach him how to be a photographer. Sound like a movie? Well most of photographer Sebastian Smith’s […] -
Kurrajong Heights Downhill Grass Karts
If you ever find yourself touring around Australia and looking for something awesome to do, rent yourself a car and drive up to Kurrajong Heights. It’s about an hour’s drive outside of Sydney. Why here? Because nestled up in the foothills of the mountains, you’ll find Kurrajong Heights Downhill Recreation Park. This place is basically […] -
WHISKEY WISE ON CUTTY SARK “PROHIBITION EDITION”
Whiskey Wise Prohibition in the US caused a popular tantrum that resulted in an era of decadence and disregard that still captures the public imagination. The New York Whiskey Club presents Cutty Sark “Prohibition Edition”. The excise tax on alcohol was such a significant contributor to the US economy that it seemed the pietistic efforts […] -
The Manliest Cologne
The manliest cologne isn’t necessarily made from tobacco, wood, whiskey or even motor-oil (yup, it exists). Though all fine, the true measure of a manly cologne goes much deeper than the business of fragrance (itself a word unbecoming of manly men). We’re talking about build, gentlemen. As in a solid cologne; no dainty sprays, messy […] -
Meet Up Mondays: Ernest Alexander
Named GQ Magazine’s 2013 Best New Menswear Designer in America, Ernest Alexander has been steadily evolving its accessories and tailored business since 2009 into the definitive American menswear brand for the next generation: born out of necessity and cut from tradition with the entrepreneurial spirit, sheer perseverance and contemporary eye of one Ernest Sabine, who […] -
Use the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean for Pearly Whites
You haven’t experienced toothbrushing nirvana until you’ve tried the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean. This remarkable toothbrush combines advanced technology with sleek lines. The more you use this device, the less time you’ll have to spend in that dentist’s chair — aside from your semi-annual check ups. The DiamondClean is not only proven to remove five times […]
