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Kicking Off: IronThread Wallets
As Herman Melville once said, “To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme.” Indeed Richard Roedel’s book, The Polaris Effect, an overview of the loss of manufacturing jobs in the USA, is a mighty subject and has been a must read for anyone interested in the Made in America movement since it […] -
Top 5 Vacations for 2014
Arguably, one of the best things about the start of a brand new year is planning your travel schedule for the next 12 months. Once you have learnt the art of planning your trips rather than just mindlessly tapping up cheap deals twice a year, your entire world will change. Believe us. So get your […] -
New York’s Takashi and Eating Adventurous Meats
We know you’ve probably already made your New Year’s resolutions, but in case you are late in the game we’re here to provide you with a little guidance. Nothing says sophistication like a guy who is willing to try diverse foods and order even the most exotic dish on a menu. So this year, we […] -
Flylow Outerwear
Winter has been wrapping its icy death grip around parts of the country this week. Thanks Polar Vortex (Jerk). Despite wicked cold temperatures and uncomfortable commutes; its ski season and there’s plenty of powder packing the slopes this year. For the record the oversized puffy down jackets are behind us too (Amen). A combination of new fabric technology and fashion forward […] -
3 Delicious Holiday Detox Recipes
Cookies and pies and ham and stuffing. Cocktails and wine and even more cocktails. If this is how your holiday sounded, you’re certainly not alone. The last couple months brought the types of indulgences we all love and enjoy, but we also know we can’t eat and drink like that on a regular basis and […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Leandro Justen
If you are based in New York and find yourself at a swanky event downtown, most likely you will run into Leandro Justen. For three years he has been biking around town photographing rowdydowdy fashion, art and social events that later end up on A-list websites, magazines and even celebrity Facebook pages. But this Brazilian […] -
Keep Calm and Carry-On (No, Really!)
Image used with permission by copyright holder Yes, we know. We’re just as sick of “Keep Calm and…” memes as you are, but, here it just makes sense because, when traveling, carry on bags are really just small suitcases full of stress. Especially if you’re like more and more Americans who are skipping checked luggage […] -
Belle Helmets – Style Statements for Sartorial Cyclists
Come January, it’s a traditional for mankind to crave a healthier way of living. After the gluttony of the holidays fades, our minds wander to ambitious exercise regimes, detox diets and our semi-forgotten dust-coated bicycles. Yes indeed, January is the time of year to wipe down your two-wheeled steed and get back on the road […] -
Meet Up Mondays: David Hart
Meet Up Mondays is a new column here at The Manual where we sit down with designers who inspires us and learn more about them and their brand. New York’s fashion design landscape has never looked more exciting with a new generation of modern American sportswear brands such as Public School, the menswear brand, stealing the […] -
5 Expert Tips to Improve Your Home in 2014
Decorating your home or apartment can be a daunting task no matter what your situation. Maybe you’re moving into a new place and have yet to buy all your furniture. Perhaps you’ve collected so many pieces over the years, you have no idea how to make them flow in your current space. Or one of […] -
The Surfboard Grooming Kit
Although there’s a good chance that if you’re reading this you’re probably somewhere that’s below freezing right now, but if Instagram and Facebook are any indication, there are quite a few of you right now who are somewhere with surf, sand and sun. Panama, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Australia and Fiji are just a few of […] -
What to Wear: Snow Day
Brrrrrrr…if you’re on the East Coast right now you’ve probably just experienced several inches of snow and below freezing temperatures. Don’t let that snow day get in the way of your daily routine! Although most of us will probably be sticking indoors if we can help it, those of you who need to go outdoors […] -
Keeping It Short And Stylish With Peter Manning
Not everyone is 6′ 1″. It would be nice, but it’s not realistic. We’re all different shapes and sizes, and sometimes it can be frustrating to find clothes that fit – and don’t require and expensive trip to the tailor. For you gents who are slightly shorter – there’s Peter Manning. Peter Manning specializes in […] -
Feel Good Friday – ReFleece
With combined degrees from Northeastern, Stanford, Harvard and Yale, you would expect this power couple to be on Wall Street or CEOs of a Forbes flaunted company. Instead, Sam Palmer and Jennifer Feller have founded ReFleece, a company that designs iPad and tablet sleeves out of reclaimed fabrics. They work with some of America’s best […] -
Bay Rum Oil, Since 1500
Bay Rum Oil holds a special place In the pantheon of traditional men’s scents. Originating in the West Indies, Bay Rum Oil, which is derived from soaking bay leaves in rum, soon became a favorite of early 16th century sailors looking to cover up foul sea stenches. Later it became a favorite of 19th century […] -
Forget Gucci. This Bugatti belt buckle costs $84,000
Yes, you read that headline correctly. This is a belt buckle that costs $84,000. Now that you’re done shouting at your laptop, let’s dig into this thing: a belt buckle literally worth more than its weight in gold. Designed by Roland Iten, in collaboration with Bugatti, this belt buckle comes in three sizes: 87.29, 99.45 […]
