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Isaora: Modern Genius
Over the past several years, Marc Daniels and Ricky Hendry of the cult brand Isaora (pronounced “ee-sah-or-rah”) have been pioneering a brilliant new look to performance sportswear as well as designer menswear. Residents at the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America Fashion Incubator on 7th Avenue in New York City this year, the duo […] -
Wine Art: Art and Wine Collide at Wineries Around the World
Wineries lure visitors in many ways. Some come for the scenery, others for the food and ambiance and others for the wine, natch. But a number of wineries also lure serious art lovers and collectors. The Manual narrowed down our favorite wineries with art galleries. The Hess Collection No talk of wine and art would […] -
A Breath of Summer with Onia Resort
It may be cold, cloudy and wet where you are living at the moment so we thought we would post some pictures of warm weather wear to remind you it won’t last forever. Onia has rolled out their resort collection, just in time for those New Year getaways to tropical spots. In fact, Carl Cunow […] -
The Manual’s Food & Drink Gift Guide: Part II
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so we’re back with a second installment of great food & drink inspired gifts for this holiday season. Yama Cold-Drip Coffee Brewer $250 Making your own cold-brew coffee takes far too much time and effort, but with this chem-lab inspired drip set from Clive Coffee, you […] -
USA-Made Foot Candy
We like style that’s a bit understated and never forced, and that’s exactly what we discovered in the line of rugged, long-lasting footwear crafted by Zuriick, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Brand founder Mike McCaleb got the whole thing started in the summer of 2005 when he decided to make his own shoes when […] -
The Manual Holiday Gift Guide: The Foodie
For the Foodie Who Is Short on Time: Blue Apron This subscription meal service does all the shopping and measuring for him, so all he’ll have to do is cook. $9.99 per person, per meal, at blueapron.com For Salt Lovers: Chef Salt Fab Premium Holiday Collection This kit will make sure their food is always […] -
The Cyclist’s Swiss Army Knife: The Victorinox Bike Tool
The Victorinox Bike Tool is the perfect answer for anybody who has ever taken his or her bike on the road and had some sort of mishap. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve been out biking and we could have used this handy tool. Born out of the uber functional Swiss accessory of […] -
Feel Good Friday – Capsule Market Square
If you are in New York City this weekend, be sure to check out this shopping experience linked to a great cause. Capsule, the premiere fashion and lifestyle trade event, is launching Capsule Market Square, a two-day shopping event featuring over 75 of the most sought-after men’s and women’s apparel and accessories labels (many we […] -
Chevy’s new world-class Corvette is the first you’ll want before you retire
I tapped impatiently on the steering wheel with a sigh as I surveyed the gorgeous desert scenery around me. I was idling on the side of the road in a brand-spanking-new muscle car, stuck in a conference call. I had mistakenly scheduled it at the same time I was supposed to be speeding through the […] -
Chukka Boot Guide
If you’re like me the first time you heard about the Chukka you might have thought it was some kind of East Coast slang. Turns out they can be the best go-to footwear a man owns. What’s not to love about a shoe that you can easily wear to a business meeting or to a […] -
The Best Dog Gone Gift Guide
What is a gift guide season without mentioning man’s best friend? For those of us with dawgs they can be like a best friend or even a very sloppy child, so why not treat them to something special this holiday season? The pet market has exploded in recent years and while some of it seems […] -
Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Whiskey
Frank Sinatra was buried with three things: a roll of dimes, a pack of Camel cigarettes with a Zippo lighter and a bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. He loved his Jack so much, he once stood on stage, raised his glass to the audience and declared it the “nectar of the gods.” So to […] -
Suumo: Mural-Sized Street Art for your Walls
Still kicking yourself for missing out on that chance to pick up a bargain-priced Banksy? Don’t trip – it’s not too late to fill up your pad with legit street art, thanks to Suumo. These dudes make mural-sized reproductions of the most amazing graffiti caught in the wild. Work is plucked from walls all over […] -
Music and Great Wine Go Hand in Hand
As you are gearing up for holiday parties, we’ve found some wines that are sure to be a hit with your crowd. Even better, these selections are a natural conversation starter because they combine the worlds of wine and music. You can tell your friends how musician Dave Matthews is now in the wine business. […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Hunter Perrin
If you think you multi-task, you haven’t met Hunter Perrin. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Perrin came from a musical family and started playing instruments when he was really young. He and his uncle started a blues band when he was in high school and then when he went to college at University of Texas […] -
The Christmas Gin Kit
Making homemade booze has always been an appealing prospect. For some reason, brewing your own beer, bottling your own wine, or, hell, even honing your own stock of honey wine mead, just seems like a good idea. And, really, it is. Any alcoholic drink tastes better when it comes from your own handmade private reserve […]
