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The Manual’s Top Five Button Downs
You cannot beat a good button down. Undoubtedly, this classical garment forms the basis of the modern man’s wardrobe, for both work and play. Here’s five versions we are really excited about right now… Poplin Cotton Shirt by Sunspel $175 You can always rely on Sunspel for a beautifully crafted, expertly cut shirt. This super […] -
Cadet Salutes Classic Menswear
Post war military outerwear is always timeless and ripe for reinvention. So hold attention for Cadet, a modern menswear brand handcrafted right in Brooklyn. They’ve combined inspiration from the post war era with “Made in America” clothing. The brand gives a modern salute to clothes that will last long and look great. The creative duo […] -
The Manual Gift Guide: The Jock
He loves watching sports as much as he loves to work out. You know the guy. He can’t stay away the latest scores and needs to work out regularly to stay fit. Get him something that you know will make him excited. For the Guy Who Likes Grooming: Jack Black Dry Down Powder This powder […] -
The Phone Case Gift Guide
For the Eternal Bachelor A cell phone is essentially a modern-day black book, right? This case will accordingly mark that bachelor’s phone. Just don’t let the girls see it. TAVIK Digits Little Black Book Phone Case, $34.95 at shop.tavik.com. For the Man Who Likes the Finer Things in Life At $230, this phone case isn’t […] -
Iron Man’s Acura NSX Roadster will be real
When we saw Robert Downy Jr. turn up to the Avengers movie premier in the spring of 2012 piloting an Acura NSX convertible, we were convinced it was a one-off stunt to promote Iron Man’s new supercar. Turns out, though, Acura was giving us a glimpse at a drop-top variant of its forthcoming hybrid supercar. […] -
How to Look Sharp When Hungover
Ah the holidays. They’re really, really, REALLY here, and because all the jubilation comes with more than one kind of libation, it’s also officially hangover season too. Between all the parties, potlucks and awkward family moments, we’re all going to be imbibing a bit more than usual in the coming months, so have fun, don’t […] -
The Manual’s Gift Guide for Globetrotters
With less than a month left until Christmas, we’re pretty sure you’ve experienced that ‘uh-oh’ moment by now where you realise that pretty soon you’re going to have to haul ass to the stores and buy the annual ton of gifts. Alas, there are two ways this can go. If you wanna avoid running around […] -
Happy Black (Velvet) Friday with Chubbies
Happy Black Friday Y’all! While we could give you a list of the best deals on the interweb for today, we have something very special right here just for you! Well for three of you… Our favorite shorts company in the universe, Chubbies, is debuting their very first Tuxedo short just in time for the […] -
Feel Good Friday- Shinola Kicks off Makers Monday
The Shinola brand sure has come a long way in a year. They went from ‘Who’s That?’ to superstars of the Made in America movement. We thank them for that (and their quality product) and were pleased to hear about their latest endeavor ‘Makers Monday’. Starting on Monday December 2nd, Shinola is encouraging all consumers […] -
Poc’s Newest Ski Goggles are the Epitome of Steez
Looking to gear up for slope season? Peep game on Poc’s latest line of snow goggles. Notice anything strange? That’s right – no frames, playboy! Know what that means? It means if you strap a pair of these suckers to your dome, you’ll have an an absolutely massive field of vision as you fly down […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Brandon Thornton
For someone who didn’t really know what he wanted to do in life, Brandon Thornton surely scored an epic gig. Growing up in Virginia, Brandon played a lot of sports but also had interests in art, design and drawing. When it was time to go to college he opted for an engineering degree but that […] -
Stephen Kenn – A New Heritage
Heritage brands in menswear are #everything these days, but approaching furniture with a heritage esthetic, SK Collection, does it right!. Canadian born and raised Stephen Kenn, based in Los Angeles, is an artist and designer that pays homage to the past with a modern point of view.. From leather bags and canvas furniture, Stephen is […] -
Best Cold Weather Accessories for Fall 2013
With Old Man winter bearing down on most of the country this week, you’ll want to reach for a good pair of long johns or wooly socks. Lucky for you, base layers and socks have come a long way. Not only are they more breathable, softer and warmer without being overtly performance-oriented—a case in point […] -
The Knob Creek Ol’ Fashioned Holiday Maple
We’re coming down to the wire. That’s right, Thanksgiving is this Thursday. You’ve probably made your travel arrangements; prepared yourself for the onslaught of small talk with relatives (either with your own or with your significant other’s family); maybe you’ve even been really ambitious and bought your organic turkey way ahead of time. However, we […] -
The Manual’s Gift Guide for Women
With Thanksgiving a mere few days away, it’s prime time to start thinking about holiday gift giving. Even if you hate to shop, this is the one time of year you need to buck up, get to the store and start crossing people off your list. But don’t stress too hard because we’re here to […] -
Alchemy Works Opens in L.A.
If you’re planning to tour downtown LA’s buzzing Arts District anytime soon and want to glimpse the future of retail, be sure to stop by Alchemy Works. The latest mixed-space project by Raan Parton, who pioneered social entrepreneurship in fashion almost eight years ago with his Apolis brand, Alchemy Works functions not only as a rotating […]
