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Feel Good Friday: Gear Up and Give Back with Victorinox Travel Gear
Whether you are gearing up for back-to-school or just looking for a new bag to lug around office, gym, camping or weekend must haves, Victorinox has a great line of bags ‘with the individual in mind.’ The Altmont 3.0 (the 3rd iteration of the Altmont collection launched last January) collection has standard backpacks as well as ones designed specifically […] -
The 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Will Scare You Half to Death
Sport sedans, as I see it, make for the ultimate car. They’ve sleek lines, powerful engines, luxurious interiors, rear- or all-wheel drive, and four doors. Sports sedans, then, can just as easily send your heart into palpitations on the track as they can get your kids to school in safety and style. When you think […] -
North Street Bags – On Your Back or On Your Rack
If you commute via bike, finding the right bag to lug your stuff around in can be tricky business. A big backpack can throw your balance off and make for an uncomfortable ride, but rack-mounted panniers aren’t always ideal for carrying your gear once you’re off the bike. Even if you do manage to find […] -
Ralph Lauren Rolls Out the First Denim & Supply Stores for the US
If you couldn’t imagine the Ralph Lauren brand could get any bigger, guess again. This spring the publicly traded company began rolling out the first stand alone retail stores for their Denim & Supply division. Although there are 13 other free standing Denim & Supply locations around the world, these are the first two in the States. […] -
Thorin Decatur on How to Protect Your Scalp From the Summer Sun
The temperatures are reaching record highs across the country and whether you have to be outdoors for work or just hanging out at the beach, many guys (especially those of us with fading hairlines) forget to protect our scalps from the sun. We spoke to Thorin Decatur, a third generation barber and owner of the […] -
Levi’s 501 Interpretations
Calling all denim heads. Levi’s 501 Interpretations is the exciting new photography book by the iconic denim brand commemorating 140 years in the biz. The Manual recently got a sneak peek at the tome and was blown away with the 501 photographs—the culmination of a global campaign designed to bring together visual interpretations of the classic […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Roy and Yuvi Alpert
Today you are getting double trouble in this column. We have known Yuvi and Roy separately in the fashion and hotel worlds but decided to interview the brothers together to see how their style compares and contrasts. They both grew up in Los Angeles, then spent some time in Israel before heading to college in […] -
Cloak & Dapper – A New Kind of General Store
What could be better than a) killer clothes b) great grooming products c) needed provisions d) made in America or e) all of the above? Well that is Cloak & Dapper. Founded in March 2013 by Calvin Cearly, who states “It’s a gentlemen’s general store, for the modern age, for modern man.” One stop shopping […] -
Shaun Doty’s Chick-a-Biddy
If you were forced to describe Shaun Doty, the first word you would be scrambling for is passionate. The Atlanta based chef, restaurateur and food philosopher exudes an undeniable and infectious love for his cooking, ingredients and customers. And he lives by a code that is simple and easy to understand: “I like affordable, quality […] -
Power Low? Charge Your Phones With Tylt
When Rami Rostami founded Tylt in 2011, he knew that there was a need for consumers to have a way to charge their devices with gadgets that also look cool. How many times have you been out and about and your cell phone battery was at 10 percent and there was no outlet in sight? […] -
A Little Lift from Insolito Terra Shoes
It’s rare that a guy short in stature would shy away from adding a couple of inches to his height. But clearly anything that makes it look like we are trying to be taller is a serious no-no. That is why Eddie Lee founded Insolito Terra, a new luxury shoe brand offering up a line […] -
The Manual’s Top Five Concept Restaurants in the World Right Now
Remember the days when a pizza place was just a pizza place? These days, restaurants go above and beyond to satisfy our new, concept-driven expectations. Whether its hotdogs and champagne or an ironic spin on good and greasy fried chicken, we’ve become accustomed to dining at the hottest new eateries in town on an almost […] -
The BMW Active Tourer Outdoor Concept is a Gorgeous Abomination
BMW has just unveiled the all-new Active Tourer Outdoor Concept that you see above. It’s both very good and very bad. We’ll explain why. Slathered in an exclusive Gold Race Orange paint color, the Active Tourer Outdoor aims to be as stylish as it is versatile. On the inside, BMW says the interior is “hard-wearing” […] -
Shine of the Times: Our Top Five Moonshines
For most people, when they think of moonshine, they picture something out of the movie Deliverance. Even those of us who are more familiar with the stuff were only introduced to it in the form of Shine On Georgia Corn Whiskey—a college campus staple that was usually responsible for more than a few bad decisions […] -
5 Emerging Menswear Designers to Know Right Now
It’s time to ditch fast fashion and get into the mentality of quality over quantity when it comes to your wardrobe. Not only will you not look the same as every other gentleman on the block in pieces from these five emerging menswear designers, you’ll feel good about exceptional tailoring, sustainable practices and undeniable quality. TWOTHIRDS […] -
Head Outdoors with Casio G’zone Commando
You’re the adventurous sort. Camping, sailing, biking–you do it all. So chances are, you’ll need a device that can keep up. The Casio G’zone Commando 4G LTE ($149.99), powered by Verizon Wireless, is one such device. This rugged Android smartphone was designed to withstand harsh climate conditions. Sporting a thick rubber casing, it can resist shock, water and dust. […]
