With the increased interest in men’s fashion, it only makes sense we consider all aspects of dressing. The first thing you put on is not that Gitman Vintage shirt and we are hoping you have progressed from BVD’s. Special Delivery NYC is a new men’s underwear line working to make basics better. Made in America […]

Shaving can be an extremely aggravating activity for many guys out there- and if you have easily irritated skin, you know how annoying, not to mention painful a clean shave can be. Razor burn and ingrown hairs can lead you down a real bumpy road; thankfully The Manual has compiled some great products that can […]

Is it truly possible to improve upon a tool as elemental as a baseball bat? Ben Jenkins, the founder of Warstic Wood Bats doesn’t think so. “Baseball bats aren’t rocket science,” Jenkins says, “To be honest, all bat companies have been using the same models and specs for years.” So then, how does a brand […]

There’s something extremely seductive about Savannah. It might be the Spanish moss that dangles from the trees — a sight we don’t see too often up north —  the 22 squares filled with lush greenery, the colonial architecture or the fact that it’s perfectly legal to walk down the street with an alcoholic beverage in […]

Sri Lanka abounds with once private villas that have been revived into tiny boutique-ish hotels; some slightly more decrepit than others but all bursting with history. Perhaps the most intriguing of such reincarnations is the Lunuganga estate, previously owned by Geoffrey Bawa, undoubtedly the island nation’s most illustrious architect. Bawa purchased this 25 acre plot […]

It takes a lot to get us out of bed for a business breakfast but hearing that Fossil is launching a luxury line had us curious. Hosted by Hal Rubenstein he immediately eliminated the elephant in the room. “Nobody needs a watch!” he shouted as he held up his iPhone. Yet with men more interested […]

When it comes to bringing the bow tie back, Charles Olive is representing. His grid-like prints incorporate progressive color ways and for the most part, are designed in excel which is really pretty awesome. An avid bow tie wearer himself, the London-based designer has utilized his own experience and preference to create his super smart […]

Audiophiles, here’s something for you to get excited about: the KAKKOii WOW portable, wireless Bluetooth speaker. This little gem of a device, which was created by London designer Antonio Arevalo, brings both functionality and style to any place you want to hear your music. Want to listen to Mozart while cooking dinner, Jay-Z when working […]

Before I get into how ridiculously awesome these African-made boots are, I need you to recall a few things. First, you know Toms Shoes? The California-based company that donates a pair of shoes to an impoverished country for every pair they sell in the developed world? It’s a pretty amazing company – the world needs […]

Let’s say you’re blasting down the freeway on your Ducati, weaving through traffic as you pretend you’re a hybrid of James Dean and Ryan Gosling’s character in Drive – you know, your typical commute. Suddenly somebody calls you. At 120 mph, you realize that fishing your phone out of those skin-tight leather pants will probably […]

The next time you hit the slopes, don’t fall in with the North Face-clad crowd. Set yourself apart with Owner Operator’s high-performance outdoor gear. Helmed by longtime snowboarding Steven Kimura and Peter Sieper, this independent company sidles away from the industry status quo. “When we started out, there were all these brands that weren’t exciting […]

It’s about that time for planting season and many of us single men with a yard have a hard time keeping things looking pleasant when friends come by or frankly just don’t have the time to prune, plant, and take care of a yard. Enter our new favorite plant friend. Image used with permission by […]

Headphone manufacturers know that people care about fashion. Let’s not kid ourselves here – it’s pretty easy to deduce that consumers care about the appearance of things they put on their heads. It’s not rocket science, but still, the vast majority of over-ear headphones produced each year – even high-end ones – tend to be […]

If you’re alive in the year 2013 then you already know that green tea kicks ass. But the Green Tea-Marinated Sirloin Tips recipe we checked on the Whole Foods website a little while ago sent a rapid-fire pulse to the “bullshit” sensor in our brain, making us think…has the whole green tea craze gone a […]

Even though you may have just missed the boat (and the flying bras) on the Mardi Gras festivities which happened just over a week ago, the party never ends in the Crescent City. New Orleans is one of America’s liveliest and vibrant cities, offering everything from jazz music and unique creole inspired cuisine to unbelievable […]

We admit it, we’re totally spoiled when it comes to great cocktails. If you walk out your front door and into your favorite watering hole, chances are your neighborhood bartender can make you a fine drink, or at least we hope that’s the case. But cocktail culture hasn’t always been so accessible. It’s strange to […]