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Feel Good Friday – Industry of All Nations

Based in Venice Beach, California, the brand jumped off in April 2010 with the mission to rethink methods of production for consumer goods. Industry of All Nations brings jobs back to the regions where materials originate, boosting local business and creating awareness in the international market.
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In Conversation with George Gatewood of Longwood Antique Wood

The Manual speaks to George Gatewood about working with Antique Wood
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Worn Out Wednesday – Adam Valdies

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Feel Good Friday – Ministry of Supply

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Grooming Guide: Tom Ford Skincare

The Manual Reviews Tom Fords new grooming line
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Worn Out Wednesday- Sebastian Smith

Photographer Sebastian Smith talks to The Manual about his personal style
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Feel Good Friday- PACT

PACT makes premium organic underwear, socks and tees for the eco conscious guy
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Come Hang with us at The Manual Meet Up!

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Worn Out Wednesday – Benjamin Klebba

The Manual talks to Benjamin Klebba about furniture design and his personal style
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Micro Guide: Portland, Oregon

The Manual's Micro Guide to Eating, Shopping, Drinking and Hotels in Portland Oregon
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Feel Good Friday – Jonas Paul Eyewear

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Kicking Off: IronThread Wallets

ironthread is a new mini wallet that is made in america
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Worn Out Wednesday – Leandro Justen

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Feel Good Friday – ReFleece

ReFleece, a company that designs iPad and tablet sleeves out of reclaimed fabrics. They work with some of America’s best companies (whom we like even more now!) such as Woolrich, Patagonia and Polartec.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Matt Pierce

The Manual discusses style with Wood & Faulk founder Matt Pierce
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Feel Good Friday- Authentic Apparel

Authentic Apparel is producing the first menwear line for the Army.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Maximillian Chow

Restauranteur Max Chow tells The Manual about his personal style
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Handvaerk Luxury Basics

Handvaerk clothing is a new luxury basics brand from New York hand made in Peru.
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Worn Out Wednesday- Simmons and Burke

The Manual speaks to artists Simmons and Burke about their art and personal style
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A Breath of Summer with Onia Resort

Onia rolls out their resort menswear line for warm weather get aways
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Feel Good Friday – Capsule Market Square

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The Best Dog Gone Gift Guide

Here are The Manual's picks for the best dog oriented gifts for the holidays
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Worn Out Wednesday – Hunter Perrin

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The Ultimate Holiday Style Gift Guide

Here are nine non-corporate gifts for the stylish guy in your life.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Dylan Hales

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Happy Black (Velvet) Friday with Chubbies

Chubbies launches their tuxedo short
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Feel Good Friday- Shinola Kicks off Makers Monday

Shinola is encouraging everyone to buy American on Monday December 2nd.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brandon Thornton

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Feel Good Friday- Cole Haan & Friends

Cole Haan has partnered with various brands to make holiday shopping easy.
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Cooking Heritage Breeds with Fred Neuville

Learning how to cook heritage chickens, pigs and beef with chef Fred Neuville
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Worn Out Wednesday – Will Wick

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Wolf vs. Goat Does Menswear Right

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Feel Good Friday – Kentucky for Kentucky

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A Lesson in Heritage Breeds

We speak to Celeste Albers about heritage breed cows and hogs
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Worn Out Wednesday – JP Collett

We speak to Salt.Optics JP Collett about his personal style
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There’s Nothing Basic About Goodlife

Based in NYC, Goodlife is a new luxury line of men's basics
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Wander & Trade Launches (and offers us an enticement!)

Feel Good Friday- Bongo Bamboo Speaker

Bongo Bamboo Speakers are eco friendly and sound amazing
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Target’s Fall Collection is a Winner (And you can be too!)

Target is a great place for affordable fall fashion.
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Worn out Wednesday – Kwesi Blair

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Life on the Farm with John Warren

We ask farmer John Warren what he has learned about being a farmer
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Scottish Heritage at Strathberry

Set in the foothills of Peebleshire, the Strathberry of Scotland mill is a dream come true for co-founder Clare Robertson.
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Worn out Wednesday – J.P. Mastey

The Manual speaks to Baxter of California owner JP Mastey about his personal style.
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Feel Good Fridays – Levi’s WasteLess

Levi's Waste<Less line makes jeans out of recycled plastic bottles.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brad Lande

We interview Birch Box Man VP Brad Lande about his personal style
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Stantt Is Making Your New Favorite Shirt

Stantt shirts are revolutionizing the way men's shirts fit.
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Feel Good Friday – The People’s MOVMT

The Peoples MOVMT makes shoes out of recycled plastic bags found on beaches in Bali and California
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Worn Out Wednesday – Joshua Katcher

Vegan designer Joshua Katcher tells The Manual about other eco and sustainable brands that he wears.
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Frye Celebrates 150 Years

Frye Boots celebrates their 150 anniversary with a new book by Rizzoli
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George Clooney and Rande Gerber are Sippin’ Casamigos Tequila

George Clooney and Rande Gerber launch their own line of tequila