Modern Industry’s Evolution in Design
There was a void in sustainably made contemporary furniture so Werner took what he learned from his father and grandfather and opened Modern Industry in Chicago.
Feel Good Friday: Levi’s EKOCYCLE
There are all sorts of denim heads out there but musician and producer will.i.am is taking his love of the jean to another level with his movement, EKOCYCLE.
Worn Out Wednesday – John Marsala
We wanted to create a shop that catered to a masculine design sensibility.
Wander & Trade Launches (and offers us an enticement!)
With the whole ‘buy local’ craze sweeping the nation we forget it doesn’t just mean buying from your home town or even home country or continent. We appreciate anything that is well crafted no matter where it is from. But it is often hard to find such treasures, especially when we are glued to our […]
Barbecue, Whiskey and Wine? It’s Time for the Charleston Wine & Food Festival
In honor of the upcoming event we interviewed four epic participants from around the nation to hear what they have in store for the festival and what they are most looking forward to doing in the Holy City. Hint: Lots of drinking.
Beckett Simonon Makes a Fair Priced Shoe
We often sit around the office wondering what ‘middle men’ will be doing in ten years. With more and more companies like Warby Parker, Harry's, and Poppin in the mix and cutting the middle man these men better start strategizing. New to the shoe category is Beckett Simonon and we are all about these brogues and boots.
Allen Edmonds Annual Sale and Giveaway
Starting today you can enter for a chance to win the handsome Long Branch Wingtip Boot in Golden Brown.
Worn Out Wednesday – Jeff Barrett
Social Media Guru Jay Barrett speaks to The Manual about his personal style
Welcome Stranger hosts our first Manual Meet Up in San Francisco
On April 21st we hosted a happening at our favorite menswear shop in San Francisco, Welcome Stranger.
Worn Out Wednesday – Winston Fisher
Today we speak to Winston Fisher, of Fisher Brothers Realty and Drill Fitness.
Custom Suiting with Southern Hospitality
Sometimes in life we have to travel many a road until we find the path right for us. For David Watkins, he worked in the ad world for years until he started feeling burnt out. Then he remembered buying shirt fabrics in college and decided to try his hand at shirt making; then the dreadful […]
Feel Good Friday – Y’allsome
Y'allsome is a lifestyle brand focused on the South and gives back to foster kids in Atlanta
Nemo Proof: Gotti Snow Goggles
We sure could have used these last week with Nemo swirling around Manhattan, but thankfully we have discovered these gems for future blizzard blasts and ski getaways. Gotti Switzerland is a rather fashionable line of eyewear known for their ‘wearable art’ manufactured in Japan, Germany and Austria using lightweight titanium materials. So it was great […]
Feel Good Fridays: Wine to Water Charity
Fortunately a gentleman named Doc Hendley (a CNN Hero) has created Wine to Water, a non-profit (501 (c) 3) aid charity organization focused on providing clean water to people in need world wide.
Akamai Personal Care: Earth Friendly Grooming Products We Love
Akamai is a new men's grooming product line that focuses on using 100% organic ingredients in three multi use products--all while giving back.
The Asian Persuasion for Charleston Foodies
Charleston, South Carolina is blowin’ up as a must visit foodie destination with Husk, Fig and Hominy Grill winning accolades around the country. But tourists and locals alike can enjoy only so much pork cheek and grits. That’s why Xiao Bao Biscuit is a welcome addition to the scene. Their style of cooking is playfully […]
Feel Good Friday – Bombas Socks
Bombas Socks deliver new sock engineering while supporting a great charity.
Feel Good Friday – Naadam
Micro economic development mixed with Mongolian cashmere goats equals a new sustainable brands called Naadam
The Weekly DT – Breadwinner Cycles
This post originally ran on our brother site Digital Trends: In part three of our three part Innovators and Essentials series, presented by Scion, we stopped over at one of the two garages that make up the headquarters for Breadwinner Cycles and spoke with Ira Ryan and Tony Pereria. Ira and Tony are the co-founders of […]
Feel Good Friday – Patagonia Truth to Materials
Patagonia launched a new capsule collection called Truth to Materials
Feel Good Friday- Shinola Kicks off Makers Monday
Shinola is encouraging everyone to buy American on Monday December 2nd.
The Lexdray Ibiza Pack – For the DJ in All of Us
Regardless, we all have a little DJ inside of us. One way to feel the part is to carry the new Ibiza pack from Lexdray.
Feel Good Friday- Grounds&Hounds
Dogs and coffee? Not two things we usually put together but two things we really, really love. So does Jordan Karcher, the founder of Grounds & Hounds, a coffee company that supports no kill rescues around the nation.
Feel Good Friday – Givedon
We were overthinking the name of the new shirting line, Givedon until we asked the owners for an explanation: GIVE = “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we GIVE.” – Winston Churchill Recommended Videos DON = A title in the Spanish language used to address a man […]
Feel Good Friday: Found My Animal
A new season is not just the time for us to change our accessories. Our pets have needs too! We aren’t talking about bedazzled hoodies. But we bet after a summer of beaches, play dates and muddy walks, your pup’s leash has had it. We are big fans of Brooklyn based leash company, Found My […]
New York Goes Nuts for Narcissa
Narcissa is the new restaurant at The Standard East Village by chef John Fraser
The Funniest Shorts on Earth – Chubbies
To start, Chubbies is a brand of shorts made right in the Bay Area. They don’t make pants and they shutter at the word Cargo as you can see here. Don’t let the elastic waist band fool ya.
STATE Makes a Statement by Donating Backpacks to Kids in Need
For every STATE bag purchased, the NewYork-based brand hand-delivers a backpack full of essential tools for success to a child in need.
Justin Noel’s Top Five Rum Cocktails for Summer
Bartender Justin Noel provides his top five favorite rum cocktail recipes for the summer
Feel Good Friday – Buttons ‘n’ Threads
With the online tailored shirt craze in full swing, we have tried many. Some are doing it right; some are missing the boat completely. One that we recently tried, Buttons ‘n’ Threads, is right on track.
Feel Good Friday- Cole Haan & Friends
Cole Haan has partnered with various brands to make holiday shopping easy.
Worn Out Wednesday – Sam Talbot
Sam Talbot is a chef, author, philanthropist and television personality based in Brooklyn, New York
Welcome to The Manual Redesign
You may have noticed a few changes around The Manual lately. With the Manual Redesign fully implemented, we're excited to introduce you to our new look.
Cole Haan x fragment design
For anyone who lives in a walking city or is on their feet all day, a brogue or loafer can get awfully uncomfortable by mid day. We will never know how women do the heel thing all day. Yet we are vehemently against the late 90s sneaker and suit trend. Luckily Cole Haan has come […]
Never Darken A Drug Store Door Again Thanks To Morgans
Morgan Hirsh recently launched his own company of natural, personal care products that you can order at will. It's aptly called "Morgans."
An Interview with Fiorella Valdesolo of Gather Journal
Fiorella Valdesolo talks about her foodie focused print magazine - Gather Journal
Feel Good Friday: Ultimat Vodka
We don’t usually equate boozing with reducing world hunger, but that is Ultimat Vodka’s goal this summer with their summer-long fundraising campaign with Action Against Hunger aptly named, Ultimat Lemon-AID. Launched in May and continuing through August 20th (National Lemonade Day), the public is invited to text LEMONAID (50555) to donate $5 to Action Against Hunger. Donations from […]
Worn Out Wednesday – David Pirrotta
Today we speak to part owner and partner of The Drugstore at Liberty Fairs, David Pirotta.
Feel Good Friday – Mission Belts
Mission Belts gives a dollar from each belt to a micro lending program to help people around the globe