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Worn Out Wednesday – Justin Giunta

Today we speak to artist and jeweler Justin Giunta

Worn Out Wednesday – Jeff Owens

Today we speak to Jeff Owens, winemaker at Odette Estate in Stags Leap District, in California’s Napa Valley.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brett Kincaid

Today we speak to Brett Kincaid, partner in the creative agency, Matte.
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Worn Out Wednesday – John O’Donnell

Today we speak to John O’Donnell, the founder of the West Coast lifestyle brand johnnie-O
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Worn Out Wednesday – Justin Noel

Today we speak to bartender par excellence Justin Noel to learn more about his career and personal style.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Akin Akman

Today we speak to fitness coach and model, Akin Akman about his life and personal style
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Worn Out Wednesday – Backyard Bill for Beltology

This week’s Worn Out Wednesday is action packed. While we interviewed one of the most in demand photographers, Backyard Bill, we are also covering his latest project with Beltology.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brooks Heritage Shoes’ Shane Downey

Today we meet Brooks Heritage Shoes Business Manager, Shane Downey.
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Designer John Bartlett is today’s Worn Out Wednesday

Today we learn more about the New York based designer, John Bartlett.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Aaron Ruff

Today we speak to Digby & Iona founder Aaron Ruff.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brendan Fallis

NYC based DJ Brendan Fallis offers tell us about his personal style
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Worn Out Wednesday – Fathers Day Special with Sid Evans

Today we speak to the Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, Sid Evans.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Robert Novogratz

Today we speak to one half of the celebrated interior design couple, Robert Novogratz.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Oliver Shuttlesworth

Today we speak to Oiliver Shuttlesworth, the founder of the progressive brand of bags ESPEROS.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Randy McDannell

Today we speak to landscape designer and owner of NATURE DETAILED, Randy McDannell.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Dan Mazzarini

Today we speak to Dan Mazzarini, partner in BHDM designs.
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Worn Out Wednesday – James Morrissey

Today we speak to hospitality guru James Morrissey.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Evan Rosenberg

Today we speak to Evan Rosenberg, Partner, Atwood Kitchen & Bar Room.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Vincent Marino

Today we hear from the French restaurateur Vincent Marino.
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Worn Out Wednesday – JJ Gonzales

Today we speak to JJ Gonzales, denim designer for Volcom.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brent Lamberti

Today we meet Brent Lamberti, the National Brand Ambassador for elit by Stolichnaya.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Brothers & Craft’s Kirk Chambers

Today we speak with Kirk Chambers, one of the three brothers behind Brothers & Craft.
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Worn Out Wednesday – David Wiesner

Today we speak to restaurateur David Wiesner.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Oliver Gold

Today we speak to this real estate guru from New York's Douglas Elliman.
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Worn Out Wednesday – David Rasmussen

A designer whose work is a unique interpretation of Danish modern design.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Sam Shipley

From snowboarder to designer and husband, Shipley shares his story.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Jason M. Peterson

I like to stick to a specific aesthetic for my Instagram: monochromatic, with lots of aerial photography—usually showcasing Chicago and other urban centers.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Musician Jason Trammell

Jaytram is a drummer in The Atomic Bomb Band. A supergroup collective of musicians playing the music of reclusive Nigerian funk synth legend William Onyeabor.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Benjamin Wood of Mr. Jones

Today we speak to Benjamin Wood, the Beverage Director at Mr. Jones in New York City.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Photographer Taylor Glenn

I am very grateful that I get to make pictures for a living
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World Champion Kayaker Nick Troutman Now Drives an RV

And he is pumped for the 2016 GoPro Mountain Games
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Worn Out Wednesday – Bartender Zach Lynch

This dude started the United States Bartenders Guild.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Photographer Chris Burkard

I’ve always been drawn to storytelling.
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Worn Out Wednesday – Andy Paltos

I have been working in design for just over 20 years
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Worn Out Wednesday – Eagle Creek’s Jeff Sermak

Blazing new trails with friends has been key since the beginning;
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Worn Out Wednesday: Harry Bee

When I'm in NYC I'm hanging out with my two month old son Lorenzo, meditating, snap chatting and taking photos.
Will Bennet

From Luxury Developer to Humanitarian, Will Bennett Does it All

Will Bennett is a young, stylish real estate exec who, at 32, has quickly made a name for himself as a five-star luxury developer.
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SXSW Packing Essentials

It’s about that time to head down to America’s favorite music throw down, SXSW. The event involves a lot of running around, food trucks and most likely a hot down and dirty dance-a-thon. To be sure you have what you need, The Manual has provided some essentials we bring to make the trip a breeze […]
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The Manual Guide to Summer Ties

Summer is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about that wardrobe, whether it’s for the office or a coastal getaway. Many men forget that ties aren’t just a noose around the neck that we get for Father’s Day. With the right collar size (so you aren’t getting strangled through the day) and a […]
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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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Our four favorite underwear brands

The Manual's four favorite underwear brands
Travis Rice

Travis Rice, One of Snowboardings Most Influential, on his Career and Style

The Manual speaks to professional snowboarder Travis Rice about his career and personal style, including his love of Quicksilver and bolo ties.
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The Greatest Middleweight Champion of all time – Chris Weidman

The Manual speaks to Mixed Martial Artist Chris Weidman about his career and personal style
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Don’t Have a Family Tartan? Brian Wilton Can Design One for You

We interview Brian Wilton, tartan designer for families as well as businesses, to learn how he got into the business and where it has taken him.
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Living the Dream: How Steven Tiller Brought Back the Iconic SeaVees Shoe

Steven Tiller relaunched the iconic footwear brand SeaVees in California and also discusses his personal style with us at The Manual.
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Book Review: Taavo Somer and his Freemans Empire

A review of the new book celebrating the innovative brand, FREEMANS from Taavo Somer in New York City, featuring behind the scenes looks at all his projects
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From Writing Songs at 14 to Touring with Willie Nelson, Steve Moakler is Living the Dream

Steve Moakler is from the new generation of country music hailing from Pennsylvania and now based in Nashville with his wife.
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The Low Down On the Strangest Tuxedo Component, the Cummerbund

Many guys think of the cummerbund as little more than that odd sash they're obligated to wear to prom or a wedding without really knowing why.
Thomas J. Carroll

Blazing his Own Trail, Thomas J. Carroll Talks Career and Personal Style

Thomas J. Carroll serves as Avant Global’s Chief Investment officer. He develops synergies for applied compounding relationship development.
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Searching for Summer Whites

Whether you follow those old skool rules concerning acceptable times of the year to wear white, there is no doubt that wearing it during the dog days of summer can really help with the heat. We still can’t figure out how hipsters wear black all year round. We admit, it’s a bitch to clean (be […]