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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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Our Best Giveaway Yet

We have partnered with a great group of brands to offer a seriously awesome grand prize.
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Spanish teacher, husband, father and now candle maker, James Campbell

The Manual meets retailer and candle maker, James Campbell of We Took to the Woods, to ask about scents and his own personal style.
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Olympic sailor Luke Ramsay on his career and style

Olympic sailor Luke Ramsay speaks about his career and personal style.
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Our autumn-diculous fall essentials giveaway

From Koio to Jimmy Lion, everything you need to succeed this autumn is in our fall essentials giveaway, worth $1250. Check it out for your chance to win.
Brooks Bostick

Road Bike Racer Turned eCommerce Consultant Brooks Bostick

Today we meet Brooks Bostick and learn about his career and personal style
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Meet Scotland’s Most Stylish Man, Gordon J. Millar

Gordon Millar, the founder of Scot Street Style, discusses his life, career, very Scottish personal style, and that time he gave a Tartan to the Dalai Lama.
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How Nigel Barker Moved from Model to Image Maker

From model to host on America's Next Top Model, Nigel Barker talks about his career and personal style, including his love of the classic white tee.
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From Punk Bands to Poetry, Pablo Conejero Lopez is a True Renaissance Man

Pablo Conejero Lopez speaks toThe Manual about his poetry, punk rock band, and his personal style. Note: All his shirts are second-hand.
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From Sheep Farm to Style Arbiter, Nicholas Pakradooni Tells His Tale

Nicholas Pakradooni grew up in Amish Country and is now an Instagram personality thanks to his style and travels around the world
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Stacy Jones from American Hi-Fi is Still Jamming Up a Storm

Today we hear from Stacy Jones who is currently the musical director and drummer for Miley Cyrus and others speaks to us about his personal style.
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The Best Men’s Formal Spring and Summer Fashion (Video)

This is your guide to formal men's spring and summer style. We visited Brooks Brothers, one of our favorite menswear stores, to see what's in this season and get some suggestions.
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Fossil Watches Raise The Bar

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 […]
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It’s Seersucker Season!

Happy Memorial Day! Today is a day for cooking out, remembering our troops, and for some of us, dusting off that sartorial season starter- the Seersucker Suit.
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Feel Good Friday – Dockers Wellthread Collection

Dudes can run through a rack of clothes quicker than Dale Earnhardt Jr. can zip around a track. So we are excited to hear that Dockers has launched a line of clothing called Wellthread. The Dockers Wellthread Collection was developed by Levis Strauss & Company’s Eureka Innovation Lab and everything is reinforced in the right places to increase […]
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J. Crew Debuts ‘Garments for Good’ with the High Line

Yesterday saw the launch of a great collaboration between J.Crew and the Friends of the High Line
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Feel Good Friday – There’s Nothing Fishy About These Salmon Skin Wallets

One of the hardest products for a man to buy is a wallet. It is probably the most used item besides his phone. So many out there are bulky, boring or just plain ugly. Thanks to Tidal Vision, they are making wallets that are a little more exciting and definitely a conversation piece. Why? Because […]
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Giveaway! Wolverine introduces limited edition boot with Liberty art fabrics  

Enter to win a pair of Wolverine 1000 mile boots!
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GIVEAWAY: Huckberry x Joshu+Vela Duffle

Retailing for $214.00 this handsome weekender is an awesome get.
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GIVEAWAY: Strong Suit Soft Shouldered Suit, Shirt & Tie

Suiting is overwhelming to say the least. There are so many options and prices can easily soar. Like we have seen with the success of Warby Parker, Jack Erwin and Harrys, Strong Suit is helping men look spectacular at a fraction of the price of your standard designer suit. Don’t worry, quality is never sacrificed. […]
Kevin Neal

How Kevin Neal’s Small Town Upbringing Got him to the Top

We meet Kevin Neal, the founder of Moenio and discuss his career and personal style.
Alex McCrery

Seinfeld’s former chef Alex McCrery launches workwear brand

Chef Alex McCrery discusses his career, new brand and his personal style.
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How a Broken Leg Helped Mountain Athlete Anton Krupicka

The Manual speaks to mountain athlete Anton Krupicka about his career, personal style, and how a broken leg helped him grow as a multi-discipline athlete.
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How Londoner Harvi Sahota, Landed in Alabama and Opened a Successful Design Firm

Harvi Sahota co-founded Matter, a multidisciplinary design firm. Today, we learn more about his career and personal style.
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Khalil Tawil Posted on Craigslists for Home Cooked Meals

Today we meet the founder of Umi Kitchen, Khalil Tawil who sat down with us to talk more about his homemade meals app and his own personal style.
Josh Taerk

How Meeting Bruce Springsteen’s Drummer Changed Josh Taerk’s Life

The Manual speaks to Canadian musician Josh Taerk about his career and personal style, including his love for t-shirts and accessories.
Jordan Andino

From French Laundry to a Filipino Taqueria, Jordan Andino Cooks Up his Own Path

Jordan Andino is a Filipino chef who has two restaurants in New York City and great personal style, including a love of Levi's, snap backs, and Tom James.
John Murray

How One Transformational Week Inspired John Murray to Jump into Power Yoga

John Murray and his wife opened Lyons Den Power Yoga in New York City in 2012, here John explains his career and personal style.
JJ Johnson

JJ Johnson is Harlem’s Hottest Chef (and Stylish Too!)

JJ Johnson is a James Beard nominated chef and executive chef at Minton's in Harlem. He speaks to The Manual about his career and personal style.
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Song Exploder Podcast Creator, Hrishikesh Hirway, Interviews Musicians like Iggy Pop, Metallica, and Solange

Hrishikesh Hirway is a musician and creator of the podcast Song Exploder. He tells The Manual about his career and personal style.
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Style Skills: How to Pair a Tie with the Correct Collar

Ties and collars come in a wide-variety of shapes and sizes. Look like you know what you're doing and learn how to pair a tie with the correct collar.
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Colorado Based Mountain Climber Jason Antin Brings his Dream to Reality

Mountain Climber Jason Antin discusses his career and gives us the scoop on all his favorite outdoor gear, clothes, and accessories.
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Chef Simone Falco has Classic Neapolitan Style on His Plate and in His Closet

Chef and Owner of Rossopomodoro, Simone Falco, discusses his career and personal style including his love of Neapolitan suits and Canada Goose outerwear.
Aaron Edwards

How the boy from Manchester Rose to the Top of the Media World. Meet Aaron Edwards

Aaron Edwards delves into his career in the media world as well as his eclectic fashion style.
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Derrick Turner on the Tough World of Bartending

We interview New York's celebrity bartender Derrick Turner of Harding's bar to get the scoop on his career and personal style.
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Ski Pro Cody Barnhill has Another Serious Passion

Interview with pro skier Cody Barnhill about his amazing career, personal style (including his favorite picks) and his growing interest in sustainability.
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A Dapper New Day for Hardy Amies

Sir Hardy Amies is most known to Americans as the dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 until 1989 but he has also been one of England’s most respected tailors since 1945 when he opened shop at 14 Savile Row
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Essential Reading: Bargain Fever

Mark Ellwood offers us bargain tips from his latest book- Bargain Fever
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British TV’s Darren Kennedy on the Amazing Race and his enviable style

British TV Personality Darren Kennedy Speaks to The Manual about his personal style as well as his career
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Casey Patterson, a man so active he wears a rubber wedding band

We speak to professional American beach volleyball player, Casey Patterson.
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How detailing cars at age 16 got Paul Marobella to the top

Now he is CEO of Havas Chicago
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How Kidney Failure Made Shane Messer a Star Climber

The professional rock climber discusses his career and climbing
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From Dubai to Dallas, How Kevin Lavelle Makes Shirts Men Need

Kevin Lavelle is an American entrepreneur and business executive who founded Mizzen + Main. We spoke to him about his career and personal style.
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From The Bronx to Ibiza, The Martinez Brothers are Music’s New Maestros

Today The Manual speaks to The internationally renowned DJ duo, The Martinez Brothers about their career and personal style.
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How burning out at 23 helped Chef Kevin O’Connor become the man he is today

The Manual meets Chef Kevin O'Connor and learns about his career in cooking and his own personal style.
Dale Talde

Chef Dale Talde Dishes on his personal style in Miami

We speak to Top Chef's Chef Dale Talde of Talde Brooklyn, Jersey City, & Miami Beach, about his career and personal style.
Jamie Schweid

How the tech bubble got Jamie Schweid back in the family business

Schweid & Sons, Jamie Schweid talks to The Manual about the burst tech bubble, his family business, burgers, and his own personal style.
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‘Dude Food’ Chef Daniel Churchill on his personal style

The Manual interviews Chef Daniel Churchill about his career, personal style, and how food brings everyone together, no matter their background.
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How the World Cup changed Curtis Brown’s career

The Manual speaks with Curtis Brown to learn more about his career as the founder of Kicks to the Pitch and also his own personal style.
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Actor Echo Kellum of The CW’s “Arrow” Talks his Evolving Personal Style

Chicago born Echo Kellum moved to LA and is now a rising star on Netflix and the CW. He tells us more about his personal style and daily routine.