The Manual Meet Up Los Angeles: Pizza and Peronis!
Last Thursday, The Manual Meet Up hosted a group of good friends for drinks and Pizzanista slices at Tony's Saloon in downtown Los Angeles.
The Manual’s Collaboration with Moore & Giles
For our second collaborative project we are excited to have worked with Virginia based leather company, Moore & Giles.
At Your Service: Martin de Tours Tailoring
Martin De Tours is an online based tailor that can send a style valet to your office or just to your inbox
Musician Jacob Davis Talks Style and How the Music Scene in Louisiana Inspired his Debut Album
Musician Jacob Davis moved from Shreveport to Nashville and is launching his debut album now. He discusses his career and style with The Manual.
Worn Out Wednesday – Peter Baston
Today we speak to Peter Baston, one of the co-founders of a new branding agency called Paradise, about his career and personal style
Feel Good Friday – Wild Soul
Wild Soul is an eyewear line that lets shoppers choose a charity to donate to while buying their glasses
Luis Nico Morales Helps Emerging Designers Reach Their Audience Through The Ensign
Luis Nico Morales discusses his career path moving from Los Angeles to New York City as well as his personal style including many emerging designers.
2(X)IST Rolls Out the Much Needed No-Show Sock
Luckily, 2(X)IST has launched a line of no-show-socks that are handsome and practical.
Micro Guide: Portland, Oregon
The Manual's Micro Guide to Eating, Shopping, Drinking and Hotels in Portland Oregon
The Proof is in the Pants
We have certainly noticed a new trend of technical fabric being used in the tailored world. The result is super comfortable clothes that are stain resistant, breathable and pretty much indestructible.
The Motley- Your Go To Site for Grooming
Men have a new go to place to find all of their grooming needs, The Motley.
Feel Good Friday – Veja
Veja works with people in the Amazon to produce quality sneakers and accessories
In Good Form: Stutterheim
Soon we will be creeping into the rainy season before spring bursts forth, and rarely can we find a quality rain coat that doesn’t make us look like an extreme sports enthusiast. We need one that works well with a suit. When we discovered Stutterheim at the (capsule) menswear trade show last year, we were […]
Introducing More Than Words – Oxfords with Character
Former dancer Marlon Taylor Wiles launches a new menswear oxford shirt line with lots of character
A Decadent Dinner with I.W. Harper
James Bond's bourbon of choice. We thought that would get your attention.
Travel Like a Boss with Chief Trunk
Chief Trunk is a heritage brand of luggage that just relaunched for the modern traveler
Skater Turned Pizza Maker Salman Agah Discusses his Personal Style
The Manual interviews skate superstar Salman Agah about his personal style
Worn Out Wednesday – Reinaldo Leandro
Today we speak to the interior designer and architect, Reinaldo Leandro.
Classic Tailoring from Read Wall
Read Wall offers men classic tailoring, made in America. The Manual takes a deeper look at the brand.
Wine Awesomeness Launches New Site. Dionysus Ecstatic.
We interview Wine Awesomeness about their new website and the increase in wine drinking among the Millenials
Stantt Is Making Your New Favorite Shirt
Stantt shirts are revolutionizing the way men's shirts fit.
Ardbeg Whisky Is Out of This World
Old, established liquor brands usually take themselves pretty seriously. It’s all about the age, the cask, the heritage, which is all fine and good, but it sure is refreshing to find a brand that likes to have a little fun. Leave it to the Scots. Ardbeg is one of those ancient Scottish whiskys that your […]
Daniel Wellington Arrives Stateside
Watches are a big accessory for men these days, as we have previously reported. But many are way over our budget limitations. When we discovered Daniel Wellington we were stoked to find something so classic and cool but figured they would be in the baller price range. When the sales associate told us they range […]
Teeling’s Exclusive Single Barrel Launching in the U.S.
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Teeling Whiskey is launching an exclusive Single Barrel in the U.S. Can we get an amen?
Launch Event Recap: Kilts, Cocktails, and Scottish Style
On April 6th The Manual partnered with The Macallan to host a special cocktail party to celebrate the launch of our Scotland Guide.
Windsor Custom Goes RTW
Ten years ago men were just wearing whatever was in the closet and heading out the door. Then they heard about someone called a tailor and custom suits became all the rage. Now these tailors are taking us full circle and coming out with ready to wear. We saw Hardy Amies at Bloomingdale’s and now […]
Worn Out Wednesday – Armando Cabral
Armando Cabral is a model and shoemaker. He speaks to The Manual about his career and personal style
Feel Good Friday – Twillory
Twillory is a new online tailor creating custom shirts while asking customers to send back a gently used shirt to donate to Career Gear
My Travel Checklist: Fitness Coach Joseph Lazo
Welcome to our new column profiling men on the go and their top five travel essentials.
The Colonel Can Caddie
During those languid, long summer days, nothing beats a cold beer while kicking back on the porch or dock (or anywhere really). But Lord knows we try hard to keep it classy on occasion and those foam koozies we grew up with simply don’t pass muster. Luckily, we stumbled upon a little company based in […]
Feel Good Fridays – Sea Bags
Summer is wrapping up but we can be reminded of our salty sailing expeditions all year round when we tote around bags from Sea Bags. The company has been creating bags and accessories from reclaimed sailcloth in the historic Old Port district of Portland, Maine since 1999. Today they have a wide assortment of not […]
Feel Good Friday – Ace Rivington
Ace Rivington is a new menswear line that just launched the most comfortable sweatshirt you have ever put on.
Feel Good Friday -@BrotherhoodoftheTravelingPants
This is the story of a group of dudes who partnered with vineyard vines for one epic adventure for a good cause.
Filson and the U.S. Forest Service Collaborate to Raise Awareness About Forest Fires
Filson has been hard at work forging a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to raise awareness of forest fires with everything from tees to mugs.
Feel Good Friday – The People’s MOVMT
The Peoples MOVMT makes shoes out of recycled plastic bags found on beaches in Bali and California
Giveaway- Haspel x AO Eyewear Limited Edition Aviators
This fall, Haspel turns 105 years old. To commemorate the milestone, the iconic men’s brand is collaborating with four heritage brands that share a similar focus on small-batch craft, U.S. manufacturing and refined, contemporary style.
GIVEAWAY: 145,000 SUM Sunglasses!
Share this post on Facebook and we will choose three lucky winners who will each receive the entire set of pieces so that you have over 145,000 different combinations of shades to create
Exclusive: Cole Haan’s American Dream Project
Cole Haan has recently partnered with Happy Marshall Productions to create The American Dream Project, a mini docu-series starring James Marshall and his best friend Todd Williams who embark on a cross-country motorcycle trip.
On Alert: Birds of Prey
Birds. We eat them, we photograph them, we watch them relentlessly, but most of don't understand how birds impact our own lives. We sat down with bird expert Stephen Schabel, who discusses everything from lead poisoning to how to help an injured bird.
Worn Out Wednesday – Max Schwartz
I launched the satire site Tinderheadshots.com to portray photography services specifically designed for digital dating.
Feel Good Friday – SuperFeet
Superfeet has been helping people feel better since the 70s as well as helping their local community
Feel Good Friday- Revisiting Jed & Marne (Plus a reader Discount!)
We thought we would catch up with Jed & Marne three years later and hear about their progress and what is happening down in Guatemala.
Our top five favorite pieces from the Ted Baker Labor Day Sale
Our picks from Ted Baker Labor Day sale. This sale only runs until, well, Labor Day (Monday, folks!) so click while you can.
Feel Good Friday – Roots Hummus
Roots Hummus is made with the freshest ingredients and helps educate kids about healthy eating through the Whole Kids Foundation