Dog Lovers Gift Guide
We know buying presents for friends and family can be a stress. But there is one group we love buying for, our dogs.
Feel Good Friday – The Ultimate American Sock
Inspired by the heritage of the West, United by Blue has made The Ultimate American Sock. Why? - Because the nation’s spirit animal is involved, the great American Bison.
Our Debut on DT’s ‘Trends with Benefits’ Podcast
We are psyched to kick off our first foray into podcasts with the crew from our brother site, Digital Trends.
Giveaway: Win $500 worth of wine and more!
Enter to win $500 worth of wine and more with WineAwesomeness
Worn Out Wednesday – Robert Rahm
The Manual catches up with Beam & Anchor's Robert Rahm on his personal style.
Giveaway: Win a Yeti Cooler from Mountain High Outfitters
Atlanta's Mount High Outfitters is offer The Manual winners a chance to win a YETI cooler, just in time for summer hikes and beach trips.
Opening a bar? Read these tips
Are you dabbling with the dream of opening your own bar? The Manual got some tips on designing and opening a bar from hospitality designer, Jeffrey Beers.
Cadillac Celebrates 110 Years
Cadillac has certainly been on an identity roller coaster over the past several decades, but lately they seem to have found some firm footing with their new designs and branding. A book on their 110 years in business will certainly help bring back the cache they once held. Celebrating 100 years in the business, Assouline […]
Feel Good Friday: Ultimat Vodka
Ultimat Vodka works with Action Against Hunger to raise money all summer until National Lemonade Day
5 Reasons Why Every Man Needs a Blue Blazer
The blue blazer is an American classic. Here are five tips on why every man needs a blue blazer from American Woolen Company's owner, Jacob Harrison Long.
Worn Out Wednesday – Dru Ortega
Today we speak to the Associate Vice President, Public Relations Manager at Christie’s, Dru Ortega about his personal style.
Paddle Your Gal at Spin LA
The Standard Hotel has always keep us on our toes with their collabs, pool parties, skating rinks and bonkers Art Basel parties. Needless to say we are eager to head out to Los Angeles for their brand new ping pong club, SPiN, a partnership between Standard owner André Balazs and Susan Sarandon. It features three […]
Worn Out Wednesday – Roy and Yuvi Alpert
Today you are getting double trouble in this column. We have known Yuvi and Roy separately in the fashion and hotel worlds but decided to interview the brothers together to see how their style compares and contrasts. They both grew up in Los Angeles, then spent some time in Israel before heading to college in […]
The Top Gun’s of Glasses: Randolph Engineering
The eyewear market has become it’s own massive monocled beast in the menswear arena and we are happy to see men wearing more than just mall brands. With all the options out there, the market can be dizzying and while we will post about many other brands on the site, Randolph Engineering is one we […]
Amped! Apolis Market Bag Now Customizable
Apolis launched the Customizable Market Bag, allowing consumers to customize the brand’s best-selling item for the purpose of gifting or personalization.
The Manual’s 2014 Guide to Fall Fashion
It’s that time of year again — Roll up your bathing suits, put the aloe back under the sink, and throw out those well-worn flip-flops because autumn is upon us! This is really one of our favorite times of year. It’s time to start drinking the brown booze more than the vodka and gin, we […]
Book Bound: British shirt and tie icon Turnbull & Asser turns 130
Iconic British brand Turnbull & Asser celebrates 130 years in business with a new book detailing their esteemed and interesting history.
Giveaway: Stormy Kromer Original Cap
Just enter here and you could be warming your head with one of these handsome hats in a matter of weeks.
Daydream in Style with SleepyJones
Andy Spade and his collaborators Anthony Sperdutti and Chad Buri to come up with Sleepy Jones.
Shop Class: Context in Madison, Wisconsin
Context is a menswear store based in Madison, Wisconsin providing the Mid West serious Made in America offerings.
Feel Good Friday – Stower Charges Phones with Fire
Launched in 2012 by Andy Byrnes and Adam Kell, this contraption charges your phone, go pro, flashlight (whatever has a USB) through your campfire.
Feel Good Friday – Cork Forest Conservation Alliance
The Cork Forest Conservation Alliances raises awareness of the amazing Mediterranean cork forests.
Feel Good Friday – Help Sherpas Help Nepal
Kathmandu-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Sherpa Adventure Gear has created an earthquake relief fund called "Help Sherpas Help Nepal" to support aid to remote villages affected by the disaster.
Feel Good Friday – WellPath
Launched recently in September of 2014, WellPath is working to make taking vitamins a part of everyone’s daily routine and eliminating the piles of unused bottles of product we buy and then shove in the back of our bathroom drawers.
Egypt’s Ultimate Eco Lodge, The Adrère Amellal
If you are looking for a truly far flung travel experience, a visit to eco lodge, Adrere Amellal in the Sahara Desert, is worth the journey.
A New Day for Dockers
Well this journalist never thought I would be writing a glowing review about Dockers. Sure, I wore them to Sunday school back in the 80s but that was about the last time I (or my mom) ever considered buying them. We give a huge high five to the crew over there who has brought the […]
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.
Handvaerk Luxury Basics
Handvaerk clothing is a new luxury basics brand from New York hand made in Peru.
A Breath of Summer with Onia Resort
Onia rolls out their resort menswear line for warm weather get aways
The Weekly DT: The Wearable Tech Fashion Competition
In partnership with Nike, Intel, and Project Runway, Digital Trends presents FashioNXT’s first annual Wearable Technology Fashion Competition.
Feel Good Friday – Thrive Market
Enter Thrive Market, the first socially conscious online store selling natural and organic products at wholesale prices.
Love for the Beard with Beard Buddy
Men’s grooming has become a serious business in the past decade but we still like to see companies that are a bit tongue in cheek about the whole thing as well. We discovered the Los Angeles company Beard Buddy recently and applaud them for truly taking beard culture to another level. Not only do they […]
Michael Moran’s Passion for the Plank
Besides fast fashion, today we also have fast furniture. Ikea is the most well known but now with Etsy and even the particle board cabinets found at Pottery Barn, many pieces of our furniture won’t be passed down to our kids (Hell, our movers refused to move anything from Ikea since it is so flimsy) […]
Porsche 911 ’50 Years Edition’ is One Classy (and fast) Birthday Present
The Porsche 911 is celebrating the “Big 5-0” this year, and no automotive birthday is complete without a special edition. Porsche is bringing the heat this year with a redesigned 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo, but the awkwardly named 911 50 Years Edition is based on the tamer Carrera S. Only 1963 units will be sold worldwide, symbolizing the year […]
Feel Good Friday – Cowboy Charcoal Partners with Operation BBQ Relief
Founded in 2011, Operation BBQ Relief grew from the relief efforts in Joplin, Missouri after their terrible tornado, which killed 140 and injured more than 1000.
Four Belts We Love for Summer
To many men the belt is just a necessity and not necessarily a stylish part of their wardrobe.
Ace & Everett’s Sock Debut
Ace & Everett is launching socks with color and pattern to give your wardrobe a little kick
Nick Wooster x Lardini = Seriously Stylish Suiting
Menswear style mestro Nick Wooster debuts a line of clothing with Lardini at Pitti Uomo
Worn Out Wednesday – Lincoln Pilcher
The envy factor you guys may have on Lincoln Pilcher could hit record highs, but trust us, he’s a good guy. Swear! Growing up in Sydney he got tapped as a model and moved to New York City in 1999 to sign with an agency and start his career. After working in the biz for […]
Worn Out Wednesday – Need’s Matt Alexander
Today we speak to the Founder and CEO of NEED, Matt Alexander:
Book Bound: One Savile Row, the address of one of London’s most famous tailors
The book, One Savile Row, records Gieves & Hawkes rather remarkable history that is a must for any man interested in suiting up.
Worn Out Wednesday – Obi Kaufmann
The Manual interviews Juniper Ridge's Obi Kauffman about his personal style
How To: Shop for Trousers
Alex Wilcox helps us understand what to look for when buying a pair of trousers.