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Perry Ellis Swimwear Giveaway!

Perry Ellis is giving away three pairs of swimtrunks
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Feel Good Friday – Cathead Vodka

Cathead Vodka from Mississippi talks to The Manual about their work with music foundations
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Reiss has us Artfully Covered for Summer

Reiss Menswear has us artfully clothed for summer 2014
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Worn Out Wednesday- Jeremy Stewart

Hari Mari Flip Flop Founder, Jeremy Stewart speaks about how he got started and about his personal style
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Feel Good Friday – ohw?

ohw? is a men's shoe company that makes footwear in responsible factories in China
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Worn Out Wednesday – Scott Milden

Chippewa's Scott Milden discusses his personal style
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Feel Good Friday – Pack for a Purpose

Pack for a Purpose helps travelers deliver needed goods to the needy
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Worn Out Wednesday – Chris Rovzar

Today we speak to Chris Rovzar, one of the wittiest and most wonderful editors in New York. Chris is launching a new luxury site we are eager to hear more about; but for now, he regales us with his exciting career path and deep rooted preppyness.
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Six Essentials for your Dog this Summer

it’s not just time to think about how to update our wardrobe and gear but that of our favorite four legged friends too. We have dug up six great items that are sure to make the dog days of summer all the more fun for you and your buddy.
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Feel Good Friday – PUBLICPAK

Since partnering in 2012, High Sierra and The CITYPAK Project have created and distributed more than 8,000 custom-designed CITYPAK backpacks to homeless individuals in cities across the United States.
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The Manual’s Guide to Tech

The Manual's Guide to Must Haves in the Tech World
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Worn Out Wednesday – Oliver Sharpe

Emmy Award Winning TV Producer, Oliver Sharpe speaks to The Manual about his personal style
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Worn Out Wednesday – Max Wastler

The Manual sits down with Max Wastler to hear more about his personal style
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Vineyard Vines Derby Tie for Charity

The Kentucky Derby signals the first signs of spring and a time when men shed their flannels and boots to suit up with broadcloth shirts and two-toned brogues. It’s also a time when men will ever ponder the color pink. Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and co-founders of vineyard vines tapped into this seasonal […]
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The Manual’s Guide to Grooming: Facial Hair

The Manual Guide to Facial Hair
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Recap: The Manual Meet Up Portland

A recap of The Manual's Portland Meet Up
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Worn Out Wednesday – Christopher Berre

The Manual speaks to tie gent Christopher Berre about his personal style
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The Manual’s Earth Day Grooming Guide

The Manual's Earth Day Eco Grooming Guide
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Feel Good Friday – Mission Belts

Mission Belts gives a dollar from each belt to a micro lending program to help people around the globe
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Worn Out Wednesday – Topper Luciani

Nifty Thrifty founder, Topper Luciani talks about his personal style.
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Brooklyn Boutique: Wolves Within

Wolves Within is a Brooklyn boutique supporting local designers and craftsmen
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A Discussion with Harris Tweed

We speak with the Right Honorable Brian Wilson about Harris Tweed and why it is such a sustainable fabric
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Worn Out Wednesday – Patrick Janelle

Patrick Janelle from Spring Street Social Society speaks to us about his personal style
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The Manual’s Guide on Drinking

Tips on How to Woo the Women from Bartender Mark Noonan
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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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Worn Out Wednesday – Chad Beightol

We speak with the founder of LodgeGoods.com, Chad Beightol on his career and personal style.
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A Hotelier’s Travel Guide

Here are a list of travel rules to consider when on your next vacation
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Arkansas Based Strong Suit Proves Tailoring Doesn’t Have to be a New York Thing

Strong Suit is a tailored menswear brand based in Little Rock, Arkansas
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Giveaway: Bills Khakis Launches Tea Label

Bills Khakis launches their new tea label collection
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Worn Out Wednesday- Nick Thomas

This week we spoke to Real Estate raconteur Nick Thomas about his personal style: I’ve been involved in the southern California real estate business for as long as I can remember.  Ive always had either a work belt  or a suit on. While I concentrate mainly on high end residential sales, I am currently in […]
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Feel Good Friday – Zady

As we go to Whole Foods (or our local Farmers' Market!) to support brands and people we think are making the world a better place, Zady is doing this for the fashion world.
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New York Goes Nuts for Narcissa

Narcissa is the new restaurant at The Standard East Village by chef John Fraser
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Worn Out Wednesday – Dan Rookwood

The Manual speaks to Dan Rookwood, the US Editor of MR PORTER.com
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Feel Good Friday – REVISIT

Revisit is a new luxury brand that donates 25% of their profits to helping National Parks
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Worn Out Wednesday – Cyrus Buffum

Charleston Water Keepers Cyrus Buffum speak to us about his organization and personal style
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Barton Perreira Gives Good Shade

Barton Perrreira makes luxury eyewear and collaborates with fashion brands such as Ernest Alexander and Ovadia & Sons
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Kaufmann-Mercantile x The Manual Giveaway!

As our readers know, Kaufmann-Mercantile is a great online destination for well curated  and top quality products from a wide range of stellar brands. One item that recently struck our fancy was the Seil Marschall Hiking Pack. Since 1896, this German brand has been suiting up outdoorsmen with superb rucksacks that can stand up to […]
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Worn Out Wednesday – Tanner Campbell

Sydell Group Creative Director, Tanner Campbell, discusses his personal style
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Travel Like a Boss with Chief Trunk

Chief Trunk is a heritage brand of luggage that just relaunched for the modern traveler
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Feel Good Friday – DIBI Ties

When Daniel Bruce heard from a friend in the Philippines that such basic necessities such as bags, pencils and sharpeners were hard to find at the local schools, it had him thinking. Inspired by the Tom’s shoes business model, Daniel launched DIBI ties in 2009 after spending time as a model in the fashion retail […]
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Worn Out Wednesday – Rich Roll

Vegan runner, motivational speaker and all around athlete Rich Roll speaks to us about his personal style
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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
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Socks Sent to You Via Soxiety

We are praying the sock less trend is on the wane. Sure boat shoes and shorts require nothing between your toes and your Top-Siders but seeing men trudge around mid winter in suits with no socks is just silly. Also, no socks and leather shoes can equal seriously torn up feet. Not fun. Socks can […]
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Feel Good Friday – Elkarti

Elktari is a leather accessories line made in Morocco by leading leather artisans from a Deaf Artisans Community
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Worn Out Wednesday – Robert Rahm

The Manual catches up with Beam & Anchor's Robert Rahm on his personal style.
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Feel Good Friday – Veja

Veja works with people in the Amazon to produce quality sneakers and accessories
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Worn Out Wednesday – Katsu Tanaka

When we were at Beam & Anchor in Portland (yes, we can’t stop talking about that town) we were intrigued by these handsome ties, scarves, pocket squares and bags made from vintage Japanese kimono fabric by a brand called Kiriko. It’s refreshing to see new prints when we are afloat in a sea of gingham […]
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Feel Good Friday – Every Man Jack

Every Man Jack is an affordable mens grooming line
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Matteo Gottardi of W.R.K

Matteo Gottardi discusses his menswear brand W.R.K
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Worn Out Wednesday – Gabriel Ricioppo

The Manual Interviews Need Supply's Creative Director Gabriel Ricioppo about his personal style