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NYC’s Graham Fowler Store is the City’s Menswear Gem

For a decade now British native Grahame Fowler has run one of NYC's best independent menswear shops (and he makes fantastic clothes too).
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Find Fine (and Hard-to-Find) Accessories at Fine and Dandy

Men's accessories brand and store Fine and Dandy offers a complete and beautiful line of unique fashion add-ons guaranteed to reinvigorate your wardrobe.
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Prize Your Eyes with Glasses by SALT Optics

SoCal brand SALT Optics is marking 10 years of offering superior eyewear that is meticulously handcrafted in Japan from the highest quality materials.
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Worn Identity: 10 Terrific (Slightly) Distressed Jeans

Distressed jeans and destroyed denim are definitely a thing again these days. We put together a list of ten of the best pre-worn jeans out there.
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Trunk Show: A Guide to Printed Swimwear

Sure it's chilly out but that's all the more reason to look at our favorite new men's swimwear options that come alive thanks to vibrant prints.
Dickies Construct

Dickies Construct Reimagines the Iconic Workwear Brand

Launching in August, Dickies Construct is a new higher-end, more fashionable spinoff of the famous workwear label.
Knickerbocker

Knickerbocker Mfg. Co. Has a Knack for Making Magnificent Menswear

Produced in an old factory in NYC, menswear brand Knickerbocker Mfg. Co. proves that fantastic garments can still be made locally.
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& Sons Garment Co. Makes Some Wonderful Woven Shirts

While there is a veritable sea of woven shirt options in the market, Canadian label & Sons Garment Co. stands out from the pack.
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U.K. Brand Country of Origin is the Antidote to Fast Fashion

Meet Country of Origin, a London-based knitwear label that aims to be the "antidote to fast fashion" thanks to timeless designs and a dedication to quality.
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Jean Shop is Still Serving Up Denim’s Creme de la Creme

The NYC-based store Jean Shop and its eponymous in-house brand continue to reign as a Holy Grail among denim devotees--it's THE place to find the best jeans
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Belts by FH Wadsworth are Blue-Ribbon Worthy

Belt brand FH Wadsworth makes your waist a winner.
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Discover Tomorrow’s (Timeless) Fashion with Portuguese Brand Litoral

Litoral, a fantastic new men's brand from Porto, Portugal has landed on North American shores and is totally worth exploring.
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Luxury Meets Laid-Back at the New VK Nagrani Store

Menswear designer VK Nagrani sets the traditional retail model on its head at his expensive yet inviting new store in New York.
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Kevin Shahroozi Custom Makes Modern Clothing

NYC-based designer Kevin Shahroozi offers made to measure and customs made apparel that's modern and not at all stuffy.
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Kai D. Makes and Sells Keepsake Clothing

Winning NYC-based menswear brand and shop Kai D. offers exquisite apparel and accessories that are made to last decades.
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Mugsy Makes Jeans for The Modern Man

Leo Tropeano's Mugsy Jeans outfit blends embarrassment-free masculine looks, comfort, and affordability all in one pair of denim.
Fronteer

Improve Your Everyday Climb in Shoes by Fronteer

Fronteer, a new shoe and accessories brand, adds color and everyday use to rugged-looking footwear. Creator, Jon Tang gives us the lowdown on his brand.
Langly

Langly Focuses on Picture-Perfect Bags & Apparel

Camera-bag brand Langly is now expanding its range with clothing that will help you get the best outdoor shots.
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Todd Snyder’s New Flagship is Really, Really Great

Menswear maven Todd Snyder has just open his first-ever flagship and the NYC store is a definite winner.
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Filson Opens Second Seattle Store

Filson, the 119-year-old heritage brand, has just unveiled a new standalone shop in historic Ballard.
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Outdoor Clothing Brand Nau Gears You Up and Does Good Too

Nau, an ethical outdoor label from Oregon, is marking ten years of making great clothes and helping the planet at the same time.
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Alps & Meters’ First Ski Shop Pops Up in Boston

Alpine brand Alps & Meters has opened a temporary store in the Massachusetts capital.
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New Sneaker Brand Onto is ‘Worth the Exploration’

Onto is a new sneaker NYC-based sneaker label that boasts sophisticated looks with skate roots.
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Discover The Lost Explorer’s Adventurous Apparel

New apparel, accessories and wellness line The Lost Explorer offers products inspired by nature and a sense of adventure.
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Little West Twelfth Launches with a Men’s Accessories ‘Box Set’

New men's accessories brand Little West Twelfth (LWT) selling a video-enabled gift set just in time for the holidays.
Sid Mashburn

Sid Mashburn Sells Everything You Need in Your Wardrobe

With a new store location in L.A., retailer Sid Mashburn has brought his flair for menswear to the West Coast, which includes custom tailoring and more.
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Combatant Gentleman Lands at Bloomingdale’s

Online men's brand Combatant Gentleman is now sold at select locations of the Bloomingdale's department store.
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Break from The Pack in Wolf & Man’s Menswear

Meet Wolf & Man, a fair trade men's brand that's both stylish and affordable.
The Armoury

The Armoury is a Retail Haven for the Well-Dressed Man

The Armoury, a specialty multibrand menswear store in NYC and Hong Kong, specializes in "quality craftsmanship, outstanding design, and timeless style."
Tom Cridland

Tom Cridland Clothing Will Last You for 30 Years

British menswear designer Tom Cridland makes sustainable clothes that he guarantees will look new for three decades, including tees, sweatshirts, & jackets.
Batch Men's

Meet Your Next Favorite Shirt Brand: Batch Men’s

A new men's shirt brand offers an alternative to the necktie. Batch Men's Shirts collars give a pop of color without the need of said additional accessory.
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Wilson & Willy’s: Clothes with ‘Substance and Purpose’

Minneapolis-based Wilson & Willy’s is a 2-year-old multi-brand online retailer & store that also produces its own fantastic in-house apparel collection.
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Apolis Ain’t Your Typical Menswear Store

Founders of Apolis Menswear talked with us about their socially minded label dedicated to empowering communities by fostering economic development.
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Look Swell in a Modern Wardrobe by Zachary Prell

Ten years after soft launching his collection, Zachary Prell has grown his brand into a full men’s lifestyle line, carried by the best department stores
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Magasin Turns a New Page in L.A.’s Menswear Scene

Gents in Los Angeles can now all feel like “leading men” thanks to Magasin, a specialty multibrand men's boutique opened in March by Josh Peskowitz.
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Channel your inner British gentleman by dressing in Drake’s

Michael Hill gave The Manual an update on Drake's & explained why it continues to bait sartorially superior chaps nearly 40 years later.
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Shop Milworks for ‘rugged and refined’ men’s goods

Nine months ago, Milwaukee’s menswear scene got a much-needed shot in the arm when the multibrand men’s boutique Milworks opened its doors.
Raleigh Denim

Raleigh Denim is a jeans brand worth rallying around

Victor & Sarah Lytvineko restored garment manufacturing to their hometown when they launched their premium denim brand Raleigh Denim nearly 10 years ago.
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Solar Circle: 14 of the raddest round sunglasses

For those of you looking to add a bit of rock star to your look in these final weeks of summer, try one of these pairs of round sunglasses.
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Freshen your frames with glasses by neubau eyewear

The just launched brand neubau eyewear is now available worldwide to provide a modern look that won’t torture your temples
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Tailgate Clothing stores give college towns extra credit

The Manual talks with Todd Snyder, designer at Tailgate Clothing, about the brands colossal undertaking - refreshing college athletic apparel nationwide.
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BLKSMTH is a beautifully forged new denim line

BLKSMTH is created from selvage denim from the legendary Cone Mills (one of the few U.S. fabric mills in existence) and sewn at factories in Los Angeles.
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Luxury Bag Bargains by just born brand Oliver Cabell

Scott Gabrielson is out to revolutionize the luxury bag market. His shakeup starts with the official launch of his new accessories label Oliver Cabell.
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Onward Reserve outfits laid-back Southern gents

2016 will be Onward Reserve's fourth fashion season, focusing on tailored shirts and performance fabrics. Check out their line geared toward Southern guys.
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By Robert James’ clothes are ‘simple, honest & handsome’

This rising star of menswear design's creations will add some classic-meets-cool to your wardrobe.
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R.M. Williams’ boots are made for lastin’

Quality and heritage are the keystones of this must-know brand from Australia.
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Live adventurously and stylishly with a Bradley Mountain bag

This new brand from San Diego is definitely one to know.
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Mutiny is a “decidedly masculine” (and need-to-know) shopping spot

This upstate NY boutique and its online store offers men's clothing with "high value in construction and fit."
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Hasta Sporting makes clothes that take care of you

The city meets the coast with this terrific new sportswear label.
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15 sturdy canvas bags that’ll last through the long haul

These cotton duffles and totes offer a winning combination of stylishness and strength.