Rick Stella
Author/Co-Author of 105 articles
Rick is a staff writer for The Manual, covering everything from men's fashion and accessories, to the best new brands and products debuting across the country. A Portland native, Rick moved to the "big" city after graduating as a proud Beaver from Oregon State University. When he's not talking shop for The Manual, Rick also writes for its brother site Digital Trends, and is known to enjoy Oregon's beautiful outdoors as well as its tasty craft beer scene. Follow him on Twitter @RickStella
This off-grid concept house shares energy with a hybrid companion car
A team of designers just unveiled a revolutionary 3D-printed home that has the ability to pull power from a companion hybrid-electric car parked nearby.
Wolecraft Launches A Luxury Leather Goods Collection that’s Actually Affordable
Featuring luxury Italian leather and an abundance of flexibility, Wolecraft's Module 1 collection blends unique and timeless design with high quality.
Original Grain Launches its First Chronograph Timepiece
Launched this month, wood and steel watch purveyor Original Grain now offers a stylish chronograph timepiece in addition to its already impressive lineup.
Paradigm Watches Aims to Unite Family and Offer Stylish Timepieces
Paradigm watches offers luxury timepieces at a fraction of the price of traditional high-quality watches and does so while giving back to its community.
Levi’s brings classic back with the Spring 2015 Made in the USA Collection
Levi's has always been known for cool, classic, American style. Its Spring 2015 Made in the USA Collection again exemplifies Levi's commitment to quality.
Collaboration and family are what makes Grovemade tick
The Portland-based handcrafted goods company Grovemade excels by making family, collaboration, and hard work the central pillars of its business model.
Achieve affordable elegance with Alvieri Watches
Launched to help address the severe lack of affordable and elegant everyday watches, Alvieri Watches took to Kickstarter with a fashionable solution.
Relive 140 Years of Chicago Cubs History with New Book from the Chicago Tribune
Mired in heartbreak for decades, the Chicago Cubs finally tasted World Series glory in 2016 and this Chicago Tribune release chronicles the ups and downs.
How to Polish Shoes: 3 Easy Steps for Fancy Footwear
Because everyone should know how to polish their own shoes, we put together this quick walkthrough on the best way to give your shoes a proper shine.
Gabriel Ibarra redefines the entry-level timepiece with Skywatch
Gabriel Ibarra brings luxury and style to the classic diver's watch with his brand Skywatch. As unique as they are affordable, these timepieces impress.
Stuffa launches the Triptych 3-in-1 technical jacket
Stuffa's new Triptych 3-in-1 jacket takes versatility to a whole new level with its revolutionary inner pocket system. Never be without the gear you need.
Blue Claw Co. and Bespoke Post team up to produce the ultimate gym bag
Bespoke Post and Blue Claw Co.'s latest collaboration brings style and function to a typical gym bag. Take a look at why it deserves a spot in your locker.
Maserati’s Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition is a luxury car lover’s dream
Celebrating 100 years as an automaker, Maserati teamed up with Italian designer Ermenegildo Zegna to produce the stunning Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition.
Keep Your Luxury Watch in Pristine Condition with these Simple Steps
How you care for your luxury watch is as important as the timepiece itself. We spoke to Hamilton Powell, CEO and founder of online watch marketplace Crown & Caliber, about watch repair and maintenance.
Curated Basics Helps Anybody Spruce Up Their Wardrobe
New York's Curated Basics takes the pain out of finding stylish, affordable accessories and makes it easy to give your wardrobe and overdue refresher.
Tag Heuer Unveils Specially Designed Alec Monopoly Cycling Jerseys
To give the Amgen Tour of California some pop, Tag Heuer turned to graffiti artist Alec Monopoly for a new line of exclusive cycling jerseys.
Catching Up with the Creative Minds Behind Aulta Watches
We chatted with the guys at Aulta Watches about why a well-made timepiece shouldn't break the bank, and how important it is to balance work and lifestyle.
Hook & Albert Allows Travelers to Adventure in Style
Though it was founded on the desire of being a one-stop shop for men's accessories, Hook & Albert's slowly built a travel section by offering quality gear.
Rudy’s Barbershop Launches a 3-Step Hair and Body Wash System
Known typically for its line of barbershops, Rudy's decided to branch into the hair and body wash industry with the 1-2-3 Showering System.
Anthony North Watches Perfectly Capture Pure Scandinavian Style
Designed with Scandinavian style in mind, Anthony North Watches embrace minimalism but in a way wholly different than the rest of the industry.
Belber Luggage Taps Quality and Style to Stay Relevant for 125 Years
Based in Philadelphia since 1891, Belber makes some of the finest leather luggage found anywhere. It's no wonder it's operated for over 125 years.
Aequa Launches Customizable Lineup of Italian Leather Goods
Launched via Kickstarter, the Aequa leather bag is the high-quality weekender that grants potential owners a wide range of customizable options.
Here’s What to Look For When Buying a Used Luxury Watch
Sifting through the sea of available used luxury watch options is often daunting. Here's what any prospective watch buyer should look for before purchasing.
How to Make the Most of Majorca, Spain
The island of Majorca, Spain is nothing short of absolute paradise. Here are our picks of the best activities, eateries, and hotels on this gorgeous island.
House of Future Debuts Hi Top and Low Top Versions of the Original
House of Future's Original Hi and Low Top shoes lean on minimalism and simplicity to outfit its wearers in premium style.
Maven Watches Uses Marble and Natural Landscapes to Fuel its Startup
With a planned Indiegogo campaign set to go live in February, Maven Watches looks to enter a competitive watch industry by leaning on modern, minimal style.
No Winter Condition is Too Extreme in Orsden’s Slope Jacket
With an eye toward technical performance and high-quality, the Orsden Slope Jacket is the perfect winter snow jacket for any type of condition.
Finally, State & Liberty Offers a Shirt Cut Specifically for Athletes
For most athletes, finding a properly fitting shirt isn't easy. Enter State & Liberty, a new clothing company launched by two former collegiate athletes.
Show Off Your School Spirit in Premium Style with Hillflint
With the premium collegiate clothing market incredibly thin, two Ivy League graduates created Hillflint, a high-quality purveyor of collegiate apparel.
Undone Turns to Kickstarter to Launch its Retro Chronograph
Officially launched a year ago, timepiece company Undone took to Kickstarter yet again to raise funds for its latest customizable — a retro chronograph.
The Landmark Project Celebrates America’s Iconic Outdoors
Built on celebrating America's outdoors and giving back to the country's youth, The Landmark Project is a clothing company that's as moral as it is stylish.
Purnell Offers Hard Working Clothes for Hard Working People
Priding itself on manufacturing a clothing line for movers, makers, and innovators, Purnell's apparel options are classic, durable, and (above all) stylish.
Portland’s Thunderbolt Sportswear Debuts New Collection
Based in Portland, Oregon, the sustainable performance apparel company Thunderbolt Sportswear just added more stylish options to its impressive lineup.
The Manual’s weekend warrior gift guide
To help you shop for the weekend warrior in your life, we've compiled this list of the best gear fit for anyone who considers the outdoors a second home.
Filson Turns to Smokey Bear for a Brand New Collection
Seattle-based retailer Filson decided to celebrate its American outdoors roots by partnering with none other than Smokey Bear for a unique new collection.
State Bicycle Launches the Commuter Friendly Elliston
Designed with the workday commuter or weekend cruiser in mind, State Bicycle Company's new Elliston model bike will have you dreaming of summer.
Vortic Watch Company Taps into the 1800s for its Luxury American Artisan Series
The Fort Collins-based Vortic Watch Company puts an innovative, 21st Century spin on vintage American pocket watches, utilizing 3D printing for its cases.
Customize to Your Heart’s Desire with Shore Projects
Based in London, Shore Projects continues to make a name for itself by allowing customers a level of customization not seen in other watch companies.
Accessorize in Horween Style with Nomad Goods
Quality leather is timeless and the Santa Barbara-based company Nomad Goods gets it right with its lineup of Horween leather iPhone accessories and wallets.
Will Athletes Shy away from these $1,200 Nike Wing Sunglasses?
Geared towards improving the performance of Olympic athletes, Nike's uber-expensive Nike Wing sunglasses are drag-resistant, but also $1,200.
Truce makes the last backpack you’ll ever want to own
Luke Mathers and his Portland-based bag company Truce makes use of repurposed and recycled materials to create a product you won't find anywhere else.
Seattle’s Beyond Clothing has Layering and Survival Down to a Science
Based in Seattle, Washington, Beyond Clothing specializes in manufacturing survival apparel extremely fit to withstand Earth's toughest conditions.
Customize to your heart’s content with Sili sunglasses
Promising stronger materials, advanced optics, and customization, Sili sunglasses blew past its Kickstarter campaign goal after just a week on the site.
Keeping dry and looking fly with Mizzen+Main
Mizzen+Main provides men the comfort to be themselves with fashionable, moisture-wicking clothing that fits like a glove; a very stylish glove.
