Octovo: A Brand To Bring With You
We love tech, and we love style, so it is no surprise that Octovo, a new leather accessories company caught our eye. The brand, which recently launched in July, offers everything from iPad cases (small and large), to pocket wallets, weekender bags and travel wallets.
Beat The Bumps
Shaving can be an extremely aggravating activity for many guys out there- and if you have easily irritated skin, you know how annoying, not to mention painful a clean shave can be. Razor burn and ingrown hairs can lead you down a real bumpy road; thankfully The Manual has compiled some great products that can […]
Down With Smoke
We all know that smoking is a habit that has become increasingly taboo and while many smokers wish they could just quit, it’s a goal that is easier said than done. So, what exactly are electronic cigarettes (or e-cigs) and how do they work? We spoke with a few popular brands on the market to […]
Watch Out: New Brand Coming Through
Enrico Margaritelli, a third generation Italian watch-maker whose past work includes collaborations with Emporio Armani and Fossil has designed a new line of watches inspired by the stopwatch, the CT Scuderia. Margaritelli cites his grandfather, Ariodante Margaritelli as being his biggest inspiration. His grandfather, a watchmaker who worked in Parma, Italy, crafted high tech watch instruments during […]
Sean John NFL Pre-Draft Style Suite
The NFL draft announcements are about to be revealed, so The Manual hit up the Sean John NFL Pre-Draft Gifting & Style Suite at the Sean John showroom in New York City where draftees got to check out some baller threads. We met with some of the soon-to-be pro players, and some current pros to discuss their style, their favorite […]
BAM! POW! A History Lesson In Comic Book Heros
It all started in 1938 when Action Comics introduced a costumed character with two identities. The man possessed powers and extraordinary strength. He used these gifts to protect the defenseless. This man went by the name Man of Steel, and not only was he a superhero; he was a prototype for all future models, […]
Public Cool : A Q & A With Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne
In 2008, two designers (and uber tastemakers) Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne started a label inspired by the energy only found in New York City. Five years later, Public School is nominated for a CFDA Swarovski Award for Menswear. Not only is Osborne and Chow born and raised in New York, they are living the […]
The Manual Giveaway! LAB Series PRO LS All-In-One Face Treatment
What’s better than great skin? Getting great skin for free. The Manual is pleased to announce our first giveaway. 10 lucky readers will win the latest product from LAB Series new The PRO LS line. It’s an all-in-one face treatment that targets every guy’s problem areas. The formula soothes irritated and blotchy skin, moisturizes and […]
A New Chapter For New Orleans
Even though you may have just missed the boat (and the flying bras) on the Mardi Gras festivities which happened just over a week ago, the party never ends in the Crescent City. New Orleans is one of America’s liveliest and vibrant cities, offering everything from jazz music and unique creole inspired cuisine to unbelievable […]
Warby Parker Gift Cards Offer Sweet Surprise
What’s sweeter than the gift of vision? The gift of vision and a cookie. If you’re not familiar with Warby Parker, they make some of the sleekest and most stylish glasses available at an extremely affordable price. The company was started by four Wharton School graduates (Neil Blumenthal, Andrew Hunt, Jeffrey Raider, and David Gilboa) […]
Meat Harlem Shambles…
Meat is not generally something that shows up on a trend report, but for all you foodies and conscientious eaters out there, here is something to think about – organ meats. Initially I thought the topic was “Oregon” meats, but I had misunderstood. I spoke with Tim Forrester, co-owner of Harlem Shambles, to dissect this […]
A Handmade Tale
Image used with permission by copyright holder It seems as though everybody is going “green” these days. The obsession is deeper than the subject of global warming and the importance of recycling. Designers, contractors, and architects are always looking for new and innovative ways to advance the world of design while following safer practices that […]
The Fifty and Fifty State Mottos Project
The Fifty and Fifty State Mottos Project is a curated project exhibited at The Ace Hotel in New York City that brings together the wonderful worlds of graphic design, art and Americana. Fifty designers were chosen to represent their home state by featuring a classic state motto juxtaposed with an accompanying image. The man behind […]