Master Barber Martial Vivot Keeps it Real with His Haircare Line
Barber Martial Vivot's Natural Haircare Line
The New Bone-In Tenderloin from Lobel’s
The Manual talks with Stanley Lobel about what makes Lobel's new bone-in tenderloin steak unique.
Meet Up Mondays: Sid Mashburn
If there’s one thing you can count on Sid Mashburn for, it’s service.
The Manual Wind: The New Franck Muller Vanguard Timepiece
Franck Muller takes its classic curvex case shape to the drawing board. Out comes the Franck Muller Vanguard.
Rohner Socks: “Cult Following”
Wear a pair of Rohner socks, and you may not want to take them off. Find out why they have a cult following among sock fans.
The Manual Wind: Fossil Del Rey Chronograph
The bull-head case design is a classic. Fossil has taken this unique design and remade it as its own with the Del Rey Chronograph.
Lululemon’s First Men’s Store Lands in SoHo
Vancouver, Canada’s Lululemon has put a stamp on the men’s active lifestyle biz, by opening its first-ever men’s store in New York City.
Warehouse 2120: Fun, funky, fishing furniture
Bring an authentic piece of Indonesian fishing history into your home and life. It's sturdy, durable, and so much fun to admire.
Athlete Eats – Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals
Patrick Peterson, the Arizona Cardinals' Pro Bowl cornerback, talks about his favorite places to eat while at home or on the road and dishes about his dietary habits during and after the NFL season.
TGIF Shopping: Handmade Filson Cowichan
Remember Fair Isle? Well this season FIlson is taking it up step with Fair Isle's bold Canadian cousin... Cowichan. They limited collection is handmade.
Movember Shopping Discount with O&N Collective
O&N is offering The Manual community 15% off their order of Organic Male and Greenbody Deodorant products
Embrace Brandy With Calvados Boulard
The Manual chats with Vincent Boulard, the head of French brandy distillers Calvados Boulard, to discuss the finer points of a most overlooked liquor.
Boardroom to Backcountry: Lululemon Men
Take a look at the new Lululemon Men's line. After a day in office and gym, your body will thank you.
Espolòn Añejo: Tequila Aged in Wild Turkey Casks
This month, Espolòn Tequila brought their Añejo tequila to the United States for the first time ever. The Añejo is aged in Wild Turkey bourbon barrels, which adds an extra level of flavor for the tequila connoisseur.
On Your Feet: CLAE Sneakers for any occasion
CLAE's line is all about pairing simple layouts with high quality materials, wrapping the whole experience around a familiar base.
Fall Fun: Spotlight on October Events
Fall is underway and with it comes cooler temps and plentiful activities. What better way to spend the beautiful season than outdoors. Here are four can’t-miss-events around North America that are sure to make you smile, cheer and drink to your heart’s content. Auburn vs. Mississippi State Recommended Videos Fall is nothing without football and […]
On Your Feet: Nike Stefan Janoski Flyknit
The lifestyle rendition of the popular Stefan Janoski SB is great for people who love comfortable, simple sneakers.
Cole Haan ZeroGrand is a brogue for the future
The ZeroGrand is a brogue fitted with flexible uppers in beautiful suede or ripstop nylon, and an outsole that looks like it was pulled off a running shoe.
Fried Chicken 101 at Root & Bone
Do you like fried chicken? Wait, who are we kidding—everybody loves fried chicken! However much you enjoy the crispy goodness of an excellent, fried bird, you may not know the tricks of the trade that go into making something so simple, so delicious. Since we know many of our readers like to try things out […]
The Manual Wind: Calibre de Cartier Diver
Cartier finally takes the dive into the wildly popular dive watch segment with its Calibre de Cartier Diver
Channing Daughters Winery and the Vermouth Trend
Do you honestly know what vermouth is? Feel free to admit it if you don’t. Any cocktail aficionado worth his or her salt enjoys at least one drink that features vermouth as a key ingredient, but few people under the age of 35 really know what that means. To many, it’s just some kind of […]
Grab a six-pack of Union Wine Company’s canned pinot
The Underwood cans are the next evolution in taking the fussiness out of wine, reminding you to drink, enjoy, and keep your pinkies down.
Tracksmith: Putting the Elite Back Into Running
There’s some new running gear on the market and the co-founders of Tracksmith say they’re dedicated to producing highly technical gear that’s stylish while also boosting running’s perception in the public eye. “Running has gone in two directions,” says Matt Taylor. “The first way is that it’s become watered down. There’s an “everyone get’s a […]
The Manual Wind: Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Chronograph
The Glashutte Original Senator Sixties Square Chronograph is a vintage tribute timepiece ahead of its time.
10 Beautiful Canyon Hikes in the U.S.
Wait...there are more canyon hikes in the USA than those in the Grand one?
Alcoholic Milkshakes at Ted’s Montana Grill
We are officially in the dog days of summer and it’s hard to stay cool. Depending on where you live, you can’t go to the beach everyday; and it’s hard to fit in pool time when you’re clocking in long hours at the office. Knocking back a few beers is tough, especially when your favorite […]
Christensen Bags Redefine Danish Design with a West Coast Spirit
Do Danes do it better? That’s a question every student of midcentury design asks himself, though that question may soon be coming up amongst fashion hounds. Known for its understated yet handsome line, Christensen Bags is the little known San Francisco-based brand that we discovered recently and simply can’t quite get enough of. Founded by Danish […]
The Manual Wind: Swatch Sistem 51
The Swatch group has taken their Swatch brand to the next level with the release of the Sistem 51.
24 Hours of Le Mans: Chateaus, beautiful women, and loud cars
Just like the Monaco Formula 1 race, it’s a wonder that the 24 Hours of Le Mans still exists. Held each June since 1923 on partially public roads of Le Mans, France, the 24-hour race in its 91 years has become a thing of legend. Originally organized to prove the reliability of the automobile, the […]
Gather Around The Commons’ Farmhouse Ales
The Commons brews excellent beers based on centuries-old European traditions, beckoning drinkers to "gather around beer."
The Manual Wind: Hublot Classic Fusion
True to its name, the Hublot Classic Fusion is just that; a fine fusion of materials with a timeless design.
Nike wants you to skate in these Air Jordans
The Lance Mountain Nike SB x Jordan 1 collaboration throws a new twist on an old idea, while still appealing to fans of the original AJ1.
BBQ Pitmasters Host Myron Mixon’s Guide to Memorial Day Barbecue
Memorial Day Weekend is just a week away. Came up fast, right? If you’re feeling behind with your holiday barbecue plans, don’t worry. We took some time to speak with Myron Mixon, the “winningest man in barbecue” and the host of TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters, about the keys to a good Memorial Day barbecue. Myron shared […]
The Manual Wind: The Forgotten Octo
Gerald Genta keeps his legacy alive with his numerous iconic watch designs including his dramatic Octo by Bulgari.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe | New York Auto Show
There are few men who exemplify cool, calm masculinity pared with effortless style and panache than Jon Hamm’s character on Mad Men, Don Draper. It’s not surprising, then, that Mercedes-Benz asked Mr. Hamm to help them unveil the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe at the New York Auto Show. If you’re not familiar with […]
Combat Gent-Your Best Ammo for Under $200
Online retailer Combat Gents offers affordable tailored suits and menswear with shipped right to your door.
Meet Umi, The Hottest New Restaurant in Atlanta
We here at The Manual have had our eye on the Atlanta culinary scene for the last year or so. In that time, one of the hottest new restaurants the ATL is the modern Japanese restaurant, Umi. Located in the city’s Buckhead neighborhood, Umi was founded in 2013 by longtime Atlanta natives Farshid Arshid and […]
Fashion Metric Makes Online Shopping Easy
Fashion Metric is taking aim at gents who simply crave a smarter way to shop by using search algorithms to create the perfect one-stop shop for fashion.
The 2015 BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
Alpina, BMW’s most famous outside (but intertwined) tuner, released images and specs of its latest model, the B6 xDrive Gran Coupe.
Kick Up Your Taste Buds With Ballymaloe Irish Ketchup
If you want to make your St. Pat’s party a hit, take some tips from a real Irish family-run business. They’ve created a line of relish, ketchup and sauces that will add that extra zing to your dishes. It started in the 1930s when Ivan and Myrtle Allen had an overflow of tomatoes on their […]
Taste 25 years of high-proof history with Booker’s Bourbon Batch 2014
Booker’s Batch 2014 celebrates the brand’s 25-year history, and pays respects to Booker Noe, Jim Beam’s 6th Generation Master Distiller.
How I (kind of) set a range record in the Chevy Spark EV
Few men get to break records. Fewer still get to break automotive records. Some 115 years into the common automotive era, most worthwhile automotive feats have already been achieved. Delightfully for me, there’s at least one automotive yardstick to be set: wringing every last mile from the 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV. We’ll leave history to […]
The VK Nagrani Experience
VK Nagrani has made a name for his high-quality and stylish dress socks. They are simply the best. To be straightforward we weren’t sure what to expect when we visited the new haberdashery on the Upper East Side. The Upper East Side and hip are typically not synonymous for those of you not familiar with […]
Chukka Boot Guide
If you’re like me the first time you heard about the Chukka you might have thought it was some kind of East Coast slang. Turns out they can be the best go-to footwear a man owns. What’s not to love about a shoe that you can easily wear to a business meeting or to a […]
The Gift of Gentleman Jon Alum Block
Gentleman Jon Alum Block makes a perfect gift this holiday season. One block can last over a year and help stop bleeding on the spot.