CRN Launches the First Superyacht with a Floating Garage
CRN launches the first superyacht with a floating garage for the Riva Iseo
Worn Out Wednesday – David Cormican
We sit down with film maker David Cormican to hear more about his personal style
Hudson Sutler Has It In The Bag
Hudson Sutler is the vision of Grant Hewit, a former history major and Wall Streeter who quit his job and created his company in 2011.
Worn Out Wednesday – Tim Campbell
We appreciate men who dress the part. Take Tim Campbell. He is an interior designer based both in Los Angeles and New York. He is known for his work with modernist houses such as Vidal Sassoon’s Neutra designed Singleton House and his current work on a Rex Lotery house (which has an adult playroom -we […]
Dinner to Feed an Army with Meal Kit Supply
Meal Kit Supply is a company that makes MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) for police and fire companies, EMT, Emergency Preparedness groups and, of course, the military. Now it's being used by the avid outdoorsman across the US.
Porsche 911 ’50 Years Edition’ is One Classy (and fast) Birthday Present
The Porsche 911 is celebrating the “Big 5-0” this year, and no automotive birthday is complete without a special edition. Porsche is bringing the heat this year with a redesigned 911 GT3 and 911 Turbo, but the awkwardly named 911 50 Years Edition is based on the tamer Carrera S. Only 1963 units will be sold worldwide, symbolizing the year […]
Worn Out Wednesdays – Mike Daddio
We speak to Mike Dadio of Design Development about his personal style
His Story Opens in New York
Developed by a long time friend of The Manual’s, Rachel Shechtman, a retail consultant and founder of Cube Ventures, she was looking for a valuable, engaging and relevant retail experience to cross the boarders of fashion and design. There has been a LOVE Story, Home for the Holiday’s Story and a Making Things Story, to name a few. This week they opened up one fit just for us, HIS Story.
Classic Tailoring from Read Wall
Read Wall offers men classic tailoring, made in America. The Manual takes a deeper look at the brand.
Justin Noel’s Top Five Rum Cocktails for Summer
Bartender Justin Noel provides his top five favorite rum cocktail recipes for the summer
Three Leaves Does Eco Fashion Right
Eco fashion can sound pretty granola but over the years we have found brands here and there that are rolling out styles that are a little more urban, on trend. One company, Three Leaves, has tapped into helping these brands and launched an online shop.
Society 43’s Got Your Game Glasses
Society 43 provides quality and fun sunglasses at exceptional prices.
Worn Out Wednesdays – Rhett Boyd
We sat down with Rhett Boyd and some bourbon on the back porch and heard more about his sartorial style evolution:
Modern Industry’s Evolution in Design
There was a void in sustainably made contemporary furniture so Werner took what he learned from his father and grandfather and opened Modern Industry in Chicago.
Third Man’s Eau Nomade
Third Man has recently launched another quality splash called Eau Nomade - an apt name for our seasonal roaming around the world. This scent kicks off with East Indian Cardamom for a rich and exotic top note. Lemon and Blood Orange from Sicily provide the light citrus scent that is a must for a summer cologne.
The Funniest Shorts on Earth – Chubbies
To start, Chubbies is a brand of shorts made right in the Bay Area. They don’t make pants and they shutter at the word Cargo as you can see here. Don’t let the elastic waist band fool ya.
Worn Out Wednesdays – Ben Pundole
Lots of people throw around the term ‘Jet Setter’ to make them sound terribly important or entirely unavailable but British tastemaker Ben Pundole can rightfully claim this title, no ego attached.
It’s Seersucker Season!
Happy Memorial Day! Today is a day for cooking out, remembering our troops, and for some of us, dusting off that sartorial season starter- the Seersucker Suit.
Deodorant in a Towel? Oh Hell Yes.
While a mid day shower isn’t an option for everyone, we have found these awesome ‘refreshers’ (we don’t dare call it a wipe) from Niche.
2(X)IST Rolls Out the Much Needed No-Show Sock
Luckily, 2(X)IST has launched a line of no-show-socks that are handsome and practical.
The Proof is in the Pants
We have certainly noticed a new trend of technical fabric being used in the tailored world. The result is super comfortable clothes that are stain resistant, breathable and pretty much indestructible.
Worn Out Wednesdays – Donnie Madden
Here is what we learned about the many facets of Donnie Madden’s style.
Four Belts We Love for Summer
To many men the belt is just a necessity and not necessarily a stylish part of their wardrobe.
The Lexdray Ibiza Pack – For the DJ in All of Us
Regardless, we all have a little DJ inside of us. One way to feel the part is to carry the new Ibiza pack from Lexdray.
Feel Good Friday: Levi’s EKOCYCLE
There are all sorts of denim heads out there but musician and producer will.i.am is taking his love of the jean to another level with his movement, EKOCYCLE.
Worn Out Wednesdays: Michael Tavani
We checked in with Mr. Tavani right after his honeymoon (congrats Michael & Meg!) to hear more about his daily style.
Vice + Food Trucks + The Sussman Brother’s = Awesome Foodie Mayhem
We love food trucks, we love the Sussman Brothers and we love the antics of the Vice crew.
Feel Good Fridays: Wine to Water Charity
Fortunately a gentleman named Doc Hendley (a CNN Hero) has created Wine to Water, a non-profit (501 (c) 3) aid charity organization focused on providing clean water to people in need world wide.
A Dapper New Day for Hardy Amies
Sir Hardy Amies is most known to Americans as the dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth II from 1952 until 1989 but he has also been one of England’s most respected tailors since 1945 when he opened shop at 14 Savile Row
Worn Out Wednesdays: J.R. Brown
We spoke to J.R. between orders to hear more about his every day style.
Worn Out Wednesdays: Billy Farrell
We asked Billy what he wears on and off the job and here is what he had to say.
This Pop Up Shop is The Bomb!
the smart people over at Bombfell have launched a two-week online pop up shop from April 23rd- May 7th
Daydream in Style with SleepyJones
Andy Spade and his collaborators Anthony Sperdutti and Chad Buri to come up with Sleepy Jones.
The Old Try Gives Back to Boston
What a difference a day makes. We met Micah Whitson at a jovial drinking session at The Ordinary, in Charleston Sunday night during DIG South and heard great things about his company, The Old Try. Micah and his wife are former ad people who live in Boston but grew up in the South. They wanted […]
Worn Out Wednesdays: Javas Lehn
Worn Out is a new column for us profiling taste makers around the nation on what inspires and influences what they wear.
Keeping Time California Style – Xetum Watches
We usually don’t think of San Francisco as the holy grail for horology but since 2009 Xetum has been rolling out luxury automatic Swiss movement timepieces at affordable prices.
Resqwater Makes Hangovers a Thing of the Past
We love to party too but that hangover really puts a damper on things. When we came across Resqwater we were intrigued.
Frank Clegg Talks Skin
For the past 40 years, Clegg has been producing heirloom quality bags, wallets and other necessary accessories in his Fall River, Massachusetts studio.
Hovey Design’s Heirloom Modern
design loving sisters Hollister and Porter Hovey of Hovey Design are showing us how to integrate the old with the new in a comfortable yet modern way with their first book, aptly named, Heirloom Modern.
The Perfect Shoe for April’s Drizzle
Norwegian shoe company, SWIMS offers men an alternative to those heavy rubber boots during spring showers
A New Day for Dockers
Well this journalist never thought I would be writing a glowing review about Dockers. Sure, I wore them to Sunday school back in the 80s but that was about the last time I (or my mom) ever considered buying them. We give a huge high five to the crew over there who has brought the […]
Beer, Bourbon and Rock at Idle Hands
So three guys walked into a bar…this could be the opening of a lame joke but in this case it’s how Idle Hands bar came to be. Marc Schapiro, a music industry veteran and his two friends, Rob Morton, a bourbon connoisseur and David ‘Rev’ Ciancio, a beer aficionado opened their dream bar in an […]
Watch Buying Tips from 1stDibs.com
Every once in a while we all like to splurge on something a that we can hand down to our kids (and maybe even make our best buds jealous of). Watches are one of the best accessories men can collect and sport without looking like Liberace, well depending on the watch. But the new and […]
Aether Apparel Kits Out The Modern Road Warrior
We met the Aether boys shortly after they first launched. We were at Aspen Fashion Week and while other brands took us to lovely dinners or hosted quaint cocktail parties, Jonah and Palmer took us on a Gonzo inspired snow mobile ride that was so incredible, inspiring and hysterical it still ranks as one of […]
Michael Moran’s Passion for the Plank
Besides fast fashion, today we also have fast furniture. Ikea is the most well known but now with Etsy and even the particle board cabinets found at Pottery Barn, many pieces of our furniture won’t be passed down to our kids (Hell, our movers refused to move anything from Ikea since it is so flimsy) […]