Feel Good Friday – Stower Charges Phones with Fire
Launched in 2012 by Andy Byrnes and Adam Kell, this contraption charges your phone, go pro, flashlight (whatever has a USB) through your campfire.
Worn Out Wednesday – Dru Ortega
Today we speak to the Associate Vice President, Public Relations Manager at Christie’s, Dru Ortega about his personal style.
New York Fashion Week, Show Recap: Hickey Freeman
Fashion Week is here and our good friend and photographer Leandro Justen offered to share his shots with us from some of the shows he was covering. Today we see some highlights from the relaunch of Hickey Freeman designed by David Hard (you know we dig him). Enjoy!
Lucio Castro’s Fall/Winter Collection Recap
Fashion Week is here and our good friend Leandro Justen offered to share his shots with us from some of the shows he was covering.
Today we get a look at Lucio Castro's fall/winter 2015 line.
Feel Good Friday – ESPEROS
ESPEROS (which means ‘hope’ in Spanish) is a handsome brand of bags that gives back.
Barbecue, Whiskey and Wine? It’s Time for the Charleston Wine & Food Festival
In honor of the upcoming event we interviewed four epic participants from around the nation to hear what they have in store for the festival and what they are most looking forward to doing in the Holy City. Hint: Lots of drinking.
Worn Out Wednesday – Sam Talbot
Sam Talbot is a chef, author, philanthropist and television personality based in Brooklyn, New York
Feel Good Friday – Reef Redemption
One feel-good factor at Reef is the Reef Redemption program they started in 2007 comprised of products, a culture of giving (to funds and causes), and in-house efforts.
Giveaway: Pierrepont Hicks Tie
The people behind Pierrepont Hicks are good friends of ours and after a couple of beers we decided we needed to do a giveaway together.
Feel Good Friday – WellPath
Launched recently in September of 2014, WellPath is working to make taking vitamins a part of everyone’s daily routine and eliminating the piles of unused bottles of product we buy and then shove in the back of our bathroom drawers.
The Manual’s Collaboration with Moore & Giles
For our second collaborative project we are excited to have worked with Virginia based leather company, Moore & Giles.
Feel Good Friday – Dom Vetro
Dom Vetro is bringing work back to eyewear craftsmen in the Italian Alps.
Feel Good Friday -@BrotherhoodoftheTravelingPants
This is the story of a group of dudes who partnered with vineyard vines for one epic adventure for a good cause.
Worn Out Wednesday – Reinaldo Leandro
Today we speak to the interior designer and architect, Reinaldo Leandro.
Feel Good Friday- Mountainsmith
Mountainsmith made a conscious decision to make the brand a more sustainable company so they partnered with their long time textile supplier and launched ReForge 100% recycled PET RipStop fabric in 2007.
Feel Good Friday – Cork Forest Conservation Alliance
The Cork Forest Conservation Alliances raises awareness of the amazing Mediterranean cork forests.
Worn Out Wednesday – Cobi Levy
Today we speak to entrepreneur Cobi Levy about his career and personal style
Feel Good Friday – Gorilla Wax
Oliberte launches an all natural wax to waterproof all of your gear while helping workers in sub-saharan Africa.
Worn Out Wednesday – Leo Robitschek
Today we speak to one of New York’s most buzzed about bartenders, Leo Robitschek.
Feel Good Friday – Sydney Hale Candles
Sydney Hale Candles offers up scents guys can be proud to burn and donate a percentage of profits to Lost Dog Rescue.
Worn Out Wednesday: Phil Colón
Today we speak to Phil Colón, Founder and President of Project 2050 to hear more about his career and personal style.
The Manual’s Debut Collaboration with Kiriko
We are excited to introduce our readers to our very first collaboration with Portland based Kiriko.
Feel Good Friday – Thrive Market
Enter Thrive Market, the first socially conscious online store selling natural and organic products at wholesale prices.
Worn Out Wednesday – Eneuri Acosta
Today we speak to Cadillac’s Lifestyle and Luxury Communications Manager, Eneuri Acosta
Dog Lovers Gift Guide
We know buying presents for friends and family can be a stress. But there is one group we love buying for, our dogs.
Feel Good Friday – Macana Messenger Bags
Chicago based Allegory is working with Ecuadorian weavers to produce artistic linings for it's new line of messenger bags.
Gift Guide: Six Under $100
In addition to being difficult to find, the perfect gift can also do some serious damage to one’s bank account. That’s why we’ve compiled this gift guide for discerning folks who don’t want to spend more than $100 on a single gift. Faribault for Target Recommended Videos This is one of the most exciting collabs of the […]
Vineyard Vines Opens Two New Stores and Takes Over Our Instagram
To celebrate these two store openings, vineyard vines is taking over our Instagram for three days starting today.
Feel Good Friday – Sword & Plough
Sword & Plough is a quadruple bottom line bag company that works with veterans to repurpose military surplus fabric into stylish bags.
Worn Out Wednesday – Jeff Owens
Today we speak to Jeff Owens, winemaker at Odette Estate in Stags Leap District, in California’s Napa Valley.
Feel Good Friday – The Ultimate American Sock
Inspired by the heritage of the West, United by Blue has made The Ultimate American Sock. Why? - Because the nation’s spirit animal is involved, the great American Bison.
Worn Out Wednesday – Brett Kincaid
Today we speak to Brett Kincaid, partner in the creative agency, Matte.
Feel Good Friday – Harmless Harvest
Today we speak to the founders of Harmless Harvest about their awesome coconut water.
Worn Out Wednesday – Peter Baston
Today we speak to Peter Baston, one of the co-founders of a new branding agency called Paradise, about his career and personal style
Feel Good Friday – Naadam
Micro economic development mixed with Mongolian cashmere goats equals a new sustainable brands called Naadam
Giveaway- Haspel x AO Eyewear Limited Edition Aviators
This fall, Haspel turns 105 years old. To commemorate the milestone, the iconic men’s brand is collaborating with four heritage brands that share a similar focus on small-batch craft, U.S. manufacturing and refined, contemporary style.
Worn Out Wednesday – John O’Donnell
Today we speak to John O’Donnell, the founder of the West Coast lifestyle brand johnnie-O
Feel Good Friday – Empire Apothecary Moto Tee
Empire Apothecary has created a t-shirt to help support the Fallen Riders Memorial Fund.
Worn Out Wednesday – Eric Villency
Eric Villency is the CEO of Villency Design Group, a company founded by his grandfather. Today he speaks to The Manual about his career and personal style.
Feel Good Friday – Ace Rivington
Ace Rivington is a new menswear line that just launched the most comfortable sweatshirt you have ever put on.
Worn Out Wednesday – Roman Roth
Today we speak to German winemaker Roman Roth. I was born in Rottweil, Germany. My father was a cooper, winemaker and distiller; he and my mother started a wine merchant business. I grew up in a wonderful family and was fortunate to learn at an early age about fine wine and good food. I […]
Feel Good Friday – Billiam Jeans
Bill Williams makes quality jeans out of Greenville, South Carolina with a percentage going to help fight sex trafficking in America.
Worn Out Wednesday – Justin Noel
Today we speak to bartender par excellence Justin Noel to learn more about his career and personal style.
Feel Good Friday – Patagonia Truth to Materials
Patagonia launched a new capsule collection called Truth to Materials