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Radnecks: A Holiday Gift Guide to Scarves

Here are our favorite winter scarves for the season.
Filson

Filson Opens Second Seattle Store

Filson, the 119-year-old heritage brand, has just unveiled a new standalone shop in historic Ballard.
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Outdoor Clothing Brand Nau Gears You Up and Does Good Too

Nau, an ethical outdoor label from Oregon, is marking ten years of making great clothes and helping the planet at the same time.
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Alps & Meters’ First Ski Shop Pops Up in Boston

Alpine brand Alps & Meters has opened a temporary store in the Massachusetts capital.
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New Sneaker Brand Onto is ‘Worth the Exploration’

Onto is a new sneaker NYC-based sneaker label that boasts sophisticated looks with skate roots.
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Discover The Lost Explorer’s Adventurous Apparel

New apparel, accessories and wellness line The Lost Explorer offers products inspired by nature and a sense of adventure.
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Crew Team: A Guide to Classic Sweatshirts

The Manual picks our favorite 16 new classic men's sweatshirts available for purchase now.
LWT

Little West Twelfth Launches with a Men’s Accessories ‘Box Set’

New men's accessories brand Little West Twelfth (LWT) selling a video-enabled gift set just in time for the holidays.
Sid Mashburn

Sid Mashburn Sells Everything You Need in Your Wardrobe

With a new store location in L.A., retailer Sid Mashburn has brought his flair for menswear to the West Coast, which includes custom tailoring and more.
Combatant Gentleman

Combatant Gentleman Lands at Bloomingdale’s

Online men's brand Combatant Gentleman is now sold at select locations of the Bloomingdale's department store.
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Break from The Pack in Wolf & Man’s Menswear

Meet Wolf & Man, a fair trade men's brand that's both stylish and affordable.
The Armoury

The Armoury is a Retail Haven for the Well-Dressed Man

The Armoury, a specialty multibrand menswear store in NYC and Hong Kong, specializes in "quality craftsmanship, outstanding design, and timeless style."
Tom Cridland

Tom Cridland Clothing Will Last You for 30 Years

British menswear designer Tom Cridland makes sustainable clothes that he guarantees will look new for three decades, including tees, sweatshirts, & jackets.
Batch Men's

Meet Your Next Favorite Shirt Brand: Batch Men’s

A new men's shirt brand offers an alternative to the necktie. Batch Men's Shirts collars give a pop of color without the need of said additional accessory.
Wilson & Willy's

Wilson & Willy’s: Clothes with ‘Substance and Purpose’

Minneapolis-based Wilson & Willy’s is a 2-year-old multi-brand online retailer & store that also produces its own fantastic in-house apparel collection.
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Apolis Ain’t Your Typical Menswear Store

Founders of Apolis Menswear talked with us about their socially minded label dedicated to empowering communities by fostering economic development.
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Worn Identity: 10 Terrific (Slightly) Distressed Jeans

Distressed jeans and destroyed denim are definitely a thing again these days. We put together a list of ten of the best pre-worn jeans out there.
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Look Swell in a Modern Wardrobe by Zachary Prell

Ten years after soft launching his collection, Zachary Prell has grown his brand into a full men’s lifestyle line, carried by the best department stores
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Magasin Turns a New Page in L.A.’s Menswear Scene

Gents in Los Angeles can now all feel like “leading men” thanks to Magasin, a specialty multibrand men's boutique opened in March by Josh Peskowitz.
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Contact Sports: 20 of the Best Business Card Cases

Here are 20 of the best business card cases in a wide variety of materials and prices. Many can even double as wafer-thin wallets.
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Channel your inner British gentleman by dressing in Drake’s

Michael Hill gave The Manual an update on Drake's & explained why it continues to bait sartorially superior chaps nearly 40 years later.
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Shop Milworks for ‘rugged and refined’ men’s goods

Nine months ago, Milwaukee’s menswear scene got a much-needed shot in the arm when the multibrand men’s boutique Milworks opened its doors.
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Key Exchange: 12 sturdy and stylish leather key chains

An inexpensive and easy way to add just a tiny touch of class to your overall style game is to upgrade your old key fob to a stylish leather key chain.
Faherty brand clothing

Embrace an endless summer with fashion by Faherty

Sportswear brand Faherty can help you hold on to the season's memory with its outstanding assortment of beach-inspired casual wear and swimwear.
Raleigh Denim

Raleigh Denim is a jeans brand worth rallying around

Victor & Sarah Lytvineko restored garment manufacturing to their hometown when they launched their premium denim brand Raleigh Denim nearly 10 years ago.
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Solar Circle: 14 of the raddest round sunglasses

For those of you looking to add a bit of rock star to your look in these final weeks of summer, try one of these pairs of round sunglasses.
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Case Study: 15 of the best leather briefcases to upgrade your office image

Here are 15 of the best leather briefcases available now (in a wide range of price points) that will help carry you forward and succeed in business.
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Freshen your frames with glasses by neubau eyewear

The just launched brand neubau eyewear is now available worldwide to provide a modern look that won’t torture your temples
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70 years later, Minnetonka Moccasins are still superb slip-ons

Iconic footwear brand Minnetonka, which is best known for its classic Minnetonka moccasins, is currently marking its 70th anniversary.
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Nerdy No More: 12 great short sleeve button-ups

Here are a dozen short sleeve button-up options available for sale online. Pick one or a few to add some instant cool to your warm weather wardrobe.
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BLKSMTH is a beautifully forged new denim line

BLKSMTH is created from selvage denim from the legendary Cone Mills (one of the few U.S. fabric mills in existence) and sewn at factories in Los Angeles.
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Onward Reserve outfits laid-back Southern gents

2016 will be Onward Reserve's fourth fashion season, focusing on tailored shirts and performance fabrics. Check out their line geared toward Southern guys.
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Maritime Force: 10 beach-right nautical summer sweaters

These 10 current summer sweaters will help you stylishly buck any unexpected, by-the-water chill.
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Luxury Bag Bargains by just born brand Oliver Cabell

Scott Gabrielson is out to revolutionize the luxury bag market. His shakeup starts with the official launch of his new accessories label Oliver Cabell.
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Tailgate Clothing stores give college towns extra credit

The Manual talks with Todd Snyder, designer at Tailgate Clothing, about the brands colossal undertaking - refreshing college athletic apparel nationwide.
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By Robert James’ clothes are ‘simple, honest & handsome’

This rising star of menswear design's creations will add some classic-meets-cool to your wardrobe.
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Clip Art: 15 tie bars that provide a fantastic finishing touch

Protect your neckwear – and your reputation as well-dressed gent – with these terrific tie clips.
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R.M. Williams’ boots are made for lastin’

Quality and heritage are the keystones of this must-know brand from Australia.
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Live adventurously and stylishly with a Bradley Mountain bag

This new brand from San Diego is definitely one to know.
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Mutiny is a “decidedly masculine” (and need-to-know) shopping spot

This upstate NY boutique and its online store offers men's clothing with "high value in construction and fit."
Hasta

Hasta Sporting makes clothes that take care of you

The city meets the coast with this terrific new sportswear label.
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15 sturdy canvas bags that’ll last through the long haul

These cotton duffles and totes offer a winning combination of stylishness and strength.
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Forgo stylistic sibling rivalry in clothes by Older Brother

Meet probably the only sustainable and unisex line that you'll ever want to wear.
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Northern Grade’s new store is a Manhattan must-shop

The traveling pop-up marketplace of Made in the USA merch has added a permanent outpost in NYC.
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Be a Portuguese Man o’ Wear in La Paz clothing

Dress in the best export from Portugal since Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Autopilots: Our Top 10 Aviator shades

Soar your look even higher – and flyer – with this always-reliable sunglass shape.
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Grand Voyage’s Designer Shoes Won’t Sink Your Budget

This new, terrific shoe brand cuts out the middleman and passes those savings onto its consumers.
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North Sea Clothing Will Make You Style’s Master & Commander

The British brand scores a direct hit with its retro- and naval-inspired fashion.
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Meet Up Monday: Lfant

"Our aesthetic is our play upon classic but contemporary American made clothing for the man who is interested in many aspects of life from travel and sports to family."
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Meet Up Monday: Bucks Club

With its shoes and woven belts, this new accessories brand is one to know.