Latest Posts from TheManual.com Written by Ian Schwam

February 12, 2026
Some watches are subtle. This one is not trying to be. The Bulova High Precisionist Icon is the kind of piece you wear when you want your wrist to do a little talking: bold styling, premium …
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February 12, 2026
The quarter zip has existed for some time. It has long been a part of your Dad’s Golf Bag or Alumni Closet. However, somewhere in the span from the decline of quiet luxury to the retur…
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February 10, 2026
Loafers are one of those style moves that instantly make an outfit look intentional, even if you threw everything on in five minutes. You get the polish of a dress shoe with the ease of a sl…
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February 9, 2026
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the world’s largest stages for any industry. While music has the Grammys, which is technically their biggest night, the Halftime Show could argua…
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February 9, 2026
Most sneaker deals are about basics. This one is about personality. Giuseppe Zanotti shoes tend to be bold and polished, the kind of footwear that turns a simple outfit into something that l…
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February 9, 2026
Some watches get popular because they’re loud. The PRX is popular because it’s quietly right. The shape works, the proportions look intentional, and it has that “put togeth…
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February 7, 2026
The best trail shoes aren’t just for trails. They’re for the days when the weather’s messy, your route is unpredictable, or you want more grip and cushion than a standard r…
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February 6, 2026
If you want one watch that looks right with a hoodie, a button-down, or a weekend jacket, a field watch is the safest bet. The appeal is simple: legible, durable, and not trying too hard. Th…
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February 6, 2026
The Tonda PF Micro-Rotor No Date, the first model in the new series from the Tonda PF collection released by Parmigiani Fleurier in 2021, is now available for purchase in an Agave Blue varia…
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February 4, 2026
Not every watch needs to be serious. Some are meant to be a little loud, a little nostalgic, and a lot more interesting than another plain dial on your wrist. The Citizen Star Wars ANI-Digi …
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February 2, 2026
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with Levi’s “Workwear” has become a dominant aesthetic in men’s fashion over the last few years, often diluted into me…
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January 31, 2026
Rockefeller Center is one of the, pardon the pun, centers of New York City. It is one of the places people make sure they see when they visit the city. It is also the place that many locals …
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January 30, 2026
Some sneakers are bought for hype. The New Balance 9060 is bought because it’s ridiculously easy to live in. It has that chunky, modern runner look, but it’s still practical enou…
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January 29, 2026
Most watch deals shave a little off a fashion piece. This one is different. The Alpina Alpiner Extreme Regulator is a proper Swiss-made tool-style watch with a niche twist: a regulator layou…
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January 29, 2026
For the last decade, “sneaker culture” has dominated men’s fashion. But there is a shift happening. The limited-edition drop fatigue has set in, and the “hypebeast&rd…
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January 27, 2026
For the last two decades, the “round dive watch” has been the safe, default choice for men. But walking into a room in 2026 with a Submariner homage feels a bit like wearing a un…
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January 26, 2026
Trendy boots come and go. The Iron Ranger has been sticking around because it does one thing extremely well: it looks better the more you wear it. If you want a pair that can handle real mil…
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January 23, 2026
Most watches try to blend in. The Bulova Computron does the opposite. It’s a throwback to late-’70s, early-’80s sci-fi styling with an LED display that feels like it belong…
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January 23, 2026
If you’ve ever been on snow when the sun’s out, you already know the problem: light bounces everywhere. It’s not just “bright,” it’s exhausting on your ey…
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January 23, 2026
Do you know what the most important coat you have in your closet is? Is it the big, warm coat that is super functional? Is it the stylish coat that goes really well for the man who wears the…
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January 21, 2026
There is nothing more American than a leather jacket and jeans. James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Tom Cruise all made the leather jacket icons of American culture with their looks on-screen. As…
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January 20, 2026
Some cold-weather pieces are strictly “around the house” comfort. The best ones are cozy and presentable enough that you can run errands, travel, or grab coffee without looking l…
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January 20, 2026
I have a problem. I hate puffer coats. I know, they are warm as heck, and the function is inarguable. I wear them often when I brave the snow to shovel, scrape ice, etc. But, the inescapable…
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January 19, 2026
Some jackets come and go. The MA-1 doesn’t. It’s one of those pieces that’s been in style for decades because it just works—clean shape, easy to layer, and instantly …
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January 19, 2026
A lot of “new year, new me” plans fall apart for one simple reason: discomfort. If your feet hurt, you stop walking. If your runs feel beat-up, you stop running. That’s why…
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January 19, 2026
I am a massive James Bond fan. The movies, the books, the style. We could do an entire series on the style behind James Bond. And, we could also do an entire series on his favorite watches. …
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January 18, 2026
Avant-garde is a slippery category. The experimental of today becomes the archaic of tomorrow. When I was a kid, AOL Instant Messenger felt revolutionary. Today, AI composes symphonies and w…
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January 16, 2026
There are a few items that instantly make your whole outfit look more intentional, and Chelsea boots are near the top of the list. You can wear them with jeans, chinos, or even dressier pant…
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January 16, 2026
Some jackets look great on a hanger and then never leave the closet. A waxed field jacket is the opposite: it’s the one you grab when the weather can’t make up its mind, when you…
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January 16, 2026
I will be honest; I am a bit of a nerd. I can get deep in the weeds with all sorts of things. However, one thing I never expected to be deep in the weeds with, is socks. Don’t get me w…
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