October 2009

Hard Graft Wants Your Bag to Go Places

by Caleb on October 29, 2009

Hard Graft's Three Fold Leather Laptop Bag at The Exceptional Man, Chicago

It’s not often that I’ll write about two bags in the same week, but this new hard graft 3FOLD Leather Laptop Bag merits the attention.

Not content with their 2UNFOLD Leather Laptop Bag, which unfolded as a briefcase, shoulder bag, or backpack, hard graft now wants you to be able to fit your bag to your destination. Giving a presentation? Mold it into a sizable A2 portfolio case. Heading to the office with your laptop? It turns into a standard but stylish laptop bag. Going on a weekend excursion? Make it into a spacious Overnighter (the one pictured above).

The triple use of this bag (slightly) makes up for its hefty price tag: €409. That’s the price one must pay for Italian tanned leather and hand-finished craftsmanship.

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Tip: How to Buy Your First Suit

October 27, 2009

Viero Milano Suit on The Exceptional Man, Chicago

This post originally appeared on Smile Like You Mean It. Reposted here for your enjoyment.–cg
Buying a good suit is something akin to purchasing a work of art. You can no more tell a man exactly what kind of suit he should get than you can tell him exactly what he should be hanging from [...]

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No Need to Sacrifice Style On the Go

October 26, 2009

Let’s face it: most luggage is ugly. Stand out with the Indiana World Traveller Set.
Made from 100% Scottish leather, this duffel bag, Dopp kit and passport case would be as great to take on your next European tour as they would be on your next safari. [via Definitive Touch]

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Friday is for Females | Caitlin McCabe

October 23, 2009

Every Friday we hear a different female blogger’s perspective on “What makes a man exceptional?” This Friday, Caitlin McCabe encourages us to stand out. Enjoy.–cg
There are a lot of great men out there. Leaders, speakers, cashiers, farmers, men doing any number of jobs in any number of cities that are really great. We know them [...]

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Review | Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback

October 22, 2009

When I was contacted by the Sportback Team at What Are You Into? to try out the new Lancer Sportback for a weekend, I did the obvious thing: I Googled “Sportback”. Apparently a Sportback is a combination of a hatchback and testosterone.
Having gotten used to driving family-friendly cars, I wasn’t prepared for (1) the kick [...]

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Tip: Avoid White Socks Like the Plague

October 20, 2009

Sometimes things are obvious. Sometimes they’re not. For instance, to me it’s obvious that white athletic socks make any young attractive man look instantly like a grandpa. But for those to whom this is less obvious, let’s state it outright: if you must wear white socks, wear them only to the gym.
While we’re at it, [...]

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Culture | The Good Men Project

October 19, 2009

One of the defining characteristics of modern manhood in America is a lack of identity. TEM is my humble attempt at reconciling part of this issue. For a more Chicken-Soup-for-the-Man’s-Soul route, try the new book The Good Men Project: Real Stories from the Front Lines of Modern Manhood.
The book is a collection of essays from [...]

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Friday is for Females | Becky Padgett

October 16, 2009

Every Friday we hear a different female blogger’s perspective on “What makes a man exceptional?” This week Becky Padgett graces TEM with her presence. Enjoy.–cg
As I sat here thinking about what makes a man exceptional, it occurred to me that maybe the real question most men may be wondering, and afraid to admit, is that [...]

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Great Beer Shouldn’t Be Left to Chance

October 15, 2009

Are you ever on the way out with friends to a new place, but your desperately craving your particular brand of brew? Remember the anxiety that came with not knowing if this new place would have it? Fear not, bar crawlers in Chicago, Milwaukee, Philadelphia or New York: BeerMenus has got you covered.
BeerMenus was started [...]

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