OUT OF THE SHOP

In this edition of Out of the Shop, we list (eight) simple reasons why you should pick traveling by train in 2017. In addition, we talk about the Roomette, a private sleeping accommodation for two, as our newfound preferred form of short term travel while you’re “all aboard.” We hope you find these reasons for traveling in 2017 by train as compelling as we did.1. Stop making a pre-commute commute a thing: stay within city limits for your port of exit and entry.While almost any sort of commute to or from a train, plane, or bus terminal is inevitable, we...

We talk a lot about everyday carry here at Machine Era Co and that's because it forms the foundation of what we do. We create goods that men use day to day and the sort of accessories that are built to last. That being said, it's always good to go back to basics and explore the fundamentals of what you do so we've decided to compile a Beginner's Guide to Everyday Carry for anyone that is new to the term or who just wants a little more information about what it exactly entails. A Growing Community Perhaps the first thing...

Let's face it, when we're growing up, we often don't want to be seen with our dads let alone dress like them but the older you get, the more you realise your dad might have been on to something with his fashion sense and you'll discover more and more apparel brands that you find yourself having in common. Don't be ashamed of this, embrace it because dressing like your dad is something to be celebrated! But which brands are still just as cool and suitable today as they may have been back in your dad's day or boast the sort of wares...

Christmas is literally right round the corner now and this is the time that men typically embark on the annual pilgrimage of the "panic buy". Well, fear not, we've got your back at Machine Era Co this year with 8 brilliant last minute gifts that you can pick up for under $150 and which will suit any man down to the ground. Check out our picks below: Harvest Beard Grooming Kit Looking to buy for the bearded individual? Then we've found something that will keep their busy face warmer in check with this glorious looking and brilliantly branded Grooming Kit from Harvest...

 In this edition of Out of the Shop, we revisit our favorite cocktail of the year: The Pawpaw Caipirinha. In addition we explore crown-capped sparkling wine (yep, bubbly with a beer cap) and new spirits for you to enjoy this holiday 2016. Let's get to it:   MACHINE ERA'S 2016 COCKTAIL OF THE YEAR This December 2016, we celebrate our expeditions along the James River, fusing native Richmond fruit with Brazil's classic caipirinha cocktail to bring you Machine Era’s 2016 Cocktail of the Year: the Pawpaw Caipirinha.In October, late in the season for pawpaws, we set out along Richmond’s...

At Machine Era Co, we are rightly proud of our American made products and, as such, will always lookout for other brands with USA in their blood and, without question, one that really resonates with us is that of Filson, one of the country's finest and most recognized purveyors of top quality outerwear, bags and accessories. Filson is a brand that we're familiar with personally at Machine Era as we're regularly adding their exceptional wares to our own wishlists and we know we're not alone because this fantastic lifestyle brand has become one of the States' best loved apparel and accessories sellers....