by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry With These Iconic American Optical Sunglasses

Perhaps already this summer, you’ve got your sights set on everyday carry upgrades aplenty. The opportunity has never been more perfect to step out with a fresh look and fresh accessories, after all, from a durable pair of new swim trunks to expertly crafted leather flip-flops — that also includes, naturally, a favorite new pair of sunglasses. Toss in the fact that you can find ’em within the Huckberry Sale section, and we’re cooking with gas (or possibly charcoal for your summer grilling lineup … I digress!).

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And when those sunglasses carry on a historic legacy dating back to JFK — yes, JFK himself — you’d do well to consider scoring pair at a discount via your favorite retailer. That leads us nicely down the beach or the road towards the American Optical Saratoga Sunglasses, an utterly classic pair of frames with some serious style pedigree.

With parts and components shipped from around the globe, these handsome and remarkably versatile men’s sunglasses are still assembled in the U.S. of A, no easy feat when it comes to crafting the best sunglasses for men. The fact that the Saratoga carries on the legacy of the same pair of frames worn by JFK is impressive in its own right, as the all-American brand noted that “reviving the Saratoga from the original AO archival designs required great care and careful updates for modern ergonomics and fit.”

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That means the brand used durable polarized AOLite nylon lenses for sun protection and performance, while the 54mm eye width is nicely sized without overdoing it — an oversized pair of 1970s frames, these are not.

The American Optical Saratoga Sunglasses use an eye-catching turtle acetate frame structure rounded out in durable fashion with stainless steel hinges, while the lenses themselves are designed to resist smudges (a crucial detail as you wear these frames from the boardwalk to the beach bar and back!).

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And with their archive-inspired good looks and classic, historic design, you just might find that these frames (marked down to $234 from their original price of $275) are some of the sharpest, most high-quality frames on the market — as easily wearable with a breezy cotton-linen suit as with a knit polo and chinos or a laidback short-sleeve henley and lounge shorts.

The possibilities are nearly endless in terms of style points as you upgrade your everyday carry with a newly built and revamped version of a true style classic, one that’s certainly stood the test of time. I’d say that sounds like something worth adding to your style rotation at a discount, ehh, my friends? Save now on the American Optical Saratoga Sunglasses, then wear ’em to the beach, back and everywhere in between.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts – A New Summer Must-Have

Best chino shorts for men.

If you, like me, tend to have trouble putting down your favorite pairs of blue jeans even in the heat (most of the time, at least), then you’ll perhaps realize the value of being able to step into a reliable pair of shorts without missing a beat. A reliable pair of shorts made by the very same brand that makes your favorite pair of blue jeans, that is — that’s the idea behind Mott and Bow’s latest release, a pair of highly wearable stretch chino shorts here to deliver breathable comfort and crisp, polished looks.

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It’s a major bonus to be able to treat one of your favorite brands as a one-stop shop from season to season, be it searching for jeans in the spring or shorts in the summer.

In my experience, shopping with confidence is a major bonus, from stylish good looks to ultra-premium fabric.

Luckily, the Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts check those boxes handily in much the same manner as the NYC brand’s best-in-class stretch jeans for men.

As the brand wisely says, “stretch, comfort and versatility” are yours for the taking when picking up a pair of these shorts, which blend 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex for a soft, supple feel and ease of movement.

With these fresh chino shorts (available in a wide range of earthy, neutral colors), “a slightly washed-down, naturally lived-in aesthetic” is also up for grabs — the kind that pairs perfectly with a garment-dyed polo shirt, a pocket tee or a retro-tinged camp collar buttondown.

Mott and Bow’s trademark high-quality fit is also top of mind as you add your new favorite pair of shorts to your rotation: You can find the Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts in waist sizes running from 30-40″, with nine color options serving up style options for every fashionable preference.

An 8-inch inseam should also hit the sweet spot, neither overly long nor too short for the taller fellas among us, and well-suited for those who prefer a slightly more traditional inseam length.

These stylish men’s shorts also boast back button flap pockets for easy everyday carry storage — perhaps that means holding onto a spare bottle opener at a BBQ or keeping your keys close by while you hit the links (Mott and Bow also makes performance-minded Tech Shorts for occasions just like that, my friends).

Whether you score a pair in crisp Navy, easily wearable Ecru or utterly classic Khaki, the Mott and Bow Stretch Chino Shorts won’t let you down as far as easygoing comfort and versatile, casual style is concerned.

All that’s left to do once you’re wearing these shorts is slide into your favorite pair of sandals and fire up the grill.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: J. Press Is Making Some of the Most Classic Menswear on the Market, These Chinos Included

J. Press men's pants review.

When you really get down to brass tacks, there are actually some brands featured in our Friday Find series that don’t necessarily need that much of an introduction at all.

That certainly holds true on this fine Friday when it comes to the menswear masters at J. Press — and if you’re not quite acquainted with the century-plus-old company, that’s about to change.

You see, the good folks at J. Press pioneered iconic Ivy League style across the past century, dating back to the company’s 1902 founding at Yale (yes, Yale). Nowadays, the brand still sticks to its guns in terms of utterly iconic prep style, from the classic chino to the crisp Oxford shirt and the instantly recognizable gold-button navy blazer.

What else has J. Press been up to lately, besides consistently delivering some of the best Oxford shirts and reliable business casual, prep style staples? Let’s find out, shall we?

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You see, J. Press collaborations are equally impressive, including partnerships with everyone from Only NY and Oxford Pennant to Faribault Woolen Mills. But to dip your toes into the world of reliable everyday style, you might find yourself wanting to start things out simply and with versatile fashion top of mind — the J. Press Made In The USA Ivy Chinos (crafted from an easy-to-style Khaki Twill) just might be what the doctor ordered.

The chino pant is just about as classic as it gets, a step up in formality from dark blue jeans and a more sporty, leisurely yet still polished offering compared to suit trousers.

With heritage roots as a hard-wearing army pant, the twill chino has more than earned its stripes, and the domestically crafted nature of the J. Press Made In The USA Ivy Chinos is another winner in my book.

Made from unwashed cotton twill and featuring a trim fit and a crisply cut flat front, the J. Press Made In The USA Ivy Chinos arrive with unfinished bottoms, it’s worth noting — that way, a trusted tailor can hem them to your liking.

It’s but a small price to pay for some of the most classic men’s chinos on the market — the J. Press Made In The USA Ivy Chinos wear easily with knit polos, Oxford shirting and perhaps even a henley and a shawl cardigan in the colder months. With the handsome J. Press Made In The USA Ivy Chinos, you’re stepping into an utterly classic pair of pants this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The GREATS Royale 2.0 Are Some of the Best Leather Sneakers for Men to Buy Now – Bet On It

If you’ve been keeping up with the thoughtfully curated pages of this Brooklyn style blog, perhaps you’ve noticed that we’re all about lacing up some of the best sneakers for summer these days. They’re a crucial component of any guy’s footwear rotation, ready for looks that are both casual & laidback as well slightly more crisp and business casual — if you secure the right pair of the best sneakers for men, that is.

And given my time in Brooklyn across the past dozen or so years, it’s only fitting that it’s a New York City brand (Brooklyn’s own GREATS!) that should catch your eye for the first time — or as a repeat customer.

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The men’s and women’s sneaker and shoe company is one of the more buzzed-about affordable men’s sneaker brands across the past decade-plus, and a brand that’s doing things better than ever with the evolution of the GREATS Royale 2.0.

Of course, if you’ve kept up with the blog, you know GREATS has a knack for expertly crafting styles both on-trend and more classic, like the court sneaker style cues of the original GREATS Royale. And yet, better fabrication and construction makes all the difference, to the tune of more than 300,000-plus pairs of the GREATS Royale sold (yes, it’s true!).

The company even goes so far as to call one of its flagship models “the epitome of effortless cool,” and that’s a hard seniment to argue with — these are fresh and minimal while also proving eye-catching and stylish in their way, especially in a sleek shade of all-white premium leather.

And with handmade craftsmanship hailing from Portugal, it’s certainly worth noting that the GREATS Royale 2.0 are as much of a steal as the original style. But wait, there’s more! In fact, some pairs of the GREATS Royale 2.0 are marked down by as much as 40 percent right now at the company, these fresh kicks could change the way you get dressed this summer.

You can find the GREATS Royale 2.0 in 14 classic and limited-edition color combinations (try the Burnished Cuoio shade or Navy for a look that’s both dressy and on-trend), and each pair is outfitted with the same signature GREATS outsole plus tack stitching for contrast and durability.

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The GREATS Royale 2.0 are also built with a leather-lined removable footbed designed to mold to your foot and offer support and cushioning over time — that’s critical no matter whether you wear your new favorite sneakers with stretch chino shorts and a pocket tee, or with a light blue chambray shirt and olive linen trousers for a high-low mash-up of business casual style.

The next time the occasion calls for you to lace up a pair of fresh kicks, you’ve got an ace up your sleeve with the GREATS Royale 2.0 — they’re back and better than ever.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Embrace Breezy Summer Style with This Luxe Criquet Shirts Buttondown

For as essential as it is to build a closet well-stocked with the best warm-weather style essentials — from polo shirts to pocket tees, chino shorts to linen trousers — there’s plenty to be said for going out on a limb stylistically every once in a while.

So, while your trusty polo shirt is a quintessential style move for everything from a BBQ to the office (when you select the right polo in the right fabric, that is), you’ve also got other options as far as the best short-sleeve shirts for men are concerned. Indeed, that’s where Criquet Shirts can help, my friends.

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My past Criquet Shirts reviews have talked about the brand’s old-school-style polos, like the kind that true gentlemen like Arnold Palmer used to wear. If you haven’t yet picked up a Criquet Shirts polo, it very well might be time — but let’s explore what else the brand has to offer, shall we?

An extended placket, a crisp collar, a flattering fit — yessir, Criquet Shirts certainly makes some of my favorite polos. But as far as switching things up from the ordinary is concerned, the classic camp collar shirt — in this instance, the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt — is a reliable change of pace, at once retro and modern at the same time.

The camp collar shirt first shot to popularity as a more casual sporting (and yes, camping-friendly), with the lay-flat open collar also making it a prized workwear staple at times (or at least, a more casual shirt that your grandpa might have worn to work on his hot rod, ehh?). The Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt takes a more breezy, beach-friendly approach in terms of color and pattern, which is never a bad thing to have handy.

Guayabera shirts are the main source of design inspiration for the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, which blends both cotton and linen chambray in a super-lightweight, ultra-comfortable fabric. The slightly more relaxed fit breathes easily, while the straight hem and lay-flat Cuban collar are utterly classic touches.

Criquet Shirts went all the way as far as resort-friendly style is concerned, using coconut buttons to give a sense of true leisure and expertly easygoing style to the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt.

Embroidered pattern options are yours for the taking with the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, which should wear more than handily with natural-hued linen trousers or light khaki stretch chinos — based on the color you select, of course.

Either way, as you wear the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, you’re gaining a sense of luxe, leisurely style every time you reach for the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, no matter the color or pattern you choose. When you want to switch things up from a polo without going overboard, a camp collar shirt is (at least in my experience) a surefire style home run — the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt knocks it out of the park, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Step Up Your Everyday Carry with this Sturdy Mack Weldon Tote Bag This Summer — For a Discount

For as much thought as you put into your menswear wardrobe — how to dress for a beach day or a BBQ, how to hit the road in style — it’s often just as important to think about how you’re hauling your gear and your favorite men’s style essentials from point A to point B. That includes both the gear you pack up for long-haul trips as well as your ever-trusty everyday carry essentials.

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And as a guy frequently on the go, from coffee shop to brewery and back home, I tend to reach for sturdy, reliable daily carry picks I can trust. It’s a constant search, but when you find a winning selection — like the Mack Weldon Atlas Tote shown above — the search gets just a bit easier, my friends.

In fact, I’d wager whatever you need to haul for daily jaunts across town, Mack Weldon’s latest tote (marked down well below $100 — from $128) is up to the challenge.

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That sense of trust and durability makes it all the easier and all the better to haul my laptop, my chargers, my favorite sunglasses (when not in use) and all the other pieces that make up the best everyday carry gear on the market (a stylish pen very much included).

And for as well-known as Mack Weldon tends to be for its ultra-comfortable men’s basics, don’t overlook selections like the Mack Weldon Atlas Tote, today’s discounted style selection with the chops to back it up.

Sleek style and minimal performance is the name of the game, and this functional tote delivers everything you require, and then some.

Fashioned from hard-wearing recycled polyester canvas, the Mack Weldon Atlas Tote should resist abrasions and rain handily, while two interior pockets offer valuable storage space for your laptop and electronics.

An exterior zipper pocket bolsters the carrying capacity of the Mack Weldon Atlas Tote, which features a reinforced bottom and sturdy webbed straps for seamless transport on the go.

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It’s also hard not to appreciate the minimal nature of the Mack Weldon Atlas Tote — the Asphalt color in particular pairs up with just about any other colorways in your casual ensemble, a nice touch that makes for low-key, rather than overly loud, daily style for your everyday carry.

A shoulder strap (a removable one, at that!) delivers another carrying option from the office to the airport or the beach, and its  21” x 14” x 16” dimensions should prove handy and quite useful without proving too cumbersome.

If you put plenty of thought and value into your everyday carry and the essentials you trust, you’d do well to add the durable and nicely discounted Mack Weldon Atlas Tote to your daily gear haul this summer (and beyond!).

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These LUCA Canvas Sneakers from Huckberry are an Instant Summer Classic

Best canvas sneakers for men.

There’s certainly a wide world out there as you scour the market for the best men’s shoes and indeed, the best men’s sneakers to keep you light on your feet with style in mind this summer.

The more thought you put into your footwear rotation, from crisp leather loafers to light and breezy suede chukka boots and yes, the canvas sneakers shown above, the more you’ll be covered, literally, for just about any style scenario imaginable through the high heat of summer.

Of course, you can find just about anything you need at Huckberry as far as the best shoes for men are concerned, period, but let’s take a closer look at something easygoing, easy to wear and eternally stylish: Yes, the humble canvas sneaker puts in the hours, and this time, it’s got some new specs and a new design outlook via in-house footwear brand LUCA at Huckberry.

The brand looks to perfect smart casual footwear, blending gum rubber outsoles and sustainable suede and leather uppers with the likes of Chelsea boot, chukka boot and laidback sneaker construction, and the LUCA Canvas Sneakers are the latest entry to join your lineup of footwear so casually cool and stylish, you won’t even have to think twice about lacing ’em up.

Canvas sneakers boast more laidback style than ultra-crisp white leather sneakers, along with more durability — you can scuff ’em up just a touch without worry, and that goes for everything from boardwalk strolls to weekend coffee outings and dive bar beers once the blazing sun sets.

The LUCA Canvas Sneakers are crafted from organic cotton canvas, with a flexible yet sturdy rubber outsole and Strobel construction, encouraging what the brand calls “lighter and more flexible wear” — consider me impressed, and certainly looking to lace up a fresh pair of kicks from Huckberry and LUCA.

Better still is the fact that the design of the LUCA Canvas Sneakers is simple, clean and minimal. Pair up your new favorite canvas sneakers with everything from olive chino shorts and a grey polo to a camp-collar shirt and stretch chinos, or else go ultra-casual with a short-sleeve henley and classic light wash jeans.

As with other Huckberry summer style essentials, you needn’t overthink how to wear the LUCA Canvas Sneakers — they’re as essential and yet laidback as it gets, as ready for a summer BBQ as a coastal road trip. A pair of stylish men’s shoes like the LUCA Canvas Sneakers are to be treasured and yet worn often, through all of your favorite seasonal pursuits. Lace these up accordingly, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Top Off Your Next Rugged Look With an (On-Sale) Filson Cap For Heritage Style Points

Filson trucker hat for men.

The right finishing touch can add plenty to an outfit, even if it feels subtle, simply or thrown on at a moment’s notice — it holds true for accessories in the world of fine tailoring, and it holds true as far as more casually rugged good looks are concerned, as well. Take the best hats for men, an accessory easily collected and easily worn, with functional roots and plenty of modern-meets-retro style for the taking.

After all, trucker hats (among other varieties of the best hats for men) — were handed out as promotional items for all sorts of companies, as my friends at Gear Patrol note. And it makes sense that Filson, purveyors of all things heritage Pacific Northwest style, gets in on the action with the Filson Mesh Logger Cap — one now available for a pleasing discount right now at the Filson Outlet Store.

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Of course, that’s not the only action you’ll find up for grabs at a discount at Filson, from pocket tees to canvas work pants, lightweight spring and summer jackets and more. Let’s carry on, shall we?

If you follow me on Instagram, I can’t seem to pass up the chance to rock a good hat, especially of the trucker hat variety, and that very much includes this rugged Filson option.

Yessir, from press trips to bourbon country or time spent catching up with family in in Michigan over cold beers, if the occasion is a touch more laidback, and if it calls for cold beer, great whiskey and good times (or a combination of all three), I can’t resist throwing on one of my favorite hats for men, all with some rugged appeal and perhaps hard work in mind.

In my book, the Filson Mesh Logger Cap fits the bill nicely as an accessible, agreeable and hard-working cap fit for spring and summer, with all the proper touches one might expect from the historical brand known for its tough-as-nails outdoor gear. It gets the details right for under $35 on sale, including a breathable mesh back, a 6-panel build and a tough pre-curved bill for protection from the sun and debris out in the field.

Its debossed Filson metal buckle is complemented by the star of the show, the instantly recognizable Filson logo patch on the front, plus the company’s Dark Tan-meets-deep-brown color scheme, another Filson hallmark.

And while the discount certainly isn’t as massive as saving big on a Filson waxed trucker jacket, this handsome trucker hat is one you can feel great about buying at a discount, and then wearing plenty of days and nights on end this spring and summer. Hats off once again to Filson for making some of the best spring and summer gear, indeed.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Super-Fly Supply Shorts – Your Solution to Stylish Warm-Weather Looks

Best adventure shorts for men to wear this summer.

How do you prepare to go off-grid in the warmer months? Or rather, how do you prepare for more simple matters in the high heat of summer, when you might be searching more for the best men’s casual style than true off-grid performance?

In fact, how about we kill two birds with one proverbial menswear stone: In some cases, the best shorts for men should be able to do a bit of both, with the mobility and utility to take on cabin weekends and quick trail hikes as easily as they stand in as a casual style move for a backyard BBQ. It sounds nearly impossible, right? Leave it to the good folks at Huckberry to subvert your expectations, my friends.

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Where can one find shorts durable enough for the trail without looking overly technical closer to home? The answer just arrived at Huckberry via the Relwen Super-Fly Supply Shorts, blending the Huckberry-approved brand’s knack for functional durability with classic style and even a dash of military heritage.

They’re called the Supply Shorts for a reason, and let’s find out why as we explore the best shorts for men this season, as this particular pair joins the ranks of the rugged Proof Rover EDC Shorts and other Huckberry classics that blur the lines between laidback fashion and trail-ready reliability.

In fact, the entire Relwen Summer 2026 line touches on throwback classics, like the handsome dress polo or the timeless pocket tee, and freshens them up with vibrant colors, softer fabrics, durable designs and good looks aplenty all around — from the shores of the lake to a cabin bonfire and then some.

The Relwen Super-Fly Supply Shorts get their good looks and style points from military-inspired utility shorts, complete with back-flap pockets for your everyday carry, plus a longer 9-inch inseam that should suit the taller guys among us quite well (remember, Huckberry also sells its own Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts with shorter inseam options available.

But back to the Relwen Super-Fly Supply Shorts: The fabric build features 97% cotton and 3% spandex for a touch of mobility, while a gusseted crotch modeled after mountaineering shorts makes it even easier to move around while wearing your new favorite shorts.

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The waistband is even finished with button tabs for a secure-yet-adjustable fit, and I think you’ll find the range of color options pleasing enough for every sense of style, from Scrub Faded Olive to Camo and a crisp Dark Steel. If I were you, I’d find your favorite Relwen polo or pocket tee in a complementary shade to match your new Relwen Super-Fly Supply Shorts, then I’d stock up accordingly for summer.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Bolster Your Off-Duty Wardrobe With these Made-In-Canada T-shirts from Menswear Masters Gustin

Perhaps it’s the humid summer weather, but if golf is top of mind for you, then you could think of certain brands like a straight shot right down the fairway: Reliable, pleasing, easier said than done, but just satisfying when it happens. And while Gustin isn’t a golf brand — rather, the West Coast brand focuses on some of the finest denim and menswear basics, much of it made in America — there’s something to be said for reliability in design, fabrication and execution.

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Even the most simple of items in your wardrobe can deliver a difference you can see and feel when worn, particularly in the hot summer months — the humble T-shirt is one such item we tend to talk about frequently on this Brooklyn style blog as far as being a difference maker in quality craftsmanship, and that’s yet another area where Gustin excels in its bag of men’s style tricks, so to speak.

Yes indeed, even the most straightforward, like a classic tee, quickly becomes one of the best men’s T-shirts, as you very well might know if you’ve read this blog and if you’ve tried out wares from Gustin in the past.

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This brings us to the thoughtfully crafted and carefully textured Gustin Rainbow Nep T-shirt, now available in a clever two-pack and serving as a pleasing change of stylistic pace from more standard (yet no less essential) men’s T-shirts in solid colors. The Gustin Rainbow Nep T-shirt features any-season, garment-dyed 6oz. 100 percent cotton with a colorful nepped texture, not to mention made-in-Canada construction (top-notch basics brands like Reigning Champ also make their tees and more in the Great White North).

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The Gustin Rainbow Nep T-shirt in either color boasts durable details like a taped shoulder finish and double stitch binding, while double-needle hems finish off the sleeves with reliable, long-lasting construction in mind.

Of course, those design details make the Gustin Rainbow Nep T-shirt more of an investment at $89 per two-pack, but that’s still at least about a 25 percent markdown compared to similar brands. How’s that for a heck of a deal on some of the best men’s T-shirts? That’s what we’re all about in our Friday Find series, my friends — cheers to a late spring weekend!