by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Proof Performance Lined Swim Trunks – A Must-Have For Your Next Beach Visit

Best men's swim trunks.

When you know, you know: That is, when you step into a pair of the best swim trunks for men, you tend to feel the difference in fabrication, construction, style and performance almost immediately. Take the Proof Performance Swim Trunks shown above, my friends. It’s a high bar to clear, right? Particularly as we move into a time and a season when the best men’s swim suits will serve you well (or at least, one swimsuit worn at a time will serve you well!).

Hit the beach, hit the boardwalk, hit the beach bar, I say — and do it all wearing a pair of swim trunks cut to move and made with style points in mind, especially if you value go-anywhere swim trunks made to look and wear like your favorite pair of men’s shorts.

But not all of the finest swimsuits for men are created equal in matters of inseam length, fabric, quick-drying capability or utility — and indeed, I think you’ll find some of the best swim trunks for men on offer now via my good friends at Huckberry. The Proof Performance Swim Trunks — a pair of best-selling swim trunks made to be paired with the best of the best as far as breezy T-shirts and easygoing, beach-ready slides are concerned — certainly punch above their weight, to the tune of hundreds of well-rated reviews and fashion-minded good looks aplenty. How about it, ehh?

The Proof Performance Swim Trunks come in two useful inseam lengths (I myself prefer the 5-inch inseam, as it were), as well as 10 colors in a variety of fresh, versatile shades and some more vibrant options for the spring and summer months. Yessir, there’s style aplenty to be had when it comes to the Proof Performance Swim Trunks, but the four-way stretch fabric and useful interior lining cement these as perhaps the perfect pair of swim trunks for men.

Huckberry men's swimsuit review.

It’s worth noting that the construction on these stylish men’s swim trunks comes from recycled poly fabric (crafted from water bottles!) and spandex with UPF 50+ protection for the ultimate in daily style and performance.

Of course, it’s worth mentioning again that the Proof Performance Swim Trunks come in two inseam options, a range of waist sizes, and useful, versatile fit options and colors aplenty. There’s even a hidden phone pocket and a back snap pocket with the ability to hold your keys — it does indeed seem like Huckberry has thought of it all when you really dive into it (pun intended!) when wearing the Proof Performance Swim Trunks — in my experience, I truly can’t recommend a pair of the best swim trunks for men right now from my friends at Huckberry — as ever, we’ll see you out there, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt is a Rugged Style Treasure For (Almost) Any Occasion

Best workshirts for men.

When you get down to it, when it comes time to roll up your sleeves and get down to business. where’s a guy to turn? It seems like one of the best workshirts for men, in matters of both form and function, should get the job done, quite literally — and in this day and age, you also need to know where to turn to layer up with proper utility in mind. Don’t leave anything to chance, as we often say on this style blog, ehh? That’s where my friends at Best Made Co. join your wardrobe.

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Yes indeed, often featuring a blend of iconic good looks, durable fabrication and modern heritage designed in one complete package, my friends at Best Made Co. arrive in formidable style — with utility top of mind, at least where the Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt is concerned.

Indeed, it’s not all that easy to find a blend of breathability, toughness and style in one dependable workshirt for men — even if your focus on dependability extends more towards, say, brewery visits than yard work (at least on a Friday night!).

And as far as rolling up your sleeves is concerrned, hard-working performance is the name of the game via the Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt — as you’ll recall, the iconic modern company went through a relaunch and revamp of sorts in recent years (as the brand says, they were founded in 2009, then refounded in 2024).

It’s all thanks to original co-founder Peter Buchanan-Smith’s dedication to quality, rugged style, quality fabrication and durable performance — all of which might be an understatement when it comes to fashionable yet functional everyday pieces like the Best Made Co. Cotton-Linen Workshirt.

And as the company says of its own take on the utterly classic workshirt, “the blend is 58% cotton, 42% linen, a ratio that will earn its keep” — I’d say I’d agree with that sentiment wholeheartedly from my friends at Best Made Co., and if you feel the same way, then hard-working, hard-wearing style is yours for the taking this spring and summer.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee is a Casual Style Upgrade in a Major Way

In the world of men’s style, at least if you ask this Brooklyn style writer, there are times when it’s wise to splurge and step up your game, and there are times when an affordable classic gets the job done just fine.

Take your standard T-shirt: As a work-from-home writer, I tend to reach for a T-shirt most days of the week, but wearing a finely crafted option just feels… different. In the best way possible, in a way that makes me look forward to dusting off my T-shirt rotation at home and on the road. And my friends, I think I know just where you’re going to want to go to get your new favorite T-shirt.

That certainly seems to be the case with the best T-shirts for men — investing in a quality option is a quick way to add more flair, class and quality to your off-duty style rotation, even if it feels more like a style splurge. Are you still with me? And are you ready to amp things up with the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee?

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It’s a luxe upgrade to your basics rotation, available in a series of vibrant colors and patterns designed to flatter, fit well and feel like anything but an average, everyday T-shirt. Would you expect anything less from one of the country’s best menswear designers, after all?

At least in my experience, the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee does what the designer (from Iowa but trained in New York City at the likes of Old Navy, Ralph Lauren and J. Crew) really knows how to do best — take a tried-and-true staple, give it a fresh coat of paint in finely crafted fabrication, so to speak, and then offer it in a wide array of fashionable but not ostentatious colors and patterns. Yes indeed, how’s that for ranking the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee as one of the best men’s T-shirts, ehh?

The difference, at least in my experience wearing Todd Snyder T-shirts, is clear right off the bat when it comes to the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee. In fact, as the brand says of its reliably designed, stylish and high-quality men’s T-shirt, “it’s crafted from an all-cotton fabric we call “Premium Jersey,” and that detail makes all the difference from the jump. The next time you find yourself reaching for a stylish T-shirt, one where you’re wanting for higher-quality fabric and construction, make it this option from Todd Snyder, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Linen-Blend Chinos are The Most Versatile Pants (Potentially) In Your Wardrobe from Huckberry

Whenever that prized question rolls around — as in, what the heck am I going to wear tonight!?… well, it does indeed pay off to have a few answers in mind, least of all a few ideas that dive into some of the best menswear staples, including a pair of the best chinos for men on the market.

These are the sort of crisply designed, carefully considered pants for men you can style in breezy fashion, from camp collar shirting to casual pocket tees, a fresh Oxford shirt or even an artfully faded chambray number — don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to a style solution like the best pants for men, the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos certainly includded.

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Consider that last foundational question solved, at least for now, as a pair of stylish men’s pants like the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos should fit the bill nicely indeed — and then some, at that. If casual, cool, stylish comfort is king — which it indeed is around these parts as the thermostat climbs — then I’d say you’ve got a friend indeed considered as far as a pair of the best men’s pants are considered.

The key here is breezy versatility — as comfortable and yet stylish to wear with a pocket tee fresh off the beach as with a crisply cut buttondown shirt and a lightweight blazer headed to an evening dinner (Old Fashioned very much included).

Especially in breezy, fresh and seasonally light shades — when tempered with vibrant colors or classic styles like a light blue Oxford shirt or a timeless white polo shirt — the ever-useful, versatile nature of the Wills Cotton Linen Chinos should prove both sensible and stylish in every way, shape or form, my friends. Here’s to a new season of easygoing, fashionable and utterly cool looks, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Rugged Yet Versatile Chelsea Boots from Huckberry Are the Hybrid Option You Need Now

Best Chelsea boots for men to buy now.

Spring is a season of in-betweens, of up and down weather, of shifting seasons in real time — your footwear and your next #OOTD should reflect that balance, should they not? And that’s where an on-sale pair of the best Chelsea boots from the good folks at Huckberry (and the brand’s in-house LUCA Footwear line) come into play, of course.

And with enough versatility, variety and style points to meet the shifting seasons, the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots are a durable, dependable play for your footwear lineup, my friends. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

The LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots (part of the ever-growing and ever-useful Huckberry Sale section) meet the moment when it comes to easygoing yet polished, rugged yet casual and casually stylish, good looks are concerned. And as Huckberry rightfully says, “the LUCA Terra Chelsea Sneaker Boot closes the gap between dress boot and sneaker,” which should pair expertly with a dash of everything in your wardrobe, from light wash jeans and a short-sleeve henley to a camp-collar shirt and stretch chinos.

Simply add the soft suede construction of the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots to just about any combination of looks you can dream up, complete with a thick and springy, rebound-oriented Lactae Havea Sole crafted sustainably from raw rubber harvested in France. These aren’t simply any old pair of Chelsea boots — they’re also lined in anti-slip leather and handcrafted in Portugal, while leather pull tabs on the front and back add a point of distinction and make for an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience.

They’re aren’t quite another pair of stylish men’s Chelsea boots on the market like the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Boots, which come in two rich, earthy shades of suede and a handsome leather option that should develop quite the patina over time.

The next time you want an easy-on, easy-to-wear, all-day footwear option fashioned from sustainable materials and delivered with quality in mind, these on-sale Chelsea boots from Huckberry should deliver plentiful hybrid style and comfort to match, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Bespoke Post Subscription Box Is One of the Best Men’s Subscription Boxes in 2026 (And Beyond)

As we turn the corner towards a full-on spring and summer, adventure beckons, does it not? And so too, does the need to get out and about with the best gear for men of all sorts — what’s a guy to do when he needs everything from one of the best pocket knives to the right pair of hiking boots, a cooler for ice-cold beer and perhaps a nice decanter for a dram of whiskey at day’s end?

For me, that solution has always been fairly simple, but if you’re not familiar with the many charms of Bespoke Post and one of the best subscription boxes for men, now is as great a time as any to get acquainted (or perhaps reacquainted).

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In the year 2026, there are assuredly all kinds of men’s subscription boxes out there offering up everything from thoughtfully curated basics to bundles of the finest meat and provisions on the market, but no one has been doing it quite like Bespoke Post across the past decade-plus.

It’s free to sign up for one of the best men’s subscription boxes (and there’s no fee to pass up on a shipment in a given month), but it’s the variety of the well-curated, rugged yet versatile, ever-stylish and ever-useful monthly Bespoke Post subscription boxes.

Of course, you’re also more than encouraged by this Brooklyn style writer to shop the rest of the Bespoke Post site, as the company thoughtfully designs gear for the great outdoors (like its Wren lineup), plus handsome, Americana-tinged menswear via the likes of Line of Trade and Fieldworth (as you well know if you read my Bespoke Post reviews every now and again, my friends).

Billed as “quality gear for people who give a damn,” you’re getting a useful and expertly curated selection of 2-3 items (usually) every month, with each offering of Bespoke Post subscription boxes playing to a specific theme (like the beach, or the hiking trail, or the right set of tools or style moves for your next backyard BBQ).

At least in my experience, it’s certainly worth signing up for ne of the best men’s subscription boxes — at times, a simple reminder is all it takes to outfit you in the best gear for spring and summer (and beyond!). Have questions about joining Bespoke Post? Drop a line in the comments below.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Mott and Bow Just Marked Down Its Ultra-Premium Cashmere Sweaters for Expert Spring Layering

Just when you thought spring had strolled into town as more of a pleasant start to an early (and mighty hot!) summer, the weather gods shifted things a touch, didn’t they? At least, that’s the case in my neck of the woods, and that means I haven’t quite stowed away my selection of the best sweaters for men — including the premium cashmere sweater shown above from Mott and Bow, makers of some of the best blue jeans for men. And no, that’s not all, my friends.

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Yes indeed, you could certainly say that New York City-based Mott and Bow has done it again — and again, and again. The brand’s expansion over the years has been fun to watch, to say the least, and you could very well put together a full weekend’s worth of looks between Mott and Bow T-shirts, cashmere sweaters, exceptional denim with designer quality, and even swim trunks.

But let’s start by diving into the Mott and Bow Classic Cashmere Bergen Crew, a minimal and easy-to-style sweater that should prove an easy pick-up for spring layering, business casual, office-minded dressing and plenty of comfort when used as, say, an on-the-road layering piece when teamed with a waxed trucker jacket or a field coat.

Of course, the uses are plentiful in matters of versatile men’s style when you pick up a neutral cashmere sweater with a crewneck design that wears as fashionably over a crisp white Oxford shirt and dark blue jeans as it does over a crewneck tee with stretch chinos for a mix of effortless, high-low style.

And while some men’s cashmere sweaters can prove expensive, the Mott and Bow Classic Cashmere Bergen Crew is marked down now by about 20 percent, with sizes running from Extra Small to 2XL. Options aplenty abound, as do chances to style the Mott and Bow Classic Cashmere Bergen Crew with everything from dark blue Mott and Bow men’s jeans to the company’s selection of stylish stretch jeans or even jeans in faded shades of grey or spring-friendly light wash blue.

The great news is, colors like Camel, Navy, Charcoal Heather or even ultra-sleek Black go well with nearly anything in your wardrobe — the style combinations are practically endless when you pick up the easily wearable Mott and Bow Classic Cashmere Bergen Crew on sale now from one of your favorite denim producers. If office-ready yet road-approved layering is what your menswear rotation needs this spring — and I’d wager it is — then you’ve found an on-sale style steal in any color of the Mott and Bow Classic Cashmere Bergen Crew.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Poplin Draftsman Shirt – A Lightweight Spin on a Daily Style Staple

A new season brings with it a new outlook in matters of style and the best menswear, does it not? Or perhaps, it’s a bit of a fresh take on the classics you know and love, retooled for a new season. These are fresh spins on foundational staples, like one of the best buttondown shirts for men — as crisp and breezy to wear to a backyard BBQ as at the office when you select the right one, you very well might find what you’re looking for at Huckberry via the company’s in-house, utterly fantastic and foundational Flint and Tinder line of menswear.

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The roster at Flint and Tinder is packed with Americana-tinged staples like rugged waxed trucker jackets, vintage-inspired denim jackets, dusty faded denim, eye-catching patterned short-sleeve shirts, and the one, the only, the near-perfect Flint and Tinder Draftsman Shirt.

Over the years, my Flint and Tinder reviews have covered a bit of everything from the modern fan-favorite, with plenty more where that came from in store. The brand looks to everything from the American West to East Coast Ivy prep for style inspiration, and it shows in a lineup of A-to-Z menswear favorites you can practically mix and match (especially the brand’s best-selling Flint and Tinder 365 Pants alongside picks like the Flint and Tinder Draftsman Shirt.

Now, with heat on the horizon and around the corner, the Flint and Tinder Poplin Draftsman Shirt lightens things up considerably while keeping the same classic silhouette and style points top of mind. This crisp, expertly cut takes on the character of a shirt, as Huckberry says, worn reliably by Mid-Century architects (perfect for rolling up your sleeves and getting to work, my friends).

With its nicely cut and face-framing buttondown collar and chest pocket for casual style points and visual appeal, this shirt is practically a do-it-all shirt (even able to be worn with a soft-shouldered blazer and linen trousers this season). Even the chest pocket boasts contrast stitching and an old-school pen slot for real-world utility.

Plus, the Flint and Tinder Poplin Draftsman Shirt is also garment washed for softness right out of the Huckberry bag or box — comfort in every stitch, my friends.

Your new favorite buttondown shirt also comes in a range of colors so engaging and stylish (including a Wide Blue Utility Stripe, timeless White and an earthy Olive Three-Check pattern). If I were you, I’d certainly consider picking up more than one color or pattern, then teaming them up with crisply cut stretch chinos in a variety of contrasting colors — among other ways you can rock the Flint and Tinder Poplin Draftsman Shirt. Style in the heat has never looked so good, or been so easy — at least, that’s my experience wearing Huckberry, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Hiroshi Kato Is Making Some of the Finest, Best Blue Jeans for Men (And More!) on the Market Right Now

Does it ever seem like the market for men’s blue jeans is a bit crowded at times? Perhaps — from classic denim producers to department stores and high-fashion brands — but that makes it all the more special when a company cuts through the clutter and stands above the rest (head and shoulders, one might say!) when it comes to delivering the best selvedge jeans for men (and more!).

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That’s the idea at the root of the Friday Find series, as we say – diving into brands that might fly under the radar from time to time, but are every bit as worthy of a coveted spot in your wardrobe as your tried-and-true favorites. And if you’re a denimhead, you very well likely know the stellar denim and menswear producers at Hiroshi Kato. If not? This Friday is as prime a time as any to dive into your new favorite pair of blue jeans.

Over the past few weeks or so, I’ve had the chance to step into a standout pair of Hiroshi Kato men’s denim, a cult favorite offering that I’d heard about frequently from in-the-know menswear fans and lovers of the best denim for men all across the board. So when the folks at Hiroshi Kato reached out about testing out a pair of finely crafted selvedge denim, I certainly had to take ’em up on that offer — how could you not, ehh?

Of course, I’ve written a Hiroshi Kato men’s denim review over at WERD.com, but this one was a chance every bit as special to trot out some of the coolest men’s blue jeans all around Brooklyn (as you might have seen on my Instagram!).

For my latest men’s denim review and another foray into the world of Hiroshi Kato selvedge denim, I selected a pair of the Scissors Slim Tapered, crafted from rich, durable yet supple 10.5 Ace selvedge. As the good folks at the USA-made denim producer say, these handsome and rugged yet versatile jeans rely on “vintage fade Indigo Japanese 10.5oz 4-way stretch selvedge,” finished off with eye-catching details like a custom back hip leather patch and the company’s custom-branded hardware.

Best blue jeans for men.

Denim from my friends at Hiroshi Kato is a sight to behold and even better to wear — utterly classic, remarkably well-designed, made to get better over time and offered in a wide variety of washes, fits and styles. There’s an almost stunning array of men’s blue jeans on offer at Hiroshi Kato, as I’ve found out over the years — and I’ve got plenty more to dive into from one of the best men’s blue jean producers on the market. Your next pair of hard-working selvedge awaits, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Seersucker Shirt will Keep You Cool In Breezy, Stylish Fashion This Season

Billy Reid menswear review.

It truly takes one to know one, and by that I mean, if you often struggle with the heat in the summer and want to figure out how to stay cool while looking stylish for guys, well, you very well might be in luck today.

While your fall and winter menswear essentials are all about burly, rugged layers aplenty, those spring style essentials you’re searching for are all about breezy, dependable comfort and keeping cool as things heat from up — from the office to a work conference to evening happy hours and summer weddings, I’d wager you’ll find the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt a crisp, reliable companion from one of the best menswear designers in America.

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Of course, you very well know Billy Reid if you keep up with the pages of this blog — that’s because he crafts a bit of everything, from stylish long-sleeve polos to effortless chinos, the peacoat worn by James Bond (yes, it’s true!) and sturdy denim shirts with plenty of heritage.

The designer simply makes it look easy, and with the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, you might say he’s using style inspiration from the deep South (the company is based in Alabama, after all) blended with the need to stay cool in the sweltering heat itself.

And that leads us to the polished but breezy, easygoing but useful and refined Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, which takes the brand’s Cedar Shirt silhouette (normally delivered in seasonally friendly corduroy) and turns it into textural, soft and lightweight seersucker.

The puckered fabric effect of seersucker helps air flow more properly around the garment, making it a prime choice for suiting fabrication in the warmer months. The same can surely be said of the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, which comes in a neutral, fashionable shade of Olive as well as a vibrant, summer-friendly Blue tone.

The spread collar offers a crisp finish that wears as well with chino shorts as with linen trousers and leather loafers for more formal seasonal occasions, while the famed menswear designer finished the shirt with mother-of-pearl buttons and the company’s signature ribbon stripe detailing at the bottom hem.

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Yes, as with other things in the Billy Reid universe, the details have been taken care of fine fashion — to say the very least. With a standard fit and a cut designed to look as stylish untucked as when tucked in beneath a lightweight summer blazer, there are plenty of stylish seasonal takeaways from Billy Reid — and yes, that very much includes the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, my friends. Cheers to the season at hand, and cheers to warm-weather style made easy.