by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Add Olive to Your Style Rotation with these Easygoing Todd Snyder Jeans

There’s an array of potential ways to upgrade both your off-duty and your business casual uniform, starting from the ground up. Of course, if you keep up with this Brooklyn style blog, you know that all too well, from your selection of stylish chukka boots to expertly crafted socks, but can you find a pair of jeans fit for both the office and hours off-duty? Once again, the answer is easy, my friends, and that’s: Yes, of course you can — if you know where to look.

And the place we happen to be looking today is menswear extraordinaire and award-winning designer Todd Snyder, with a fresh outlook on timeless Americana that includes a crisp new spin on classic jeans — beyond just the timeless blue jean, at that.

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The Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Jeans shown here are a departure from the GQ-approved designer’s normal array of expertly faded denim and inky blue selvedge, yet not in a bad way. In fact, the Olive colorway adds plenty to your style rotation, whether paired with a simple heather grey tee and a blue denim trucker jacket or styled with a dark blue chambray shirt and an unlined navy wool stretch blazer at the office (take heed as you plan your next fall #OOTD, my friends).

With their more relaxed, classic straight-leg fit, these Todd Snyder Garment-Dyed Jeans are also designed to stand up heartily to fall — try ’em on for size with sturdy work boots or Chelsea boots with a slightly more workwear-inclined silhouette, and then pay close attention to what Todd Snyder calls “quality, vintage-inspired details” like oxidized rivets.

With a mid rise and a straight cut through the leg, these jeans are polished without proving too slim or too baggy — a just-right fit akin to Goldilocks, as it were.

And despite that garment-dyed finish, these are in fact crafted from cotton twill selvedge making ’em a downright steal for your wardrobe at under $100. Add a dash of earthy color to your denim rotation, and your wardrobe will prove all the better for it this season, folks. Sizes are moving quickly as part of plentiful Todd Snyder menswear deals right now, so act accordingly to score a versatile set of denim for your seasonal roster.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is An Undeniably Cool Fall Jacket for Men

Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket review.

Ever come across a piece of menswear that’s so jaw-dropping, so instantly memorable, you immediately need to have it — or at least, you immediately need to add it to your wish list? That’s what this writer first thought upon seeing the remarkable, investment-level, seriously cool Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket — a long-running fan-favorite that arrives every autumn like a welcome, brisk breeze amongst the rustle of the changing leaves.

Yes, that’s lofty praise, but this stylish men’s leather jacket is an utter classic for a reason, at least among the modern parlance of men’s leather jackets. And yes, it’s back this fall and simply better than ever.

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We’ve talked about an array of the best leather jackets for men on this site in recent weeks, but few can match the construction and quality of this West Coast style staple. And while the price is assuredly investment-worthy and perhaps quite the splurge, I’d say you’re getting your money’s worth with the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, and then some. Taylor Stitch worked with its partners at Golden Bear to craft this jacket, one that was inspired by a vintage leather jacket built for the long haul, as the San Francisco brand says.

Crafted in the United States of America – no easy feat these days, my friends, each of the three variations of this handsome jacket are fashioned from hard-wearing, full-grain, drum-dyed 3.5-oz steerhide that should become more supple with each wear.

It’s fully lined and features flannel-lined pockets for added warmth — while it’s not quite a beefy puffer jacket or winter parka, you should be able to wear this jacket atop a flannel shirt and henley on especially brisk autumn days.

The specs on the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket only get better from there — it also features Thinsulate insulation for substantial depth and warmth on the open road, with articulated back construction and a cropped fit for added mobility. Antique brass hardware, including a two-way YKK zipper and antique brass snaps, lends a further air of rugged durability to a jacket that’s bound to become your new favorite.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, this standout leather jacket, one of the coolest fall jackets for men, is moving quickly in leather shades like Espresso Steerhide. No matter which of the trio you select, this jacket is just about as ruggedly stylish as it gets when paired with classic dark blue jeans and a thermal henley, or else a plaid flannel shirt jacket and trusty Taylor Stitch moto boots (another personal favorite of mine).

For remarkable quality and durability, for almost limitless style potential and with longevity in mind, I’d wager it’s tough to beat the wearability and utility — plus fashion points aplenty — of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket. Inquiring minds, head to Taylor Stitch to learn more.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Rhodes Footwear Vibram Wedge Boots from Huckberry a Dependable Fall Footwear Move

Huckberry men's boots review.

Are you sick of talking about the best boots for men yet? I’d surely hope not, as fall presents prime opportunuties aplenty for lacing up and stepping into downright rugged, essential men’s footwear, as useful in the garage or the shop as they are in the yard or out far afield.

Perhaps the best boots for men are merely a pair you need as you strive to build the perfect bonfire and then admire your handiwork — either way, they can stand up to wind, rain, fall leaves and debris while also wearing stylishly with your favorite pair of blue jeans off the clock.

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Let’s get even more specific: The selection of men’s boots at Huckberry has long been positively outstanding, running the gamut from sleek suede chukka boots to durable moc toe boots and the handsome Rhodes Footwear Vibram Wedge Boots shown above.

It gets even better once you know your new favorite boots are on sale at Huckberry right now for a rather impressive 40 percent off — that adage we always talk about on this menswear blog about striking while the iron is hot certainly comes into play here.

The goods are certainly delivered and then some, as Huckberry’s own Rhodes Footwear takes classic silhouettes, like the lace-up work boot, the chukka boot or the plain-toe dress boot, and livens them up with premium footwear construction hailing from Leon, Mexico, arguably a hotbed for crafting some of the finest footwear for men on the plane.

The hard-wearing Rhodes Footwear Vibram Wedge Boots feature chestnut suede (be sure to treat them with waterproof suede protector), but the real winner here in matters of constructing some of the best boots for men is the use of that anti-slip, deep-lug Vibram 2060 outsole for sturdy performance, from cobblestone streets to the yard and back.

With a profile that can be dressed up slightly with olive chinos or worn in more rugged fashion with canvas work pants, the Rhodes Footwear Vibram Wedge Boots are also built out with features like bovine and suede leather lining for breathability and comfort that molds to your foot over time, right out of the box.

Huckberry notes the utterly stylish, classic Rhodes Footwear Vibram Wedge Boots also feature an anti-shock EVA foam midsole for added rebound and support. And at a price like that — under $170, marked down from $268 — you’re adding an ideal blend of style, savings and performance to your wardrobe. You can’t beat that from Huckberry now, can ya, my friends?

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Thursday Boots Captain Boots – Fresh Fall Footwear, Guaranteed

Don’t underestimate the long-running classics (or rather, modern classics) in your menswear rotation, particularly as you build your next #OOTD from the ground up by leaning on a pair of the best boots for men. And in the way of modern classics, you might say that there’s not a men’s footwear brand out there that’s made more waves — at least on a large scale — than New York City-founded, New York City-based Thursday Boots.

Thursday Boots

Founded more than a decade ago by friends who first conducted IRL boot fittings, long before they had their own shop or warehouse, the company is now certainly impressive in its range, from chukka boots to Chelsea boots to lace-up dress boots, not to mention handsome leather sneakers and a gorgeous lineup of leather jackets.

Yessir, Thursday Boots has come a long way since I first wore the brand back in Brooklyn about 11 years ago, and I’ve certainly put one of the best men’s boot brands to the test in plentiful style situations, from rock concerts to distillery visits to global travels.

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It all tends to come back around, and a pair like the OG Thursday Boots Captain Boots can speak to both modern style and the company’s evolution — lofty praise though that might be, there might not be a better combination of high-quality construction, durable materials and fair pricing than what the team dreams up to this day.

Thursday Boots men's boots.

And what the team has dreamed up is certainly dynamic, formidable, fashionable and functional across a wide range of silhouettes, an expansion from years past. There’s the captoe design of the Captain Boots, the crisp plain-toe lace-up construction of the Thursday Boots President Boots, the combat boot-esque appeal of the Captain StormKing Boots, the hard-wearing moc toe design of the Diplomat Boots and even dressy wingtip boots.

Toss in the handsome and ultra-premium Black Label Challenger lineup, and there’s assuredly a pair of Thursday Boots men’s boots out there for every sense of taste and style — and that only covers lace-up varieties.

With your new favorite boot brand (or perhaps, old favorite boot brand!), the fun certainly keeps going, and that extends to warm-weather-friendly sneakers, traditional loafers and boat shoes, and a wide array of outerwear, from the classic denim jacket to the edgy moto jacket.

The Thursday Boots Captain Boots are as straightforward and stylish as it gets, featuring Rugged and Resilient leather — among a dizzying array of leather construction options — plus Goodyear welted construction. The glove leather interior is supple and easy to break in right out of the box, and the shock-absorbing insole design acts as intended.

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The studded rubber outsole is a durable design feature that’s proven a favorite of mine, while the use of Kevlar blend laces takes durability to another level. Better still is the fact that your selection of most any pair of Thursday Boots for men will lend itself to an eye-catching, personable patina over time.

Yes indeed, if you’ve yet to try the utterly impressive Thursday Boots Captain Boots — or any other pair on offer from the fan-favorite brand — now’s an ideal time to retool your foowear lineup for fall. Expect much more to come on Thursday Boots in the season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Manready Mercantile Is One of the Coolest Stores for Guys Anywhere, Period

It sometimes takes just one glance, or setting one foot inside an esteemed menswear store, to know you’re someplace special, to know you’re in a place crafted and curated to tackle every possible need and want when it comes to the best gear and garb for men on the market. I’ve felt that way with similar shops in my own past (like Brooklyn’s dearly departed Modern Anthology), and I also tend to feel the same way about Manready Mercantile, one of the absolute coolest shops for men on the market.

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The Houston, Tx. shop, launched in 2012 by Travis S. Weaver, bills itself as a “premium general store,” and that holds true well over a decade on: The rugged haven stocks all manner of finely crafted, hard-wearing and hard-working goods from Turtlebox speakers to Yeti coolers to whiskey-soaked beef jerky, a range of durable flannel shirts and workwear, and handsome accessories aplenty.

Manready Mercantile review.

Pay close attention to special home good finds like Manready Mercantile candles, or else upgrade your everyday carry with cord carriers or leather keychains from the Americana atelier.

Leather coasters add class to your bar cart, vintage trucker hats and field jackets deliver outdoor-ready performance, and a thoughtfully curated selection of daily essentials like Shinola watches and distinctive jewelry also provide plenty of character and personal style.

Yessir, it’s as if the adage holds true: If you can dream it up, Manready Mercantile (probably) has it in stock. It’s an utter delight to prowl the wares within the utterly classic shop, and it’s almost just as cool — yes, just plain cool — to shop more than 2,000 items online at the famed Texas store.

In fact, Manready Mercantile‘s own “Manready Made” selection features everything for the home and beyond, from beard oils to hand salves, hats, leather goods, soaps, its own line of T-shirts and even whiskey glasses up for grabs.

It’s almost jaw-dropping the array of thoughtfully selected and designed products being served up by the outfitter and general store — if you can’t get yourself down to Houston soon, then shopping Manready Mercantile online is the next best thing.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Layer Up for Autumn With Mott and Bow’s Newest Henley in a Fresh Colorway

Best henley for men to wear this fall.

Putting together your favorite fall #OOTD, or at least one that’s functional, rugged and dare I say, it just a dash classic and cool, shouldn’t feel like too much work — it shouldn’t feel like closing your eyes and fumbling around your closet either, ya dig?

No sir, preparation always makes perfect in matters of seasonal style, like having a selection of base layers and standalone basics that can elevate a look, offer added warmth or serve as a complementay layer.

It’s a simple formula when you build from the ground up, or in this case, from your top half outwards with one of the best men’s henleys. This classic men’s fall style move deserves another look especially now that Mott and Bow is reintroducing the Mott and Bow Cotton Waffle Curved Hem Henley. Don’t go without the classic henley close at hand this season — if you know, you know. And if you need a refresher? That’s what brings us here today.

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As we speak, I’m wearing this mid-weight 220 gm2 cotton waffle knit henley on a cool fall day in Michigan — it doesn’t hurt that it expertly complements a pair of men’s blue jeans from a company known for making some of the best men’s denim on the market, all at relatively affordable prices.

I’ve worn Mott and Bow denim for a number of years to great effect — the company prioritizes stretch denim in three reliable fits and a range of washes and colors, from shades of tan and rust to light grey, classic black and perfectly faded blue. And again, what wears well with styles like Mott and Bow straight leg denim? Especially in the brisk months, that’d be your new favorite henley, my friends.

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It could be valuable to step into a pair of Mott and Bow men’s jeans this season, but first up might be upgrading your layering game with the Mott and Bow Cotton Waffle Curved Hem Henley, which features flattering tailored long sleeves and a curved hem that elongates your torso (helpful for those of us with larger frames, ehh?).

Plus, you can find it in nine classic and seasonal colors, like Cocoa and Taupe — two personal favorites and two highly versatile selections when worn with charcoal denim or olive chinos. Plus, your new favorite henley has limitless layering potential — beneath a waxed trucker jacket, underneath a flannel overshirt, styled alongside a rugged chambray workshirt.

Or heck, just wear this stylish men’s henley alongside tapered joggers as you make a weekend coffee run or relax on your front porch. With versatility in spades, durable comfort and a seasonally friendly cotton waffle knit, the Mott and Bow Cotton Waffle Curved Hem Henley might just prove downright essential this autumn and beyond — in fact, I’d bet on it, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Embrace Fall with the Buck Mason Herdsman Crew for Rugged Style Appeal

Buck Mason menswear review.

When inclement weather hits or when your daily fall breeze is a bit more brisk than usual, it’s high time to turn back towards the classics of your menswear rotation — the burly sweater, the trusted chore coat, the waxed trucker jacket or the flannel shirt, for instance.

And you can certainly trust the Americana style purveyors at Buck Mason to deliver the goods as far as reliability and classically rugged appeal — the brand takes inspiration from the American West and the American heartland, and pieces like this handsome spin on the fisherman sweater (the fan-favorite Buck Mason Herdsman Crew) are here to amp up your rotation of the best fall style essentials in prime fashion.

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If you want to talk about classic layers for your top half, you can start outwards and work your way in with something like the Buck Mason Bruiser Jacket, while the burly, dependable nature of the thick-knit Buck Mason Herdsman Crew is also a mighty fine wardrobe addition. Five-gauge wool is knit in substantial, chunky fashion, as the brand notes, and 95 percent Merino wool construction offers temperature regulation naturally, plus anti-bacterial capabilities alongside 5 percent Cashmere for an utterly luxe finish.

Saddle shoulder construction offers range of motion with this finely crafted sweater, whether worn atop a long-sleeve crewneck tee or fashionably fitted over a reliable chambray shirt.

Colors like Heather Navy (shown below) offer up a crisp look that wouldn’t look out of place atop stylish tobacco-hued chinos, while the Cacao Brown shade is my personal favorite and should pair seamlessly with faded blue jeans, or even light olive chinos for a spin on traditional military colors.

Buck Mason Herdsman Crew review.

When it comes to the Buck Mason Herdsman Crew, the Los Angeles company promises “all the warmth, zero itch” when it comes to the lavish construction of this sweater, and its three handsome color options deliver the perfect mix of both rugged utility and debonair good looks this season. You very well might have found your new favorite sweater for autumn.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 25 Percent Off Sitewide at the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale

Fair Harbor menswear review.

Right as we roll into a new season, helpful savings abound on some of the coolest, most fresh everyday menswear you can find — at least, that’s how I feel about Fair Harbor, a brand that started out bringing sustainable swimwear to the market and now dabbles in a bit of everything for the stylish modern man.

Fair Harbor men’s swim trunks deliver retro swim style inspiration and modern materials (not to mention fresh colors and prints, plus five inseam options), but it’s time to think of the brand as more than a swimwear company — the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale should see to that quite nicely.

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You’re now getting 25 percent off sitewide on a range of gear you can put to good use in the brisk climes of fall, not to mention when you trot out your Fair Harbor swim trunks on a warm-weather getaway once you’ve had enough of winter.

But for right now, I’m especially a fan of the rich softness and handsome plaid colorways of the Fair Harbor Seaside Flannel Shirt, plus the do-it-all nature of the office-ready Fair Harbor Horizon Five-Pocket Pants — built like a jean, as easy to style as chinos for your 9-to-5 grind (and beyond).

Heck, Fair Harbor even makes stretch denim jeans in a range of breezy, colorful washes — ideal for pairing with a flannel shirt this season, don’t ya think?

And of course, you can expect men’s swim trunks from Fair Harbor on sale right now, too. Quarter-zips, henley shirts and my personal favorite, the Bungalow Trunk (as you might have seen on my Instagram) are all yours for the taking in a range of colorful designs and autumnal hues aplenty.

It’s also undoubtedly helpful that, unlike other sales from certain brands, the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale delivers gear you cam put to good use right out of the box this season. Perhaps even more helpfully for the speedy shoppers among us, you needn’t use a discount code — 25 percent off via the Fair Harbor Friends and Family Sale is applied right at checkout.

Pick your poison, so to speak, as to whether you stock up on flannel shirting, fresh swimwear or everyday pants — this Fair Harbor sale serves up useful style hacks aplenty, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Relwen Utility Workshirt Is a Trusted Daily Fall Style Essential from Huckberry

Best workshirts for men to wear this fall.

Let the debate rage on as to what’s the most crucial in your next fall #OOTD, especially one centered around rugged workwear and the great outdoors — or a mix of both. Is it the pair of boots you lace up, or the canvas work pants or blue jeans you step into? Or is it the humble yet hard-working shirt on your top half?

Of course, the proper answer as far as the best fall style essentials are concerned is that it comes down to a mix of both, so why not go all-out in a quest for the best gear for fall, ehh? Take the quilted overshirt above — a crucial part of any outdoor excursion, and then consider an alternative in a softer yet no less useful fabric.

That’s where Huckberry can certainly help, as you well know from years of experience reading about and shopping through one of the best online menswear shops for guys — that’s what brings us around town today, as well.

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Huckberry has a knack for scouring the market and then finding (and selling) some of the coolest gear and garb around, as we all tend to know here at The Style Guide — the Relwen Soft Brushed Workshirt now makes a reappearance in time for peak shoulder season, and it arrives not a moment too soon in a helpful array of richly crafted colors, with eye-catching design details, to boot.

Just like the company’s military-inspired field jackets and chinos, there’s a blend of form and function right at the forefront of the Relwen Soft Brushed Workshirt — depending on the color or pattern you select, you’re getting a blend of both soft-pile cotton and spandex for stretch, comfort and ease of movement.

So while this workshirt isn’t abrasion-resistant in the same manner as waxed cotton, it’s easy enough to layer underneath a waxed trucker jacket or wear all on its own atop a thermal henley (I prefer the Cornmeal Herringbone colorway myself).

Clean-finished felled seams offer seamless construction throughout, while two extra-roomy chest pockets are a critical design move meant for your everyday carry. The pointed flap pockets are even, dare I say it, a point of distinction compared to other workshirts, while the fit is made to layer without proving too baggy or cumbersome.

Four-ply construction reinforces the durability of the Relwen Soft Brushed Workshirt, which should prove as wearable with dark blue denim as with canvas work pants in the fied. If you’ve been on the hunt for an alternative to flannel workshirts, something with a dash more stretch perhaps, then the Relwen Soft Brushed Workshirt is a fine addition to your rotation of fall style essentials, and we’re only getting started this season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Amp Up Shoulder Season Layering with this Todd Snyder Bomber Jacket

Todd Snyder bomber jacket review.

You’ve probably heard the term being thrown about over the years — shoulder season, a time when we reach for garb to, well, cover our shoulders and brave brisk fall weather. It’s a season that requires plentiful options as far as the best fall style essentials are concerned — variety and versatility go hand in hand, whether you reach for a rugged field jacket, a road-ready waxed trucker jacket, a flannel shirt or something a bit more flexible and lightweight.

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Yes, when options abound, the man behind the brand — Mr. Todd Snyder himself — hits the right notes with a wide variety of stylish men’s outerwear, including the breezy, functional bomber jacket show above. Right off the bat, it’s a revamped take on a classic, done as only Snyder can, featuring upgraded, luxe materials and a heritage silhouette, not unlike so many of Todd Snyder’s designs over the years — all-American, yet with a modern twist.

Note the fact that the particular jacket shown here is a whopping 50 percent off, and I’d say we’re back in business, no doubt about it.

The Todd Snyder Satin Flight Jacket trades in traditional nylon for something with a dressier, refined sheen, ideally for cool nights where you can dress down ever so slightly (a crisp heather grey T-shirt, dark jeans and a bomber jacket is an ace combination, after all). Bemberg fabric lining offers softness and an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience, while a knit collar and cuffs, plus a flexible knit hem, are touches that offer both a dash of warmth and a secure fit.

The namesake company perhaps said it best when it comes to this massively discounted jacket: “This is one of the most versatile layering pieces a man can own, and adds a devil-may-care sophistication to off-duty looks.” And at 50 percent off, the wearability of the Todd Snyder Satin Flight Jacket gets better looking at each turn — how will you layer this modern spin on the classic bomber jacket, my friends?