by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Terry Pocket Sweatshirt – An Everyday Essential from the Famed Menswear Designer

When a designer like Todd Snyder talks about the best men’s style essentials, pieces every guy should own, it’s a wise bet to listen closely. The award-winning menswear designer and veteran of J. Crew and Ralph Lauren has been shaping the way guys should dress for decades — especially with his namesake line, as you well know if you read this Brooklyn menswear blog. Yes, it’s lofty praise, but when a guy wants to look great in a luxe shirt, or find the perfect pair of selvedge jeans, or switch things up with relaxed tailoring or a Don Draper-approved sweater polo, Todd Snyder is the man to see.

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That also holds true with more casual and casually rugged style essentials, like the effortless Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers or the just-right Oxford shirt, or an ultra-soft T-shirt, or the just-right fade of Japanese selvedge light wash jeans… the list goes on and on, as you can see.

And now, as part of his new line of Todd Snyder Essentials, the designer is recommending ten must-shop picks every guy should own — starting with a winter-friendly, layering-approved Todd Snyder Pocket Sweatshirt. The designer previously put his own twist on athletic sportswear for years with the Todd Snyder x Champion lineup of luxe yet gym-inspired basics, including the must-buy pocket sweatshirt. It begins anew with one of the best sweatshirts for men, in the best way possible.

The Todd Snyder Pocket Sweatshirt takes the classic pocket sweatshirt and gives it a luxe finish in Portuguese French Terry cotton, light enough to layer comfortably over an Oxford shirt or a thermal henley, and substantial enough to give it some heft underneath a sturdy waxed cotton trucker jacket.

In fact, your new favorite pocket sweatshirt should be well-suited for layering indeed, as the famed retailer (now with more than 20 locations nationwide!) notes this sweatshirt is in fact “roomy through the chest, tapered at the waist” for a more classic look in a nod to old-school athletic sweatshirts.

Split needle construction offers a clean and crisp finish to this sweatshirt whether you score the Todd Snyder Pocket Sweatshirt in a timeless color like Light Grey, or the indigo-inspired Deep Springs. Any option should add depth and a sense of sporty, heritage style to your favorite pieces, be they tobacco-hued stretch chinos, faded blue jeans or perhaps corduroy pants and a chambray shirt for a luxe, high-meets-low look. This certainly won’t be the last time we talk about his new line of Todd Snyder Essentials, so it’s best to start with a fresh take on a throwback classic.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Bolster Your Jacket Roster with this Stylish Plaid Number from Patrick James

We like to keep things moving and grooving at this Brooklyn style blog — that is to say, the name of the game today is still winter outerwear and one of the best winter jackets for men, but viewed in a bit of a different light from a brand that knows a thing or two about refined menswear and comfort.

So while it can be essential to keep a thick puffer jacket or a tried-and-true peacoat at the ready, some casually rugged options (yet fashioned with durable, ultra-soft fabric) are also a prime addition to your wardrobe. Take Patrick James, the long-running California menswear purveyor (since 1962, in fact) and the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket. It’s a bit of a different take on a rugged winter jacket, with the same classic plaid build as you’ll find on the best shirt jackets and flannel shirts for men, for instance.

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But a closer look reveals points of distinction and comfort any guy you should be glad to have close at hand — especially as winter’s chill keeps sticking around. The Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket (which just so happens to be 30 percent off right now) is the perfect sort of pick for our Friday Find series — just different enough, but familiar in all the right ways. In fact, the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket boasts a rich Italian-made wool blend structure to go along with that utterly timeless plaid pattern.

Here’s where it gets a bit different with the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket: Note the corduroy collar and cuffs, touches typically found on waxed barn coats or field coats from iconic brands like Barbour (for instance).

Two button flap chest pockets and eye-catching angled hip pockets deliver warmth for your digits and space for your everyday carry, to round this jacket out in fine form indeed. Feel free to layer the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket atop a chambray shirt or even an Oxford shirt in place of a blazer based on the weather at hand — winter style classics with just a touch different about ’em have never been more within your reach.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed Jacket Is Your Next Go-Anywhere Casual Layer

Flint and Tinder waxed jacket review.

If there’s one thing on my mind every time I step out into the snowy streets of Brooklyn, it’s the need — a deep need — for a darn good, tough-as-nails, hard-wearing winter coat these days. Not just any coat meets that mantle — the best winter jackets for men need to layer with ease, fight off wind and sleet, and look good while doing it — in casually rugged fashion, of course.

And while your rotation of the best winter menswear probably has a durable parka or a puffer jacket at the very minimum, rugged versatility and variety is never a bad thing. In fact, every guy can use a stable of options as far the best men’s winter jackets are concerned — and as I always say, if you can find one up for grabs at a discount within the confines of, say, the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale, you should certainly make haste.

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That brings us to a seasonal layering staple, one you can wear well into spring when the snow finally tapers off: That’d be the hard-working, sleek Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket, just the latest foray into the best waxed jackets for men from the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder. It’s the best of all worlds, I say, as you shop the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale, between the combination of rugged, durable staples, winter style points, functionality and savings — and this dependable, casual sits nicely at the cross-section of those categories, does it not?

The Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket looks like the kind of grab-and-go jacket every guy can use, more capable at repelling wind and rain than a nylon puffer jacket, and every bit as streamlined for casually rugged fashion (Think: Atop blue jeans and a chambray shirt or thermal henley on “balmy” days, and atop a fisherman sweater as temperatures plummet).

Billed by Huckberry itself as a “waxed canvas puffer that’s a city slicker by day and cabin dweller by the weekend,” it’s also finished off internally with recycled Primaloft insulation and useful details like a stand-up collar and welt-snap hip pockets (plus an interior chest pocket) for your ever-critical daily carry.

And while sizes of the Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket are going fast in certain colors, there are more than enough options in highly neutral, easily wearable colors like Grey or Olive. And for the perfect fit, the Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket even features snap wrist cuffs and adjustable side tabs based on how much mobility your next winter adventure calls for. At a prime savings of 40 percent off (marked down to $178 from $298), this handsome waxed jacket is an effortless winter layer packed with performance — trust me on that, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is as Classic As It Gets For Proper Winter Style

When winter weather does its absolute worst, when it seems like there’s no relief in sight, it’s like we’ve talked about here on this menswear blog: The best defense is a good offense, or in this case, the best winter style essentials from brands you can count on should help you deftly fight the cold in proper style.

And when it comes to the rugged, Americana-inspired style purveyors at Line of Trade, the Bespoke Post-owned and inspired brand assuredly delivers in every stitch (at least, in my experience!). Let me put it this way: If you want the right mix of rugged appeal, winter performance, style points and good looks in spades, this is one brand to shop — over and over again, at that.

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In fact, there are certain winter style essentials from the brand that are a cut above the rest, even in a crowded market where the quality of winter gear from heritage-minded brands seems to get better with each passing season. And on that note, meet – or re-meet – the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, a durable and rugged style staple with old-school appeal in every thread.

The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is quite simply a do-it-all, goes-with-almost-anything casual shirt with style points aplenty to spare. Crafted from a ultra-soft yet sturdy 100 percent cotton flannel fabric, the company itself says “Line of Trade custom-designed the Summit Plaid Flannel Shirt’s exclusive patterns for a lineup of flannels that’s a touch above ordinary – and unlike none other.” Of course, that’s high praise, but in my experience wearing the handsome Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, the brand lives up to its billing — and then some.

Featuring an array of rich plaid patterns and retro-minded colors, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt truly feels timeless, whether worn with stretch cotton chinos, corduroy trousers or classic dark blue jeans.

Complete with crisp finishing touches like a left chest patch pocket and mitered double-button cuffs, this hard-working yet stylish flannel shirt deserves its place in your rotation — in at least one color, if not multiple given the highly affordable $75 price tag. Winter has indeed met its match, at least as far as the best men’s flannel shirts are concerned, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Lightweight Relwen Puffer Jacket Is a Discounted Style Find at the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale

It should come as no surprise that the main topic of the day, the hour, the moment is the cold weather still gripping the country — right? What’s a guy to do? The answer’s proven simple, at least according to the editor and writer of this Brooklyn style blog: Head to Huckberry to stock up on the best gear for men, and shop the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale for the next handful of days in the process.

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As we’ve talked about in recent days, the simply stellar Huckberry Annual Winter Sale is packed with all kinds of durable, rugged and classic adventure gear for the modern man. And in the interest of time, there’s at least one stylish men’s winter jacket you should be shopping at a serious discount: The Relwen Featherweight Down Jacket is the best of the best at what the Ohio-based makers at Relwen do, at least in my experience.

The company leans on heritage styles like the hiker-approved down jacket as inspiration for the coolest, most useful and modern gear of today.

That’s lofty praise, but I’d wager that in terms of lightweight performance, the Relwen Featherweight Down Jacket definitely punches above its weight, and then some (better still is the fact that the hard-wearing Relwen Featherweight Down Jacket is discounted down to $243 from $348 — savings and style rolled into one functional package, my friends. Weighing in at a mere 9.3 oz., the outdoor gear company notes this sleek yet ultra-warm jacket is already “the lightest winter-ready Relwen jacket ever,” built with handy details like a two-way center front zipper and three pockets for your everyday carry.

The placket is even reinforced with herringbone for improved durability, while plastic snaps offer quiet performance, Relwen notes. Meanwhile, a reinforced collar teams nicely with a stand-up design for comfort and protection from the wind. It’s but one of many must-shop discounts within the digital pages of the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale, but it could prove the most useful and dependable at offering standout protection from the cold. Try one on for size while options are available in one of four retro-minded colors, my friends. Good luck out there, and as ever, stay stylish.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: The Huckberry Annual Winter Sale Boasts Stylish Savings on the Gear Of Your Dreams

Huckberry Annual Winter Sale 2026.

When the going gets tough and winter waits at your doorstep, I’d wager it’s high time to gear up and get out there, rather than shy away from the snow. At least, that’s what my good friends at Huckberry tend to do, with an assortment of the best gear for men and the toughest layers, most stylish sweaters and classically cool pants, henleys, accessories and more — much, much more, of course.

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In fact, that list barely scratches the surface, as the company stocks and sells just about everything you need for your next winter #OOTD — a fact you very well know if you keep up with the digital pages of this Brooklyn menswear blog. From handsome leather boots to expertly cut corduroy pants, all-American selvedge denim and an eye-catching assortment of watches and goods for your everyday carry, yes indeed, Huckberry just about has it all.

And it’s your lucky day, in fact, since the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale serves up tremendous savings aplenty on a vast assortment of the best menswear for winter (and beyond). From rugged and road-ready Huckberry x Danner boots to utterly classic Flint and Tinder corduroy pants, there are timeless and easily wearable finds aplenty — as well as some hidden gems in the mix that aren’t normally for sale.

For instance, take the rare, fashionable and performance-minded throwback nature of the Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max Watch — a gem of a timepiece that’s selling quickly and seriously built to last. There’s also a full selection of timeless outdoor gear from the fan-favorite retailer, including cozy Relwen puffer jackets, handsome sweaters with a vintage look and feel, and a stylish range of leather boots, many with durable Vibram construction.

An assortment of Huckberry’s rugged waxed jackets also get the axe in terms of discounts — to say there’s something for everyone within the hallowed halls of the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale is an understatement, my friends — make haste!

You won’t find discounts quite like those up for grabs at the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale for very long: This eye-catching and envy-inducing sale runs online only at Huckberry through February 8th, my friends.

What do you have your eye on? Again, there’s gear for every sense of style and adventure at Huckberry — look no further than one of the best online shops for men, indeed. Cheers, and we’ll see you out there.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater

As frigid weather continues to grip much of the country, perhaps you’re taking stock of your winter style essentials and realizing you need a few more critical, crucial picks with some serious heft to them. That holds true for your menswear rotation from top to bottom, I’d wager: Rugged leather boots, durable denim, flannel shirt jackets and the right base layers are all downright useful in your fight against winter’s worst, and that’s where the good folks at Buck Mason enter your rotation once more.

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The California-based brand drives a hard bargain in matters of form and functionality, especially as far as Buck Mason sweaters are concerned — the lineup draws inspiration from utterly timeless, throwback-style sweaters, particularly preppy staples from the Ivy League. And that’s what makes the Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater so reliable: It’s got the proper construction, the right design and the durable fabrication (plus style points aplenty!) you’ve come to expect from Buck Mason, and then some.

The Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater is crafted from ultra-soft 100 percent cashmere for a truly luxurious feel and finish. And with its classic cable knit stitching, the sweater boasts heritage-quality good looks in a design that would make Hemingway proud. Buck Mason drew design inspiration from the “casual poise of 1960s Ivy League sweaters,” the company said, and finished this handsome piece with yarn-dyed fabric at the cuffs and collar for a lived-in, well-loved feel right out of the box.

In three elegant and dashing colors, including crisp Black and an eye-catching, utterly classic shade of Natural, this refined sweater should prove as wearable with expertly faded blue jeans as with olive corduroy trousers and perhaps even tobacco-hued chinos, depending on the color you select.

There’s a sense of refinement and style to the Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater, which boasts a classic fit for easygoing layering atop an Oxford shirt, a trusty Buck Mason chambray shirt or perhaps a thermal crewneck for casual style on winter weekend days aplenty. When the weather demands something more sturdy and strong in your arsenal, take aim at adverse conditions with the timeless, exceptionally well-crafted Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Devium USA Quilted Flannel Shirt is the Ultimate Winter Layering Move

In my experience bundling up for the brisk weather in Brooklyn, especially these days, it often pays off to lean into rugged utility with an added dash of durable, rugged performance — just when you think your #menswear rotation has seen it all, a brand comes along that ups the ante in reliable fashion. And for my money’s worth, that brand just so happens to be Devium USA — a personal favorite of this writer, the company takes a steadfast, strong approach to the best American-made style, no corners cut in any way, shape or form.

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My past Devium menswear reviews on this blog have delved into a bit of everything, from the brand’s strong but supple T-shirts and short-sleeve buttondowns to its hard-wearing waxed jackets, tough-as-nails flannel shirts and sturdy base layers like one of the best henleys for men. The list certainly goes on from there, but let’s focus on what makes this dependable shirt jacket (or shacket!) so exceptional, shall we?

And in this day and age, and with temperatures being what they are out there, I’d wager you assuredly can’t go wrong with a handsome, highly functional selection like the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt. As the name implies, it’s everything you absolutely love about a dependable flannel shirt, bolstered by details like a medium-weight quilted lining and 7oz. cotton flannel construction across the board. The fact that your new favorite flannel shirt jacket comes in a host of rich, handsome colors and plaid options is but a major added bonus, is it not?

Remember what we said about upping the ante in matters of both warmth and style? Well, the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt has plenty of both to go around in spades, from its reinforced collar to the use of hard-working, military grade snap buttons.

It’s tough to pick just one favorite color when it comes to the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt, at least in my experience, and with cut-and-sew production taking place in California featuring materials sourced in America, there’s sense of supreme style, durability and toughness to the Devium Stamped Quilt Lined Flannel Shirt — try one on for size and see for yourself, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt Puts a Modern Shine on a Tried-and-True Heritage Classic

If it’s respite from the winter weather you seek, at least in terms of the best seasonal menswear — menswear that’ll keep you cozy and stylish all in one fell swoop — then we just might have the perfect prescription in matters of rugged style today here on this Brooklyn menswear blog. It arrives by way of Taylor Stitch, an iconic modern brand with a razor-sharp focus on the classics, all updated for the stylish man of today (that’s you!), as we talk about one of the best shirt jackets for men.

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In addition to its standout roster of expertly crafted Oxford and flannel shirt, plus coastal-inspired sweaters, standout Japanese selvedge denim and even everyday carry accessories to compete with the very best of ’em, Taylor Stitch has a knack for taking throwback outerwear designs and giving them a fresh coat of paint, so to speak.

Taylor Stitch menswear review.

Take the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt, a new arrival via the San Francisco brand, one that hits the market just in time for layering in the cold (perhaps underneath a topcoat or even a rugged waxed parka in this brisk weather these days). The Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt nods to old-school Chief Petty Officer jackets, this time done up in organic herringbone cotton twill-wool blend in a rich Indigo Herringbone Ash fabrication — that’s how the old-school becomes modern, at least in terms of color and design.

There are classic specs and design inspiration aplenty across the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt, including notched flap chest pockets for your EDC, plus a crisp blue-grey color thanks to the use of both cotton twill and wool in the construction process. Taylor Stitch notes the handsome Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt is cut to layer, so feel free to ramp things up with a thermal undershirt or your favorite henley (another menswear essential that Taylor Stitch also does a stellar job at crafting).

And because it’s Taylor Stitch we’re talking about here, the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt features the brand’s signature, face-framing California collar, plus mitered shirt cuffs allowing for a slight dash of improved mobility.

While this handsome overshirt isn’t your only line of defense against the cold, it’s a heritage-minded piece ready to more than pull its weight as a strong mid-layer beneath a topcoat or a waxed field jacket, or perhaps as a finishing touch as you relax in front of the fire, fine dram in hand this season. The classics remain the classics for a reason, and the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt is a modern way to look at a menswear iconc.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Proof Rover Work Pants from Huckberry are Ready for Winter’s Worst

Best work pants for men.

If your neck of the woods looks anything like mine these days, I’m willing to bet you’re dealing with your fair share of frigid wind, deep snow and foul conditions aplenty. And yet, the work doesn’t stop, be it your winter to-do list or the ever-mounting need to shovel snow, dig yourself out and perhaps get back to the office.

For whatever’s in your way and whatever happens to be on your to-do list, the best workwear can handle it all — and then some. The best work pants for men, while not traditional snow pants you’d wear on a mountain, are more than equipped to take on the task at hand, especially if the sturdy work pants for men are the Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants, which blend form and function in a reliably rugged way from the good folks at Huckberry. Better still is the fact that you can save 15 percent on your purchase of two pairs — but let’s dive into why you’d want to do that, shall we?

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There’s always much to love in the way of durable winter gear, performance-minded menswear and tough-as-nails supplies in the digital shelves at Huckberry, and the road-ready Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants should more than pass muster. Proof delivers adventure-minded performance menswear under the Huckberry umbrella, from its famed 72-Hour Merino T-Shirts (truly worn for three days of hard-working off-grid excursions) to the fan-favorite Proof Rover Pants, which my Proof reviews have covered here on this Brooklyn style blog.

Best work pants for men.

The hard-working Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants share much of the same DNA as the flagship Proof Rover Pants, starting with their fabrication. Your new favorite winter pants feature a tough-as-can-be cotton-blend, recycled poly fabric construction that regulates your temperature, boasts just enough useful stretch and wicks away moisture at the same time. Talk about a laundry list of features designed to move with you and make tackling your to-do list all that much easier.

Lest we forget, the Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants feature reinforced construction at key stress points through the thigh and knee, plus riveted pockets for an ultra-sturdy finish. In my experience wearing the Proof Rover Pants, the pigment-dye finish makes these rugged work pants for men surprisingly sturdy and yet supple out of the box, all the better to mold to your body over time.

Of course, whether layered up with a thermal henley and a wool-lined waxed trucker jacket or styled with a burly crewneck sweater and a barn coat, the dependable Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants should move easily with you, thanks to the gusseted crotch. Huckberry even built out the forward-thinking Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants with a back waistband pocket for your everyday carry.

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Rounding things out is the fact that some of the best men’s work pants come in three proprietary Huckberry fits, including an Athletic Tapered fit (my personal favorite) and a crisp Slim fit — not to fear though, as the reliable Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants should still readily team with pull-on work boots or Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots. Don’t delay snapping up your new go-to work pants — they can handle winter’s worst, and then some.