Month / October 2020

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is Back On Sale & Better Than Ever

Folks, you read the headline above right: The famed Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is back, but with a seriously cool twist that makes it one of the best leather jackets for fall. Yes indeed, it’s the Taylor Stitch Band Collar Moto Jacket that’s here to storm the gates and stake its claim as your new favorite leather jacket, easily. Better still? It’s on sale via the Taylor Stitch Workshop for 20 percent off right now. Now, you might recall the Taylor Stitch Cuyama Jacket from a previous edition of the Sunday Sale, but rest assured that the Taylor Stitch Band Collar Moto Jacket has enough bells and whistles to make it seriously worthy of consideration for your fall and winter wardrobe (it’ll ship right in time for Christmas, too!). It’s easily one of the coolest leather jackets your money can buy, featuring beautiful 3.5-oz. full-grain whiskey steerhide leather,  made by hand in partnership with lauded outerwear retailers Golden Bear. Seriously, how cool is that?

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Band Collar Moto Jacket 

Like all great leather jackets, it’s got the specs to stand up to just about anything, including flannel-lined pockets and a snap-tab band collar. Both those touches make it more than ready for the road or for a day trip, and you should be able to layer up other Taylor Stitch essentials with ease (a Taylor Stitch chambray shirt and rugged henley ought to do the trick!). Both the front of the jacket and the sleeve cuffs feature antique brass zippers for a bit of fine attention to detail, while articulated shoulders provide the ease of movement you need from a tough moto jacket like this one. To make a long story short, if you’re asking me if I think you should add the Taylor Stitch Band Collar Moto Jacket to your collection … my answer is a definitive yes.

SHOP: The Taylor Stitch Band Collar Moto Jacket 

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Dylan Suede Snap Jacket

Italian Suede Snap Dylan Jacket in Dark Brown

The coolest fall jacket your money can buy, guaranteed.

When new fall arrivals start to show up at Todd Snyder, it’s high time you start paying attention (at least, that’s what your Brooklyn menswear writer thinks). And when the Todd Snyder Fall Collection features what just so happens to be one of the best men’s jackets for fall — period — then it’s certainly worth considering the fact that you need this jacket in your life ASAP. The inimitable NYC menswear designer has outdone himself with the Todd Snyder Dylan Suede Snap Jacket, a fresh and modern update of the denim jacket that takes the classic silhouette and revamps it with incredibly luxurious suede.

The result is one of the best jackets for men, one that’s an investment ($998 via Todd Snyder), and yet … undoubtedly worth it. No designer is taking modern menswear classics and shaking ’em up the way Mr. Snyder is, and that’s saying something. Take your pick from an incredible array of colors for this stylish trucker jacket, including Dark Brown, plus other rich fall shades like Rust, then be prepared for a world of fall style opportunities to open up.

SHOP: The Todd Snyder Dylan Suede Snap Jacket

Also available in seriously cool colors like Eucalyptus.

The great thing about the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket is the versatility it gives you. The Italian calf suede and made-in-Italy construction are hallmarks of some of the finest quality around, while the tailored fit makes this classic trucker jacket wear as sharply as your favorite fall blazer — seriously. The rich color options are seriously cool for fall. This is the type of classic men’s jacket you can wear with anything in your wardrobe, be it a rugged henley and faded selvedge denim or a classic white Oxford shirt and tan chinos (FRYE leather boots sold separately).

Use the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket  as a replacement for a blazer on your next Zoom call, or throw it on with slim black jeans, brown leather chukka boots and a classic white tee as a quick layer for to-go cocktails or brewery beers — how about it, ehh? And of course, when you want a sharp, functional jacket for your next road trip, this Todd Snyder jacket is the only way to go: Just check out the front snap chest pockets and side hip pockets for your everyday carry essentials. Naturally, if it’s a rugged-and-refined jacket for fall you seek, one that you can wear for a park stroll or a leisurely morning cofffee on your back deck, you want the simply excellent Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket. Heck, it’s  quite simply your new favorite piece of fall outerwear. 

SHOP: The Todd Snyder Dylan Suede Snap Jacket

 

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best Fall Whiskey, the Best Pants for Fall and the Aston Martin Residence

Michter's Whiskey

Some of your new favorite fall whiskey? Quite possibly.

I don’t know about you, but as we kick off today’s Friday Read, I’m feeling more in the spirit of fall already, just by looking at the excellent lineup of Michter’s Whiskey above. I’m particularly a fan of Michter’s US-1 Kentucky Straight Rye, an exceptional whiskey to enjoy in an Old Fashioned (if you prefer a Rye Old Fashioned). As I’ve mentioned in my newsletter (The Style Guide In Brief — be sure to subscribe!), you can use alcohol delivery service Drizly to get some sent right to your door — how’s that for a Friday night, ehh? It’s with that sort of spirt that I’ve been enjoying fall in Brooklyn, including a few (safe) stops at excellent whiskey and craft beer bar Sycamore, which features a backyard and patio set-up that’s perfect for enjoying a cocktail under the stars while it’s still nice out. It’s the kind of place that serves Michter’s Whiskey, too — a great spot, all in all.

For your own fall adventures, today’s Friday Read is jam-packed, per usual. Before I send you into the weekend, I’m going to also recommend you follow my Work From Home playlist on Spotify, featuring the kind of laidback indie rock jams to soundtrack a day and night at home — and a post-work happy hour with Michter’s Whiskey, naturally. Let’s get into the rest of it below — cheers to the season!

  • Folks, here’s another men’s style essential for fall that you’ll recognize if you read my gear-indie rock-craft beer newsletter: The American Giant Roughneck Pants, as worthy a pair of pants for your fall weekend as any. These are some of the most rugged men’s pants out there, featuring a durable stretch canvas fabric that retains its polish thanks to a slim fit and classic five-pocket pant styling. Wear them in place of jeans when you want to go ever-so-slightly rugged, yet versatile. Again, perfect pants for the weekend, ehh?
  • Dreaming of a James Bond-inspired getaway? Add a bit more to your budget in that case, because Aston Martin just unveiled seriously cool plans for its first-ever private residence, an incredible estate set in Rhinebeck, New York and featuring an underground lair and wine cellar (yes, believe it). Even better? I had the chance to write about it for Maxim, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

An old-school pullover that’s as great as it gets.

HELM Boots- $50 Off Your First Purchase

Once again, it’s with the weekend in mind that I leave you with today’s final pick. For nights at home, plugged into your record player or listening to a Spotify playlist (like the one I mentioned above!), you can’t go wrong with some Master & Dynamic headphones, crafted in NYC. I reviewed them in this blog post, and needless to say, they’re some of the best Bluetooth headphones on the market. To let me know what you’re listening to at the moment, be sure to join me on Twitter. Thanks, as always, for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Schott NYC Cafe Racer Jacket is the Best Leather Jacket on the Market

A sleek, heritage-quality cafe racer jacket from a lauded brand.

Where are you headed to get your new favorite leather jacket? I’ll make it easy on you today. Swing through UNCRATE to pick up what I’d easily call one of the best leather jackets for men on the planet: The one and only, the lauded Schott NYC Perfecto Cafe Racer Jacket, a truly unique pick-up you’ll have for years and years … and years. Now, that’s what I call an ideal pick for The Thursday Buy, ehh?

We’ve talked in the past on the blog about what makes Schott NYC such a remarkable brand, but it bears repeating now: This brand came from humble beginnings, launched in 1913 as a small, small raincoat company out of a Lower East Side basement, and the rest is, as they say, history. There’s more to it than that, but the Schott Cafe Racer Jacket has an illustrious heritage all own. Worn through the 1950s and ’60s by motorcycle riders and counterculture heroes alike, this rugged leather jacket makes use of durable horsehide leather to this day, meaning it’ll age handsomely over time.

SHOP: The Schott NYC Perfecto Cafe Racer Jacket

Durable hardware makes the difference with this rugged leather jacket.

This leather jacket is also cut for ease of movement, with underarm gussets and bi-swing back construction — yes, Schott NYC continues to think of everything. What’s more, the sleek-as-can-be is finished off with tough hardware, an iconic stand-up button collar and a quilted lining. The details separate this heritage-quality leather jacket from the pack, and there’s only one way to ensure you get the best of the best: By stopping by UNCRATE to buy your favorite fall jacket.

SHOP: The Schott NYC Perfecto Cafe Racer Jacket

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Filson’s Dry Tin Pants are the Best Outdoor Pants for Fall

Filson pants

Tough-as-can-be work pants from Filson – they’re the best pants for fall.

I’ll come right out and say it: The Filson Dry Tin Pants are assuredly the rugged men’s pants you need this fall, especially if your season entails everything from early morning yard work to day hikes to brewery visits (wear a mask!) and beyond. Whether you want to think of them as the best work pants for men, or as just a darn fine pair of pants for a casual fall weekend, they won’t do you wrong. Similar in nature to, say, the Taylor Stitch Chore Pants, these rugged Filson pants are a stone-cold classic from a brand that knows how to make the best workwear for men, including some of the best men’s work pants and jackets. It all starts, as you might expect, with the fabrication and construction. In the case of the best outdoor pants for fall, the secret weapon is abrasion-resistant cotton Tin Cloth fabric. This durable fabric just so happens to be ready to take on the toughest projects and gnarly conditions aplenty this fall, and the five-pocket design offers plenty of space for your everyday carry.

SHOP: The Filson Dry Tin Pants 

Filson Dry Tin Pants

Reinforced work pants for tough seasonal style.

The Filson Dry Tin 5-Pocket Pants aren’t just your average pair of work pants, though. They’ve got reinforcement at key stress points, including at the rivets, plus a double-layer rear hem to stand up to tough conditions on the ground. And yet, these aren’t an overly baggy pair of work pants. The cut on these Filson pants should be a straight fit, one that’s easy to move around in on the job and yet looks put together when you head to a distillery or brewery (Filson boots afoot, of course) for post-session pint. How’s that for versatility when it comes to the best outdoor pants for fall — and beyond? If I were you, I’d team my Filson Dry Tin 5-Pocket Pants with none other than a rugged Filson henley, a waxed jacket, and yes, Filson boots. Now, get out there and get to work.

SHOP: The Filson Dry Tin Pants 

by Beau H.

#OOTD: How to Dress for a Casual Fall Weekend This Year

Folks, maybe it caught you off-guard, out of the blue. Perhaps you woke up on a recent weekend and realized some breezy, ever-so-slightly crisp fall weather had snuck up on you. Well? What’s a guy to do when it comes to getting dressed for a fall weekend? The gear you wore in the past (college sweats, anyone?) isn’t quite up to snuff now, so I’ve got the answers — fear not. It’s high time you prepped for fall with another unstoppable #OOTD filled with, well, the best fall gear for men, my friends. And if you’ve been wondering how to dress for a fall weekend in style — and in a way that’s different from the casual menswear so many of us are now rocking at home during the week — you’re in luck.

Dressing for a breezy, cool, fall weekend should be fun, versatile and ready for anything, so trade in those old sweats. Whether you decide to dash out to the brewery to snap up some Oktoberfest beers (wear a mask!) or whether you’re heading out of town on a day trip or an orchard visit, these picks will get the job done. We’re talking one of the best casual jackets for fall, worn atop a Todd Snyder + Champion sweatshirt, for starters. Other accessories are along for the ride, including a casual Shinola watch. And if your day is spent in closer proximity to home, pieces like one of the best Bluetooth speakers of the moment are included in this ensemble, too (heck, once you see this speaker, you’ll want to pack it up to bring to your cabin). The point is this: Versatility and casual comfort — yet serious style points — are the M.O. of right now, so be sure you’re stocked up on all the best men’s from head-to-toe (stylish vintage ballcap included). Good luck out there, and feel free to let me know what you think of this look on Twitter.

All the casual, comfortable, rugged and cozy gear picks you need in your next fall #OOTD.

Whatever your weekend has in store — but especially if it’s got a mix of at-home hangs and adventures in the wild and across town — this #OOTD can handle it. It all starts, fittingly enough, with the Relwen Windzip Jacket, one of the coolest men’s jackets for fall, and one that’s easy to layer and ready for breezy seasonal weather. And how else to complement it for style out & about (or again, at home) than with one of the best crewneck sweatshirts from NYC’s Todd Snyder? It’s a recipe for success when you consider the base layer you’re working with: A rugged men’s henley that works just as well on its own as when layered up.

The reason this look works so stylishly is that it’s a step up from the ordinary — as in, some of the best casual pants are the right way to swap out your typical sweatpants. The whole ensemble looks even better (casual yet still cool) when you lace up the GREATS Court Sneakers, and naturally, the excellent Shinola Guardian Watch is one of the best men’s casual watches you can buy. Elsewhere, a pair of the best socks for men are as necessary an accessory as any, and American Trench is going to ensure that even your socks look darn stylish. As mentioned above, days at home — and even trips to your cabin — call for some essential listening, and the Master & Dynamic MA770 Wireless Speaker is as good as it gets. Top it all off with a rugged ballcap, then start planning out your weekend — you’ve earned it. To see how I’m dressing for fall, follow me on Instagram.

 

by Beau H.

The List: These are the Best Men’s Gear and Beer Picks for A Fall Weekend

It’s time to gear up and hit the road — or at least, just gear up — this fall with today’s edition of The List. It’s high time for a deep dive into fall style essentials aplenty, the type that you can pack up and also wear with ease for a camping trip, a bonfire or an off-trail excursion. You know what else you need on the trail? Some of the best beer for fall, so we’ll cover a few of those options, too.

Either way, you’re going to want to rock today’s gear picks — from a workwear jacket to a durable military-style overshirt and a watch inspired by “Jaws” — back home and on the trail this season. Start adding to your fall wish list ASAP, folks.

Howler Brothers HB Depot Jacket — $125

Howler Brothers Depot Jacket

A tough workwear jacket to team with your top style picks for fall.

The best fall outerwear for men doesn’t need to have a ton of bells and whistles. In fact, it just needs to be darn well-made and ready for anything, and this rugged canvas workwear jacket is the right one to buy now.

Bell’s Brewery Octoberfest — Price Varies via Drizly

Bell's Oktoberfest

An excellent beer for fall you should snap up right now.

It’s one of the great joys in life that you can now get your favorite beer delivered right to your doorstep via Drizly, especially if you can track down fall beers that might be slightly harder to find, like Bell’s Octoberfest (from my home state!). I mentioned above that we’d cover the best beers for fall, and there’s more where that came from in the rest of this post.

Buck Mason Alfa Military Shirt — $195

Buck Mason - Dark Olive Cotton Sateen Alfa Military Shirt

A rugged military overshirt to layer up for fall days aplenty.

Another rugged fall layer to start off today’s post — how about? This Buck Mason shirt jacket is more like a jacket than your standard Oxford shirt, made from Japanese cotton-sateen & designed to replicate a  US Army OG-107 Jacket. It’s the best jacket for a fall road trip, folks.

Astorflex Chelsea Boots — $165 via UNCRATE

Some of the coolest boots to get on your feet this fall.

Get your new favorite pair of fall boots to team up with your Buck Mason shirt jacket on the road or at home — and rest easy knowing you can wear ’em with nearly anything else in terms of jeans or chinos. Astorflex has done it again with the best men’s boots.

Filson Mackinaw Jac-Shirt — $325

Filson Jac-Shirt Review

A tough-as-nails shirt jacket from the masters of rugged gear at Filson.

Get the best fall jacket to pair with, well, a fall beer and rugged boots. The Filson Mackinaw Jac-Shirt could very well become your new go-to in terms of rugged fall outerwear, so ahead and add it to your shopping cart ASAP.

Faherty Brand Traveler Pants — $128

Faherty Brand Traveler Pants

Laidback-yet-pleasingly rugged pants for fall travel, my friends.

Speaking of road trip gear, these new, laidback and perfectly casual Faherty Brand pants ought to do the trick. They’re made from cotton and lyocell for extreme comfort.

Taylor Stitch Après Hoodie in Indigo Waffle — $128

Taylor Stitch hooded sweatshirt

Upgrade your wardrobe in a big way with these supremely stylish, causal hoodie.

Another day, another stylish Taylor Stitch sweater. In this case, we’re talking about the laidback yet pleasingly well-made Taylor Stitch Après Hoodie in a rich Indigo Waffle fabric. The indigo cotton is perfect for fall layering atop a Taylor Stitch T-shirt.

Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvage Jeans — $148

Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvage Jeans

Your new favorite pair of casual men’s denim for fall road trips, weekends and days at home.

Looking for stylish denim to wear at home or on the road? Well, these stretch selvage jeans from Flint and Tinder ought to do the trick. They blend form and function easily for fall.

Todd Snyder Made in New York Field Jacket in Black — $428

Todd Snyder Field Jacket

An incredibly cool, perfectly rugged men’s field jacket for fall.

Yes, more fall-ready outerwear — this time, the inimitable Todd Snyder offers up his take one of the best field jackets for men. This rugged fall jacket is made in New York, to boot.

Season Three Ansel Hiking Boots in Sand — $345

Season Three Hiking Boots

Reliably cool, refined hiking boots to wear all fall.

Never heard of Season Three? Now’s your chance to get acquainted. The NYC-based brand makes some of the best hiking boots around, yet they do so with refinement and sleek, city-ready style in mind — to go along with trail-ready construction.

Everlane Premium Weight Henley — $35

Everlane Premium Weight Henley

A casually cool, affordable henley to wear with your favorite boots.

That’s right — you’re getting one of the best henleys for men for under $40 here from Everlane, and in a versatile Heather Oatmeal color. Pick up more than one for that price.

FRYE Prison Boots — $378

Rugged, tough lace-up boots to wear all the time this season.

Go slightly more refined yet no less rugged with these FRYE leather boots, crafted using tough construction and the best materials around. Quite possibly your new favorite boots.

Timex Weekender Oversized Chronograph Watch — $80 via Cool Material

Timex Weekender Oversized Chrono - Cool Material

A durable, affordable men’s watch to buy now — and wear all the time.

Snag a nice deal on one of the best casual watches for men from Timex, as sold by the ever-stylish team at Cool Material. This is sure to become your new favorite daily watch, folks.

Duvel Belgian Ale — Price Varies via Drizly 

Duvel Belgian Golden Ale 4 pack - Argonaut Wine & Liquor

A boozy Golden ale that still plays nicely on crisp fall nights thanks to the high ABV and surprisingly light finish.

Now, the Duvel Belgian Ale might be hard to come by, and it might not be a full-on “fall beer,” per se, but that’s not going to stop me from recommending that you pick up this pleasantly boozy-yet-crisp, flavorful Belgian strong ale for a chilly fall night. It’s one of my go-to beers.

Western Rise AirLight Buttondown Shirt — $109

Western Rise AirLight Shirt

A durable, lightweight shirt with anti-microbial and moisture-wicking properties for fall layering.

OK, back to menswear that’s fit for the trail and the town alike. The Western Rise AirLight Shirt is breezy & lightweight enough to wear with a canvas workwear jacket for fall travel or a hike, yet it’ll do just fine to throw on as you sip on a nice Belgian strong ale this season.

Relwen Thermal Crew — $128

Relwen Thermal Crewneck

A durable crewneck sweatshirt that can also be worn as an easygoing-yet-functional base layer.

Speaking of menswear to rock on and off the trail, well, here’s one of the best thermal shirts for layering on day hikes or wearing all on its own around the bonfire.

Alsta Nautoscaph Superautomatic — $1,005

Richard Dreyfuss watch in Jaws

Inspired by the original watch worn by Richard Dreyfuss in “Jaws” — too cool.

Invest in one of the best men’s adventure watches right this very instant, and not a moment too soon for hitting the road this fall. The Alsta Nautoscaph Superautomatic is a sight to behold, playing off the original watch worn by Richard Dreyfuss in “Jaws” — bingo! 

Karbach Brewing Karbachtoberfest — Price Varies via Drizly 

Get your hands on this delicious Marzen ASAP.

Yes, here’s one more of the best beers for fall to try out this very instant. The brewery recommends you pair this rich Marzen with everything from pretzels to sausage, and having tried out the Karbachtoberfest myself, I couldn’t agree more. Cheers, folks.

Minnetonka Moosehide Classic Loafers — $89.95

Minnetoka Moosehide Loafers

Comfortable, fall-ready leather loafers from Minnetonka.

What teams better with one of the best beers for fall on a cold October night than some classic leather loafers from Minnetonka? Wear these with stretch selvage jeans and your Everlane henley for unbeatable casual fall style.

Ibex Hiker Warm Crew Socks — $20

Ibex Merino Wool Socks

Comfortable socks for hiking that you can even wear off the trail.

Last but not least, how about we close things out with some of the best men’s hiking socks, ehh? Heck, go right on ahead and wear these Ibex socks with FRYE leather boots, those same stretch selvage jeans, that ever-versatile Everlane henley and a rugged fall jacket any day of the week. Fall style solved, folks.

Who else is ready for a fall weekend? I hope you’ve found all the right gear you need, from the little details (like the best men’s hiking socks or classic leather loafers) right on through to the big-ticket items that can make or break a fall weekend or road trip (as in, one of the best men’s adventure watches or FRYE leather boots). And yet, you’re not going to want to skimp on the details, either. You assuredly need one of the best beers for fall in your fridge, plus comfortable essentials like some stretch selvage jeans and a Taylor Stitch sweater.

My personal favorite from the above list, though? It’s got to be the excellent, newly iconic Todd Snyder Made in New York Field Jacket, primed for fall road trips and fall excursions aplenty. To share with me your own top picks from this roundup, head on over to Twitter. Cheers, my friends!

 

 

 

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get This Iconic Filson Coat for More than 40 Percent Off at UNCRATE

One of the coolest and most rugged jackets for fall, on sale right now.

My friends, let’s get one thing straight. These days call for one of the best men’s jackets for fall, they call for an iconic jacket that doesn’t cut any corners, and they assuredly call out for you to pick up the Filson Mile Marker Cover Cloth Coat. It’s a jacket that almost needs no introduction, but I’ll provide one anyways. You can get it on sale for more than 40 percent off at UNCRATE, one heck of a deal when you consider it’s one of the best men’s jackets for the season. How so? Well, it’s crafted by blog favorites and Pacific Northwest heritage style purveyors Filson, meaning it’s got  more than 100 years of history going for it.

SHOP: The Filson Mile Marker Cover Cloth Coat at UNCRATE 

Your new favorite jacket for fall? Very possibly, folks.

And any time gear pops up in the seriously cool UNCRATE Surplus Shop, you know you’re getting a great deal on some of the best men’s gear anywhere around. The Filson Mile Marker Cover Cloth Coat doesn’t skimp on the details, from the use of the all-weather Cover Cloth fabric to touches like moleskin-lined pockets and durable hardware. Consider it one of the toughest jackets in your fall wardrobe, wearable with style staples like your favorite henley and a classic chambray shirt. Zippered chest and interior pockets add space for your everyday carry essentials, while the fit should definitely be quite easy to layer with no problem. And hey, once again, did I mention the Filson Mile Marker Cover Cloth Coat is on sale for more than 40 percent off at UNCRATE right now? Ladies and gentlemen, that’s the type of deal you can’t beat, and that’s why you should act now to get your new favorite jacket for fall.

SHOP: The Filson Mile Marker Cover Cloth Coat at UNCRATE 

 

 

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket

Your new favorite fall jacket from Huckberry, easy as can be.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably got an ever-expanding list of fall style essentials to buy from the good folks at Flint and Tinder (including a rugged fall shirt jacket as seen above). And if you’re a fan of the blog, you know that plenty of gear picks from F&T (the in-house brand at Huckberry) are suited for each and every season — but especially the depths of fall. It’s wild to be in the midst of kicking off October right now, so with this ideal season in mind, it’s high time you picked up one of the best shirt jackets for men: It’s time you picked up the Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket for rugged layering this season.

As with any Flint and Tinder waxed jacket (including the much-coveted Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket), it delivers plenty of standout form and function for crisp fall days, chilly fall nights and adventures in between. But first off: What is a CPO jacket? We’ve talked about the silhouette in the blog on the past, but current CPO jackets pay homage to the Chief Petty Officer’s naval coat — think rugged, modern and tough in the current age, and this Flint and Tinder waxed jacket certainly delivers. Let’s go through the specs, shall we? Keep on scrolling.

SHOP: The Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket 

Also available in a sleek Charcoal color.

As with the best waxed jackets, it starts with the fabric and construction, two areas in which Flint and Tinder clearly excels. In the case of this stylish shirt jacket, it’s a cotton-and-spandex blend, waxed for toughness and yet flexibility. The hardware on the Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket also delivers, what with custom FNT gunmetal buttons getting the tough treatment here.

Front-button chest pockets and an interior pocket designed to hold your everyday carry also provide the utility you need this season, be it on the road or at home. This rugged shirt jacket should wear easily atop all your favorite fall style staples, be it a thermal henley and rugged chore pants, or else slim faded denim and a garment-dyed Oxford shirt for casual versatility. Is there anything the Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket can’t do? In this day and age, not quite. Wear it on a solo hike, wear it to grab to-go beers, throw it on for yard work or another fall morning cup of coffee … it’s the perfect fall layer, over and over.

SHOP: The Flint and Tinder CPO Shirt Jacket 

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New GlassesUSA Eyewear, An Everlane Cardigan & the Best Beer for Fall

Just a few of the stylish eyewear options from Champion and GlassesUSA.com for your weekend.

My friends, can you see clearly heading into the weekend? Get it? Well, your eyewear and sunglasses rotation is about to get a heck of a lot more stylish heading into Saturday and beyond, thanks to the exclusive launch of the Champion x GlassesUSA.com Collection last week. That’s right — the lauded athletic brand is teaming up with one of the best eyeglass retailers out there. You might remember GlassesUSA.com from another edition of the Friday Read covering the best blue light glasses, and this new launch is a welcome addition to the brand’s rotation of the best men’s eyeglasses out there. Consider shopping Champion x GlassesUSA to keep your eyes in fine form heading into fall, folks. So, we’ve got that out there — what else is on the rest of your fall weekend to-do list?

I’ll certainly do my best to keep you entertained and well-stocked in matters of style in today’s Friday Read, so stay tuned for more below. Perhaps you’re also of the mind to subscribe to my newsletter, The Style Guide In Brief? Every Tuesday and Saturday, I send out a dispatch via Substack covering the best seasonal gear, the best craft beer and whiskey or coffee and indie rock to soundtrack your reading and shopping. Fun, right? I certainly think so, and I’d be honored if you subscribed. In the meantime, you can check out my bylines at GearMoose.com and Maxim.com, naturally. As for me, well, I’ll be checking out favorite spots like Threes Brewing in Brooklyn this weekend for safe and distanced to-go beers, and if you’ll be doing something similar, consider this a virtual toast to fall.

Everlane Felted Merino Cardigan

Possibly your new favorite cardigan? Yes, very possibly indeed.

PAIGE Cooper Shirt

Possibly the best casual shirt for fall? You decide.

Now, before we go our separate ways (at least until tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week!), let me leave you with one last essential fall buy: The FRYE Tyler Boots, as covered here on the blog, are easily some of the best men’s boots for fall, what with their rugged good looks and durability, plus plenty of seasonal style potential. Check out my post, then be sure to outfit yourself accordingly with a pair of the best fall boots, my friends. OK, that’s all I’ve got today. Stay safe out there this weekend, my friends. Cheers!