January 11, 2023June 12, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Filson Winter Parka Is One of the Warmest Men’s Winter Coats to Buy Now — Seriously

As I so often talk about here on the blog, reliability is the name of the game as you dress for winter weather, especially when it comes down to bundling up with one of the best winter jackets for men. And where’s a guy to go to get that reliability, warmth and performance in his own wardrobe?

It’s simple, really: Filson, longtime outfitters of rugged explorers and adventurers — and stylish guys like yourself, of course.

We’re all in luck today, because the Filson Winter Shop is the well-stocked place to go if you’ve been dealing with extreme winter weather and blustery cold already. You’ll find cozy sweaters and warm winter accessories aplenty within the Filson Winter Shop, of course, but it’s the Filson Pateros Down Jacket I’ve had my eye on as of late. The key is the ultra-lightweight shell fabric for extra mobility out and about this winter, yet it’s what’s inside the Filson Pateros Down Jacket that really counts.

Of course, the Filson Pateros Down Jacket has a relaxed fit so you can layer other essentials like a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best flannel shirts for men underneath, but it should prove plenty warm nearly regardless of what you wear underneath it (please, leave the T-shirt at home and choose something more sturdy, though). The key, of course, with the Filson Pateros Down Jacket is the warm 650-fill power goose down, the kind of natural insulation outdoors-minded folks have relied on for years.

It doesn’t hurt that the Filson Pateros Down Jacket includes handy features like flannel-lined pockets and an elastic drawstring cord waist for a secure fit that keeps out unwanted snow and wind. The hood itself also features an elastic drawstring for a snug fit on the most blustery days, and the snap chest pockets deliver crucial space for your EDC essentials.

For good measure, colors like a rich green Fir make the Filson Pateros Down Jacket a pick that’s as stylish as it is warm when it comes to the best men’s winter jackets. Yes indeed, when it comes time to layer up, make sure you’ve got the Filson Pateros Down Jacket close at hand.

January 10, 2023January 3, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent on this Essential Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip Jacket

Shopping for style upgrades in the new year centers around a few key tips and tricks – like knowing when to splurge and when to save on the best menswear essentials for winter. Luckily, saving is the name of the game these days over at Bespoke Post, where the lauded E-commerce retailer maintains a consistently well-stocked Sale section — and today, that sale section features one of the best winter jackets for men, and it’s up for grabs at 30 percent off for a limited time.

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Yes indeed, the Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip is dependable, durable, stylish. cozy and … yes, it’s on sale for a heck of a deal right now. That 30 percent discount via the Bespoke Post Sale section takes the Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip down to $188 from its original price of $268, a downright steal given the functionality you’re adding to your outerwear rotation. Think of it like a warm, slimmed-down puffer jacket, and then go from there.

The reliable Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip is sustainably made from 100 percent recycled polyester, complete with recycled PrimaLoft insulation, and for good measure, it’s got that classic full-zip coverage that allows you layer to your heart’s content. Side zip pockets and a chest flap pocket deliver room for your everyday carry essentials, while two color options (including a vibrant Amber) hit all the right style notes. When it comes time to layer up this winter, make sure you’re prepared by snagging the Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip on sale at Bespoke Post.

January 9, 2023January 3, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Crewneck Is Made from Recycled Italian Cashmere

The new year is, of course, an ideal time to really lean into some crucial style upgrades, and that includes investment-level pieces you might not have considered previously. In fact, stepping things up a notch and buying for quality over quantity seems to be a nice New Year’s men’s style resolution of sorts, and that’s where your new favorite winter sweater enters the equation (and your wardrobe), and it hails from one of your favorite menswear designers, for good measure.

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The sweater in question? That’d be the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater, as essential and investment-worthy a style upgrade as any you’ll make this season. And yes, it’s quite the investment at $398, but the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater might prove to be the coolest, most versatile and high-quality sweater you’ve bought in some time.

Of course, you know the famed American menswear designer quite well if you read the blog, seeing as his namesake brand excels at making rugged shawl cardigans and of course, this sustainable cashmere sweater (and plenty more). Just what can one of the best men’s sweaters bring to your wardrobe? Reader, I’m glad you asked.

The Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater is billed by the brand as a “feel-good sweater in every sense,” and it’s hard not to argue with that logic. It’s visually appealing in terms of rugged texture, but it’s the fabric itself that really makes this refined cashmere sweater such a sustainable style winner.

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It’s made from 95 percent recycled cashmere — and the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater is made in Italy, for good measure — and then blended with 5 percent wool for even more warmth and cozy comfort.

The Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater also boasts that seriously cool waffle-stitch knit finish, and the crewneck collar is both casual enough to make this a weekend sweater, yet stylish enough to pair up with one of the best Oxford shirts for men at the office in the new year.

And again, yes, the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater is pricey at $398, but an array of neutral, easy-to-style colors makes this a wise investment rather than a fun splurge (at least, in my humble opinion!). The next time you want to amp up your sweater rotation in a major way, consider investing in the best with the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater.

January 8, 2023December 30, 2022 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30 Percent and More at Mott and Bow’s First-Ever Winter Sale

What’s a guy to do if he wants an upgraded set of the best blue jeans for men? For now, the answer is easy: Head over to NYC denim upstart Mott and Bow and shop the brand’s long-awaited, first-ever online sale. Yes, that’s right: The brand that makes some of your favorite jeans is running its first-ever sale, and it just so happens to dovetail nicely with a stylish start to 2023.

If you’ve read the blog over the years, I’m a big fan of Mott and Bow’s lightweight denim (and I’ve said as much in my Mott and Bow review posts!), and if you give the brand a chance when it comes to the best men’s jeans, I think you’ll start to feel similarly as you dive into the Mott and Bow Winter Sale.

Think of it this way: If you’ve been on the fence about picking up some new denim and want an easy and hassle-free way to do just that, the Mott and Bow Winter Sale is a perfect place to start. For one, there’s the brand’s free home try-on program, and beyond that, the fact that the Mott and Bow Winter Sale delivers stylish men’s jeans for at least 30 percent off is mighty handy, too.

Of course, the Mott and Bow Winter Sale also offers up discounts on stylish Mott and Bow sweaters, classic and comfortable Mott and Bow French terry sweats and a wide array of jeans for men in plenty of colors and fits. Even better is the fact that as of now, the Mott and Bow Winter Sale should have a range of sizes available in some essential styles when it comes to the best jeans for men. And yet, the Mott and Bow Winter Sale won’t stick around forever, so shop smartly to upgrade your jeans in the new year. Cheers, my friends!

January 7, 2023December 30, 2022 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley – Your New Go-To Winter Layer

The time has come to take stock of your collection of winter style essentials as we roll through this, the first winter weekend of 2023: What’s on your mind and in your wardrobe? Granted, I can’t help with every single thing on your to-do list, but I can indeed help you select and wear one of the best henleys for men all winter long, starting right this very instant. The henley in question is the Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley, one that’s very much deserving of your time and energy as you look to amp up your rugged winter style picks.

Of course, the Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley is part of Faherty’s lineup of ultra-soft, versatile, classic-meets-modern menswear designed and produced by a family-owned company (with a special focus on East Coast surf style, for good measure).

It’s the perfect complement to one of the best men’s flannel shirts also produced by Faherty, but it goes beyond the surface — the quality and design are more than enough to justify its $118 price tag (trust me on this — scroll on for more!).

The Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley naturally nods to the athletic roots of the style as a trusted shirt for rowers in Henley-on-Thames — note the customizable three-button placket and the raglan-stitched sleeves and shoulders for maximum ease of movement. That mobility should prove mighty useful whether you wear the Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley on its own, layered up underneath your favorite flannel shirt or styled casually with an American-made hoodie.

That laidback nature makes the Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley a new go-to essential for days at home or even in the office (simply pair it with a soft-shouldered wool-blend blazer this winter), but there’s another key that makes this henley a true must-have. Crucially, the Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley is made from Faherty’s signature, super-soft fabric — in this case, it’s a blend of cotton and modal that feels exceptional against your skin.

The fabric on the Faherty Cloud Long-Sleeve Henley also boasts a pleasingly textured look, turning this from an undershirt into a true winter style move. Like we talked about earlier, your new favorite henley is pricier than average at $118, but your wardrobe will be all the better for it this winter.

January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Year’s Menswear Upgrades & The Taylor Stitch x Golden Bear Bomber Jacket

My friends, thanks for joining me in this, the first Friday Read of your trusty Brooklyn style blog! It’s been a productive yet more laidback week around these parts as I ramp up my writing properly in 2023 across multiple fronts, from the best new whiskey to yesterday’s feature on Filson’s rugged flannel shirt and an as-yet-unpublished music feature for SPIN.com (to get the full scoop on all of my freelance writing pursuits, click that link).

In the meantime, let’s talk ever-so-briefly about style upgrades for 2023, in a similar mindset to last week’s Friday Read. What are you looking to add to your wardrobe, or refine, or improve upon? I’ve already talked about a cozy new shirt jacket this week on the blog — perhaps ideal for casual WFH style or weekend travel, not to mention one of the best menswear deals from Billy Reid.

My advice? If you need some weekend reading and shopping inspo, check out those features to send you on your way to start this year. I’d of course be remiss to not talk about one of the best new style releases of 2023 to start this week, too: Head over to Taylor Stitch and the Taylor Stitch Workshop to pre-fund the exceedingly cool, expertly crafted Taylor Stitch x Golden Bear Snap Bomber. It’s a style splurge, to be sure, but one that you’ll no doubt have for years — if you’ve tried out the brand’s past collaborations with legendary SF outfitter Golden Bear, you know that much is true.

As for me, well, that’s going to wrap up today’s post: I’m going to enjoy some downtime this weekend, some cold beer & some Michigan State basketball. For good measure, I’m going to take another brief look back at 2022 as I plan for 2023. I hope you do the same! Cheers and thanks, as always, for reading The Style Guide.

January 5, 2023December 28, 2022 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Save 30 Percent On the Iconic Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt for Winter

Regardless of how much time you spend off the grid (or wielding an axe!) in the great outdoors, there’s no denying the utility and classically rugged appeal of one of the best men’s flannel shirts, right? Perhaps you share something in common with your favorite Brooklyn style writer (me!) — I simply, seemingly can’t have too many of the best flannel shirts for men in my winter style rotation, and that includes the newly discounted Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt.

It’s up for grabs right now at a mighty fine discount (30 percent, to be exact), the sort of deal that only seems to crop up when the Filson Winter Sale rolls through town. That sale only runs through January 17th, so you ‘d do well to pick up an expertly crafted, timeless shirt made for the great outdoors (or the great “indoors” these days, as it were).

The Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt performs and wears like it’s been in the Filson line for decades, what with its soft and durable cotton twill construction, and things only get better from there.

The Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt is made from a hard-wearing yet soft-to-the-touch 8.5oz. cotton twill that’s been brushed for (as Filson says), “softness and thermal retention.” It’s the sort of tough yet comfortable shirt you can throw on as an overshirt through casual cabin weekends or days in front of the fire at home, yet the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt should also work reliably as a mid-layer atop a Filson thermal shirt and beneath one of Filson’s legendary jackets.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt boasts double-needle stitching at key stress points, not to mention military-grade melamine buttons. Better still is the fact that the Filson Vintage Flannel Work Shirt also features two front-button chest pockets, all the more useful when it comes time to store your EDC essentials.

And for good measure, your new favorite flannel shirt comes in seven timeless colors and patterns — and as a reminder, the Filson Winter Sale means it’s 30 percent off right now until January 17th. A stellar deal on a future heirloom shirt? Sounds mighty tough to pass up today, my friends.

January 4, 2023December 28, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Stay Warm This Winter with the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket

The time has surely come to revamp your wardrobe for a new year, and I can think of no brand more versatile, dependable and sleek yet stylish than Mack Weldon. The New York City-based, direct-to-consumer upstart is, of course, well-known for making some of the best men’s underwear and basics, and I’ve long been a fan of its comfortable, breathable, performance-minded fabrics and menswear essentials.

But the real key this winter lies in looking outward — to one of the best shirt jackets for winter, that is to say. And my friends, the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket is the durable, dependable layer you’re not going to want to stop wearing this winter, be it for WFH Zoom calls, more casual days back at the office or frosty winter weekend getaways. Whatever’s on your agenda, the streamlined, warm and pleasingly rugged-yet-modern Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket just gets the job done — let’s find out more, shall we?

Granted, the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket might look simple enough on the surface, thanks to Mack Weldon’s signature, crisp Total Eclipse color, but go deeper and find out what’s really in store for you with your new favorite shirt jacket. It’s just the right fabric blend for winter, with luxe Italian fleece meeting performance-focused, breathable merino wool for temperature regulation and warmth in one fell swoop.

Better still is the fact that the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket is built with plenty of utility in mind, especially for your everyday carry essentials — note the chest snap pockets and side hip handwarmer pockets. In fact, you can even wear this hard-working shirt jacket atop, say, a Mack Weldon chambray work shirt for the utmost in both functionality and rugged winter style, just about anywhere the season takes you.

Button snaps make it easy to throw on the Mack Weldon Merino Fleece Shirt Jacket at a moment’s notice (again, to WFH or head to the office), and it should prove warm yet breathable. Sure, it’s pricier than one might expect at $248, but again, this is a shirt jacket made with all the winter utility you need. Thank Mack Weldon for outfitting you from head to toe this winter.

January 3, 2023December 27, 2022 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Billy Reid Winter Event Delivers Up to 50 Percent Off the Best Menswear

Folks, wishing you all a Happy New Year, and many thanks for joining me to start 2023 off the right way. And what better way to kick off a new year and a new week than with some of the best menswear deals out there, particularly a covetable sale from one of America’s best menswear designers? We’ve talked quite a lot lately on the blog about Billy Reid menswear deals, be it the brand’s Holiday Sale or the exceptional Billy Reid Winter Event (today’s featured deal of choice).

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It can all be found in the envy-inducing Billy Reid Men’s Sale section, and trust me when I say these deals are about as good as it gets. The Billy Reid Winter Event is a crucial chance to get valuable in-season gear at excellent discounts, whether it’s 30 percent off the Billy Reid Cooper Coat (seen at the top of the page) or an astonishing 50 percent off the timeless Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt.

Heck, even the investment-level Billy Reid West Village Leather Jacket is 30 percent off through the Billy Reid Winter Event.

Opportunities like this don’t come around very often — only around the holidays with a brand like Billy Reid, it seems — so be prepared to dive into these stellar sale picks and come out the other side looking refined, classic and utterly cool for the new year. Cheers to 2023, my friends.

January 2, 2023December 27, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Quarter Zip Sweater is the Casually Rugged Layer You Need This Winter

First off, my friends: Happy New Year once again, and thanks for joining me as I talk about winter style essentials aplenty to start the new year. Let’s hone in on one casually rugged must-have to add to your seasonal wardrobe ASAP, though. You’ll find it, of course, at Huckberry, the San Francisco and Austin-based retailer of some of the most rugged, versatile menswear and gear on the market.

And for all those times when you’re in need of stylish seasonal basics, yet don’t want to drop too much cash for something that’s difficult to wear, well, that’s when Huckberry enters the equation. This is where the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip enters the equation: It’s an accessible basic that’s actually not so basic: It’s rugged, it’s visually appealing and it’s just plain cool.

And while quarter zip sweaters might normally seem like the type of sporty style you’d wear golfing, there’s a time and a place for one of the best quarter zip sweaters, particularly one crafted by Huckberry’s own Flint and Tinder.

It’s, of course, the details big and small that make the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip so much more than just your average quarter-zip, starting with the thick, ribbed-knit design with flecked detailing for plenty of warmth and visual interest. The blend of lambswool and nylon also adds a sturdy yet easily wearable appeal, whether styled atop your favorite henley or one of the best Oxford shirts on the market.

But perhaps the most notable, refined-yet-rugged part of the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip? That would be the waxed cotton elbow patches, a durable touch that turns this sweater into one you can wear as a top layer or mid-layer during winter adventures far afield (or closer to home, fetching more firewood or picking up a growler from your favorite brewery).

Yes indeed, the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip can really do it all, be it as a casual sweater to wear with the best blue jeans or as a visually appealing, unique sweater for Casual Friday this winter (seriously). Plus, the raglan-style sleeves on the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip broaden your shoulders while offering range of movement, and snug ribbed cuffs provide a secure fit as you layer this stylish quarter zip sweater all winter long.

Last but not least, the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip comes in cool color options aplenty, be it rich Burgundy, Light Grey or crisp Navy. The next time you want a durable, versatile sweater that’s anything but basic, be sure you’re rocking this seriously cool Huckberry sweater.

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