Month / January 2025

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason G-1 Flight Jacket Updates an All-Time Classic

Buck Mason leather jackets for men.

In my experience, the best menswear brands are ones that have a sense of heritage and history in every stitch, whether that’s faithfully recreating iconic styles or presenting time-honored favorites with a twist.

Buck Mason hits the nail on the head in both areas, with its tasteful selection of modern updates to classic silhouettes, from henleys to blue jeans (as you know if you’ve read my Buck Mason reviews over the years) and yes, one very impressive leather flight jacket as seen above.

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The Los Angeles-based company uses some of the best menswear icons as a starting point for its crisply designed, casually rugged 21st-century updates, and the Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is about as cool, stylish and well-made as it gets.

Rich goatskin leather in a deep, timeless shade of brown is accented by a luxurious and yet useful, true-to-form shearling collar, just as the original versions of the style were made for the U.S. Navy back in the 1930s.

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The Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is further adorned with ribbed wool cuffs and a bottom hem for warmth and a snug fit, another detail prized among fighter pilots looking for warmth and durability. The Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is cut with a relaxed fit for ease of layering — opt to wear your new favorite leather jacket atop a thermal henley, a chambray shirt or a combination of that legendary trio.

Button flap hip pockets provide storage space for everyday carry essentials, while the fit (cut to hit just below the hip) should pair especially well with dark blue jeans — accented perhaps by a stylish Buck Mason leather belt, of course.

Perhaps the very best part about the Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is that it should get better with age, developing a supple and broken-in feel to go along with its own patina the more you wear. While you likely won’t be taking to the skies in combat anytime soon, the handsome Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is a surefire way to pay homage to an outerwear icon.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get Up to 40 Percent Off the Best Outdoor Gear at the Patagonia Winter Sale

You might have noticed it in your local forecast and especially in the air: It’s been a frigid winter to date, and that requires fighting back with some of the best winter outdoor gear close at hand. And while there’s a time and a place to dress up in tailored, elevated fashion, at times, you just need some casually rugged, highly functional gear from head to toe — enter iconic outdoor gear brand Patagonia, folks.

Patagonia men's shirt jacket review.

A focus on performance and warmth holds true whether it concerns your outerwear, your trusty winter pants or your base layers — or all three, especially for outdoor winter sporting pursuits. That, my friends, is where Patagonia has always delivered, and your luck just took a turn for the better.

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The Patagonia Winter Sale offers up a vast array of the best outdoor gear, all at prices up to 40 percent off. If you’ve been waiting, for instance, to upgrade your alpine layering game or to score a stylish winter jacket for your commute, the time is now.

There’s a vast selection of durable down jackets, shirt jackets, cozy thermal base layers and trusty winter hats and gloves, to name but a few categories. You can also score notable savings on classics from the eco-friendly brand, like the Nano Puff Jacket or a personal favorite, the rugged and ready-for-action Lightweight Insulated Fjord Flannel Shirt.

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Plenty of heartier, burlier styles are available as well, including the Jackson Glacier Down Parka, and laidback, lounge-ready favorites like the R1 Air Zip Neck should offer up a nice mix of comfort and performance (whatever strikes your fancy as a priority on that day, of course).

From outerwear to base layers to durable outdoor pants, from head to toe, the Patagonia Winter Sale arrives not a moment too soon as far as winter warmth, comfort and performance are concerned — take advantage and make some space in your closet, folks.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: The Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection – Modern, Made-in-America Must-Haves

There’s something to be said for menswear brands that feel modern and of the moment, while at the same time delivering a sense of classic style, the kind that’s rarely ever out of place. Of course, you’ll find those sorts of menswear essentials in spades at fan-favorite Americana-adventure retailer Huckberry, assuredly one of the best online style brands for guys – and a personal favorite.

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So when the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder — the company’s flagship in-house line — put their heads together on a new, made-in-Texas collection, the results are absolutely worth checking out ASAP.

My friends, meet the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection, a tightly curated, ridiculously well-made trio of Western workwear style picks perfectly suited for the moment at hand.

After all, everything Western seems to be a growing trend in menswear, but Flint and Tinder doesn’t feel like a bandwagon hopper — the brand does things the right way, with quality and rugged appeal top of mind. The Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection is an outstanding example of top-notch craftsmanship, endlessly cool style points and a nod to Western heritage, done the Huckberry way.

From the richly crafted Waxy Kudo Roper Boots to a line of Flint and Tinder Reserve Denim (crafted from best-in-class selvedge cotton), the new offering is a stellar study in craft, hard work and attention to detail (four different types of selvedge denim certainly nod to that approach).

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The great news is, a tough and hard-working pair of selvedge denim pairs up expertly with Western-style boots, along with F&T staples like a handsome roughout trucker jacket or a durable Western denim shirt.

And as Huckberry says of its boot partnership in this collection with famed bootmakers Rios of Mercedes, the family-owned company boasts “rich history that lends itself quite nicely to what the company calls “a one-of-a-kind roper boot.”

And when it comes to the jeans on offer within the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection, you’ve got your pick from a deep inky black pair of selvedge to classic shade of Khaki and Olive. Each pair of some of the best jeans for men boast a hard-wearing, break-in-ready 13-oz. Japanese fabric that’s also woven on antique shuttle looms — in Texas, of course.

Best selvedge denim for men.

A YKK zipper, hand-numbered labels and sturdy hardware deliver a tough finish and long-lasting wearability, as you’ve come to expect from Hukberry. The bottom hems feature a real selvedge finish, the kind you can show off when cuffing your jeans.

Between the incredibly well-made, frankly beautiful roper boots and a selection of old-school selvedge denim, it looks to me like the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection hits the mark on the head when it comes to both the old-world and the modern — get your pair of boots (or jeans!) while they’re still in stock.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best American-Made Menswear From Devium, A New Huckberry Jacket & A Winter Weekend Getaway

Devium menswear review.

It can sometimes be tough to find a brand doing things the old way — the hard way, the difficult way, like making some of the best American-made menswear. It’s something I’ve had the time to think about this week as we come to another edition of the Friday Read here at your favorite Brooklyn style blog.

And as with past menswear reviews on this site — including last week’s introduction to Vero Watches — I’m all about brands that go the extra mile when it comes to quality and craftsmanship, like California-based Devium.

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The decade-old brand puts its money where its mouth is, so to speak, in matters of rugged workwear, American-made production and a full array of timeless styles (think hard-working trucker jackets, flannel shirts, canvas workwear, durable chinos and much more).

The Devium story — which starts with the company’s founding on Flag Day, of all days, in 2015, is an impressive one, with plain old fashioned hard work and 100 percent American-made construction at its core.

I’m excited to learn more about the brand, and I’d wager you’ll feel the same way as you dive into its flagship lineup, which includes a range of sturdy flannels, tough-as-nails waxed jackets and more. How’s that for a new brand to jumpstart your weekend? T

he company makes the sort of dependable, good-looking, hard-wearing menswear that should prove useful in plentiful style situations, including my next jaunt — my first trip of 2025, in fact, and a suitably winter-focused one.

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I’m off with my love Mary to chilly Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where a relaxing family weekend — think flannel shirts, whiskey, great food and even better times — awaits. To see how I’m outfitting myself and to find out what I’m sipping on, head over to my Instagram.

And before we head off into the weekend properly, let’s talk briefly about another must-buy style essential, the sort that should come in remarkably handy in terms of warmth, toughness, sturdy construction and long-lasting appeal.

Flint and Tinder waxed jacket.

What style selection could clear that very high bar and live up to the hype at the same time? The new Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Hooded Waxed Jacket, of course. Crafted from the same Martexin waxed sailcloth as the positively legendary, best-selling Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, the style adds a weather-ready waxed hood and keeps the same classic detailing, like durable hardware and a striped blanket lining.

Flint and Tinder Hooded Waxed Trucker Jacket review.

It’s a workwear jacket built to last in every sense of the word, and it comes in two must-have colors: Field Tan and a rich shade of Forest. Either is a fitting addition to a highly functional, carefully considered and casually rugged (and useful) winter weekend wardrobe.

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Between Devium and Huckberry, if you ask me, I’d say you’ve got plenty of gear to consider in the days ahead — and plenty of gear to break in and make all your own. Happy shopping and cheers to American-made menswear, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Shawl Cardigan is a Fresh Twist on a Menswear Staple

If there’s one thing to carry through from 2024 into 2025 in terms of menswear essentials, it’s got to be a sense of respecting menswear classics while bending the rules ever-so-slightly in tasteful fashion. That might seem like a tall task, but when Billy Reid steps up to the plate, the Alabama-based designer’s wares tend to shake things up in pleasing fashion.

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That certainly goes for one of the best cardigans shown above, of course, but one with a noticeable twist. Just as the famed brand takes staples like a shirt jacket and crosses it with a puffer jacket for rugged appeal (resulting in one of the best shackets for men) the designer is an expert at elevating everyday staples into more refined territory, like a classic cardigan given an eye-catching double-breasted design.

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Thus, the Billy Reid French Terry Shawl Cardigan puts a surprising, tasteful twist on a classic, upgrading your rotation of the best winter sweaters for men in the process.

And while the Billy Reid French Terry Shawl Cardigan isn’t quite as versatile as your trusted V-neck or cashmere crewneck sweater to wear at the office, it’s just as visually appealing and ready for a day of meetings or a crisp night out at a moody speakeasy. Not a bad amount of range for one cardigan, right?

And as with all things Billy Reid, the design and fabrication of the Billy Reid French Terry Shawl Cardigan truly place it a cut above the rest, at least in my experience. The flattering shawl collar gets an upgrade in a small-yet-refined way with a suede loop closure at the top button — the details truly do make the difference when it comes to one of the best men’s cardigans.

Soft French Terry cotton should prove easy to layer over a mid-weight flannel shirt, a stretch dress shirt or a thermal henley for rugged-yet-refined appeal. Distinctive hip patch pockets get a classic Billy Reid finishing touch, and the overall effect of the handsome (whether in colors like Oak Brown or Carbon Blue) is one of elegance yet laidback style in spades — it sounds to me like your new favorite cardigan might have just hit the scene, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt is Rugged Menswear Perfection This Winter (and Beyond)

If the start of your 2025 has meant getting down to business and getting back to work — in matters of menswear essentials and of course, when it comes to actual work — then you’ve come to the right place. From casually rugged style situations to Work-From-Home days, time spent in the yard and time spent in the road, I can think of no better shirt to wear than the aptly named Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt.

If you’ve kept up with this blog and Taylor Stitch reviews over the years, you’ll note that the San Francisco brand excels at making the kind of shirting (and knitwear, and chinos, and accessories) that keeps stylish guys (like yourself) coming back for more. That same focus holds true for the latest addition to the brand’s roster of workwear-inspired shirting, and the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt plays its part well, and then some.

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For starters, the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt is built with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from one of the best workshirts for men, including expertly cut-and-sewn flap patch chest pockets for your everyday carry essentials.

Beyond that, the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt makes use of a sturdy, elements-ready wool and cotton canvas blend that should take on brisk temperatures quite nicely indeed, at least in my experience with Taylor Stitch men’s shirts.

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There’s a heft and a weight to Taylor Stitch men’s shirting, the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt very much included. The brand notes the Indigo yarns seen here will develop their own look and patina over time, never a bad thing to have when it comes to your go-to everyday workshirt. And the medium-weight build of the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt should make it a reliable layer over everything from a cotton Taylor Stitch henley this winter to a breezy graphic T-shirt come spring days and cooler summer nights.

Yes, that’s right: In my experience, the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt is a sturdy, strong and bold-looking workshirt with multi-season chops, and the brand’s signature California collar should frame your face nicely in matters of style.

Of course, like all stylish Taylor Stitch men’s shirts, it comes in exact chest sizing for a fit that’s neither too tailored nor too sloppy. What’s not to love about that?

Of course, the strong and workday-ready Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt also comes in fabrics like a rich deep Navy Corduroy, as well as shades like a versatile off-white shade of Ash, but any way you take your new go-to overshirt, it’s a winner from sunrise to sunset. With the Taylor Stitch Utility Shirt, everything from Zoom calls to dive bar jaunts now seems even more stylish, functional and hey, even fun. Cheers to that, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Amp Up Your Casual Style Rotation with this Flint and Tinder Hat from Huckberry

Flint and Tinder ballcap.

Just as no man is an island, no one’s rotation of the best menswear essentials is ever quite fully complete, or fully finished…. right? At least, that’s the case if you believe in the small details making the difference, and in the need to complement a casually rugged #OOTD the right way.

In the case of today’s standout featured pick — a pick you should just buy if you’re search of an expert way to top off your outfit — the details certainly count. That’s because we’re talking about a Flint and Tinder ballcap, one made the right way, the proper way by the good folks at Huckberry — the sort of ballcap that might put other casual ballcaps in your rotation to shame.

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That’s lofty praise, to be sure, but for under $40 on sale at the moment, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Canvas & Corduroy Hat hits on all the marks you’d expect from an accessory bearing the praise-worthy F&T designation. For one, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Canvas & Corduroy Hat is truly a ballcap that can take a beating come fall and winter, and that’s not to be overlooked

Sure, it might not be the hat you’d reach for in the depths of a blizzard, of course (save a Huckberry beanie cap for that). And yet, its waxed canvas crown is nicely complemented by a seasonally friendly corduroy brim for texture, style and toughness.

In fact, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Canvas & Corduroy Hat might break in just as nicely as your favorite Flint and Tinder waxed trucker jacket — if you’ve had one of those covetable trucker jackets in your rotation for years, then you know that Huckberry means business.

Flint and Tinder ballcap review.

It’s as if this cap (assuredly one of the best ballcaps for men) was made to pair up with rugged picks like a denim sherpa jacket or a flannel overshirt and a sturdy pair of blue jeans. Beyond that, the right ballcap shields your face from sun, rain and wind, proving critical in times of work and times of leisure (another round of brewery beers, anyone?).

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Details like the leather strapback and brass fastener further deepen the durability of the Flint and Tinder Waxed Canvas & Corduroy Hat, at least in my experience. And while that might be lofty praise to call it one of the best men’s hats on the market, it’s certainly a fine deal at the moment for under $40.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Mott and Bow is Now Making One of the Best Overshirts for Men

Best shirt jackets for men.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: When a menswear company branches out beyond its typical focus, yet manages to dream up staple pieces that pair expertly with its, well, general expertise, it’s a sight to behold. Hyperbole aside, that means that I’ve kept a close eye over the years on Mott and Bow, makers of your favorite jeans.

And now, you can also consider them makers of luxurious cashmere sweaters, perfectly fitting cotton tees and of course, one of the best men’s shirt jackets as seen above. Yes, premium denim in a range of fits and washes is the main focus at Mott and Bow, but a series of rugged and subtly stylish overshirts have now joined the decade-plus-old lineup at the NYC denim brand — and it’s for the better, at least in my experience.

A hearty, thick blended wool fabrication sets the Mott and Bow Oversized Wool Shirt Jacket from the pack in each of its three versatile colors (including my personal favorite, a rich Olive number). The Mott and Bow Oversized Wool Shirt Jacket also features two notched-flap patch chest pockets for your everyday carry essentials, while satin binding at each of the seams gives this men’s shirt jacket a rather refined finish.

Mott and Bow men's shirt jackets.

The Mott and Bow Oversized Wool Shirt Jacket is also built with double back yokes, the better for ease of movement as you layer your new favorite shirt jacket over a thermal shirt, your favorite henley or even a Mott and Bow long-sleeve T-shirt on casual days.

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And at its core, the pleasingly rugged Mott and Bow Oversized Wool Shirt Jacket should style up in expert fashion with dark blue, black, grey or tan Mott and Bow jeans. In fact, in my experience, any shade and fit of Mott and Bow men’s denim should work well for casually rugged style alongside the new Mott and Bow Oversized Wool Shirt Jacket.

It’s a new product offering from one of the best denim brands out there, and it just makes perfect sense in my book — how about you? If you end up taking the plunge with one of these shirt jackets, let me know in the comments or on Instagram, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Durable, On-Sale Forsake Boots from Bespoke Post Are Perfect for Winter Adventures

Best outdoor boots for men.

Especially in these brisk winter months, the focus is almost always on building an outfit from the ground up, or at least, an outfit to take on the elements. Blustery snow drifts, slick city streets and frigid mornings on upstate getaways call for one thing, and one thing only — a pair of the best winter boots, like the kind my friends at Bespoke Post sell.

Or at the very least, you should certainly have your heart set on boots with enough traction and performance to get you from point A to point B when the situation calls for it, and that’s where we step off the trail and into today’s post in earnest.

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And when you really get down to it, those boots had better be waterproof, traction-ready and tough as heck — the good news is, the Forsake Cascade Peak Mid Boots are all of that and then some. Oh, and since this is a Sunday at The Style Guide, they also happen to be on sale — just in the nick of time, right?

While the performance-focused Forsake Cascade Peak Mid Boots aren’t as insulated as a pair of shearling boots or even some faux-fur or shearling L.L. Bean Boots, they’re a worthy option if there’s not a foot of snow on the ground, especially if your winter pursuits call for sporting adventures and casually rugged style.

They boast the modern appeal of sneakers and the functionality of hiking boots, and it doesn’t hurt that the Forsake Cascade Peak Mid Boots are 40 percent off right now at Bespoke Post — good news indeed for your wallet after the holiday rush, right?

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They’re also as functionally minded as it gets, from the taped seams on the leather and heathered textile upper to the durable MultiGrip rubber outsole and compression EVA midsole — talk about comfort and traction to the max, my friends.

For good measure, recycled PET laces and linings add a sustainable touch, and it doesn’t hurt that these boots still boast a rather streamlined profile compared to other hiking boots on the market. Plus, come springtime, the Forsake Cascade Peak Mid Boots will be more than ready to take on that first lovely trail hike when the snow melts — at 40 percent off right now, that doesn’t sound like a bad way to plan for the present or the future, right?

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Bonobos Brushed 5-Pocket Pants – Your New Go-To Daily Pant

Best everyday work pants for men.

As we continue to step into a new year, I’m all about reliability in your menswear wardrobe — clothing that looks great, fits well, wears even better and matches up nicely with plenty of picks in the rest of your style rotation.

Sticking to those core principles will serve you plenty well in a lot of different style situations, but especially as you head back to the office, right? And that’s where a pair of stylish men’s pants from Bonobos can step in as a wardrobe workhorse.

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If those pants happen to be a premium update to a time-honored silhouette, that’s all the better: For instance, the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants deliver the goods in that area. Plenty of Bonobos reviews cover how well the long-running NYC company does in matters of fit, fabric and comfort — again, those are all keys that can go a long way towards revamping your office wardrobe (or anytime wardrobe!) in the new year (and beyond, of course).

Like other pairs of Bonobos men’s pants in my experience, the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants should deliver a supremely comfortable build in terms of fabrication and fit. It certainly doesn’t hurt that the five-pocket construction wears like a jean, yet can be dressed up like a chino when done the right way.

Plus, the soft garment-dyed cotton is built with a touch of stretch for ease of movement, while the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants come in a range of colors to rival your favorite dress pants or chinos.

They’re a touch more easygoing, they wear as well with a henley for Sunday brunch as they do with an Oxford shirt for Monday morning, and they’re every bit as comfortable as stretch jeans — just with a touch more polish and color. Yessir, the Bonobos Italian Brushed 5-Pocket Pants could take the cake as your new go-to workday pants.