Month / April 2025

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Bespoke Post x Timex Field Watch Is A Retro-Tinged, Instant Classic

Is it too commonplace to say they don’t make ’em like they used to? Or at least, not as often in the world of men’s style essentials, and certainly not nearly as often when it comes down to the best watches for men, like the handsome, rugged and pleasingly retro Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch as shown above.

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The just-launched Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch is a prime example of what happens when two iconic companies put their heads together on a reinvented classic. Timex has, of course, been ticking along for more than a century when it comes to timekeeping, and they’re a reliable and highly stylish watch brand, in my experience.

And on the other side of the coin, Bespoke Post is a bonafide 21st-century favorite as far as the best online menswear shops are concerned — they’ve unearthed now-classic brands, they’ve helped you (and this writer!) refine your everyday carry and your daily haul, and they’ve put their own spin on everything from the waxed trucker jacket to the pocket tee and now, the Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch.

Bespoke Post x TImex Field Watch.

These days, the new debut of a Timex watch comes with great fanfare — the brand has collaborations with the likes of Todd Snyder to show for its recent revamp over the last decade. And true to form, the Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch nods to the impressive Timex archive while carving its own space in your watch game rotation. The Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch takes its cues from 1970s-era Viscount watches, right down to its 36mm case size.

Bespoke Post x Timex Field Watch review.

The Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch features a mix of crisp, retro yellow, white and red markings on its three-ring dial, and those colors contrast handsomely and in rugged fashion with the olive green CORDURA strap. In my experience testing this watch, the casually cool Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch wears as easily with a polo and stretch chino shorts as it does with a pocket tee and light wash jeans.

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Suffice to say, it could just become one of the most versatile yet casual watches in your arsenal. And yet, like other selections from Timex as it crafts one of the best watches for men, the Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch is highly affordable.

Snag the Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch while it’s still around for just $159 at Bespoke Post. It doesn’t get much better than that, and I think you’ll find the Timex x Bespoke Post Field Watch is one of the best men’s watches to buy now, folks. Happy shopping.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save On this Crisp Everlane Linen Shirt at the Ready for Summer Sale

Best short-sleeve shirt for men.

Sometimes, stocking up on men’s style essentials is all about finding the right opportunity, the right opening, and then knowing exactly how to act as you amplify your wardrobe with the proper seasonal must-haves.

Sounds a lot like a game of strategy, right? Well, it needn’t be that intimidating, but there’s a a subtle approach to curating the right spring and summer wardrobe — including the process of finding one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men, like the Everlane option as shown at the top of the page in today’s sale spotlight.

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The Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen is but one versatile, crisply designed seasonal must-have on sale right now from the long-running retailer, which made waves more than a decade ago for its minimally designed, transparently made menswear and accessories (think canvas weekender bags, expertly faded jeans, super-soft and affordable Oxford shirts, and a near-perfect organic cotton T-shirt).

Nowadays, the brand has expanded its reach ever so slightly, into chinos and bomber jackets and polo shirts, all of which happen to be up for grabs in the Everlane Ready for Summer Sale Event — and yes, the Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen is part of that sale offering.

And since you asked, well, the latest Everlane menswear sale actually ends today, if you can believe it. That means it’s a priority — at least in my book — to secure something as crisply designed and effortlessly cool as the wear-with-anything Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen.

100 percent European flax linen gives this laidback shirt a super lightweight, breezy feel — the kind that works well on its own, layered over a pocket T-shirt or a short-sleeve henley, or styled underneath a soft-shouldered cotton blazer with tan chinos (helpfully, you can score all of those pieces at Everlane, as well).

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This stylish short-sleeve linen shirt comes in a range of versatile colors, including a flattering vertical stripe option in what Everlane calls its Bone and Toasted Coconut color combination.

In any shade, the sharp, easy-to-style Everlane Classic Short-Sleeve Shirt in Linen is an on-sale steal for well under $100 — looks like your journey to curating the ultimate spring style wardrobe just took another step in the right direction through the must-shop Everlane Ready for Summer Sale Event.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Patrick James Knit Polo Is As Refined As It Gets For Elevated Seasonal Style

Patrick James polo review.

For as much as spring and summer style is about embracing a sense of adventure and a return to casually rugged fashion (think short-sleeve henleys and pocket tees, for instance), there’s plenty to be said for embracing the chance to dress in more elevated fashion.

Don’t let that scare you off: The classic style staples you know and love — like one of the best men’s polos — are simply getting a bit of a refined, elegant update, especially in the hands of a menswear brand like Patrick James.

The California style purveyors have been refining wardrobes — and every piece of Patrick James menswear — with a unique West Coast sensibility since the early 1960s, so it’s fitting that the Patrick James knit polo you see above has very much come back into vogue.

This stylish knit polo offers a twist on the traditional three-button polo in a way that’s utterly classic and just different enough to add a breath of fresh air (and summer style) to your wardrobe, and this Patrick James review should (hopefully) convince you to switch up your warm-weather menswear rotation ever so slightly.

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If you ask this Brooklyn style writer, that sense of elevated, at-times preppy, always classic style from Patrick James menswear certainly has a place in your wardrobe for occasions where the dress code calls for your best foot forward. And as of late, I’ve been embracing doings things a touch differently — reaching for something like the slightly preppy, very Mad Men-esque Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo, which features throwback detailing and high-quality construction in every stitch.

The Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo blends a crisp Navy color with light blue piping and a full-button front, not unlike a cardigan sweater, but updates the silhouette with a dashing, traditional fold-over collar.

The effect is pleasingly dressy and crisp without overdoing it — for occasions where a suit might prove too much (or too stuffy), consider an alternative like the Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo. I’ve even found that a size XL fits nicely on my frame, as you might have seen from this knit polo’s appearance on my Instagram Stories.

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And while it’s a bit of a departure from the traditional two or three-button polo, this shirt is a stylish swerve from the norm — and it’s made all the better by high-quality design you can feel and see (this polo is ridiculously soft and moves with you easily, buttoned or unbuttoned. For your next elevated #OOTD, opt for a timeless-yet-on-trend piece like the Patrick James Reserve Knit Polo, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Lightweight Relwen Blazer from Huckberry Is On Sale Right Now

There’s something to be said for being prepared for plenty of style situations, particularly as breezy spring and summer weather offers up the chance to get out there: Rooftop happy hours, dinners on the water, refined social occasions aplenty. Those style scenarios, of course, can be elevated and made all the better by one of the best blazers for men, especially the famed Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer as sold by our friends at Huckberry.

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And as I so often say here on this Brooklyn style blog, when something as essential for spring and summer as one of the best men’s lightweight blazers goes on sale, well, striking while the iron is hot is certainly crucial (particularly in this economy, am I right or am I right, folks?).

There’s much to love about the Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer, at least according to plenty of Relwen reviews, be it the soft yet durable garment-washed cotton and spandex blend or the build inspired by classic sportcoats (note the throat latch and the five-button front in particular).

The Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer is also bolstered by cotton sateen trim to give it some shape and structure, while the lack of interior lining offers a handsome natural silhouette — the kind of blazer that can be worn as easily over a T-shirt as it pairs with a rugged chambray shirt or a timeless Oxford shirt. Patch pockets also give the Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer a more laidback, yet classic feel, while the unique structure means you can turn the collar up and button the throat latch in breezy weather if need be.

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The Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer functions as a go-between when it comes to the perfect travel jacket, and the ideal blazer to wear to drinks at your next destination. Available in three eye-catching colors (including Dark Army, my personal favorite), this hybrid blazer is an on-sale seasonal steal for your next elevated #OOTD.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Nudie Jeans Light Wash Vintage Denim Jacket – An Easygoing Spring Jacket Made for Right Now

Best light wash denim jacket for men.

I don’t know about you, but in my experience, it can be helpful to think of your rotation of men’s style essentials as sort of a toolbox: Selections that fit certain situations with a mix of functionality and plain old great looks in mind, particularly in your outerwear rotation during the breezy days of spring. It’s even better if some pieces come in especially handy in certain seasons — take the utility of a lightweight yet durable, casually cool denim jacket, like the one shown above from our friends at Nudie Jeans.

Brands like Levi’s made some of the first widely available denim trucker jackets, focused on road-ready features like a helpful foldover collar, front button chest pockets and reinforced stitching throughout. This stylish denim jacket from Nudie Jeans uses many of those same design cues — never a bad option to have in your outerwear rotation.

And the good news is, that same style can prove mighty useful in modern times, just with a bit of a twist from some equally modern brands — Nudie Jeans comes to mind, and Nudie Jeans just so happens to be making one of the best denim jackets for men.

There’s a tricky balance to shopping for a denim jacket, especially as you try to scope out one of the best light wash denim jackets — too far in one direction, and you veer into ’80s acid wash denim territory, for instance. When in doubt, strike an easily wearable middle ground, just as you would with denim on your lower half.

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And yet, this Nudie Jeans Denim Jacket in Desert strikes a tasteful, stylish and effortlessly cool middle ground: A perfect way to try out a high-quality denim jacket if you’ve haven’t given the style a shot in the past.

This particular version uses 100 percent organic cotton denim, and better still is the fact that it’s the rare USA-made denim jacket — hence the higher price tag, but one that will assuredly prove worth it in the long run, whether styled with a short-sleeve henley and black jeans or as a casual addition to shorts and a pocket tee.

In the case of this Nudie Jeans Denim Jacket in Desert, bright washed broken twill denim makes the difference, giving it some depth that keeps it — again — from veering too far into acid wash denim territory. With classic design touches, a pleasingly vibrant shade of light wash denim for spring, and richly crafted USA-made construction, your new favorite denim jacket checks all the proper boxes.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Weekend Getaway to Knoxville, New Spring Gear & “Grassland”

Best things to do in Knoxville, Tennessee.

My friends, welcome back to another edition of the Friday Read, where we look back at the week that was and look forward to another stylish weekend — in Brooklyn, across the pond and this time, in Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ll be trekking south with my love Mary for a family wedding, outfitted this time in a new Alan David Custom suit in a pleasing seasonal shade — you can (and should) head to my Instagram to see how I’m styling my new duds!

And along with some southern BBQ, bourbon (a favorite sipper among my family) and quality time, I’m also expecting to spend some time exploring Knoxville breweries — a must-do part of any trek to a new city.

Knoxville is also home to the world’s largest Negroni menu (at least, as part of Negroni Week 2022, as I covered at Maxim), and I know myself and my love Mary are looking forward to checking out Brother Wolf for some utterly tasty sips — perhaps including the Oaxacan Negroni as shown above.

I’ll also be bringing along some casually cool spring style favorites from top brands including Huckberry, of course — all of the fun can be found if you head to my Instagram, folks. Onward!

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A quick note for all you film buffs and culture aficionados out there: You’d do well to check out Grassland, a social justice thriller set amidst the 2008 presidential election and covering the fallout from marijuana-related arrests (no spoilers here!). The film was executive-produced by none other than Common, and perhaps you’ll recognize a fitting tie-in — the watch shown above.

Actor and Michigan native Quincy Isaiah worked with Michigan watchmaker Shinola on the now-sold-out Shinola Grassland Watch last year (which I covered at Maxim), a further nod to inequities in marijuana-related criminal justice (and a great timepiece to scout out on the secondary market). For now, you can watch Grassland on streaming, and you can shop stylish men’s watches at Shinola in the meantime this weekend.

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Here’s another quick read to shape your spring and summer style before another weekend getaway begins in earnest: I covered the classic, utterly iconic Vans Old Skool Premium Sneakers here yesterday on the blog, and suffice to say, they deliver a prime footwear upgrade for casually cool, laidback style and effortless good looks. To step into the weekend stylishly, check out the Vans Premium Old Skool at Huckberry, my friends.

And of course, to keep up with all the fun in NYC, Knoxville and beyond, head to my Instagram and hit that follow button — great Southern BBQ and craft beer await, along with a hearty dose of fun with the family and classic, suitably semi-formal wedding style. Our regular slate of two weekend style posts also happens to be on the docket tomorrow and Sunday, naturally. Cheers, folks!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt Takes on a Timeless Military Style for Spring

Buck Mason men's chambray shirt review.

Certain menswear essentials are so classic, so utterly timeless, that they tend to look great no matter the era or even the season. While fits and fabrics sometimes change, the best men’s chambray shirts certainly qualify as a time-honored men’s style staple — all the better if they’re made by a modern brand that has a healthy respect for the classics. In the case of today’s style selection that brand, of course, is Buck Mason, a perennial favorite of this Brooklyn style blog and a company that certainly delivers a true twist on an old favorite when it comes to the Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt.

This particular shirt is a recent introduction to the brand’s lineup of the best shirts for men, which put a fresh twist on old-school staples like the Oxford shirt, the cotton twill workshirt and even the flannel shirt (in the colder months, of course). The Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt takes its cues from the sturdy cotton poplin build of the throwback US Navy N-3 button-up, which was worn as a tough workshirt in warm weather.

It’s quite the place to draw inspiration from, and the lightweight durability of the Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt should speak for itself. It should ultimate prove softer and less densely woven than one of the best chambray shirts, with slightly different texture and character — and yet, that doesn’t make the highly durable cotton-poplin construction of the Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt any less useful in your own style rotation this season.

Best workshirts for men this season.

In fact, the Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt can be worn as a lightweight overshirt of sorts atop a crisp pocket tee or a short-sleeve henley, or else buttoned up and used to dress down a soft-shouldered navy or khaki cotton blazer. The indigo dye of the Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt will shift over time and patina in its own way, while side seam gussets give you more room to move when wearing this as a workshirt.

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Consider the hard-wearing yet not overly bulky Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt a reliable style move with tan chinos and leather chukka boots, or else wear it properly as a streamlined workshirt with canvas work pants on cool spring mornings and summer nights — the Buck Mason Engine Room Shirt strikes the right blend between throwback durability and modern style in every way possible. Would you expect anything else from the Americana style purveyors at Buck Mason?

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Vans Old Skool Sneakers Update a Classic

It’s hard to argue with the classics when it comes to your spring and summer style rotation, especially as you look to lace up a pair of the best sneakers for men. And it’s a good thing you can find a plentiful selection of sneakers both iconic and modern over at Huckberry, is it not? The pair in question today has been making style waves long before Huckberry’s 2011 launch however.

Yes indeed, the Vans Old Skool has been a rightful style classic for decades, beloved by everyone from skaters to rock legends to stylish fellas like you and me.

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And for 2025, the Vans Old Skool gets a Premium update (they’re called the Vans Premium Old Skool, after all). The premium update arrives in the form of a Gum Sepia combination that allows the Vans Old Skool stripe detailing to shine — just like you remember ’em from days gone by, but with a fresh, new twist. In fact, I’d consider the Vans Premium Old Skool a more grown-up version of your favorite skate shoes, one you still can wear with casual style at the forefront.

The biobased foam insole gives the Vans Premium Old Skool a springy, sustainable touch, while the company also upgraded these kicks with ’90s-era foxing tape for added durability. It’s the combination of Sepia tones with a gum rubber outsole that gives the Vans Premium Old Skool a point of distinction, though, along with a full-grain leather collar lining.

Suffice to say, the Vans Premium Old Skool should prove more durable, comfortable and dependable — and just as stylish — when compared to your favorite vintage pair of Vans men’s sneakers.

The throwback-inspired color combination is just one option as you shop for your fairly priced pair of Vans Premium Old Skool sneakers (you can score them right now at Huckberry for $90. of note). They deliver some serious bang for your buck, particularly when styled with light wash jeans and a classic pocket tee, or else with tailored chino shorts and a fresh navy polo.

For a stylish pair of sneakers that have stood the test of time, the Vans Premium Old Skool sneakers deliver the goods yet again this spring and summer.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take 40% Off The Perfect Bomber Jacket for Spring From Taylor Stitch

There are jackets that fall squarely in the performance category, there are jackets that are more stylish than truly functional, and then, there’s the rare jacket that manages to toe the line nicely in both respects. Finding one of the best jackets for men this spring that’s on sale ups the ante even further, and so it goes with the Taylor Stitch Last Call section and the performance-minded yet sleek, sharp Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket.

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It falls squarely in the realm of a highly reliable, streamlined bomber jacket — not quite a puffer jacket in a technical material with a flashy color, not quite a windbreaker you’d wear on a morning jog, but certainly ready for the worst weather spring has to offer.

For good measure, the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket happens to be on sale in a range of sizes (a whopping 40 percent off, in fact), but why is it worth adding one of the best bomber jackets for spring — an underrated one, no less — to your rotation? Stick with me on this one, my friends.

Taylor Stitch men's jacket review.

It’s as if the San Francisco-based brand made the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket specifically with the city’s temperamental weather in mind: Sunny and breezy one second, blustery and foggy the very next. The Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket starts with a recycled nylon exterior finished off with a DWR finish to repel wind and rain, and it’s then reinforced with organic cotton and nylon at the yokes and collar — this gives it a one-two punch in terms of both style and utility.

The collar is even lined with tricot for comfort when flipped up against the cold, and the vertical quilting of the durable yet lightweight Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket is filled with 120 grams of insulation (comfortable enough to wear over a T-shirt or henley, far lighter than your traditional winter puffer jacket or parka).

Helpfully, you can layer the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket over a straightforward tee or over, say, a cotton crewneck sweater in the spring months, or even in colder weather far afield. You can even customize the fit of this streamlined bomber jacket, thanks to the two-way front zipper design.

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And as with all things Taylor Stitch, at least in my experience, the helpful details — like side-entry zip chest pockets and slant hand hip pockets — are accounted for, and then some. A reliable, stylish bomber jacket made from recycled materials, all offered up at an on-sale steal? Sounds to me like the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket could be your new favorite spring jacket, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Lightweight Relwen Blazer From Huckberry is A Versatile Tailored Wardrobe Addition

Best spring and summer blazers for men.

As we roll into spring and summer, the last thing a stylish fella like yourself wants to worry about is dressing sharp in the heat — or rather, beating the heat in style without sacrificing comfort. It’s a tall order in a time of outdoor weddings and rooftop soirees, but there are ways to combat the heat of spring and summer in comfortable, crisp and stylish fashion: The Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer is a great place to start if you find your calendar packed with more formally inclined outdoor occasions.

It’s everything you could want in an elegant blazer that’s far from stuffy, starting with the fabrication and the classically inspired build.

As sold by our good friends at Huckberry, it’s the kind of blazer that shows you mean business, yet it’s more fresh and modern than a navy blazer with traditional gold buttons — while there’s a time and a place for utterly classic style, the Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer is all about good looks tailor-made for warmer weather.

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The Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer carries on the Ohio-based brand’s penchant for nodding to the classics while giving them a fresh twist — for instance, this blazer takes some design cues from old-school sportcoats, the kind that were once worn hunting (note the throat latch and what’s technically a five-button front). And yet, the Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer also retains all the trappings of a traditional, casual sportcoat, using patch pockets and a lightweight stretch cotton exterior for plenty of comfort, at least in my experience.

I’ve worn the Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer to outdoor rooftop drinks and to meetings in the city (this is a Brooklyn style blog, after all), and I’ve found the garment-washed finish gives it lightweight comfort, while the stretch cotton design offers enough flexibility to wear it over a stretch dress shirt, an Oxford shirt or even a Huckberry T-shirt.

Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer review.

The Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer even features helpful touches like a hidden interior chest zip pocket for your valuables, while it’s also built out with a traditional welt chest pocket, like other favorite blazers in your rotation. Its lack of padding gives it a breezy, rather than stuffy, feel, while the Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer comes in shades ranging British Khaki to Olive and Charcoal (Charcoal is my personal favorite).

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It feels durable without being overly heavy, and it wears as easily with chinos and a chambray shirt as it does with a tee and rolled light wash jeans. For all your outdoor tailored pursuits this summer, consider reaching for the seriously versatile, effortlessly cool Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer from Huckberry, folks.