Month / August 2025

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Layer Up with Buck Mason’s Newest Cardigan Ahead of Fall

As the seasons start to shift and change ever so slightly, what’s on your mind when it comes to menswear essentials and especially layering? It might seem too early in the game to pick up the conversation when it comes to the best cardigans for men in particular, but as we always say here on this Brooklyn style blog, preparation tends to make perfect when it comes to the best selections for the season at hand.

And just in time for fall, your wardrobe very well might be joined by the Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Cardigan — a textured, handsome knit with a rugged edge and a fabric weight that the famed Americana brand says is perfect for year-round wear.

The latest addition to the brand’s covetable, accessible lineup, the Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Cardigan has an old-school, almost professorial air about it — the kind of cardigan you can wear on a cool fall morning or a brisk late summer evening, the kind you can even wear at the office atop an Oxford shirt and a crisp knit tie.

And on that note, the crisply designed Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Cardigan even looks like something your grandfather might have worn in his study on a Sunday afternoon (that goes for my grandfather, at least!) — the classics tend to come back around in the world of menswear for a reason, stylish men’s cardigans included.

This tasteful, stylish cardigan boasts a yarn-dyed gauge knit cotton fabrication with fisherman-style vertical ribbing, plus a double-layer front placket for added durability as you button and unbutton this stylish cardigan according to the weather at hand.

The Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Cardigan comes in a rich black that almost looks brown at certain points — never a bad addition to your wardrobe, particularly when worn with everything from olive or tobacco chinos to expertly faded blue jeans.

And whether styled atop a classic cotton tee on a summer’s night or over a rugged chambray shirt as temperatures start to drop, I’ve got no doubt the classic Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Cardigan will prove a fine wardrobe addition as fall rolls into town — it’s one of the best cardigans for men after all, right?

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Flint and Tinder’s Waffle Henley is Perfect for Seasonal Style Transitions

When the going gets tough and the weather starts to shift from summer into early fall ever so slightly, what menswear essentials do you reach for in your rotation? In my experience, it pays off to go rugged, durable and versatile as you layer up for a seasonal shift, and of course, that’s where one of the best men’s henleys comes into play.

A personal favorite of mine, the henley boasts roots both sporting-focused and workwear-oriented, with a customizable button placket, sturdy construction and dependable fabrication — especially if that henley is one from Huckberry, as the new Flint and Tinder Waffle Henley handily proves.

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It’s part of an essential offering of sturdy men’s gear from the famed retailer, which focuses on Americana classics with a modern edge. And although simple on the surface, the dependable new Flint and Tinder Waffle Henley proves that it pays off to have the basics covered, be it for one last breezy summer getaway, the first bonfire of the approaching fall season, or a casual day about town (layered up beneath a waxed trucker jacket, naturally).

Best men's henleys for fall.

The Flint and Tinder Waffle Henley boasts a blend of waffle-stitched cotton and 1 percent spandex for easygoing stretch, while ribbed cuffs offer a secure fit (and in my experience with Huckberry henleys, that means the cuffs won’t slip or ride up or down as you adjust the fit of your shirt).

The handsome Flint and Tinder Waffle Henley is ideal for wear as a base layer, particularly beneath a flannel, cotton chamois or chambray shirt, but it can also be styled on its own with Huckberry’s excellent lineup of the best blue jeans for men.

And with three neutral, easy-to-style color options available (including the crisp Navy and my personal favorite, Natural), the durable and rugged Flint and Tinder Waffle Henley is a natural complementary piece alongside many of your fall weekend favorites — now and in the months ahead, of course. Layer up with your new favorite henley (the fairly priced Flint and Tinder Waffle Henley) and thank me — and your fall wardrobe! — later, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Line of Trade Madras Shirt is an On-Sale Style Steal to End Summer

Best madras shirt for men.

Summer’s last gasp, that sprint to the finish before Labor Day, still brings with it opportunities aplenty to style your favorite summer menswear essentials — and perhaps pick up a piece or two to keep handy when the time rolls around for a warm-weather getaway.

Preparation makes perfect, which is why I often scour the Bespoke Post Sale section for finds that work in the current season at hand, as well as future seasons — and that’s where the Americana-inspired designers at Line of Trade tend to come in handy with classics made modern, as you well know if you’ve read this New York menswear blog.

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The brand, originally started by Bespoke Post (and now also shoppable on its own Web site), takes throwback styles and updates them with better fits and fabrics, like the Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt. Madras is an iconic fabric with a history stretching back to India, one that eventually made its way into modern menswear as a New England prep style staple (as Bespoke Post so sagely notes).

You can now inject a bit of that style into your own late summer rotation with the Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt, and you can do it all for more than 50 percent off. That means certain colors and sizes of the Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt are selling mighty quickly at the moment, so take heed.

And yet, the good news is, Line of Trade menswear tends to be quite affordable in its own right, particularly if you scour the Bespoke Post Sale section for other in-season style staples made by Line of Trade. This stylish shirt was also part of a Bespoke Post subscription box offering earlier this season, as seen below, but this handsome madras shirt is all yours for the taking on its own right now — and from one of my favorite online menswear retailers, no less.

In the meantime, the yarn-dyed lightweight cotton of your new favorite summer buttondown shirt should prove plenty easygoing at the beach, at a BBQ or strolling the coastline — chino shorts and canvas sneakers or stylish leather boat shoes would prove worthy companions for this modern update to a timeless style.

If I were you, I’d jump at the chance to greet the end of summer in style with a fast-selling, easy-to-wear Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged Sebago Boat Shoes Perfectly Bridge the Gap Between Late Summer and Early Fall

There are certain types of menswear essentials that fall squarely into one category or another: Tailored swim trunks meant for summer, canvas sneakers made for warmer weather, rugged flannel shirting made for brisk fall days, and so on.

So when you come across a selection that can exist solidly in two seasons (or more!), it’s worth taking another, closer look — that’s often the case with the fine wares at Huckberry, a retailer for all seasons that just so happens to stock a slew of classics, like handsome boat shoes from legendary footwear maker Sebago. Let’s see what the brand has come up with to carry you from late summer into early fall, shall we?

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While lightweight canvas boat shoes might seem firmly made for spring and summer, the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes tend to take their design cues from rugged chukka boots as well as Sebago’s iconic boat shoes. That versatility, my friends, makes them certainly ideal for cool summer nights heading towards the season ahead.

You see, the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes deliver rugged appeal with waxed and oiled leather, the kind that stands out handsomely underneath cuffed indigo selvedge jeans. The thick rubber lug outsole also gives the sturdy Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes more heft than your average pair of boat shoes: You could freely wear these stylish men’s boat shoes with thicker cotton chinos or even canvas work pants as you retool the bonfire at a log cabin weekend.

Heritage quality is paramount when it comes to the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes, which also feature rawhide laces for (again) a rugged touch. Plus, contrast moccasin stitching means the Sebago Ranger Waxy Boat Shoes have more in common with moc toe boots than other styles of boat shoe on the market. They retain their casual appeal, but could perhaps even be styled with wool trousers and an Oxford shirt, along with thicker boot-style socks (a style move for the pros, yourself included).

Between their hardy design, sturdy construction, historic details and dependable nature, these boat shoes are practically tailor-made to be worn now with chino shorts and a chambray shirt, and then in the weeks ahead with rolled denim and a lightweight cardigan. To me, it’s an #OOTD that comes out way the style gods would have intended as you move from summer to fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt – A Timeless Classic Made Modern

As we so often talk about here on this Brooklyn style blog for men, it can be mighty hard to improve upon a classic, especially one with roots as rugged as one of the best denim shirts for men.

Once a Western wear staple worn by real-life ranchers and cowboys, the denim shirt has come a long way over the years, and can even be turned into a slightly luxe, elevated-yet-edgy piece of menswear — as you can perhaps see with the Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt shown above.

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With its rugged appeal, dashing good looks and sturdy construction, the best men’s denim shirts are a staple of my own rotation, particularly when paired with other hard-working pieces (like black denim or olive chinos, at least in the case of this mid-wash denim shirt from the good folks at Nudie Jeans).

The denim brand elevates the blue jean with designer quality in mind, using asymmetrical chest pockets and Western detailing, like a curved back yoke. Tobacco-hued thread and a subtle logo chest patch give this shirt and its snap buttons some character, while the pleasing vintage-style wash wears well with other shades of denim — even inky blue indigo jeans for a modern spin on the “Canadian tuxedo.”

The Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt also uses organic cotton, this time in a sturdy yet supple 6.5oz. rigid dry denim build, a fabric that Nudie Jeans says “has a wonderful density that gives the shirt a perfect denim drape.” That’s high praise indeed, but it’s exactly what the doctor ordered when it comes to the best shirts for men, especially one as wearable as the Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt.

The sturdy and strong Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt layers well right now atop a pocket tee or a cotton graphic tee, while it can also be accessorized accordingly in the cooler months ahead with a thermal henley and a shawl collar cardigan.

If you just so happen to be feeling daring in matters of style, you could even style the Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt with a lightweight navy or khaki cotton blazer for a dash of high-low style. Give it a whirl, feel the standout quality of Nudie Jeans’ denim and the stylish Nudie Jeans Gunnar Denim Shirt, and revel in adding another sharp, hard-working shirt to your menswear rotation.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Halfday Garment Duffel Bag is a Travel Gamechanger for the Frequent Flyer

As we roll into another summer weekend, let’s take a quick-hit look at one stellar, standout product that’ll assuredly make your life that much easier, more efficient, more stylish and more seamless — that’s the name of the game with our new Friday Find series, after all.

And as a frequent flyer in this #FreelanceLife (as you might have seen on my Instagram!), I’m always on the lookout for travel hacks that deliver a more seamless flying experience, particularly when it comes to something like the best duffle bags for men (my preferred way to pack for trips ranging from a long weekend to a 10-day Caribbean jaunt).

And the Halfday Garment Duffle might be one of the best travel hacks I’ve seen — and used! — yet.

As you might have read during my trips to Italy and France earlier this year — again, trips for which I’m impossibly grateful! — I tend to never travel far without my Halfday Garment Duffle. I

t zips open into a garment bag to hold one of the best blazers for men or your favorite suit, and new-and-improved versions even boast mesh pockets and storage solutions once unzipped. It sounds simple enough on the surface, but it’s assuredly changed the way I travel — and then some!

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The Halfday Garment Duffle also boasts handy shoe storage pockets, a slew of exterior pockets and plenty of sturdy fabrication to resist scuffs, abrasion, water and wind. The Halfday Garment Duffle is my favorite travel bag, period, offering a variety of sizing options for the modern man on the go, including a dependable 45L Halfday Garment Duffle size.

It comes in a wide array of stylish colors to suit every taste, the Halfday Garment Duffle is easily TSA-approved, and it carries plenty easily as I crisscross the globe covering a wide array of the best gear for guys.

How can it get better than that? Ahead of the fall travel season, make sure you’re packing up and zipping up the handsome, hard-wearing and sturdy Halfday Garment Duffle — it’s the best travel bag on the market for guys (and gals!), folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This RRL Denim Trucker Jacket from Huckberry is a Stone-Cold Classic for Transitional Weather

There’s never quite a bad time to add something utterly classic to your menswear rotation, or to keep refining said menswear rotation, particularly as the weather shifts ever-so-slightly from summer’s high heat into the cooler climes of early fall.

This, of course, is where one of the best denim jackets for men comes into play, often made with tough, sturdy construction and an impeccable eye for detail — at least, that’s the case with the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket, a heritage-focused take on the timeless, Western-inspired men’s denim trucker jacket. And per modern tradition, you can expect one of the best online menswear shops — Huckberry, in this case — to stock and sell as fine an example as any on the outerwear market.

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As past RRL reviews have pointed out on this very Brooklyn style blog, the brand — a rugged and historical, Western-inspired offshoot of Ralph Lauren — doesn’t do things half-speed. Attention to detail, heritage quality and remarkable construction are all points of pride for RRL, and that certainly carries over when it comes to the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket.

Fashioned from 100 percent premium Japanese cotton denim, the build of this jacket should prove sturdy yet supple, as vintage-inspired stitching and detailing nicely complements contrasting hardware.

The RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket is pleasingly broken in (at least in its expertly worn-in Leland Wash), and that should make it all the more wearable with everything from black selvedge jeans to burgundy corduroys or a pair of the best chinos for men.

And the rugged nature of the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket makes it a natural fit atop staples you already own, be it one of the best men’s henleys, a white Oxford shirt or a simple, casual pocket tee for a sense of effortless cool. As the good folks at Huckberry note, this timeless denim jacket was “inspired by the details found on vintage workwear,” and should wear as stylishly as jackets favored by its namesake designer himself.

Of course, these exceptional details mean the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket comes at a hefty price tag compared to other variations on the best denim jackets for men, but in my experience, RRL is surely worth the price tag. If you end up bolstering your style rotation with this must-have investment, let me know in the comments below — happy early fall layering, and stay stylish, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Todd Snyder’s 5-Pocket Chinos Blend the Best of Both Worlds, Any Time of Year

It can be tricky to find an improved version of a classic you’ve been wearing for years, be it hard-working blue denim, the right chambray shirt or an everyday pair of stretch chinos.

The chino’s military roots have come a long way, and designer Todd Snyder certainly has a healthy respect for those roots — durable, dependable design is the name of the game, and it makes perfect sense that the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos manage to improve upon the versatile design of this all-time menswear classic. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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The best chinos for men step things up from dark blue or light wash denim in any season, for starters, with a crisp look that wears nicely in situations both business casual (an Oxford shirt and a navy cotton blazer make for a wise pairing), and casually rugged (a henley and shawl cardigan, anyone?).

Even as summer’s heat hangs in there these last few weeks of August, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos bridge the gap between seasons — they mimic the same build as reliable jeans, yet use a stretch garment-dyed cotton twill blend for supreme comfort and a sense of style that’s just a touch more elevated than regular blue jeans.

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Call the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos a wardrobe upgrade heading into a new season, but don’t call ’em boring: The award-winning designer says these handsome pants are “casual yet elevated, comfy yet polished, and ready for just about anything,” and I tend to agree (as you know if you’ve read the blog over the years!).

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In my experience, there’s hardly a thing the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos can’t do, be it pairing ’em up with a simple cotton pocket T-shirt or wearing them to the office alongside a chambray dress shirt and leather chukka boots.

It’s a major bonus that they come in a range of crisply cut, highly wearable colors: There’s the dressy, navy Nightwatch, the deep brown Glazed Pecan, even sharply designed Black and a light Olive Vine shade.

Available in both Slim and Straight fits, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos should prove every bit as wearable as your favorite go-to jeans, yet with a touch more polish — as we so often like to shop for (and wear!) at this Brooklyn style blog.

Throw these on with your favorite worn-in pair of Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots or else lace up some new leather high-top sneakers (or a pair of Todd Snyder x Sperry boat shoes to close out summer). Make no mistake, the Todd Snyder 5-Pocket Chinos can do everything you ask them to do, and then some — there’s no better way to get ready for fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 40 Percent on this Versatile Cotton Henley from Triple Aught Design

Best henleys for men.

When I come across an absolute style classic, a piece I can see myself living in on my many freelance writing travels, I tend to dive right in — in a major way, especially as far as the versatility of one of the best henleys for men is concerned.

And in my experience these past few months, Triple Aught Design is a brand that knows a thing or two about retooling the classics in modern fashion, with adventure and pursuits both technical and tactical top of mind.

My Triple Aught Design reviews have given me the chance to test out everything from a sturdy, remarkable denim jacket to a lightweight, moisture-wicking travel shirt, and the latest and greatest (in this case, a discounted opportunity to shop one of the best henleys for men) is worthy of your time, too.

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From jetsetting travel to day hikes, bonfires and even dive bar outings, I’ve found that a piece like the Triple Aught Design Primer Cotton Henley goes a long way — it’s all the better, of course, that your new favorite henley is on sale right now. Raglan-sleeve stitching increases mobility whether worn on its own, layered beneath a flannel shirt or styled beneath my favorite Triple Aught Design denim jacket.

The henley, with its ability to be customized to your liking via the button placket, is a mainstay in any wisely curated menswear rotation, if you ask me, and Triple Aught Design uses a lightweight waffle knit fabric for plenty of comfort and durability along the way.

This USA-made men’s henley has been carefully considered every step of the way, right down to seams designed for both ease of movement and minimal chafing. The rugged appeal of the Triple Aught Design Primer Cotton Henley (now 40 percent off!) has never been more clear — the company even uses a double-layer shoulder design for added cushioning as you haul gear, packs and more.

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And in the currently available shade of Black seen throughout this post, the hard-wearing Triple Aught Design Primer Cotton Henley is utterly versatile, whether styled with mid-wash blue jeans, olive canvas work pants or tobacco chinos and a shawl cardigan come cool fall evenings.

And with savings of 40 percent off right now, the time is here to amp up your late summer layering game with the Triple Aught Design Primer Cotton Henley.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Washed Denim Shirt is a Modern Spin on an Icon

I don’t know about you, but as I scour the market high and low for the best gear for men, I tend to turn to retailers — and style silhouettes — I know and trust. It’s something we’ve talked a lot about here on this Brooklyn style blog, but it can pay big-time dividends to be able to shop the same retailers and brands consistently, and that’s why I find myself turning nearly on the daily to Huckberry.

They’re purveyors of everything from the stylish Flint and Tinder denim shirt shown above to staple pieces like the best waxed trucker jackets, dependable stretch jeans, rugged boots and much, much more (so much more!).

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The Austin-based retailer has a near 15-year history of rugged, durable, stylish gear with an eye towards the classics, and for about 10 years, Flint and Tinder (starting with the famed Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie) has been a major part of that journey.

It makes absolutely perfect sense that the company updates the classics with each passing season, from one of the best new chore coats to a vintage-inspired denim shirt with military-grade detailing. Here just in time to start the transition (slowly but surely!) from late summer into early, early fall, the Flint and Tinder Washed Denim Shirt utterly delivers when it comes to top-notch design and construction, retro inspiration and hard-working appeal.

The specs on the Flint and Tinder Washed Denim Shirt are precisely what you might expect from Huckberry, in the best way possible. The denim shirt has a durable heritage, after all, from the Wild West to the factory floor, and this number uses military-grade Japanese Urea buttons for a dependable finish.

Best denim shirts for men.

Super-soft, broken-in cotton denim gives your new favorite denim shirt easy wearability right out of the box, while two flap front chest pockets deliver the workshirt utility you need to store your everyday carry. The handsome Light Wash fabrication of the Flint and Tinder Washed Denim Shirt is my personal favorite, with the ability to team with black jeans, grey stretch chinos, olive drawstring pants or tobacco corduroys come the colder months.

The Flint and Tinder Washed Denim Shirt also boasts standout layering potential — consider wearing it atop a thermal henley or a heavyweight pocket tee as temperatures start to drop in the weeks ahead. It’s also hard not to appreciate the use of contrast white stitching throughout the shirt.

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As with other Flint and Tinder menswear from Huckberry, it should prove rugged and built to last (especially in its eye-catching Natural shade, a fashionable departure from the norm as far as the best denim shirts for men are concerned).

With durability, classic style and layering potential top of mind, the best men’s denim shirts are a must-buy for any casually cool fall menswear collection, and I couldn’t agree more with what Huckberry has dreamed up via the Flint and Tinder Washed Denim Shirt.