Month / December 2025

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Give the Gift of Great Scent This Season with the All-American Maker Candle Club

As we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn style blog, the race is on to find the best gifts for men, and especially the best gifts for the guy who’s hard to buy for this season (and really, at any time of year). It’s crunch time, so to speak, but fear not — for if you love truly all-American style, a love of quality and heritage, and some great scent quality as you scour the market for the best home goods for guys, you’re very much in luck as we unearth another gem of a selection during today’s Friday Find.

Just recently, we talked about my good friends at All-American Maker, who craft incredibly high-quality, deeply scented beard balm, hand and body balm, leather conditioner and everyday carry essentials aplenty (all in the good ole U.S. of A, of course).

It gets even better: While I’ve become a huge new fan of standout beard balm from All-American Maker, there’s something else to keep an eye on — and to gift when the rubber meets the road (as in, right now, less than a week before Christmas).

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Yes sir, if you know a fellow who seemingly has everything, who values the cut of their flannel shirt and the design of their leather boots as well as the way his home office or den smells (like rich mahogany, I’d wager?), then the All-American Maker Candle Club is going to prove a life-saving and much-appreciated Christmas gift for guys.

And as someone who keeps a candle burning quite frequently around his Brooklyn apartment (through the fall and winter, but even into spring and summer), something like this candle club is an ingenious and plenty fun idea. Billed as a “subscription service for people who love candles,” the All-American Maker Candle Club ships out a new candle at random every month, with the company’s line of scents ever expanding.

All-American Maker Candle Club review.

It comes complete with a handy and playful log book to track your favorites and your burn time, and it could also include candles that the USA-made company makes for clients under its private label business. For the gentleman who has almost everything, and for the guy who loves a warmly scented space this holiday season (and beyond), I’d say the All-American Maker Candle Club is a last-minute slam dunk of a purchase.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This USA-Made Huckberry Beanie Is One of the Best Christmas Gifts Under $50 For Men

Best beanie cap for men.

If your schedule looks anything like mine these days, as the year somehow winds down at a sprint’s pace, then your time is probably quite limited, yes? As in, at this point, a week before Christmas, you very well might be looking for some last-minute style and gifting inspiration — and in quick succession, at that.

Well, have no fear, because Huckberry is here to save the day with one of the best men’s gifts under $50, one you’ve still got time to order just before Christmas — just in the (saint) nick of time, one might say.

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Ever a reliable outlet for some of the best gifts for men, period, from sturdy waxed trucker jackets to handsome leather boots, outdoor-inspired whiskey decanters, sturdy pocket knives, essential books and cozy accessories, the Huckberry Christmas 2025 Gift Guide is a true wonder to behold.

And in addition to big-ticket items, it’s also packed with hidden gems aplenty, like the Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie. If you’ve reached the point in your search for the best men’s gifts where it now feels like crunch time, then this number is what you’re going to want to buy ASAP; let’s make it easy on ourselves, ehh?

The Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie offers much to love as a stocking stuffer, as a gift for that tough-to-buy-for brother-in-law, or as a solution to what to get your outdoorsy father or father-in-law at a moment’s notice. It’s far from any old beanie cap, taking inspiration from naval watch caps and using a thick-knit, snug construction with a large cuffed design for maximum coverage.

The Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie comes in a range of colors to suit every taste, and the small Huckberry logo patch is tasteful and subtle rather than overly large (the logo size on one of the best beanie caps can sometimes be a deal breaker in matters of style, can it not?).

The great thing about this USA-made beanie is its mix of versatility in looks — a black beanie cap goes with darn near everything, does it not? — plus its highly affordable price tag.

Heck, pick up three or four if you want the fellas in your family (yourself included, perhaps?) to look cozy, dapper and casually rugged all at once. If the time has come to expedite your gifting search with affordability in mind, you’ve come to the right place for the Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat is the Latest and Greatest Men’s Jacket from the Famed Brand

If you’ve been keeping up with this Brooklyn style blog over the years, you know that it’s no small feat for a menswear brand to carve out its place in the pantheon of classic-yet-modern-menswear brands, and then stay there for years on end.

Call it heady praise: Some brands tend to come and go, but a company like Buck Mason, founded with a strong focus on heritage Americana style with a dash of debonair-meets-rugged appeal, is one of ’em — you can take that to the bank, my friends.

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You very well don’t need me to tell you that: The brand expertly crafts everything from buttery-soft T-shirts and henleys to expertly faded denim, richly crafted leather jackets and a line of historically inspired, thick-knit fisherman sweaters, peacoats and carefully curated accessories to match, plus one of my personal favorites in one of the best new flannel shirts for fall and winter. But again, we know all of this, yes?

Buck Mason outerwear manages to look like pieces your grandfather would have loved, yet with a sense that you can knock ’em out of the park in present day (especially with the chaotic holidays upon us — don’t worry about what to wear!). And the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat carries forward that same modern tradition: Rugged good looks, dashing style, winter-ready warmth and plenty of holiday layering potential.

A relatively new addition to the company’s roster (and a brother of sorts to the Felted Chore Jacket, which feels both like a blazer and, well, a chore jacket), the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat lands somewhere between a handsome shawl collar sweater and an overcoat, with what the brand calls heavyweight wool construction that plays off the build of World War II denim shawl jackets.

As I often say, they don’t make ’em like they used to — unless, of course, the jacket in question is the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat. Genuine Corozo buttons offer a sturdy finish, while the fit should prove fairly classic and ready for layering, rather than overly slim.

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Two large hip patch pockets and a high shawl collar provide warmth and sweater-like layering potential in a pinch (reach for your trusty parka or a stylish puffer jacket in extreme weather conditions, my friends). In matters of style, color options like crisp Charcoal and utterly classic Navy deliver wear-with-anything versatility, whether styled with deep olive chinos, black jeans or a pair of expertly designed Buck Mason Japanese denim.

When you want a sense of historic style, rugged construction and versatile good looks, you assuredly might find yourself reaching for the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat this season.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Poncho Outdoors Shirts are My New Favorite, and You Can Get a Deal On ‘Em Now

Best flannel shirts for men.

In my day-to-day covering the world of men’s style, gear, spirits and more, I’m fortunate beyond belief to get to pursue each of passions — and to stumble across some pretty exceptional brands in the process, brands that align with my personal style, my wardrobe and my pursuits far afield.

These brands are big-time winners I’ve added to my roster over the years, ones you surely know if you shop for men’s style essentials through this Brooklyn style blog: We’re talking heavy hitters like Huckberry, Taylor Stitch and Buck Mason, to name just three, but let’s welcome a reliably stylish, performance-minded and absolutely remarkable brand to the rotation: Poncho Outdoors, makers of some of my new favorite shirts.

The Poncho Outdoors roster is reliably packed with performance shirts of every breed, from durable stretch denim and Western-inspired shirts to soft, supple yet sturdy flannel shirts. Poncho Outdoors even makes a seriously fun Field Polo with Western detailing, while its corduroy shirts are relatively lightweight, ultra-soft and built with enough stretch to move with you (I especially love the Zilker Shirt from Poncho Outdoors).

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The good folks at Poncho Outdoors know the good things in life: The great outdoors, the pursuit of the perfect spot to build a bonfire, maybe even fly fishing followed by cold beer, or perhaps you simply reach for a casually rugged, stylish Poncho Outdoors shirt to zip across town to catch an indie rock show (guilty as charged).

In that way, the brand reminds me a lot of Huckberry: Rugged gear with timeless appeal, built to last, built for the good times in life and practically assured to take over your shirting rotation (multiple times a week, I find myself wearing a Poncho Outdoors men’s shirt).

There’s a sense of supreme quality and the finer details being taken care of — its flannel shirts feature magnetic snap buttons at the chest plus a hidden inner zip chest pocket, while the hem of most Poncho Outdoors shirts is adorned with a microfiber cloth (a sunglasses pocket at the chest takes care of storing those).

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And when you order two Poncho Outdoors shirts, you unlock a free gift, starting with a trucker hat with classically cool throwback looks. That’s a nice deal to introduce you to the brand, I’d say — and while I don’t wear Poncho Outdoors shirts every single day, I could see myself adding durable, rugged men’s shirts at a consistent clip — test out the brand, see for yourself and find out what Poncho Outdoors can really do for your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Handsome Leather Duffle Bag from Unmarked and Huckberry Is Perfect for All Your Winter Travel

For as much as we talk about the best men’s style essentials and top gear for the modern man, it’s worth putting just as much care and thought into how you ensure those essentials stay in top-notch shape and perform their very best from point A to point B.

So, rather than hauling your favorite leather boots and one of the best chambray shirts –among other holiday style must-haves — in just any old bag, why not level up a touch this season with one of the best weekender bags for men?

Add in the fact that it’s sourced and sold by one of your favorite online retailers — the good folks at Huckberry — and we’re looking at a certified winner when it comes to some of the best travel gear for guys.

And as a matter of fact, there’s a great reason the Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag is even listed among Huckberry’s Gifts for the Guy Who Has It All — it’s just that cool, stylish, dependable and forward-thinking in matters of craft and heritage. How about that, ehh? And if you — or the impossible-to-shop-for guy on your list — hasn’t heard from Unmarked, holiday gifting can present a prime opportunity to either refresh your own leather goods rotation or help a trusted, stylish fellow in your life level things up considerably.

The Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag sold by Huckberry features a rich Shedron shade of leather in an exclusive Western pattern that’s all the rage (making it worth its price tag of $400, in my experience — not a bad deal for a weekender bag you can reliably take across the country and globe as it develops better patina with age. The Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag boasts glazed pull-up tanned leather and vegetable-tanned strips for ornate detailing and richly crafted, rugged quality — its brass hardware is made in America, while the hard-working yet stylish Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag features reinforced rivets and a gold-tone brass zipper.

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And another thing: Because you’re perhaps wondering what exactly you can fit in the Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag, note that its dimensions clock in at 17” x 11½” x 9”. That should give you enough space for a weekend away, and perhaps even enough space to pack a durable pair of Unmarked’s impeccably designed leather boots.

For the guy who values traveling in style, with goods built to last (even if you just score it for yourself!), this fashionable leather weekender bag is the right move.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Huckberry x Timex Black Max Watch – A Rare and Rugged Wrist Game Upgrade

Huckberry x Timex review.

I’m often on the lookout for the latest and greatest gear, from the coolest new men’s watches to the right pair of leather boots or the perfect henley — or some combination of all of the above, which can readily be worn at the same time (as you well know if you keep up with this blog!).

And so when two respected brands I love come together to craft a rugged watch, you could call it a perfect meeting of the minds, one that makes so much sense, it’s enough to keep you coming back for more — and so it goes with Huckberry x Timex, an ongoing partnership that’s resulted in some highly rugged, hard-wearing watches with plenty of style points.

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The latest in the Huckberry x Timex series is no slouch either, to say the very least. The Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max, which just debuted yesterday, in fact, takes things to the next level in terms of Huckberry’s penchant for rugged and durable gear, combined with the Timex knack for using historical inspiration to craft wildly useful modern watches.

Available for a limited time only, the Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max harkens back to the 1970s and racing watches of the era, bringing back what the famed American watchmaker calls one of its most sought-after vintage collectibles. The meeting of the minds simply couldn’t be more perfect, at least in my book, featuring a bold racing dial and a blacked-out titanium case for plenty of durability.

The Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max also features what looks to be a matte-finish stainless steel band to complement its hard-wearing 41mm case. And within, you’ll find a reliable quartz movement, while the crown itself features the Huckberry logo.

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It’s yet another sturdy watch from a brand well-known for crafting ’em the right way, and at highly affordable prices, to boot. It’s also priced to sell at just $249, making the new Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max a worthy addition to your shopping cart (and your everyday carry) this holiday season.

It’s also suited for adventures off-grid, boasting 100 meters of water resistance — all in a strong, dependable Huckberry-approved design. If I had to guess, I’d say your new favorite adventure watch just might have arrived.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Gustin American-Made Pocket Tee is An Ideal Move for Winter Lounging and Layering

Best pocket tees for men.

Building out your ideal menswear wardrobe is an exercise worth undertaking from A to Z, and from the ground up: As I’ve long said here on this Brooklyn style blog, if you’re putting the thought and care into selecting the perfect pair of leather boots, the right belt or the right pair of selvedge denim, the same thought process can apply to the rest of your favorite menswear essentials.

And that even includes the humble T-shirt, especially one of the best American-made T-shirts out there — once you’ve tried what the good folks at San Francisco-based Gustin are slinging, you might never go back to the old ways of T-shirts made without a little extra elbow grease and American-made ingenuity in mind.

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The Gustin American Heavy Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee is the sort of casually cool basic that just might make you wonder how you went so long without a stylish, highly durable, upgraded T-shirt in your laidback rotation. Fit for layering under a shawl cardigan, teaming with a flannel shirt jacket or worn with ease alongside tapered joggers for easygoing weekend outings, there might not be a better-made basic than this one, especially at the excellent price of just $39 (other USA-made T-shirts constructed in similar fashion might fetch closer to $120 from some brands, my friends).

The Gustin American Heavy Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee is made from a thick cotton jersey fabric with a heavier weight for a clean drape — and the sort of resulting style that should make you feel comfortable enough to wear this rugged tee on its own, no other layers required (unless, of course, you need to throw on a waxed trucker jacket to tackle winter yardwork).

Billed by the brand as “the perfect, extra-heavy long sleeve t-shirt,” it looks to me as though the handsome Gustin American Heavy Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee should live up to its billing, at least in my experience with Gustin menswear. And in a rich garment-dyed Navy, this tee should prove sturdy yet supple right out of the box. Find out more and pre-order your new favorite everyday long-sleeve tee online at Gustin.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat Updates the Peacoat in Rugged, Timeless Fashion

Especially as winter weather encroaches on your day-to-day, it can prove positive to have sturdy style staples at the ready, especially utterly classic selections in your winter outerwear rotation. That’s nothing new if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, but some brands do it much better than others (again, nothing new if you read this fresh outlook delivered near-daily from Brooklyn).

Take Taylor Stitch, the San Francisco-based brand carving out its own place in the menswear pantheon of timeless brands with a sharp take on fashion icons. You very well might know the brand for its crisp take on Oxford shirts, super-soft flannel shirts, chamois shirt jackets and exceptionally well-fitting chinos — and the list goes on when it comes to modern classics.

That certainly holds true for the peacoat, with its heritage on the decks of U.S. Navy ships and later, on dry land in foul winter weather.

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Often built from thick and sturdy wool (in this case, hard-working Melton wool), the style is a tried-and-true must-have for the modern man — where the sleek topcoat works well atop your favorite suit or blazer, consider something like the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat a go-between.

Particularly when paired with durable blue jeans, richly crafted leather boots and your favorite henley, the peacoat is a certified menswear staple. And as the famed San Francisco brand says, “the Mariner honors the time tested peacoat design” in modern fashion. Keep on scrolling for a closer look, would you?

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat uses a thick and hard-working 19-oz. 71% wool and 29% nylon fabric blend for weather resistance and a touch of comfortable stretch and plenty of durability. Finishing touches like organic cotton twill lining make for an easy-on, easy-off-, easy-to-layer wearing experience, while the classic peacoat design featuring a six-button front remains the same, even as Taylor Stitch streamlines the fit of the dependable winter outerwear style.

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat (billed by the fan-favorite brand as “at once elegant and rugged”) comes in a rich Sable color for maximum versatility, not to be outdone by the effortless versatility of a shade like Navy. And while sizes of the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat are moving quickly, you’d do well to upgrade your style rotation at once — before winter’s worst weather hits.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Flint and Tinder Corduroy Pants are Your New Favorite Style Essential this Season

Best corduroy pants for men.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that as the temperature plummets even further, you need something a little more sturdy in every element of your wardrobe. That goes for your trusty parka as well as your thick-knit flannel shirt and dependable fisherman sweater or shawl cardigan (all of which we’ve covered here on the blog in recent weeks and months!), but what about your rotation of the best pants for men?

While rugged blue jeans and even dressy wool suit trousers and crisp chinos all have their place in your style rotation, it’s sometimes ideal to lean into the charms of the season in terms of texture and style — and that’s where the good folks at Huckberry can help, a fact you well know if you’ve read this Brooklyn men’s style blog from time to time.

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Let’s get more specific when it comes to texture and rich craftsmanship: Look to the folks at Flint and Tinder, well-known for the lightweight, effortless dependability of the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants, to effectively winterize your options in terms of the best men’s pants, period.

You see, the best corduroy pants for men toe the line between distinction and dressy appeal, and the versatility that every guy needs — especially when they come in a design that closely mirrors your go-to five-pocket blue jeans or chinos. And the Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants toe that line in crisply cut, stylish, seriously cool fashion — gone are the days of stuffy corduroy pants worn in years past, replaced instead by a handsome tailored cut, rich color options and simply excellent fabric.

Available in fits ranging from Huckberry’s proprietary HB Straight or HB Athletic Tapered, the sharp-as-can-be Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants are your perfect go-between when you want a classier look than casually rugged blue jeans, but want to avoid going as formal as suit trousers.

Best corduroy pants for men.

The Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants boast what Huckberry calls “the perfect amount of stretch,” even featuring a slight taper to the leg in the Straight-cut variety for a clean look and feel. And the five-pocket design is reliable and timeless — as easy to wear with a thermal henley and a chambray shirt as with a wool blazer and a stretch dress shirt.

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The Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants come in four fashionable colors (including my personal favorite, Whiskey, plus the wear-with-anything Taupe and the eye-catching olive hue of Moss). And with garment-dyed fabric, the right amount of stretch and the crisp fit you can count on from the good folks at Huckberry, it might just be a surefire bet that these stylish men’s corduroy pants are the perfect step up from your trusted blue jeans this holiday season (and well beyond).

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is One of the Best Affordable Sweaters on the Market

Quince cashmere sweater review for men.

If you’ve been keeping a weather eye out there on the menswear market, perhaps you’re wise to the highly affordable, sustainable style musings of Quince, a game-changing brand known for, among other things, producing some of the very best sweaters for men.

In fact, its use of ultra-soft, premium Mongolian cashmere in so many of its sweaters has proven an innovation in the industry few can match — an innovation that makes them more than worthy of a slot in today’s Tuesday Steal feature.

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Of course, Quince makes more than just some of the best men’s cashmere sweaters: They offer a full lineup of complementary pieces, from soft, stretchy five-pocket chinos to classic T-shirts, leather bomber jackets, easygoing buttondown shirts and even an extensive range of handsome footwear, not to mention home goods.

Quince is a do-it-all brand to add to your rotation — especially if you haven’t yet given the brand a shot yet — but it’s the sub-$60 Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck that put the brand on the map, and it’s that very sweater that deserves its day in the sun (the winter sun, at least) in your next #OOTD.

And while it’s plenty impressive to see the wide variety of style offerings up for grabs from Quince, let’s talk more about that Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck — its price of just $59.90 represents a roughly 62 percent markdown from traditional retail pricing for similar sweaters, and it only gets better from there.

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The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck boasts more than 4,000 5-star reviews (Quince rightfully says “we’re a little bit famous for our cashmere crew, and in the case of this tasteful and versatile crewneck sweater, its fabrication, softness and premium nature come from 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere.

This sleek crewneck sweater — as easily wearable on its own over a crewneck T-shirt as with a crisply cut Oxford shirt at the office — is also produced in a Business Social Compliance Initiative-certified factory using goat cashmere fibers sourced from Inner Mongolia.

In short, I’d wager the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is one you can certainly feel good about wearing — in any number of its wide array of fashionable color options. And remember: The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is far from the only stylish, sharp cashmere sweater made by the brand, with offerings including cardigans, sweater polos and expertly cut V-neck sweaters, for good measure.

Whether paired up with stretch chinos, expertly faded denim or tailored corduroy trousers this holiday season (and well beyond, of course), this wildly affordable cashmere crewneck has the potential to become your new favorite everyday sweater — all at a must-buy price right this instant, my friends.