It’s oftentimes difficult to deliver an update to a true classic, is it not? Think of the toughest, sturdiest denim jackets, the ones that truly harken back to yesteryear — they’re just a touch hard to find these days, are they not? Or at least, a new crop of the best denim jackets for men can prove difficult to find at a fair price, and that’s where Taylor Stitch can change your fortunes this season.

The right denim jacket is plenty sturdy and durable, crafted with the good stuff (in this case, organic cotton denim — more on that in a second), and if you’re in the right climate, you can layer it up accordingly right now, and then keep it handy to rock with lighter fare in the spring. Believe me, friends: It’s a move well-suited to both now and the future of your menswear wardrobe.

Yes indeed, the newly introduced Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket looks to iconic styles of days gone by, then spins things up with a uniquely Taylor Stitch twist — what a way to kick off a new year in style, ehh?

The Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket might be packed with sturdy bells and whistles, but certainly not in a bad way — like the handsome, rugged and effortlessly cool Taylor Stitch Mariner Peacoat (which I’ve also covered as part of my Taylor Stitch reviews on this men’s style blog), this denim jacket honors the classics while feeling entirely fresh and modern to wear.

The Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket gets its durability from sturdy yet supple organic cotton selvedge denim in a hard-wearing 14oz. fabric weight (akin to that of your favorite selvedge jeans but perhaps with more heft). The Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket is then left unlined, so take heed and layer it over a thick thermal henley, a cozy flannel shirt or a trusty fisherman sweater in colder temperatures.

Unlike other denim jackets, which rely on a button front, the Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket features a YKK zipper and sturdy contrasting hardware, plus slanted hip pockets — like the classic trucker jackets of days gone by.

The Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket is finished with the right details as only Taylor Stitch can, like a leather back patch at the neckline, a chest pocket with an ultra-handy pen slot, and zig-zag stitching beneath its highly durable collar. If you want the durability of a tough denim jacket with a look all its own, then the handsome and modern Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket is your best bet this season (and well beyond, of course).