When I think about my favorite menswear brands, I think about companies that take great care to go the extra mile in delivering high-quality, durable, rugged and stylish gear — a high bar to clear, but truly, it’s a situation that when you know, you really know (as we so often talk about on this Brooklyn style blog).

Over the years — and especially if you’ve read this blog — I’ve found that the California style purveyors at Buck Mason deliver dependable quality, a stylish sense of purpose and a commitment to old-school-meets-modern design that’s nearly unmatched.

And so it goes with the latest from the famed California menswear brand in one of the best denim shirts for men, a tried-and-true ode to the best denim workshirts that simply can’t be beat, at least not in this day and age. As you look to refresh your wardrobe in rugged fashion for 2026 and beyond, look to the rugged charms and reliable build of the Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt, a modern homage to an all-tie classic.

Right off the bat, it’s not hard to see that your new favorite denim shirt takes its cues from throwback style, with the sort of build that would certainly speak to an old-school style icon like Paul Newman or Robert Redford — never bad style icons to turn towards for inspiration, right? The Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt draws its good looks from 1950s denim workshirts, and then uses midweight Japanese cotton denim for toughness, a sturdy finish and layering potential aplenty.

The Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt uses an 8oz. Japanese denim from Yagi Mills with a yarn-dyed finish, and then the iconic modern menswear brand goes to work by using thread, stitching, buttons and pocket shape detailing that are each “faithfully reproduced” according to the 1950s original.

It’s an exceptional level of detail that shines through in every stitch, whether you choose to pair the Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt with tobacco-hued chinos, olive chinos, burgundy corduroy pants or tan canvas work pants — this durable, rugged men’s denim shirt can stand up to pursuits in matters of men’s style or your daily grind with ease, my friends.