Month / January 2026

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Bristol Cardigan – An Old-School, Seriously Rugged Winter Sweater for Men

Best shawl cardigans for men.

In the most trying of times, when winter’s worst weather simply won’t let up — a common theme these days from my Brooklyn abode and elsewhere across the polar vortex — what tends to work is some of the most reliable, toughest menswear on the market.

Even if you’re merely venturing across town rather than embarking far afield, the best winter style essentials make it count in terms of weather-readiness, functionality and plain ole classic style points. That’s where Filson should earn place of pride in your menswear wardrobe, my friends.

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Of course, if you’ve kept up with this blog over the seasons, you know that to be true, as the famed Pacific Northwest retailer still delivers the good when it comes to the best waxed jackets, tough flannel shirts in a variety of fabric weights, sturdy waxed work pants and — in the case of today’s weekend style dispatch — one of the best shawl cardigans for men.

My Filson reviews as of late have praised the brand for dependability and performance in a range of iconic styles, the sort of gear outdoorsmen have trusted for decades — and it doesn’t hurt that a modern-day selection like the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater looks like something a style icon like Steve McQueen might have cherished “back in the day,” ehh?

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The shawl cardigan sweater is — as I’ve written about lately for sites like CoolMaterial — a style that, in similar fashion to the classic henley or the chambray shirt — can serve to make every guy look good, adding a dash of rugged appeal to reliable pieces like blue jeans and trusty leather boots.

And when it comes to the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater, the same mix of throwback charm and modern warmth holds true. The shawl collar frames the face while adding some heft and extra warmth around the back of your neck — and you can still knot a scarf looped down the front, if need be.

It’s certainly an investment at $349, but it doesn’t cut corners in manners of looks or material. Thick-knit 100 percent wool means the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater is going to prove extra warm when worn underneath a waxed field coat or an insulated Filson coat, while it’s woven in a thick fisherman’s vertical ribbed design (again, making the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater an utterly classic piece that menswear heroes of days gone by would have loved).

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In two go-anywhere, wear-with-nearly-anything colors (that’d be Navy and Forest Green Heather), the handsome Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater wears exceptionally well with a natural-hued henley or with a faded denim shirt out in the wild — or at your favorite distillery, for instance.

Two lower hip pockets deliver the classic style any good cardigan needs, and it just so happens that no matter where you go — from a wooded forest cabin to a mountainside retreat — a piece like the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater is built to take you there, back again and just about anywhere you dream up this winter.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Warren Chamois Shirt is a Perfect USA-Made Addition to Your Winter Wardrobe

It’s all too easy for a brand to take shortcuts these days, to outsource production or find a cheaper way of doing things, and while it’s certainly not economical for the menswear lovers like you and me, it tends to make a heck of a lot of difference when you find a brand doing precisely the opposite.

It’s quite the heady topic rolling into a new year, and again, it might not be feasible to stock your entire wardrobe with the best USA-made menswear. And yet, if you want to feel a durable difference in every stitch, packed with style points in each piece to boot, you very well might love what’s happening at New England’s Warren, a brand I’ve enjoyed getting to wear and getting to learn about across the past year or so.

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The brand centers its sourcing and production around New England in a major change of how plenty of other retailers (albeit larger!) are doing things these days, and the gettin’ gets better from there, so to speak.

From a durable-as-can-be rugged chore coat to a vintage-inspired sweatshirt and a stellar, small-batch run of utterly classic chinos, Warren checks off the proper boxes as far as menswear classics and timeless wardrobe building blocks are concerned.

The brand is a new one on the scene, but ranks up near the very top when it comes to my favorite American-made menswear brands — and if I had to wager, I’d say the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt should only strengthen that feeling.

The Warren Walden Chamois Shirt starts with a sturdy 7.05oz. organic cotton twill fabric from American Woolen (the cotton is grown and spun in the American South, the company notes). Followed by brushing and garment-dying in New Hampshire, you’re left with a near-perfect chamois shirt, one that should prove utterly soft yet dependable out of the box, and entirely ready to make your own.

This dependable winter staple draws its inspiration from Maine winters and coastal shirting that’s proven a must-have in fierce Nor’easters aplenty, and Warren duly notes the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt was “inspired by the practical shirts worn across New England’s backwoods and work yards.”

Whether worn with sturdy chinos or cool-as-can-be corduroy trousers, or else with canvas work pants atop a thermal henley when your to-do list calls, you’ve found the perfect shirt for the occasion in the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Roper Jacket Is a Bold Update to a Workwear Classic

Best denim jackets for men.

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?

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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.

Best denim jackets for men.

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.

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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).

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amp Up Your Sneaker Game This Year with these Fresh Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Kicks

Todd Snyder x New Balance sneakers.

For as much as we talk about winter style must-haves for men like the best leather boots on the market, it’s important to build out your footwear rotation with some variety and diversity, especially as far as fresh sneakers for men are concerned (weather permitting in your neck of the woods, of course). How do we feel about some fashionable new sneakers for a new year, ehh? Particularly from one of the country’s best menswear designers? Read on for more, my friends.

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And as we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn menswear blog, the new year is as great a time as any to cop some stylish men’s sneakers (“cop” is streetwear parlance for “buy,” of course — how do you do, fellow kids??).

At any rate, even if you’re not a massive sneakerhead, there’s likely not a designer you can trust more to get the style and silhouette just right — as in just right — than the award-winning designer Todd Snyder, folks.

In the same way that the designer can go slightly rugged-yet-refined with one of the best Western shirts for men, for instance, he can also take the classically casual style of New Balance sneakers and amp it up a notch in luxe suede.

And while the casually cool, utterly classic Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers aren’t up for grabs at the ongoing Todd Snyder Winter Sale (more on that later this week, folks), these fresh kicks — there’s that word again, fresh! — are certainly the right way to go, at least if the weather holds out and you can rock ’em with rolled chinos or light wash jeans in equal measure.

The Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers, billed by Todd Snyder and co. as”the most “New Balance” sneaker to ever come out of New Balance,” the style is iconic in its own right, as wearable with an Oxford shirt and cardigan (plus olive chinos, based on the hue you select) as with a laidback henley and indigo blue jeans.

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With a crisp nubuck suede upper and a comfortable, supportive EVA foam midsole and heel, you’re stepping out in easygoing style made to last all day (especially if you want to ease back into office life in more laidback fashion). If a sleek, sneaker-focused style update sounds like what your rotation needs to start the year, step into the Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big On this Rugged Roark Revival Overshirt to Start the New Year

There’s nothing quite like getting back out there in the new year, is there? In ways both good and bad — it might be difficult to be cooped out in front of a computer after a leisurely holiday respite, but if you ask me, that only means it’s time to plan the next getaway outdoors, be it an upstate retreat or something as simple as a wintry walk in the park.

Of course, you need the right winter style essentials for those pursuits, starting with the big-ticket items like one of the best flannel shirts for men. And you’re in luck, because a rugged flannel overshirt from Roark Revival comes to the rescue today in the ever-well-stocked Bespoke Post Sale section. Let’s dig into your new go-to flannel overshirt, shall we?

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The Roark Revival Backwoods Overshirt is just one style staple you should count on in the blustery cold of winter, complete with quilted and insulated lining to give it some heft and warmth.

It would pair expertly with a thermal henley and flannel-lined jeans (DUER Performance makes a great pair of flannel-lined jeans, my friends), and that’s but one combination to power you through frigid winter days and nights. And when a waxed trucker jacket or a hefty barn coat is your outerwear move of choice this season, I’d also wager the handsome Roark Revival Backwoods Overshirt in its plaid iteration would prove a wise move.

The Roark Revival Backwoods Overshirt features a snap-closure front for easy access and standout layering potential, while its taffeta lining also amps up its layering capabilities with easy-on, easy-off access. Note that it also boasts a classic fit for further ease of winter-ready layering — I’d wager you can even style this hard-wearing overshirt atop a fisherman sweater or perhaps even a lighter-weight chambray shirt for cozy comfort and rugged style aplenty.

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And at its current sale price of $80 (marked down from $119 in the always-reliable Bespoke Post Sale section), the utility and the rugged nature of the Roark Revival Backwoods Overshirt can’t be overlooked — try it on for size, layer up accordingly this winter and get back out there in functional, casually rugged style.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Astorflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots are a Prime Winter Footwear Upgrade

Best lug sole boots for men.

Now that we’re well and properly rolling into the new year — and perhaps you’re now properly back in the office and traversing snowy streets — it’s a prime time to take stock of each of your winter style essentials, plus the rugged-meets-refined winter boots you’re lacing up.

Of course, there are a number of winter style considerations to keep in mind, from your cozy winter parka to the wool blazer you’re wearing to the office, but about those winter boots… you simply can’t skimp on them, especially if you’ve got a touch of casually rugged flexibility in your dress code, ehh?

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Enter a new style to start a new year via the good folks at Astorflex and Huckberry — Astorflex runs a family-owned factory carefully crafting some of the finest footwear on the market, namely its handsome and utterly classic chukka boots and sleek leather loafers.

Those shoes have been handmade in Italy since 1820, and many of those same methods remain — the same should hold true for the brand-new Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots, a rugged and distinctive spin on a sturdy classic.

Crafted from rich brown bovine roughout leather, the Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots are even lined in leather for ultra-soft comfort right out of the box, plus a fit that molds to you own foot over time — the memory foam insole helps see to that, of course.

The Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots are then finished with contrasting stitchdown construction atop a lug outsole that adds some durable texture and rugged refinement to the more laidback Astorflex lineup of easygoing silhouettes (the brand’s spring and summer-approved suede chukka boots come to mind).

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The use of leather laces and that contrast moc-toe stitching helps lend the shoes “a heritage-coastal style that sets it apart from other chukkas,” Huckberry sagely notes. The resulting pair of hard-working lug sole chukka boots should wear more than admirably with blue selvedge jeans, with dark brown corduroy trousers or with olive chinos, a chambray shirt and a waxed trucker jacket.

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And yet, when teamed up with wool trousers and a thick-knit cardigan, you very well might be able to get away with wearing the Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots to the office on a casual winter’s Friday. How about it? If I were you, I’d seek out as many chances as possible to wear my new favorite chukka boots — now that you’ve found the Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots via Huckberry, of course.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Start the New Year Off With These On-Sale Mack Weldon ACE Sweatpants

Perhaps it’s the oft-frightful weather outside, or perhaps it’s the cozy nature of this time of year — the laidback, leisurely doldrums between Christmas and New Year’s that we’ve talked about so frequently these days on this Brooklyn style blog — but if I were you, I’d be setting my sights on acquiring the best winter style essentials. I’m not talking about the same-old, same-old sort of picks as far as loungewear is concerned, either.

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I’m talking about scouring the market for a brand like Mack Weldon, a company well-known for its focus on performance silhouettes and modern picks for the modern man, including the ultra-cozy and comfortable Mack Weldon ACE Sweatpants.

Best sweatpants for men.

Make no mistake: The brand really can do it all, though. For the more refined moments in your rotation, the Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Cardigan harnesses the perfect fusion between function and form with ultra-soft, warm and yet sturdy fabric, but the brand’s sweatpants (and T-shirts, and henleys!) are perfect examples of how casual style staples can be made the right way — and then some.

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With winter’s worst upon us, the best men’s sweatpants are going to prove ever-critical for laidback lounging at home or on the road that you can feel great about — the essential Mack Weldon ACE Sweatpants are also as primed for at-the-gym performance as they are for streamlined comfort on the go, and right now, your new favorite sweatpants are about 40 percent (a perfect pick for the first Sunday Sale entry of 2026, wouldn’t you agree??).

It comes down to the proper fabrication and design, of course, and the Mack Weldon ACE Sweatpants get the details right every step of the way. Micro-brushed French terry fabric delivers maximum softness and comfort, while ribbed ankle cuffs provide a secure fit and classic jogger style.

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The Mack Weldon ACE Sweatpants are also adorned with what the brand calls a stealth zip pocket for small everyday carry essentials, while the thick drawcord waistband mimics the brand’s standout boxer briefs and underwear with a no-fold, no-rollover design (plus stretch and comfort, naturally).

Available on sale right now in two crisp color options, the no-nonsense, ultra-comfortable and sleek Mack Weldon ACE Sweatpants are a perfect fit for laidback days at home, intense training sessions and even time spent out on the road in 2026. Find your perfect pair and perfect fit on sale now.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Winter Gloves – A Must-Buy Winter Style Accessory

Best winter gloves for men.

As winter’s worst weather bears down, it’s mighty beneficial to take stock in advance of the gear in your rotation — staple items like a durable winter parka or a cozy thermal henley are going to go a long, long way indeed, but don’t forget the everyday carry essentials that make it all possible as far as stylish winter adventures are concerned.

The great news is, these selections needn’t be an afterthought, and they needn’t forgo dashing good looks for the sake of winter weather-minded performance — the best winter gloves for men certainly qualify in this regard, my friends, and you can find them at one of your favorite online menswear stores: I’m talking, of course, about the good folks at Huckberry.

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And in much the same way as they make a highly rugged, hard-wearing waxed trucker jacket or a do-it-all flannel shirt, Flint and Tinder delivers the goods as far as the best gloves for men are concerned.

The details really do make the difference, and if ever you’ve stepped foot in a winter storm without a proper pair of gloves to accompany you, then I’m willing to bet you’ve learned your lesson. The Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Leather Gloves, on the other hand, defy convention and deliver rugged performance, warmth and style in one complete package.

You see, the Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Leather Gloves strike the ideal balance between too bulky and too sleek — the right balance that makes them rugged and durable enough to wear alongside a trucker jacket or a flannel shirt jacket, or else with a crispy navy topcoat as a complementary piece alongside your best winter wool suit.

The Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Leather Gloves blend durable 100 percent textured leather (available in versatile shades like Cognac, Bourbon or razor-sharp Black) with a cozy sherpa lining for the utmost in winter warmth.

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The Flint and Tinder script font at the cuff is a stylish touch that helps these Huckberry-approved gloves stand out in a fashionable manner, while the Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Leather Gloves also happen to be on sale (you can scoop up your own pair at Huckberry now for less than $75).

Sizes are going quickly as far as the Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Leather Gloves are concerned, and it’s not hard to see why: Durability, style points aplenty and exceptional winter warmth are the name of the game this season, so scoop up a pair of the finest men’s winter gloves on the market — your digits will assuredly thank you.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This USA-Made Flannel Shirt Is a True Winter Style Essential

As it turns out in the menswear world, when you know, you really know. That is to say, as far as the best menswear essentials are concerned, when you come across an exceptionally well-made, durable and dependable flannel shirt for men — for instance — you can spot the difference right away, in each and every stitch.

So it goes with the finely crafted, reliable-as-can-be USA-made menswear from Devium USA, the Truckee, California-based brand with a steadfast commitment to all-American style and production. In my experience, even the brand’s T-shirts and short-sleeve buttondown shirts — not necessarily easy selections to perfect — are carefully crafted with plenty of care in mind, and that goes for the soft-yet-strong fabric and sturdiness in every single stitch.

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Even one look at a men’s style staple like the Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt might be enough to convert you and your closet, what with its exceptional blend of easy-to-style good looks and, as the company notes, the shirt’s expertly crafted  double-brushed, yarn-dyed 100% cotton flannel construction.

It’s far from the first time we’ve talked about the USA-made fabrication behind every piece of Devium USA menswear, which is a rare thing to find these days. Available in a whopping and highly stylish, endlessly wearable 15-plus variations, the handsome Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt features remarkable details both large and small, including custom-engraved cat’s eye buttons, flat-felled seams and a substantial-but-supple midweight flannel fabric build.

The rich plaid design in its many different shades is an utterly classic move as far as flannel shirts are concerned, while the proudly American-made brand notes that “it handles a crisp morning commute as easily as a chilly fall night by the fire” — and in my experience wearing Devium USA, you’re going to want to get plenty of wear in any and all situations when it comes to this hard-wearing, one-of-a-kind men’s flannel shirt.

The company sagely notes you’ll want more than one variation of the downright essential Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt, and it’s hard to argue with that sentiment.

If I were you, I’d layer up this ever-reliable flannel shirt for men atop a pocket tee, a henley or your favorite graphic T-shirt — season after season, week after week, day after day. When it comes to something like the Devium Boca American-Made Flannel Shirt, you can count on the right construction, style sensibility and rugged good looks — that’s a guarantee I’ll stand by, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Aether Apparel Down Jacket is Primed for Winter Travel and Adventure in Style

Best down jackets for men.

Right off the bat, let’s hop headlong into our first style dispatch of 2026, shall we?? Cheers to you and yours, my friends. Now, to business as far as the best winter style essentials are concerned.

When adventure calls, be it a winter park stroll, a day on the slopes or an apres-ski imbibing appointment (I recommend a lovely Hugo Spritz!), the right gear is paramount.

Of course, you know this well if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, and you know the need to track down the right winter style essentials if ever you’ve shopped or worn a brand that’s not up to par — the brisk weather assuredly catches up quick out there, does it not?

And yet, on the other side of the coin, there’s Aether Apparel, makers of some of the finest technical and performance menswear on the market.

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True winter style essentials abound from the California brand, which fuses luxury materials with standout performance and streamlined great looks for nearly all occasions that could take you from the city to the country and back. Take the Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket: It’s a minimal, clean and yet stylish take on the traditional down jacket, fused with a sense of adventure and durability in every stitch.

Every detail has been carefully considered in finding the right mix of performance and style, starting with the way the jacket is actually filled with insulation. Called a “masterclass in packable warmth,” the jacket’s highly technical 800-fill power recycled goose down features a main body and sleeve design filled with that reliable, sustainable and warm insulation.

For further ease of movement, the Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket then rounds out its side panels and collar with PrimaLoft Gold insulation for greater ease of movement. It’s an ingenious design that makes the Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket truly one-of-a-kind in terms of lightweight warmth and extreme packability — this rugged down jacket for men can be packed into its own left pocket for an incredible use of on-the-go utility and intelligent design.

It’s also complete with a custom-branded two-way front zipper for the perfect fit on the slopes or off, while a self-fabric wind guard and chin guard offer plenty of additional protection from nature’s worst this season.

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This durable down jacket is a high-minded take on the traditional down jacket, filled with the right amount of insulated, recycled warmth in a remarkably clean design — the kind that wears as well with canvas work pants or snow pants as it does with classic blue denim and a thermal henley for impeccable casual style.

Especially in a rich and versatile color like Forest Green, the dependable Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket could just become your new favorite winter jacket.