Mining the past for heritage style inspiration is always a wise move in terms of rugged appeal and classic good looks, is it not? That’s what so many of my favorite menswear brands, and so many of the best online menswear shops for guys, tend to do, and there are times when it all comes to a head in eye-catching, must-buy fashion. Take the handsome jacket seen above (and below), yes?

The good folks at Bespoke Post certainly have a handle on heritage style for the modern man, as best seen in the Line of Trade roster of gear — Americana inspiration and classic good looks in rugged silhouettes are the name of the game, and the Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket delivers the goods, and then some. Add in the fact that it’s marked down nearly 40 percent — well below $300 — and the design becomes even more appealing, does it not?

The Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket gets its good looks from classic work jackets of days gone by (as Bespoke Post says, it’s “a reimagined workshop jacket in genuine suede,” with equally genuine nods to 1940s metalworker jackets, yet this time done up in more luxe material at a standout price.

The Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket uses a snap button front and large snap hip pockets for easy mobility and storage potential aplenty for any tools of your own trade. The foldover tab collar is a rugged touch that offers a further dash of utility, while articulated elbows and double-needle stitching deliver both durability and performance where you need it the most.

It’s a highly affordable and altogether lovely take on a timeless silhouette — to hear Bespoke Post tell it, Line of Trade itself was “inspired by masters of their trades – men of independence, skill, and effort,” and this modern twist on a style staple is about as essential as can be