Month / September 2026

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: American Trench Washed Denim Shirt – A Stylish Men’s Shirt to End Summer

As tough as it might be to wrap your mind around, summer is drawing to its unofficial end (it ain’t over until the first day of fall!) this weekend, and as you can sense here on this style guide for men, it’s about time we started to consider the appropriate transitional gear in matters of rugged yet versatile style.

It’s not quite high time to break out your sherpa denim trucker jacket or your flannel shirt jacket, but a sense of durable, dependable texture goes a long way in your rotation of the best shirts for men — and that brings us to the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt shown above, a reliable go-between as we bridge the gap between seasons.

For those unfamiliar, or for those who need a stylish refresher on one of the best American-made menswear brands, well, American Trench lives up to its billing, as it’s well-known for its own take on the American-made trench coat and a host of other reliable style staples

I myself trust denim and chambray shirting throughout the year, and it seems that this handsome denim shirt fits the bill quite nicely, what with its American-made construction and a breezy, light wash design. The American Trench Washed Denim Shirt has proper and intriguing specs for the modern man, featuring a woven build using lightweight 6 oz. Spanish denim — there’s a pleasing retro feel to this shirt, which you can (and should) style with dark blue jeans for a sense of high-low contrast.

The company itself put it perfectly when it comes to your new favorite denim shirt, if you ask me: “Somewhere between a denim shirt and a chambray lies our favorite version of both.” The Philadelphia-based company also used a distinctive whole-garment stonewash, while the brand turned to production in Los Angeles — a place well-known for crafting and finishing apparel in America — to cut and sew your new favorite early fall shirt.

If I were you, I’d take the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt and layer it open over a pocket tee or buttoned up atop a classic henley this season. When temperatures start to drop, I’d take the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt and layer it beneath my go-to waxed trucker jacket or that flannel shirt jacket you’ve been waiting to wear.

For now though, the American Trench Washed Denim Shirt will do just fine on its own alongside tan stretch chinos or even lounge shorts — and you’re one step closer to being ready for the season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: These Grant Stone Suede Chukka Boots Feature the Expert Construction You Need This Fall

Best suede chukka boos for men.

It seems as if just as recently as we were talking about the very best loafers for summer, well, we’re almost knee-deep into talking about some of the best men’s boots for fall — or at least, starting to talk about the boots you’re going to be wearing for plenty of days on end. The loafers in question came from the good folks at Michigan-founded Grant Stone, and now, the best chukka boots for men as seen above also come from Grant Stone. How about that, ehh?

If the name of the game is advance preparation, about easing from one season to another with good looks and utility in mind, then you’ve come to the right place. Grant Stone focuses on quality craftsmanship related to its Xiamen factory, where the company makes Goodyear-welted footwear like the handsome chukka boots in question — a process more than a decade in the making.

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That leads us (and your feet) nicely into the Grant Stone Unlined Chukka Boots seen above, which bridge the gap nicely between refined loafers or summer-friendly leather sneakers and the more sturdy snow boots you’ll be wearing come the dead of winter.

For now though, the stylish, sleek and carefully crafted unlined chukka boots here should more than suffice. They come from just one piece of supple suede, as the company says, a tricky process that speaks to — you guessed it — quality and craft, my friends. And as the footwear maker says, the oil-dipped butyl leather outsole is another key point in craftsmanship, with a build that “enhances the easy-wearing comfort and timeless elegance of this boot.”

For those curious, Grant Stone used Charles F. Stead’s Bourbon Suede in this particular pair, a distinctive touch only sure to get better — much better — over time. There’s absolutely much more to discover, both in matters of form as well as function, when it comes to these stylish men’s chukka boots for fall: What better time than the present?

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt is a Surefire Fall Wardrobe Staple for Men

Best flannel shirts for men.

It’s as fitting a time as any to look both forwards and backwards at your menswear rotation and your lineup of soon-to-be-critical early fall gear, I’d say — and it’s even more fitting that this opportunity falls on #ThrowbackThursday, as you might call it. It’s even more timely that Huckberry gets in on the fun ahead of Labor Day weekend style opportunities with an entire host of must-wear classics that blend both the heritage and the modern.

Of course, the finely crafted flannel shirt seen above from Huckberry friends Flint and Tinder gets the job done, and that’s an understatement — let’s explore more, shall we?

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Huckbery already takes plenty of style inspiration from some of the most, well, stylish periods in American history specifically, like that of the Mid-Century Modern era, when the country was shaped by dapper men who rolled up their sleeves and got to work. That gives us the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt, and now, it gives us a new, cold-weather-approved version via the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt — just in time for fall fashion moves aplenty, my friends.

If the Oxford shirt is your daily workhorse most of the year — accented by the a chambray shirt or a stretch dress shirt worn with a soft-shouldered blazer, for instance — then the Architect Shirt is cut from the same mold (if not the same cloth), with the same amount of easygoing yet polished versatility in mind. Is this handsome shirt the kind that Frank Lloyd Wright might have worn?

We might not ever know, but it’s worth trying to find out, as the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt boasts classic lightweight flannel construction, flattering details like a chest pocket for a dash of visual interest, and enough color and pattern options to make it a true daily staple in your wardrobe.

Cut from a midweight yet comfortable 6 oz 100% cotton flannel, this shirt comes in a whopping nine colors and patterns fit for the modern man (that’d be yourself!), while it also boasts reinforced elbow patch construction that gives it the ability to layer up and stand up to just about anything (at least in the office or at the whiskey bar).

You’ve assuredly got options aplenty in matters of style when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt, but whether worn with dark blue jeans or with expertly crafted stretch chinos, there’s a sense of both retro and modern versatility you’re not going to want to miss — Huckberry approves, so do I, and so should you, my friends. ‘Tis the season for the best fall menswear!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Field Knit Henley is a Heritage-Inspired Menswear Must-Have

There’s a reason that, as we often say, menswear classics stand the test of time and have serious staying power in your style and gear rotation. Prized as much for their utility as for their rugged, dependable good looks, pieces like the Oxford shirt, the blue jean or the henley — especially the henley, in the case of today’s style dispatch — truly get the job done and offer the right mix of versatility and dependability, based on the situation at hand, that is.

And you can certainly count on a company like Filson to deliver the goods, literally and figuratively, with a stable of Pacific Northwest-approved classics built for rugged days in the field. In fact, that’s the name of the game with the Filson Field Knit Henley, which serves as the latest must-have layering essential from the new Filson Fall/Winter 2026 Collection.

But unlike collections that skew more in the direction of fashion runways, the latest Filson menswear offering is all business, all the time, from waxed work jackets to durable workwear pants, burly flannel shirts and denim shirt jackets.

Luckily for you and me, the Filson Field Knit Henley is a perfect complementary piece alongside each of those seasonal essentials, with the right fabrication and construction to stand up to the worst of the season (or rather, merely your average day taking in the fall foliage).

Crafted from garment-washed midweight cotton for easily wearable layering appeal, the durable henley in question takes its cues from throwback athletic gear, featuring reinforced panel stitching across the chest and a thick ribbed collar, plus a sturdy two-button placket.

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Available in both a timeless Military Olive and a hazy Bluefin shade, either option should pair expertly with other Filson staples, from dark blue jeans and a waxed trucker jacket to a cozy wool shirt jacket.

In fact, the long-running Seattle-based outfitter notes that this handsomely crafted henley is “a straightforward staple built for daily use,” with the reliable fabrication of 7.8oz. cotton jersey fabric meant to layer up with ease. For your next excursion into the field, look no further than the aptly named and utterly useful Filson Field Knit Henley, folks.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Wills Sweater Chore Coat Is A Stylish, Discounted Fall Layering Option

Through the changing seasons, you might find that the best menswear essentials in your rotation are the sort of picks that do more than one thing well — like the hybrid nature of a sneaker-boot, the durable nature of chinos that feel more like joggers, or a sweater that wears both like a blazer and a cardigan.

And in these evermore casual times, the ability to move seamlessly from a more laidback dress code to a more polished look and feel isn’t a bad thing, my friends. Let’s carry on, shall we?

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That’s the sort of versatility shown above with the latest from Huckberry and the Huckberry Sale section, as the Wills Sweater Chore Coat arrives just in time for prime fall layering, with the savings to match.

In fact, it’s marked down by about 50 percent right now, a remarkable deal that gives you plenty of leeway to add other Huckberry style essentials to your rotation while saving a few bucks — that’s not the only upside to finding a sweater that wears like a chore coat or even a blazer at the best of times.

A crucial part of the Huckberry roster, the Wills lineup focuses on premium business casual menswear in luxe fabrics at relatively accessible prices, made all the better by the fact that the Wills Sweater Chore Coat is now selling for under $100 in a range of sizes.

There’s plenty to love about this rugged-yet-sleek option from Huckberry though, starting with the fact that it blends cotton and nylon for durability and stretch,plus plenty of layering potential atop other casually rugged yet stylish menswear classics, like a chambray shirt or Oxford shirt in equal measure.

A chest pocket and two front pockets deliver both visual appeal and storage space for your everyday carry, while Huckberry says that this jacket blends “the comfort of your go-to sweater with the timeless functionality of a French chore coat.”

How’s that for versatile style you can pair with both stretch chinos and classic dark blue jeans? There’s plenty of upside to finding a top layer that does two things at once, and does them plenty well — find out more about the Wills Sweater Chore Coat at Huckberry now, my friends.