January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Brooklyn Birthday Weekend & The Taylor Stitch Cold-Weather Clearout Sale

My friends, as you can tell from the above headline, it’s a pretty momentous weekend in my neck of the woods here in Brooklyn. Now, it’d be exciting enough for the chance to shop the Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout Sale, of course (offering 25 percent off already-discounted Taylor Stitch winter menswear in the Last Call section), of course. Before we go any further, I’d certainly suggest you shop one of the best winter menswear sales of the moment (not that you need me to drive home that point too much!).

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But beyond that, it’s a big weekend for me personally — I’m celebrating my 31st birthday, and I’ll be doing it in Brooklyn, to boot! You can, naturally, keep up with all the fun on my Instagram: I plan on making a few stops at my favorite Brooklyn locales, from the quiet confines of Prospect Park to the amber-hued environs of famed whiskey bar Sycamore.

Beyond time spent reflecting on my life and work in New York City, I plan to (of course) listen to my favorite band The National, spin some vinyl on my record player and catch up with family and friends — not bad for a few days of Brooklyn-centric fun!

Above all though, I’m very grateful to get the chance to do what I do — write about menswear, music, whiskey and more in New York — and I’m ever so grateful for your support of this small menswear blog. For now, I’ll sign off — check back for tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week, and once again: Thanks for reading and stay stylish!

January 26, 2023January 23, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket is a Classic, Rugged Coat for Winter

What exactly do you get when two standout brands team up on a reimagined version of a legendary winter jacket? Well, in short, the answer is the impossibly rugged and seriously cool Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket, an exclusive revamp of one of the best men’s jackets for winter — one that you can only get via the legendary gear purveyors at Huckberry, of course. It’s a collaboration that makes perfect sense on paper, given Eddie Bauer’s storied history of outfitting alpine explorers and Huckberry‘s more recent focus on making some of the coolest gear for men — period.

And now, it’s all coming to fruition with the Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket, which blends the bomber jacket silhouette with a water-resistant, lightweight shell and warm 800-fill power down insulation (remember, the higher the down rating, the warmer the jacket). The rugged Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket is the best of all worlds, with durability and tough style to spare in spades.

For good measure, the Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket comes in a rich color that’s exclusive to Huckberry. That shade of tan is kind that would look exceptionally stylish paired with some of the best men’s blue jeans and matched up with either the best men’s Chelsea boots or some of the most rugged winter boots. As if that wasn’t enough, the Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket is lined in flannel for added warmth, then finished off with hip hand warmer pockets and an internal zip pocket for your EDC.

It’s got the goods to be the sort of casually rugged jacket you wear just about everywhere this season, but especially through casual winter weekends (again, it deserves to be paired up with the best blue jeans for men). Sizes of the exclusive Eddie Bauer x Huckberry Skyliner Jacket are going quickly, so score your new favorite winter jacket right now.

January 25, 2023January 23, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Faherty Topcoat Is One of the Best, Dressiest Winter Coats to Shop Now

Perhaps you’ve noticed a bit of a gap in your wardrobe of winter style essentials this season: One of the best dress coats for men, or rather, one of the best men’s topcoats — a style that’s not often worn on the daily, to be sure, but one that can prove downright essential if you find yourself stepping out in tailored style frequently.

And my friends, I’ve got just the solution for you: The Faherty Reserve Knit Coat is one of the dressiest coats for men this season, the sort of winter jacket that steps things up considerably from Faherty’s rugged flannel shirts and offers a crisp, super-sharp alternative to even, say one of the best men’s peacoats. How is something like the Faherty Reserve Knit Coat a departure from the norm? Reader, as ever, I’m glad you asked.

Well, with its longer, mid-thigh cut and three-button front design, the ultra-sharp Faherty Reserve Knit Coat reliably covers your suit jacket or winter blazer in a crisp, cool fashion. That design delivers more coverage from winter weather, and provides a polished silhouette — the dark color is flattering on multiple body types, too. The Faherty Reserve Knit Coat is Faherty’s answer to a dressy topcoat, although the style can also be dressed down atop one of the best men’s sweaters and paired up with, say, slim dark blue jeans and your favorite Chelsea boots.

And for the price — a bit of a splurge at $598 — you’ll want to wear the Faherty Reserve Knit Coat as often as possible, whether dressed up with your best winter suit or dressed down with dark black jeans and wingtip boots for a touch of high-low style. Crucially, the Faherty Reserve Knit Coat is easy to layer, thanks to its blend of wool (for warmth), plus polyester and nylon for added durability.

The brand itself notes you can layer the Faherty Reserve Knit Coat over a sweater or one of the best shirts for men, and your Brooklyn style writer certainly agrees with that advice. The next time tailored winter style is your move of choice, top things off with the supremely cool Faherty Reserve Knit Coat.

January 24, 2023January 21, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 50 Percent On Some of the Best Jeans for Men with the Bonobos Travel Jeans

If you ask your favorite Brooklyn style writer (me!), dressing well is about always meeting the occasion as best you can with some of the best men’s style essentials — and yes, that still includes traveling. There’s definitely a line to walk between comfort and style, and there are certainly ways to look great, feel good and stick to your style guns… even with a flight or train ride ahead of you. For my money’s worth, few brands are rising to meet that moment quite like Bonobos.

Sure, they’re already quite well-known around here for the best chinos for men, not to mention some of the best work-from-home pants on the market — but what about the best stretch jeans? That’s where the Bonobos Extra Stretch Travel Jeans come into play, and here’s the great news: Select pairs of the best men’s stretch jeans are as much as 50 percent off today.

Note that you can score three seasonally friendly colors of the Bonobos Extra Stretch Travel Jeans for that deep discount, with a fourth pair up for grabs at about 17 percent off (as of press time). Of course, it’s hard to go wrong with any pair of the Bonobos Extra Stretch Travel Jeans, even at full price, simply because they’ve improved upon the best-selling Bonobos Travel Jeans in an even bigger way.

Think: An “extra-stretchy” garment-dyed jean in a five-pocket style, the kind that looks great at the office and then on the road — and then out to dinner afterwards. Pick up a pair of the Bonobos Extra Stretch Travel Jean in a cool color like Madeira Olive and you’ve got both a colorful (yet still muted!) pair of winter pants, plus an excellent pair of pants to shake up your wardrobe the rest of the year. And again, as if you needed another reminder: The Bonobos Extra Stretch Travel Jeans are as much as 50 percent off for a limited time. Go forth and shop, my friends.

January 23, 2023January 21, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Huckberry Chelsea Boots are the Coolest Men’s Dress Boots for Winter

Knowing that you’ve got the right gear for the job, for any occasion, is one of the most reassuring parts of building a menswear wardrobe, right? For instance: Curating a careful selection of the best men’s boots for all situations, from inclement weather to days at the office and nights on the town.

It’s a difficult balance to strike, but when you find a pair of the best men’s Chelsea boots to tackle multiple style situations seamlessly (say that five times fast), it’s in your best interest to hop to it and shop accordingly. Such is the case with the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots from my good friends at Huckberry, the sort of stylish men’s boots you’ll find yourself wearing time and again this winter.

The best men’s Chelsea boots are an all-season favorite for plentiful reasons, from the easy-on, easy-off versatility to the clean, sleek, no-laces look and the fact that the style is both on-trend, yet eternally classic (thank The Beatles for that). The Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots strike a similar balance, with a slimmed-down silhouette that should rest comfortably beneath dark blue jeans, slim chinos or the best corduroy pants for men. It’s what’s inside the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots that really counts though, and in winter weather, it all comes down to the right sole for the job.

In this case, the job is navigating slick city streets, and while the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots aren’t as souped up as your favorite snow boots, the sturdy lug sole (made by the good folks at Vibram) delivers optimal grip. And lest you worry about the fact that the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots are made from suede, rest assured that the waxed suede on these handsome Chelsea boots is water-resistant

Plus, a leather lining provides a comfortable feel on your feet, while the entire design is crisp enough to wear with one of the best winter blazers or versatile enough to team with a rugged flannel shirt. When reliable winter footwear is the name of the game, get the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots on your feet ASAP.

January 22, 2023January 15, 2023 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: The Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt Is More Than 40 Percent Off

If you know where to look, opportunities abound to save on the best winter menswear — if you know where to look, that is. That’s why we’re here with today’s Sunday Sale, of course: To point you in the direction of companies like Faherty Brand, a longtime favorite of mine with a penchant for selling everything from one of the best winter jackets to the stylish flannel shirt you see above.

The shirt in question, of course, is the fan favorite Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt, a rugged yet ultra-soft men’s shirt for winter that wears like an overshirt or a standalone flannel shirt, any way you slice it. And the deal in question? In select colors and patterns (nine of them, to be exact), the Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt is more than 40 percent off.

That’s one heck of a deal for a casually rugged shirt you can wear virtually every day, be it through more casual days at the office or winter weekend brewery outings or lounge-ready days at home. It’s not all that often that the Faherty Legend Sweater Shirt goes on sale with such wide variety available, so hop on this deal while it’s still around. I’ll leave you to it, my friends.

January 21, 2023January 15, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt – Winter’s Best Flannel Shirt

In any menswear rotation, there are certain staples you can never get enough of — at least, that’s true when I look in my own closet and select one of my favorite flannel shirts to wear seemingly on the daily for the cold winter months. And if you feel the same way, then consider today’s Style Pick an airtight recommendation of sorts.

The Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt is another stone-cold seasonal style favorite from the good folks at Huckberry. Long story short: If you don’t yet have the Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt in your winter arsenal, it’s time to remedy that today. We’ve talked in the past on this blog about the utility of one of the best flannel shirts for men, and much of the same still holds true this season, at least as far as the Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt is concerned.

It’s helpful that right now, the Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt is on sale for under $100 in an array of colors and patterns that practically scream “perfect winter style,” but the utility of this rugged flannel shirt goes so much deeper than price (as is the case with plenty of other Huckberry menswear essentials, of course). The Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt is made from 100 percent cotton flannel in a 6oz. weight, which should prove manageable to layer atop one of your favorite henleys or style on its own beneath a Flint and Tinder waxed jacket.

To round things out quite nicely, the Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt is available in plenty of sizes and in nearly every colorway, as sure a sign as any that this shirt is quickly becoming a new Huckberry classic. The patch chest pocket, while a small design detail, also gives this a bit of a shirt jacket feel

To me, that means you can utilize it for your EDC gear while wearing the Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt unbuttoned atop a merino T-shirt for cozy, at-home winter weekend style. When a deal this exciting comes along for a wardrobe standard, act quickly to score one of the best flannel shirts for men — the Flint and Tinder Jackson Flannel Shirt, of course.

January 20, 2023January 15, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Journey Across the Pond to… Morocco

In the course of my freelance writing pursuits (as you well know if you follow me on Instagram!), I’m presented with the opportunity to do some pretty remarkable things, be it writing about luxury watches, sampling opulent bourbon or traveling to London to try the world’s best Scotch. Of course, this blog and my other writing pursuits keep me plenty busy and present opportunities all their own, but none quite like the journey I’ve undertaken this week.

Over these past few days, I’ve had the lifetime chance to hop on a plane and hop across the pond — not to Europe, but to the famed city of Tangier, Morocco, where I’ve hunkered down for the week at the new Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier. A review will follow on Maxim.com, but again, my Instagram has an inside look at the stunning accommodations!

Talk about an opportunity for a “work trip” not to be passed up, particularly as a chance to start the new year and escape the cold grey of New York City. Myself and my fellow journalists have explored the city on foot, sipped on cocktails throughout the resort, and generally enjoyed (an understatement!) this iconic destination. I won’t spoil it all, but it’s been stunning.

While I don’t write travel reviews on the daily, I’m becoming more acquainted with jetting from one destination to the next, honing my writing skills and eye for detail along the way (a never-ending quest!). And to get the chance to do that in such a historic city, and in such a luxurious locale, is nothing short of remarkable, frankly. Again, you can look for a full review in the days ahead at Maxim.com, but for now, I think I’ll take in the sights and sounds of the city one last time before heading home. As always: Thanks for reading and for your support!

January 19, 2023January 15, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Switch Up Your Winter Style with Buck Mason’s Rugby Polo

Dressing well in winter can sometimes feel like a bit of a taxing chore at times: It’s cold, there’s only so much you can do to layer up while still breathing easy, and it can get just a bit repetitive. But like clockwork, that’s where Buck Mason enters the fray, taking classic winter style essentials and upending them ever so slightly, whether it’s a rugged shawl jacket or an even cozier shawl cardigan for men. The brand isn’t resting on its laurels though, this time taking the traditional polo and turning it into a new winter must-have via the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo.

Buck Mason shirts — from one-pocket Oxford shirts to toasty flannel pieces — are already a tried-and-true closet staple (at least for this Brooklyn writer), and the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo is an even cooler departure from the norm. Rugby shirts have been a prep style staple for years, and companies like Rowing Blazers have brought them back into the fold.

So it goes with the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo, which subverts the warm-weather nature of the polo and turns it into a distinctive layer you can now wear to the office or to a polished winter gathering.

The Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo, available in colors like crisp blue Jet, classic Black and sharp White, hits the right notes for a preppy staple made modern. The classic fit should prove flattering on several body types, while the three-button placket on the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo frames the face nicely. And lest you should think the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo will prove too lightweight, it’s made from cotton jersey fabric in the same vein as thick rugby polo cloth.

When it’s especially chilly, consider the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo as your base layer, topped off by, say, a Buck Mason sweater and a trusty Buck Mason waxed coat. Note that the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo has been garment-washed for added texture and visual interest, and it’s a ready substitute in place of an Oxford shirt beneath a blazer.

The split hem falls in line with classic polo design details, and the price on the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo ($88) is similar to other stylish Buck Mason shirts. However, the Buck Mason Field-Spec Rugby Polo shakes up the design just enough to make it a fun change of pace this winter, all for under $100. Sounds like a can’t-miss menswear purchase in the new year.

January 18, 2023June 12, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Uplander Boots are the Most Rugged Leather Boots to Shop This Winter

By now, you’ve likely realized this winter that the right gear (starting from the ground up) can make or break a day spent in the great outdoors or around town, so skimping on menswear essentials is out of the question.

Lace up the wrong winter boots and you’ll realize it right away, as I like to say. On the other hand, lace up some of the best winter boots for men, and navigating slippery streets might start to even seem… dare I say it… somewhat easy? Or easier than most days, particularly if the Filson Uplander Boots are the rugged leather boots you’ve got on your feet.

Naturally, Filson has a long-running penchant for delivering overbuilt, seriously cool gear for men that works and works — and works, no matter the weather. Of course, Filson wool outerwear and Filson shirt jackets are especially impressive, but the Filson Uplander Boots are worth considering (and investing in), as well.

For starters, note the taller 10-inch shaft height, ideal for winter coverage, and pay special attention to the tongue, which is gusseted with the brand’s famed Tin Cloth fabric for protection against moisture.

The Filson Uplander Boots are well-built in plenty of different areas big and small, for good measure. The heavyweight full-grain leather is oil-tanned for both supple performance and long-lasting durability, while the seams on the Filson Uplander Boots have been sealed for weather-ready protection.

The sole is done up with a Goodyear welt for years of wear (like any great Filson product), and the Filson Uplander Bootsare also outfitted with a sturdy rubber lug sole.

Taken altogether, the Filson Uplander Boots perfectly fuse heirloom style and modern performance in a way that looks positively great from day to night. The rich brown leather will fade and break in even further over time, making the Filson Uplander Boots a useful style move with tan chinos (perhaps flannel-lined?) or inky blue Filson selvedge denim.

And yes, the Filson Uplander Boots boast a price tag of nearly $400, but if you’ve tried any gear from Filson lately, you know they’re certainly worth the investment.

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