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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tees – A Modern Spin on an All-Time Classic

Buck Mason T-shirt review.

Here at this Brooklyn style blog, we place a priority on the classics — classics that hold steadfast and true, with longevity, durability and rugged good looks in mind. The timeless white T-shirt is a perfect example of a staple that’s often imitated, never duplicated — at least, in the hands of Buck Mason, the best T-shirts for men face some stiff competition.

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So it goes with the latest USA-made men’s T-shirt from Buck Mason, the California purveyors of many a timeless style staple made modern. The Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee harkens back to the good old days, when T-shirts were first worn to great (functional) effect by the U.S. military and later, by icons of fashion like Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando and James Dean (you know the drill, right?).

Now available in a durable two-pack in crisp colors made to pair with anything (white and black, to be specific), the Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee gets every detail right, starting with the use of USA-grown cotton.

And in the year 2025, your new favorite T-shirt follows many of those same style Q’s, looking great in the process. More dressed down than Buck Mason’s breezy linen polo, this casually rugged tee fits right in alongside traditional favorites like a pair of Buck Mason blue jeans, plus leisurely staples like stretch chino shorts and even drawstring lounge shorts.

The point is, one of the best T-shirts for men (yes, like the handsome Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee) isn’t something you have to think too hard about wearing — merely throw it on, marvel at its perfect fit and standout construction, and go about your day.

Buck Mason knit the new Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee — again, available in a handy two-pack option for maximum utility — at Buck Mason Knitting Mills in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, while the tees were then knit and finished in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles (a stellar spot for plenty of the best USA-made menswear at the moment).

By eliminating side seams on this tubular T-shirt, the brand came up with an expertly fitted tee that drapes cleanly and looks simply great no matter what. Midweight Supima cotton and high-quality construction make the difference — a T-shirt is no longer just a T-shirt when it comes to the hard-working, utterly classic Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee. The best is yours for the taking, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Summer Layering Game with this Flint and Tinder Chore Coat

Best chore coats for men.

If the name of the game is summer layering — as hot days turn to cool, breezy summer nights — then the right arsenal of tools, the right arsenal of menswear essentials — is more crucial than ever.

So while days on your agenda might call for laidback afternoons by the lake, nothing more than a T-shirt and a set of the best swim trunks for men close at hand, well, the nights call for something more ready for a drop in temperature. Layering, my friends, has entered the Huckberry-focused group chat, so to speak.

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For those pursuits, for adding more wood to the fire and grabbing another round of cold beers, meet the ever-versatile Flint and Tinder Linen Chore Coat, my friends.

The ever-ambitious, versatile and impossibly well-designed line of Flint and Tinder menswear toes the line expertly between modern style and heritage appeal — styles that looked great decades ago tend to look just as fashionable and effortless these days, at least in my experience.

So it goes with the rugged yet breezy Flint and Tinder Linen Chore Coat, which uses a blend of garment-dyed cotton and linen for a tight weave, durability and yet, an ever-useful touch of light layering over everything from a pocket T-shirt to a short-sleeve henley.

The classic nature of the chore coat is made all the better by its point collar — useful for layering on brisk days — as well as crisp color options like Navy and Olive. In my experience, either edition of the rugged yet handsome Flint and Tinder Linen Chore Coat should pair well with light wash denim, with rust-hued chinos or with cream-colored linen trousers.

A chest pocket delivers crucial EDC storage space, but it’s the dual-entry hip pockets that make the reliable Flint and Tinder Linen Chore Coat a surefire staple for surprisingly brisk summer nights — on into fall, of course. Don’t forget the dependable appeal of the chore coat, particularly not the well-made design of the Flint and Tinder Linen Chore Coat when cool summer nights around the bonfire find your way onto the agenda.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Rugged Filson Jac Shirt is the Perfect Layer for Cool Summer Nights

Even as we work our way through another summer heat wave, it pays to be prepared for every possible scenario as far as your men’s style essentials are concerned. That’s especially true if you plan to trek into the great outdoors, whether it be a cabin getaway, a day hike or a coastal getaway — throw a bonfire in the mix, and it gets even better when things finally do cool off, am I right?

And while it might seem difficult to think about in the heat of the moment (literally!), well, one of the best shirt jackets for men will assuredly come in handy as the temperature drops — and the Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt meets the moment in rugged fashion in every way possible.

The legendary Pacific Northwest outdoor retailer delivers gear fit for situations far afield and closer to home, and with the pleasingly durable and well-designed Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt, it’s as if a taste of the Pacific Northwest and its brisk summer evenings landed right on your doorstep.

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The just-released Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt is built with cotton-like Bedford cord, a densely woven, twill-like fabric that takes its cues from British military fatigues. And unlike Filson’s heavyweight, supremely warm shirt jackets made out of wool, the Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt lightens things up considerably while still delivering some needed warmth on cool summer nights.

The handsome, classically designed Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt wears as well over a classic pocket tee as it does a thermal henley on particularly breezy nights, while its straight hem design offers more coverage and a classic shirt jacket fit.

Details like oversized front button flap pockets offer crucial space for everyday carry essentials — of which Filson also excels at producing, mind you. The straight collar can be turned up against the cold, while chip-resistant buttons are an ideal feature for a hard-wearing shirt that manages to deliver for work or play (especially when styled with Filson blue jeans or canvas pants).

The Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt comes in two classic colorways: A deep Labrador Brown or else a timeless Surplus Green, both easy to style alongside hard-working blue denim or light wash jeans — at the bonfire or the brewery in equal measure. With construction that’s made to last and timeless style details only Filson can deliver, the expertly crafted, all-new Filson Clarkston Jac-Shirt is the lightweight yet hard-working outer layer the rest of your summer needs ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on Basics By Taking 20 Percent Off Any Three Aether Apparel Performance Tees

Best performance T-shirt for men.

It’s never a bad thing to have a well-curated, consistently available stock of the best basics for men close at hand: Great, high-performing, even stylish socks, boxer briefs and a selection of stylish men’s T-shirts come to mind.

The right T-shirt is particularly important, especially one that’s an investment in terms of price — see the above option from Aether Apparel, my friends. A properly designed tee can serve as a base layer on a light day hike, as an easygoing piece of loungewear and as a comfortable base on a cool summer night beneath a zip hoodie, a bomber jacket or a denim jacket.

Finding one of the best T-shirts for men, one that can meet all three of those pursuits and then continue to perform while looking great is what I might call the sweet spot, and that’s where Aether Apparel’s line of summer T-shirts comes into play.

I’m especially impressed by the 100 percent pima cotton build of the Emery Pima Crew Tee (which is more suited for everyday wear than hitting the gym), but the brand also makes soft, eye-catching pima cotton pocket tees in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve varieties, among other options from the L.A.-based performance meets style brand.

The great news? You can buy any three Aether Apparel T-shirts and save 20 percent on your order, including Aether Apparel women’s tees for that special someone in your life. Aether Apparel tees are the perfect blend of classic fit, soft fabric and rich, versatile colors you can easily mix and match — particularly with Aether Apparel selections in shades like olive, grey and navy.

In my experience, Aether Apparel T-shirts like Emery Pima Crew Tee wear as nicely with drawstring lounge shorts as they do with classic light wash denim and chukka boots — and that’s a valuable style essential to have in your arsenal of casual style tools.

Remember: The next time you want to refresh your basics drawer with the right mix of utility and great looks in mind, keep in mind that right now, you can buy any three Aether Apparel T-shirts and save 20 percent on your order. Happy shopping and we’ll see you out there, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Flint and Tinder’s Retro Corduroy Shorts from Huckberry are the Perfect Summer Style Move

Best corduroy shorts for men.

Still searching for the perfect set of summer style essentials to make the season at hand feel even more stylish, fresh, and dare I say… fun? As I tend to say here at this Brooklyn style blog, just when you thought you had it all covered, another style consideration enters the fray, and this week, we’re focusing on stylish updates to your rotation of summer shorts.

Luckily — and as often seems to be the case with the best menswear for summer — your friends at Huckberry have you covered handily, particularly when it comes to well-designed, well-cut shorts with more than a dash of retro inspiration.

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Judging by the thermostat outside, there’s still plenty of time to work some fresh new shorts into your style offering this season, particularly when they’re a pair of shorts that check as many boxes as do the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Drawstring Shorts.

Available in a versatile 7-inch inseam that should work plenty well on a lot of guys — even my frame at 6’2″ — these are about as good as it gets for a set of shorts that bridge the gap between laidback lounge shorts and polished (yet slightly less comfortable) stretch chino shorts.

The key is right there in the name, after all, of the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Drawstring Shorts: That drawstring waist is a pro style move that feels supremely comfortable all day long, no matter how many trips to the grill or the backyard cooler you take.

Plus, the 7-inch inseam is stylish without being overly short or long — and of course, the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Drawstring Shorts channel a bit of throwback cool with use of a wide-wale cotton corduroy fabric, just like your pops might have worn in the 1970s or ’80s. How about that for style that stands the test of time?

Even the color options you’re getting with the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Drawstring Shorts, like a light grey or a rich, dusty Terracotta — are not unlike colors you’d find out there decades ago.

You can go full-on throwback by wearing the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Drawstring Shorts with a ringer T-shirt, but I think these easygoing yet polished shorts likely wear best with a soft cotton-blend polo or a retro-minded Flint and Tinder camp collar shirt. Stock your cooler with cold beer, grill up some hot dogs and let the summer fun roll on in style as you rock your fresh new Flint and Tinder Corduroy Drawstring Shorts.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Take 30 Percent Off Sitewide Right Now at Bonobos

Bonobos menswear review 2025.

How do you prefer to curate your rotation of summer style essentials? Do you shop as you go throughout the season, securing picks when and where you need ’em — from swimwear to shirting to summer suiting? Or do you plan far in advance, stocking up ahead of the season and then mixing and matching your favorite selections in one perfect ensemble?

When the calendar calls for everything from coastal getaways to summer weddings to laidback BBQs, it’s perhaps best to do a little bit of both — that’s where my friends at Bonobos make a major difference in my wardrobe, in your wardrobe and in the summer style rotation of casually cool guys everywhere.

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And if you’re the type of guy to leap into a menswear sale at the spur of the moment, shopping and planning and saving as you go, then it’s your lucky weekend: Bonobos, purveyors of some of the best pants for men and the best everyday shirting, are offering 30 percent off sitewide (or at least, they were as of the time of this writing!).

You’ve got that right: 30 percent off sitewide, with some exclusions, but with a host of enviable, accessible and versatile men’s style gear up for grabs via the venerable New York City retailer. The selection is wide-ranging and impossibly stylish, from linen shirts and perfectly textured shorts to knit polos, soft-shouldered blazers, expertly cut trousers and even ultra-soft cotton tees.

In my experience, Bonobos makes it fun to get dressed in the warmer months, with performance features adorning menswear that’s the perfect mix of refined and easygoing, including buttondown shirting and stylish shorts aplenty.

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There’s also a series of sweater polos you can dress up or dress down, not to mention casual stretch blue jeans (in case you, like me, can’t get enough of your favorite pair of denim), and tailored separates, performance pieces in stretch fabric, and casually cool chinos and five-pocket pants.

You might say the fast-moving Bonobos Sitewide Sale — which, again, is offering 30 percent off most everything — is too good to be true. That’s why I’d act as quickly as possible to score your new favorite style essentials for the days and weeks ahead.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks – The Perfect Pair of Beach-Ready Men’s Swim Trunks

The surf’s up this summer, or at least, it is in my neck of the woods — has there been a better time to hit the beach in style than right now, particularly when wearing a set of the best swim trunks for men? That’s why we’re here on this fine summer Saturday, with a world of potential getaways, coastal hangs and days at the pool still in front us — and that’s where our good friends at Faherty Brand can deliver the goods when it comes to one of the best swimsuits for guys.

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As well-known for its buttery-soft, hard-wearing flannel shirts, shirt jackets and expertly cut henleys in the fall and winter months, it makes perfect sense that the coastally inspired, New York-based Faherty would offer up some finely crafted swim trunks for men. The Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks get plenty of details big and small correct in terms of design, effortlessly cool looks and even a dash of crucial performance.

And trust me: When it comes to getting out there the rest of summer, you need a dash of all three — and then some.

The Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks — available in an array of 10 patterns and colors to suit every sense of style — are outfitted with plenty of bells and whistles, making them the brand’s most technical set of swim trunks yet.

The technical specs kick off in fine fashion with a comfortable, breathable compression liner for a secure fit and critical support, while the quick-drying, lightweight performance fabric is not unlike the fabric found on your favorite gym shorts.

Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks

Those features give your new favorite pair of swim trunks some serious versatility for coastal adventures, day hikes to a secluded stream and even sunset lounging (note the just-right 7-inch inseam on the Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks, after all. A left-side zipper pocket nicely accents two side slash pockets and one back welt pocket, while the compression liner even boasts an interior media pocket to secure your everyday carry essentials on the go.

The Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks also feature a gusseted crotch for even greater ease of movement, plus a side split hem on either side — Faherty Brand truly thought of everything when developing some of the best men’s swim trunks out there.

With a comfortable elastic drawcord waistband and a wear-with-anything 7-inch inseam, the versatility of the Faherty Brand Shorelite Trunks is nearly unmatched, with plenty of style points up for grabs via 10 vibrant color and pattern options. The beach is calling, and you’ve now got the perfect trunks for your next getaway.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best Sale to Shop Besides Prime Day & Summer Weekend Menswear Recommendations

Flint and Tinder menswear review 2025.

My friends, welcome back to your weekly (or near-weekly!) Friday Read dispatch, where we take stock of the world of menswear and a dash of, well, everything — from your bar cart to your wrist game and the footwear in your rotation, all via way of a few choice reading and shopping selections.

Each of those summer style essentials has been top of mind lately, as my #FreelanceLife pursuits keep me plenty busy, as you might have seen on my Instagram these past few weeks indeed. First, I hopped across the pond to tour Amsterdam with Heineken and then spent the better part of 10 days in vibrant, energetic Sao Paolo into Fourth of July weekend.

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As I jet across the globe and get the chance to cover everything from fine tequila in Mexico to the best bourbon in Kentucky and the coolest watches and gear on the market — to name but a few pursuits — for sites like Maxim (along with this blog!), I often think about the idea of buying less, but buying better in building out an entire menswear wardrobe.

If you’re here reading this, perhaps you feel much the same way, and perhaps you also opt for classic-meets-modern retailers like Huckberry (more on them in just a moment).

And that’s why when something like the frenzy that is Amazon Prime Day comes around, I often tend to sit out the madness — how about you?

Instead, I try to opt for sale selections from the best menswear retailers, ones that I know well, use often, love and trust.

It’s a lofty order, to be sure, but as we looked at with the very best Fourth of July sales last week, there are remarkable deals to be had out there from fan-favorite designers across the board, be it some of the best sunglasses under $50 from Huckberry or a fresh new Buck Mason polo.

Those are just two selections designed with style and value in mind, along with better-for-the-planet materials and durability. Of course, I’ve also written lately about ways to save even more on designer menswear at Billy Reid, not to mention a host of the best discounts on summer gear from the likes of — you guessed it! — Huckberry.

The point is this: Whether you opt to shop a retailer like Huckberry or if you go the stylish small business route from another fan favorite like Bespoke Post, there are options aplenty if you seek alternatives to Amazon Prime Day — from apparel to footwear, outdoor gear, everyday carry essentials and more.

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That’s what I’ll be thinking about this weekend as I kick back with a cold, crisp summer brew while wearing some of my favorite seasonal menswear. Of course, two weekend style dispatches are headed your way in the meantime. Here’s to shopping and saving the right way, and here’s to July in New York City and far beyond.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is a Refined Summer Classic for the Season’s Heat

Best polo for men this summer.

There comes a time every summer — particularly right now, as the thermostat climbs without end in sight — where a guy needs to find the right balance between staying ultra-cool and looking, well, ultra-cool. How to dress stylishly in the heat is a main concern in my neck of the woods, especially if everything from rooftop happy hours to coastal getaways remains on your calendar in the weeks ahead.

One of the best men’s polos can help nail the delicate balance between comfort, style and crisp looks — make it a breezy, fashionable polo from the classic menswear purveyors at Buck Mason, and you’ve got yourself a winning upgrade as far as the best summer style essentials are concerned.

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In fact, I’d go so far as to say the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo takes an already-versatile silhouette and makes it even more wearable for the days and weeks ahead. It’s part of the new Buck Mason Free Flows Collection, an assortment of the best lightweight menswear that blends effortless cool, dependable good looks and breezy, textured fabric across the board.

And while the brand also excels at rugged menswear like one of the best Western shirts, the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is a touch more refined and plenty easy to style with linen trousers, soft-shouldered summer suiting and the brand’s utterly classic chinos.

There’s an air of retro cool to the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo, which is billed by the iconic modern American brand as a “fully fashioned slim fit polo made from an airy blend of textured Italian cotton and linen,” (the blend is 70 percent seeded cotton and 30 percent linen, for the record). It forgoes a traditional button placket in favor of an on-trend yet timeless open V-collar, while the handsome Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo features a chest pocket for some added visual appeal, plus ribbed cuffs at the sleeves and bottom hem — not unlike one of the best sweater polos on the market.

The colorway of the Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is crisp and classic, with a Natural shade that pairs well with everything in your wardrobe, from rolled light wash denim to olive chinos, tobacco-hued linen trousers, even grey or navy utility shorts.

The even better news? You can score all of these casually cool menswear essentials from Buck Mason alongside the elegant, rakish Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo. Your summer deserves a lightweight upgrade, and the accessible, retro-inspired Buck Mason Free Flows Linen Polo is the right way to go this season.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Huckberry Sunglasses Are the Best Pair You Can Buy Right Now for Under $50

Huckberry sunglasses review.

Have you hit the point of the season where you’re feeling in need of a refresh as far as your summer style essentials are concerned?

That could go for everything from the canvas sneakers on your feet to the durable duffel bag you pack on weekend getaways, but perhaps it also extends to the stylish sunglasses you opt for each and every day. Allow us to investigate further as we dive into the hard-working shades shown above from Huckberry, shall we?

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Finding the right balance between durability, effortlessly versatile style and rugged construction can be somewhat difficult: After all, the best men’s sunglasses have to pass muster at the beach, on the boardwalk and at the bar at that summer wedding. Finding the right pair isn’t all that easy, but that’s why we’re here today at this Brooklyn style blog.

At least, top-of-the-line pairs like the Huckberry Sunseekers can reliably stand up to all those pursuits, and then some. Yes, that’s right — your favorite online menswear retailer continues to deliver the goods when it comes to highly affordable style staples every man should own, a pair of the best sunglasses for men very much included.

In my experience with the Huckberry Sunseekers, they’re about as high-quality as it gets for the price tag, which squarely places them among an elusive crop of the best men’s sunglasses under $50. And with 85 nearly 5-star reviews, it seems my fellow fans of Huckberry — perhaps including yourself — simply can’t get enough of the classic style and dependable design of the Huckberry Sunseekers.

Made with 100 percent UVA/UVB resistant lenses set in a sturdy yet lightweight recycled polycarbonate frame, the versatile Huckberry Sunseekers come in a range of colors and patterns, including the crisp and classic Tortoise frame set shown above (complemented quite nicely by Forest lenses). Other editions of the sub-$50 Huckberry Sunseekers come in all-black, shades of olive and blue or else earthy tones practically made to be worn with a camp collar shirt and linen trousers.

However you choose to wear your new pair of Huckberry Sunseekers, be sure to reach for them early and often — the retro-inspired frame can be dressed down with a pocket tee and light wash jeans, or dressed up in a linen summer suit with relative ease. No matter the pair of highly affordable, highly fashionable Huckberry Sunseekers you select, you’re getting the famed retailer’s seal of approval — and some serious bang for your buck. Happy summer shopping, my friends.