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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Hunting Jacket is a Rugged Outerwear Upgrade This Winter

Billy Reid Hunting Jacket.

One of the things I love the most as I scour the market for the best winter style essentials? That’d be stumbling upon a piece that calls to mind vintage style inspiration while leaning heavily on rugged, modern fabrication — talk about quite the combination, right?

And one of the best field jackets certainly qualifies as a surefire seasonal style upgrade, and the Billy Reid number shown at the top of the page checks those boxes.

It’s inspired by classic hunting and field jackets as well as a piece sourced from Billy Reid’s 2022 menswear collection — not exactly a massive throwback, to be sure, but one worth your time and hard-earned cash from an acclaimed menswear designer, yes? The Billy Reid Hunting Jacket toasts 20 years of the famed designer’s namesake brand, one I’ve long admired –I have a feeling I’d love the brand just as much even if they didn’t make James Bond’s favorite peacoat, but that pedigree certainly doesn’t hurt.

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The Billy Reid Hunting Jacket boasts a stand-up, moleskin-lined collar for protection from the elements, plus an ultra-sturdy, hard-working Halley Stevensons waxed cotton exterior. Add in the onion fabric liner (in signature Billy Reid colors), and you’ve got a weather-ready jacket built for just about anything — and when it comes to Halley Stevensons, the Scottish company has been delivering some of the toughest fabrication on the market for generations.

Two exterior hip hand-warmer pockets are joined by exterior hip flap patch pockets for your everyday carry essentials, while hits of golden-brown detailing (another Billy Reid signature) cement the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket as both a rugged, modern classic and a highly functional-yet-stylish casual jacket.

Billy Reid seems to suggest pairing the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket with a richly crafted shawl collar sweater and wool trousers, and this sturdy waxed jacket would also wear more than fashionably with dark blue indigo jeans, trusty broken-in leather boots and a thermal henley — casually rugged style at its finest, at least in my experience.

While the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket isn’t nearly as refined as other Billy Reid men’s outerwear — including the brand’s selection of tasteful wool overcoats and the utterly iconic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat — this handsome jacket delivers the sort of go-between, everyday style well-suited for blustery, brisk days aplenty.

And although the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket isn’t cheap (it’ll run you $698), there’s an investment-level quality to this piece — and other Billy Reid menswear selections, of course. If that sounds like something you can get on board with, then you’ve found your new go-to casual winter coat.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These TEREN Traveler Pants are Perfect for Seasonal Getaways Off-Grid

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It’s lofty praise to call a pair of pants the “world’s best all-around pants,” but one shot at wearing the utterly exceptional TEREN Traveler Pants just might prove that sentiment correct, at least in my experience.

I’ve had the pleasure of testing out some of the best travel pants for men this season (and across the years), especially as I crisscross the globe in my many freelance writing pursuits, and those pursuits call for a highly functional, no-fuss, no-frills pair of durable travel pants that also look mighty sharp from point A to point B and beyond.

Suffice to say across these past few months, I’ve certainly found these stylish men’s travel pants from TEREN to be worthy of approval, praise and consistent wear.

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Whether trekking through the sandy hills of an Aruban vineyard or trekking through lovely Charleston on foot (as seen in the below Instagram post!), the right travel gear is crucial in matters of comfort, style and performance, and that’s assuredly an understatement.

There are tons of bells and whistles — in a subtle, useful manner — packed into these highly dependable and wearable, fashionable men’s travel pants, which have proven more than suitable for hours upon hours of travel through the air and across land.

They weigh a mere 11 ounces while looking like a crisp, sturdy chino, and things only get better from there. The TEREN Traveler Pants boast four-way stretch fabric that’s also anti-microbial, bug-repellent and odor-resistant, with a quick-drying finish that keeps me cool and comfortable hour after hour.

The TEREN Traveler Pants also pack in a ton of pockets alongside a subtly streamlined frame — three of those pockets are hidden and zippered, ensuring your everyday carry essentials (one is even large enough to hold your passport) stay safe, secure and dry.

Details like a strong magnetic waist closure and drawstring cord waist (alongside traditional belt loops) also keep things naturally streamlined and sleek, and stain protection is another major reason to love the new TEREN Traveler Pants.

They come in a range of versatile colors — like any stylish chino, while colors like dark Brown, Navy, Charcoal, Grey and Khaki round out the classic chino sensibility of these must-buy men’s travel and adventure pants. And in my experience working with TEREN, the Nashville-based company just gets it when it comes to adventure-quality gear.

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Nearly 750 reviews drive home the point that the TEREN Traveler Pants are more than just hiking pants: These are lifestyle pants you can wear on the links, on the road, to the 19th hole or to a business casual office alongside a lightweight polo or stretch dress shirt. To find your new favorite travel pants that are up for just about anything, ensure the TEREN Traveler Pants join your wardrobe ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You Can Save as Much as 70 Percent at the Bonobos Holiday Sale Right Now

If your wallet just so happens to be feeling the strain of holiday shopping, especially of the last-minute variety, then there’s relief in sight when it comes to the best winter menswear — and some stylish last-second savings, at that.

So while I can’t guarantee that Bonobos menswear will make its way under your tree in the days ahead, I can indeed guarantee that the acclaimed New York City brand will continue serving up stylish savings aplenty post-Christmas by way of the Bonobos Very Merry Sale.

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It’s a sight to behold, particularly if you need a refresh by way of crisply designed chinos, stylish dress trousers, classic corduroy pants or one of the best dress shirts or everyday sweaters for well-dressed fellows (very much like yourself!).

The Bonobos Very Merry Sale offers as much as 70 percent off a wide array of Bonobos classics, including its stretch washed chinos, durable Travel Jeans packed with stretch, lightweight flannel shirts and even Italian suiting. Even at regular pricing, Bonobos has a knack for releasing effortlessly cool, stylish menswear at fair prices — and this sale knocks those fashion staples down into even more affordable territory.

There’s also a sharp selection of sweater polos and wool bomber jackets, along with a few choice offerings you could put to good use on your next warm-weather winter getaway (think textured linen shirting, swim trunks or everyday short-sleeve polos).

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Even menswear that’s normally an investment, like a fine blazer or fresh tailoring, gets markdowns via the Bonobos Very Merry Sale, and you can rest easy knowing that it’s not just a one-size-fits-all approach — Bonobos offers up a solid range of sizes, fits and styles (even on sale!) to suit each and every body type.

Make holiday savings and style a priority with one of the last sales of the year from Bonobos — there’s no better time to find the perfect fusion of affordability and classic good looks, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Discommon Watch Wallet 2.0 Is the Best Way to Store Your Watches On The Go

Sometimes, the best everyday carry essentials take a common problem and solve it in rather ingenious fashion — or rather, this is the case most of the time, at least as far as storing and transporting your favorite gear is concerned. And that’s where a company like Discommon packs its online shop with some of the most handy and quite simply coolest everyday carry storage solutions.

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Take the opportunity to travel with your favorite watches, for instance: The watch collector and enthusiast among us — whether a budding fan or a longtime devotee — knows that traveling with more than one watch can prove a tricky endeavor at the best of times. How do you store these watches? A trusty pocket in a duffle bag is one thing, but space can go quickly if you value traveling with two or more watches (as I so often do).

So, a selection that solves a common problem — how to travel with more than one watch — is invaluable, at least in my experience. And as you might have seen if you follow me on Instagram, the Discommon Watch Wallet 2.0 has proven a mighty useful addition to my travel wares and my everyday carry, and that’s perhaps an understatement as I crisscross the country and globe in my many freelance writing pursuits.

The Discommon Watch Wallet 2.0 solves a problem I’ve started running into frequently as I hit Delta Diamond Medallion status — more frequent trips and more longer trips call for more than one watch, and this downright innovative design is a major life and travel hack, at least in my experience.

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Elastic cloth pockets within a handsome leather shell offer space for watches of various sizes, while two snap leather straps expand space for watches within. The tweed inner offers softness and protection for your very favorite watches of all designs, and the fact that the watch wallet is padded delivers maximum protection on the go.

Multi-layer paint coats the edges of the hand-finished and carefully tooled design, which comes in Impact Orange and versatile (yet sold-out) Wolf Gray). The Discommon Watch Wallet 2.0 even comes with its own soft gray drawstring carrying case for added protection, and this stylish travel watch solution also features a passport/ticket pocket — it solves for more than one travel problem with form and function in mind.

It’s always seriously cool to see how certain designs solve for common problems in terms of stowing and storing your favorite gear, and the Discommon Watch Wallet 2.0 is as handy as it gets for the watch enthusiast in your life — yourself very much included.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Topo Designs Flannel Shirt is One of the Best Flannel Shirts Under $100

Best affordable flannel shirts for men.

Perhaps I’m biased as I write this Brooklyn style blog, but if you ask me, there’s hardly a bad time to shop for one of the best flannel shirts for men — particularly during the frigid winter months, when a durable flannel shirt is often one of the more crucial items standing between you and the brisk winter wind.

And when that flannel shirt just so happens to be made with extreme quality and care, the kind you can’t find that readily available for under $100 these days, you’re talking about the perfect storm in matters of durable, rugged style and functionality.

One of the best men’s flannel shirts you can buy for under $100 can be found right now at Topo Designs — and if you consider $100 the cut-off point between premium and merely affordable, then this flannel shirt checks the proper boxes on both accounts.

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It’s not a luxury splurge, but it’s a step up even from quality flannel shirts made by the likes of, say, J. Crew — and with the good folks at outdoor-inspired and outdoor-tested Topo Designs, you know the flannel shirt they’ve built can stand up readily to the great outdoors.

And that leads us along the path to the Topo Designs Mountain Shirt, a flagship item from the great Western company, one that’s as at ease on a day hike as it its during a brewery visit or a blustery seasonal expedition (layered beneath a flannel-lined waxed field jacket for best results, of course).

The Topo Designs Mountain Shirt helpfully comes in a number of rich, eye-catching plaid combinations and retro-inspired, mountaineering-tinged patterns, each with a bit of the American West in every stitch.

And yet, the Topo Designs Mountain Shirt is at its most engaging when layered beneath a trusty field coat or a flannel-lined denim jacket — it’s made from a midweight organic cotton and finished with Western details like a back and front yoke design, the kind that separates it handsomely from other flannel shirts on the market (and for under $100, at that).

You might not have seen a flannel shirt that takes an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach quite like this one, which isn’t a bad thing at all — particularly not when one considers its highly agreeable price of $89. With rugged layering potential aplenty, give your new favorite flannel shirt a spin this winter.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: The Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Sweater – A New Twist on a Holiday Staple

There’s a time and a place to embrace the charms of the festive holiday season, and that time and place happens to be right now. While there’s something to be said for keeping your rotation of the best winter sweaters well-stocked no matter what — from a cozy shawl cardigan to a crisp V-neck sweater or a sporty-yet-refined quarter-zip sweater — it’s about time we had a little tasteful fun with one of the best holiday sweaters for men.

And that’s where The Tie Bar enters the fray, already purveyor of crisply designed, modern-meets-retro ties, sweaters, cardigans, sweater polos and even crisp dress shirts.

In fact, you still likely know The Tie Bar for its commitment to highly affordable neckwear, no matter the season, but the brand has become much more than that in recent years — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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The Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater helps see to that, nodding to the heritage of the iconic Fair Isle sweater, yet this time using seasonal colors and a tastefully understated pattern (your classic “Ugly Christmas Sweater,” this certainly is not. The Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater also retails right now for the standout price of $49, a steal of a deal for a sweater made from 100 percent Merino wool.

It’s also not a bad thing that this Tie Bar merino sweater so happens to look excellent whether worn with dark blue indigo jeans or charcoal corduroy trousers in equal measure — the kind of Christmas sweater made to be dressed up or dressed down.

That means the Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater is naturally moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating (feel free to wear it over a long-sleeve cotton tee or an Oxford shirt in equal measure). It should also fit in tailored fashion — with enough room to layer, yet not cut so tight as to prove uncomfortable, nor too loose to look sloppy.

It’s the small details that make the difference, as well as stylish details like the understated and classic Fair Isle pattern in a rich color combination that, once again, is a good ways away from the Ugly Christmas sweaters you’ve grown so accustomed to seeing in years gone by.

With the proper blend of affordability, quality, highly functional fabrication and timeless good looks, I’d wager the Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater is one of the best men’s sweaters to buy now for Christmas, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Give the Gift of Great Scent This Season with the All-American Maker Candle Club

As we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn style blog, the race is on to find the best gifts for men, and especially the best gifts for the guy who’s hard to buy for this season (and really, at any time of year). It’s crunch time, so to speak, but fear not — for if you love truly all-American style, a love of quality and heritage, and some great scent quality as you scour the market for the best home goods for guys, you’re very much in luck as we unearth another gem of a selection during today’s Friday Find.

Just recently, we talked about my good friends at All-American Maker, who craft incredibly high-quality, deeply scented beard balm, hand and body balm, leather conditioner and everyday carry essentials aplenty (all in the good ole U.S. of A, of course).

It gets even better: While I’ve become a huge new fan of standout beard balm from All-American Maker, there’s something else to keep an eye on — and to gift when the rubber meets the road (as in, right now, less than a week before Christmas).

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Yes sir, if you know a fellow who seemingly has everything, who values the cut of their flannel shirt and the design of their leather boots as well as the way his home office or den smells (like rich mahogany, I’d wager?), then the All-American Maker Candle Club is going to prove a life-saving and much-appreciated Christmas gift for guys.

And as someone who keeps a candle burning quite frequently around his Brooklyn apartment (through the fall and winter, but even into spring and summer), something like this candle club is an ingenious and plenty fun idea. Billed as a “subscription service for people who love candles,” the All-American Maker Candle Club ships out a new candle at random every month, with the company’s line of scents ever expanding.

All-American Maker Candle Club review.

It comes complete with a handy and playful log book to track your favorites and your burn time, and it could also include candles that the USA-made company makes for clients under its private label business. For the gentleman who has almost everything, and for the guy who loves a warmly scented space this holiday season (and beyond), I’d say the All-American Maker Candle Club is a last-minute slam dunk of a purchase.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This USA-Made Huckberry Beanie Is One of the Best Christmas Gifts Under $50 For Men

Best beanie cap for men.

If your schedule looks anything like mine these days, as the year somehow winds down at a sprint’s pace, then your time is probably quite limited, yes? As in, at this point, a week before Christmas, you very well might be looking for some last-minute style and gifting inspiration — and in quick succession, at that.

Well, have no fear, because Huckberry is here to save the day with one of the best men’s gifts under $50, one you’ve still got time to order just before Christmas — just in the (saint) nick of time, one might say.

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Ever a reliable outlet for some of the best gifts for men, period, from sturdy waxed trucker jackets to handsome leather boots, outdoor-inspired whiskey decanters, sturdy pocket knives, essential books and cozy accessories, the Huckberry Christmas 2025 Gift Guide is a true wonder to behold.

And in addition to big-ticket items, it’s also packed with hidden gems aplenty, like the Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie. If you’ve reached the point in your search for the best men’s gifts where it now feels like crunch time, then this number is what you’re going to want to buy ASAP; let’s make it easy on ourselves, ehh?

The Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie offers much to love as a stocking stuffer, as a gift for that tough-to-buy-for brother-in-law, or as a solution to what to get your outdoorsy father or father-in-law at a moment’s notice. It’s far from any old beanie cap, taking inspiration from naval watch caps and using a thick-knit, snug construction with a large cuffed design for maximum coverage.

The Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie comes in a range of colors to suit every taste, and the small Huckberry logo patch is tasteful and subtle rather than overly large (the logo size on one of the best beanie caps can sometimes be a deal breaker in matters of style, can it not?).

The great thing about this USA-made beanie is its mix of versatility in looks — a black beanie cap goes with darn near everything, does it not? — plus its highly affordable price tag.

Heck, pick up three or four if you want the fellas in your family (yourself included, perhaps?) to look cozy, dapper and casually rugged all at once. If the time has come to expedite your gifting search with affordability in mind, you’ve come to the right place for the Huckberry Made in USA Watch Cap Beanie.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat is the Latest and Greatest Men’s Jacket from the Famed Brand

If you’ve been keeping up with this Brooklyn style blog over the years, you know that it’s no small feat for a menswear brand to carve out its place in the pantheon of classic-yet-modern-menswear brands, and then stay there for years on end.

Call it heady praise: Some brands tend to come and go, but a company like Buck Mason, founded with a strong focus on heritage Americana style with a dash of debonair-meets-rugged appeal, is one of ’em — you can take that to the bank, my friends.

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You very well don’t need me to tell you that: The brand expertly crafts everything from buttery-soft T-shirts and henleys to expertly faded denim, richly crafted leather jackets and a line of historically inspired, thick-knit fisherman sweaters, peacoats and carefully curated accessories to match, plus one of my personal favorites in one of the best new flannel shirts for fall and winter. But again, we know all of this, yes?

Buck Mason outerwear manages to look like pieces your grandfather would have loved, yet with a sense that you can knock ’em out of the park in present day (especially with the chaotic holidays upon us — don’t worry about what to wear!). And the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat carries forward that same modern tradition: Rugged good looks, dashing style, winter-ready warmth and plenty of holiday layering potential.

A relatively new addition to the company’s roster (and a brother of sorts to the Felted Chore Jacket, which feels both like a blazer and, well, a chore jacket), the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat lands somewhere between a handsome shawl collar sweater and an overcoat, with what the brand calls heavyweight wool construction that plays off the build of World War II denim shawl jackets.

As I often say, they don’t make ’em like they used to — unless, of course, the jacket in question is the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat. Genuine Corozo buttons offer a sturdy finish, while the fit should prove fairly classic and ready for layering, rather than overly slim.

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Two large hip patch pockets and a high shawl collar provide warmth and sweater-like layering potential in a pinch (reach for your trusty parka or a stylish puffer jacket in extreme weather conditions, my friends). In matters of style, color options like crisp Charcoal and utterly classic Navy deliver wear-with-anything versatility, whether styled with deep olive chinos, black jeans or a pair of expertly designed Buck Mason Japanese denim.

When you want a sense of historic style, rugged construction and versatile good looks, you assuredly might find yourself reaching for the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat this season.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Poncho Outdoors Shirts are My New Favorite, and You Can Get a Deal On ‘Em Now

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In my day-to-day covering the world of men’s style, gear, spirits and more, I’m fortunate beyond belief to get to pursue each of passions — and to stumble across some pretty exceptional brands in the process, brands that align with my personal style, my wardrobe and my pursuits far afield.

These brands are big-time winners I’ve added to my roster over the years, ones you surely know if you shop for men’s style essentials through this Brooklyn style blog: We’re talking heavy hitters like Huckberry, Taylor Stitch and Buck Mason, to name just three, but let’s welcome a reliably stylish, performance-minded and absolutely remarkable brand to the rotation: Poncho Outdoors, makers of some of my new favorite shirts.

The Poncho Outdoors roster is reliably packed with performance shirts of every breed, from durable stretch denim and Western-inspired shirts to soft, supple yet sturdy flannel shirts. Poncho Outdoors even makes a seriously fun Field Polo with Western detailing, while its corduroy shirts are relatively lightweight, ultra-soft and built with enough stretch to move with you (I especially love the Zilker Shirt from Poncho Outdoors).

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The good folks at Poncho Outdoors know the good things in life: The great outdoors, the pursuit of the perfect spot to build a bonfire, maybe even fly fishing followed by cold beer, or perhaps you simply reach for a casually rugged, stylish Poncho Outdoors shirt to zip across town to catch an indie rock show (guilty as charged).

In that way, the brand reminds me a lot of Huckberry: Rugged gear with timeless appeal, built to last, built for the good times in life and practically assured to take over your shirting rotation (multiple times a week, I find myself wearing a Poncho Outdoors men’s shirt).

There’s a sense of supreme quality and the finer details being taken care of — its flannel shirts feature magnetic snap buttons at the chest plus a hidden inner zip chest pocket, while the hem of most Poncho Outdoors shirts is adorned with a microfiber cloth (a sunglasses pocket at the chest takes care of storing those).

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And when you order two Poncho Outdoors shirts, you unlock a free gift, starting with a trucker hat with classically cool throwback looks. That’s a nice deal to introduce you to the brand, I’d say — and while I don’t wear Poncho Outdoors shirts every single day, I could see myself adding durable, rugged men’s shirts at a consistent clip — test out the brand, see for yourself and find out what Poncho Outdoors can really do for your wardrobe.