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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Handsome Leather Duffle Bag from Unmarked and Huckberry Is Perfect for All Your Winter Travel

For as much as we talk about the best men’s style essentials and top gear for the modern man, it’s worth putting just as much care and thought into how you ensure those essentials stay in top-notch shape and perform their very best from point A to point B.

So, rather than hauling your favorite leather boots and one of the best chambray shirts –among other holiday style must-haves — in just any old bag, why not level up a touch this season with one of the best weekender bags for men?

Add in the fact that it’s sourced and sold by one of your favorite online retailers — the good folks at Huckberry — and we’re looking at a certified winner when it comes to some of the best travel gear for guys.

And as a matter of fact, there’s a great reason the Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag is even listed among Huckberry’s Gifts for the Guy Who Has It All — it’s just that cool, stylish, dependable and forward-thinking in matters of craft and heritage. How about that, ehh? And if you — or the impossible-to-shop-for guy on your list — hasn’t heard from Unmarked, holiday gifting can present a prime opportunity to either refresh your own leather goods rotation or help a trusted, stylish fellow in your life level things up considerably.

The Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag sold by Huckberry features a rich Shedron shade of leather in an exclusive Western pattern that’s all the rage (making it worth its price tag of $400, in my experience — not a bad deal for a weekender bag you can reliably take across the country and globe as it develops better patina with age. The Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag boasts glazed pull-up tanned leather and vegetable-tanned strips for ornate detailing and richly crafted, rugged quality — its brass hardware is made in America, while the hard-working yet stylish Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag features reinforced rivets and a gold-tone brass zipper.

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And another thing: Because you’re perhaps wondering what exactly you can fit in the Unmarked Leather Weekender Bag, note that its dimensions clock in at 17” x 11½” x 9”. That should give you enough space for a weekend away, and perhaps even enough space to pack a durable pair of Unmarked’s impeccably designed leather boots.

For the guy who values traveling in style, with goods built to last (even if you just score it for yourself!), this fashionable leather weekender bag is the right move.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Huckberry x Timex Black Max Watch – A Rare and Rugged Wrist Game Upgrade

Huckberry x Timex review.

I’m often on the lookout for the latest and greatest gear, from the coolest new men’s watches to the right pair of leather boots or the perfect henley — or some combination of all of the above, which can readily be worn at the same time (as you well know if you keep up with this blog!).

And so when two respected brands I love come together to craft a rugged watch, you could call it a perfect meeting of the minds, one that makes so much sense, it’s enough to keep you coming back for more — and so it goes with Huckberry x Timex, an ongoing partnership that’s resulted in some highly rugged, hard-wearing watches with plenty of style points.

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The latest in the Huckberry x Timex series is no slouch either, to say the very least. The Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max, which just debuted yesterday, in fact, takes things to the next level in terms of Huckberry’s penchant for rugged and durable gear, combined with the Timex knack for using historical inspiration to craft wildly useful modern watches.

Available for a limited time only, the Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max harkens back to the 1970s and racing watches of the era, bringing back what the famed American watchmaker calls one of its most sought-after vintage collectibles. The meeting of the minds simply couldn’t be more perfect, at least in my book, featuring a bold racing dial and a blacked-out titanium case for plenty of durability.

The Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max also features what looks to be a matte-finish stainless steel band to complement its hard-wearing 41mm case. And within, you’ll find a reliable quartz movement, while the crown itself features the Huckberry logo.

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It’s yet another sturdy watch from a brand well-known for crafting ’em the right way, and at highly affordable prices, to boot. It’s also priced to sell at just $249, making the new Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max a worthy addition to your shopping cart (and your everyday carry) this holiday season.

It’s also suited for adventures off-grid, boasting 100 meters of water resistance — all in a strong, dependable Huckberry-approved design. If I had to guess, I’d say your new favorite adventure watch just might have arrived.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Gustin American-Made Pocket Tee is An Ideal Move for Winter Lounging and Layering

Best pocket tees for men.

Building out your ideal menswear wardrobe is an exercise worth undertaking from A to Z, and from the ground up: As I’ve long said here on this Brooklyn style blog, if you’re putting the thought and care into selecting the perfect pair of leather boots, the right belt or the right pair of selvedge denim, the same thought process can apply to the rest of your favorite menswear essentials.

And that even includes the humble T-shirt, especially one of the best American-made T-shirts out there — once you’ve tried what the good folks at San Francisco-based Gustin are slinging, you might never go back to the old ways of T-shirts made without a little extra elbow grease and American-made ingenuity in mind.

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The Gustin American Heavy Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee is the sort of casually cool basic that just might make you wonder how you went so long without a stylish, highly durable, upgraded T-shirt in your laidback rotation. Fit for layering under a shawl cardigan, teaming with a flannel shirt jacket or worn with ease alongside tapered joggers for easygoing weekend outings, there might not be a better-made basic than this one, especially at the excellent price of just $39 (other USA-made T-shirts constructed in similar fashion might fetch closer to $120 from some brands, my friends).

The Gustin American Heavy Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee is made from a thick cotton jersey fabric with a heavier weight for a clean drape — and the sort of resulting style that should make you feel comfortable enough to wear this rugged tee on its own, no other layers required (unless, of course, you need to throw on a waxed trucker jacket to tackle winter yardwork).

Billed by the brand as “the perfect, extra-heavy long sleeve t-shirt,” it looks to me as though the handsome Gustin American Heavy Long-Sleeve Pocket Tee should live up to its billing, at least in my experience with Gustin menswear. And in a rich garment-dyed Navy, this tee should prove sturdy yet supple right out of the box. Find out more and pre-order your new favorite everyday long-sleeve tee online at Gustin.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat Updates the Peacoat in Rugged, Timeless Fashion

Especially as winter weather encroaches on your day-to-day, it can prove positive to have sturdy style staples at the ready, especially utterly classic selections in your winter outerwear rotation. That’s nothing new if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, but some brands do it much better than others (again, nothing new if you read this fresh outlook delivered near-daily from Brooklyn).

Take Taylor Stitch, the San Francisco-based brand carving out its own place in the menswear pantheon of timeless brands with a sharp take on fashion icons. You very well might know the brand for its crisp take on Oxford shirts, super-soft flannel shirts, chamois shirt jackets and exceptionally well-fitting chinos — and the list goes on when it comes to modern classics.

That certainly holds true for the peacoat, with its heritage on the decks of U.S. Navy ships and later, on dry land in foul winter weather.

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Often built from thick and sturdy wool (in this case, hard-working Melton wool), the style is a tried-and-true must-have for the modern man — where the sleek topcoat works well atop your favorite suit or blazer, consider something like the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat a go-between.

Particularly when paired with durable blue jeans, richly crafted leather boots and your favorite henley, the peacoat is a certified menswear staple. And as the famed San Francisco brand says, “the Mariner honors the time tested peacoat design” in modern fashion. Keep on scrolling for a closer look, would you?

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat uses a thick and hard-working 19-oz. 71% wool and 29% nylon fabric blend for weather resistance and a touch of comfortable stretch and plenty of durability. Finishing touches like organic cotton twill lining make for an easy-on, easy-off-, easy-to-layer wearing experience, while the classic peacoat design featuring a six-button front remains the same, even as Taylor Stitch streamlines the fit of the dependable winter outerwear style.

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat (billed by the fan-favorite brand as “at once elegant and rugged”) comes in a rich Sable color for maximum versatility, not to be outdone by the effortless versatility of a shade like Navy. And while sizes of the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat are moving quickly, you’d do well to upgrade your style rotation at once — before winter’s worst weather hits.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Flint and Tinder Corduroy Pants are Your New Favorite Style Essential this Season

Best corduroy pants for men.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that as the temperature plummets even further, you need something a little more sturdy in every element of your wardrobe. That goes for your trusty parka as well as your thick-knit flannel shirt and dependable fisherman sweater or shawl cardigan (all of which we’ve covered here on the blog in recent weeks and months!), but what about your rotation of the best pants for men?

While rugged blue jeans and even dressy wool suit trousers and crisp chinos all have their place in your style rotation, it’s sometimes ideal to lean into the charms of the season in terms of texture and style — and that’s where the good folks at Huckberry can help, a fact you well know if you’ve read this Brooklyn men’s style blog from time to time.

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Let’s get more specific when it comes to texture and rich craftsmanship: Look to the folks at Flint and Tinder, well-known for the lightweight, effortless dependability of the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants, to effectively winterize your options in terms of the best men’s pants, period.

You see, the best corduroy pants for men toe the line between distinction and dressy appeal, and the versatility that every guy needs — especially when they come in a design that closely mirrors your go-to five-pocket blue jeans or chinos. And the Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants toe that line in crisply cut, stylish, seriously cool fashion — gone are the days of stuffy corduroy pants worn in years past, replaced instead by a handsome tailored cut, rich color options and simply excellent fabric.

Available in fits ranging from Huckberry’s proprietary HB Straight or HB Athletic Tapered, the sharp-as-can-be Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants are your perfect go-between when you want a classier look than casually rugged blue jeans, but want to avoid going as formal as suit trousers.

Best corduroy pants for men.

The Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants boast what Huckberry calls “the perfect amount of stretch,” even featuring a slight taper to the leg in the Straight-cut variety for a clean look and feel. And the five-pocket design is reliable and timeless — as easy to wear with a thermal henley and a chambray shirt as with a wool blazer and a stretch dress shirt.

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The Flint and Tinder Corduroy 365 Pants come in four fashionable colors (including my personal favorite, Whiskey, plus the wear-with-anything Taupe and the eye-catching olive hue of Moss). And with garment-dyed fabric, the right amount of stretch and the crisp fit you can count on from the good folks at Huckberry, it might just be a surefire bet that these stylish men’s corduroy pants are the perfect step up from your trusted blue jeans this holiday season (and well beyond).

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is One of the Best Affordable Sweaters on the Market

Quince cashmere sweater review for men.

If you’ve been keeping a weather eye out there on the menswear market, perhaps you’re wise to the highly affordable, sustainable style musings of Quince, a game-changing brand known for, among other things, producing some of the very best sweaters for men.

In fact, its use of ultra-soft, premium Mongolian cashmere in so many of its sweaters has proven an innovation in the industry few can match — an innovation that makes them more than worthy of a slot in today’s Tuesday Steal feature.

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Of course, Quince makes more than just some of the best men’s cashmere sweaters: They offer a full lineup of complementary pieces, from soft, stretchy five-pocket chinos to classic T-shirts, leather bomber jackets, easygoing buttondown shirts and even an extensive range of handsome footwear, not to mention home goods.

Quince is a do-it-all brand to add to your rotation — especially if you haven’t yet given the brand a shot yet — but it’s the sub-$60 Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck that put the brand on the map, and it’s that very sweater that deserves its day in the sun (the winter sun, at least) in your next #OOTD.

And while it’s plenty impressive to see the wide variety of style offerings up for grabs from Quince, let’s talk more about that Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck — its price of just $59.90 represents a roughly 62 percent markdown from traditional retail pricing for similar sweaters, and it only gets better from there.

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The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck boasts more than 4,000 5-star reviews (Quince rightfully says “we’re a little bit famous for our cashmere crew, and in the case of this tasteful and versatile crewneck sweater, its fabrication, softness and premium nature come from 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere.

This sleek crewneck sweater — as easily wearable on its own over a crewneck T-shirt as with a crisply cut Oxford shirt at the office — is also produced in a Business Social Compliance Initiative-certified factory using goat cashmere fibers sourced from Inner Mongolia.

In short, I’d wager the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is one you can certainly feel good about wearing — in any number of its wide array of fashionable color options. And remember: The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is far from the only stylish, sharp cashmere sweater made by the brand, with offerings including cardigans, sweater polos and expertly cut V-neck sweaters, for good measure.

Whether paired up with stretch chinos, expertly faded denim or tailored corduroy trousers this holiday season (and well beyond, of course), this wildly affordable cashmere crewneck has the potential to become your new favorite everyday sweater — all at a must-buy price right this instant, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This SuitSupply Overcoat Is An Elegant Winter Outerwear Upgrade

Best overcoats for men.

For as much as we love casually rugged style essentials here on this Brooklyn blog, there are times when it’s certainly opportune to elevate your game — particularly during the busy holiday season.

And when the occasion calls for a dash of refinement, either via wearing, say, one of the best shawl cardigans for men atop a crisp dress shirt or going for a full-on suited and booted look, you’re going to need the right winter style essentials to complement your #OOTD, yes?

And for my money’s worth (and your money’s worth, of course!), that’s where one of the best men’s overcoats comes into play, with enough refinement to pair with fine tailoring and enough coverage to protect your best blazer or your favorite suit. On that note, let’s meet SuitSupply, or at least, get to know SuitSupply again, shall we?

The design-forward tailoring company has made waves for its controversial ad campaigns over the years, but backs up that talk, so to speak, with a commitment to fresh modern tailoring across the board. It offers a number of suiting silhouettes ranging from the formal to the more flashy, while SuitSupply men’s outerwear readily pairs with the brand’s assortment of Italian and European-inspired blazers, sweaters, turtlenecks and crisply cut dress shirts.

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That brings us quite handsomely to the SuitSupply Navy Overcoat, a crisp and subtly stylish men’s overcoat ready for plenty of wear alongside everything from business casual style staples to your favorite grey flannel wool suit. And given its versatility in sharp Navy or wear-with-anything light grey or even ultra-refined black, the SuitSupply Navy Overcoat is assuredly worth the investment — it’s made from Pure Circular Cashmere sourced from Italy’s Colombo, in fact.

That means the SuitSupply Navy Overcoat lives up to its luxurious billing by SuitSupply as “an all-occasion go-to no closet is complete without.” Complete with classic three-button construction and two side slant pockets, it’s an utterly timeless overcoat (finished with a back single vent) you can wear proudly over your favorite tailoring. It doesn’t hurt that the coat has a silky sheen to it, bolstering its dressy, elegant appeal.

You can even dress down this tailored overcoat by pairing it with dark blue jeans, brown leather Chelsea boots and a navy crewneck sweatshirt (see David Beckham for a masterclass in how to dress down your overcoat). When you invest in the very best, as happens to be the case when you score the SuitSupply Navy Overcoat, the style possibilities are nearly endless. Try one on for size and find out for yourself.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save More Than 30 Percent On this Layering-Ready Merino Sweater from American Trench

Best sweaters for men.

There’s no time like the present, as we often say, to upgrade your seasonal style game, and more specifically, your seasonal layering rotation with one of the best sweaters for men. I’d wager it’s also an apt time to go a step further and reach for one of the best American-made sweaters — not an easy thing to do in this day and age and in this economy, but a goal made all the easier by American Trench, long one of my favorite brands for its steadfast commitment to honest-to-goodness American-made production and stylish designs aplenty.

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The brand has a serious knack for putting plenty of care into every stitch, be it the company’s famed American-made American Blazer or its thick-knit, colorful and exceptionally high-quality USA-made socks. which happen to be a personal favorite of my own menswear rotation.

And the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater carries on that tradition and commitment to quality in fine fashion, and it does so at more than 30 percent off right now — talk about a heck of a deal for a hard-to-find American-made sweater from a top-notch producer.

There’s a sense of care and craftsmanship to the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater, which borrows from utterly classic Breton stripe sweaters famously worn by the French Navy.

With its rubbed cuffs and hem, it should prove a snug, comfortable layer ideal for wearing atop a white Oxford shirt to the office, out and about on a date atop a blue denim shirt or paired up in easygoing fashion over a long-sleeve cotton tee for laidback weekend style.

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When a sweater like the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater comes along, complete with remarkable merino fabrication for temperature regulation and anti-odor properties, it’s certainly worth considering — and with winter’s worst weather rolling into town, you’re going to need a full assortment of the best sweaters for men. The good folks at American Trench can assuredly help.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket – A Modern Take on a Rugged Classic

At the best of times, menswear can be downright fun, can it not? I’m talking about those moments when you stumble upon a piece that harkens back to yesteryear, to classically rugged style, yet somehow, that style staple manages to feel fresh and new.

The best trucker jackets for men, when done the right way, call back to the open road decades ago, and when updated by an all-American brand like Line of Trade, yes indeed, they can certainly feel fresh, fun and downright cool-as-heck and utterly pleasing to wear.

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Are you with me still? Good, great, grand — the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket is the sort of menswear staple to ring in the season, one made with an exceptional blend of quality, craftsmanship and affordable-as-can-be pricing.

It’s worth a closer look, especially as temperatures continue to plummet across December and beyond. If casually rugged style is the name of the game this season — which it very much is — then you’ve found a winner in this handsome, old-school-inspired trucker jacket. Let’s see what really makes the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket tick, shall we?

Right off the bat, you’ll very much recognize the Americana inspiration coursing through every stitch of Line of Trade menswear, as past Line of Trade reviews on this very site seem to indicate. The brand has a knack for taking the throwback-minded and making it modern in matters of fabric and fit, and the pleasingly rugged yet cozy-and-comfortable Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket fits the bill quite nicely.

As the company (founded by Bespoke Post, and available via the famed retailer as well as its own site) tells it, this hard-working take on a classic “enhances a classic trucker with soft, warm, deep-pile sherpa lining and heavyweight construction built for colder months.”

I certainly couldn’t have said it better myself when it comes to the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket, and in my experience testing this jacket, it’s both exceptionally soft on the inside and yet substantial on the outside without being too bulky or overpowering.

Quilted interior sleeves aid in warmth and a sense of easy-on, easy-off wearability, and I can’t help but appreciate durable finishing touches like metal shank buttons and four easy-access pockets, all in the mold of the timeless trucker jacket.

Especially when paired with a rugged henley or layered over a fisherman sweater, I’d wager supreme warmth is all but guaranteed when it comes to the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket — it’s now easier than ever to bundle classic style, rugged performance and seasonal comfort in one stylish package, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: All-American Maker Is Delivering Some of the Best Beard Balm for Men On the Market

Best men's beard balm.

As I scour the market for prime finds of all sorts, across all categories — from my passions, like flannel shirts and whiskey and benchmade boots, to grooming must-haves and other daily essentials — I’m always impressed by how some companies stay steadfast and double down when it comes to doing things the hard way, the right way. That’s where my good friends at All-American Maker now enter the fray, and I think you’re going to love what you find.

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That’s not just hyperbole: As we tend to find out during the aptly named Friday Find series, it’s the often-unheralded brands striving to make a difference that tend to impress me the most, be it a commitment to quality and craft or USA-made production, or a supreme dash of all three.

And when you consider the sometimes-tricky category of beard care for men, doing things with better ingredients in the U.S. of A presents its own share of obstacles — obstacles that the good folks at All-American Maker are tackling head-on.

And while the brand offers a run of handsome candles in rugged tins, plus hand and body balm and excellent solid cologne, it’s the lineup of beard care essentials at AAM that have caught my eye (and the attention of my facial hair!) as of late. More specifically, its All-American Maker Beard Balm is a surefire winner, a simply excellent beard balm available in a range of rich, masculine and yet versatile scents for the well-groomed, well-dressed modern man.

I’ve had the chance to try the lineup of 100 percent USA-sourced and crafted All-American Maker Beard Balm, with some outstanding results just this week (keep an eye out for more on the brand over on my Instagram Stories).

With distinctive and lovely scents like Alpine Juniper & Cypress, plus personal favorites like Tobacco & Bourbon, there’s plenty of care and quality in every 2oz. tin of All-American Maker Beard Balm, with ingredients like beeswax and coconut oil for a soft, nourishing approach to taming your mane.

Each scent is pleasing and lingering, while the beard balm provides softness and shape, a must for any guy with a growing mane. The next time you crave an upgraded beard care experience with plenty of steadfast commitment to USA-made quality and craft, reach for All-American Maker’s Beard Balm — consider this a ringing endorsement.