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.

January 17, 2023January 15, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 25 Percent on this Stylish Reversible Overshirt from Bespoke Post

The idea of getting “two for the price of one” is a bit of an elusive deal these days, is it not? Especially in the menswear world, and even as you shop one of the best online shops for men — that’d be New York City’s own Bespoke Post, which always seems to stock and sell an array of the coolest gear for guys. Sure, that includes neat finds like handy pocket knives and portable fireplaces, but more importantly, it includes some of the best winter menswear essentials — specifically, like the Line of Trade Third Shift Reversible Overshirt seen above.

You’ll find it, of course, in the ever-shifting Bespoke Post Sale section, which offers up everything from home goods to outdoor gear and rugged menswear (and yes, they also sell on-sale Taylor Stitch shirts, too). The Line of Trade in-house brand at Bespoke Post is a thing of beauty, focused on the right balance between rugged and crisp classics for guys — again, go back to the Line of Trade Third Shift Reversible Overshirt, which is now 25 percent off for a limited time.

One side of the Line of Trade Third Shift Reversible Overshirt is a vivid copper-colored cotton ripstop, all the better for cold-weather pursuits, while the deep Midnight side of the Line of Trade Third Shift Reversible Overshirt is a sueded, quilted polyester for insulation, topped off with a light water-repellent treatment. While the Line of Trade Third Shift Reversible Overshirt won’t replace your trusty winter parka, think of it like a handy, seriously cool travel jacket or warm layer for active pursuits like park strolls or quick winter outings.

Again, the Line of Trade Third Shift Reversible Overshirt is easy to throw on at a moment’s notice, thanks to the easy-on, easy-off snap metal buttons — this stylish overshirt just about does it all, and through the Bespoke Post Sale section, it’s 25 percent off right now. Start shopping and layering accordingly, my friends.

January 16, 2023January 15, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Get the All-Weather Overland Boots from Huckberry for Rugged Performance This Winter

If reliable performance is high on your radar this winter — and it very well should be — then you should shop a retailer you trust, one of the best online menswear stores for guys. Let’s get a bit more specific, though: The best winter boots are a downright essential (surely, you don’t need me to tell you that!), and Huckberry has a winning pair of the best boots for men on its hands (and eventually on your feet) right now.

The boots in question are the All-Weather Overland Boots, a revamped and overbuilt edition of the already wildly popular and incredibly effective Huckberry All-Weather Duck Boots. Crucially, the All-Weather Overland Boots share much of that same rugged, performance-minded DNA, with a few added touches that take them from simply good to some of the best winter boots for men. Let’s step in a touch further, shall we?

Helpfully, the All-Weather Overland Boots feature the same specs from the ground up, like a shock-absorbing midsole and a cushioned insole for nice rebound and movement over treacherous, snowy terrain. The same Vibram XS Trek outsole is also in the mix, delivering extreme traction akin to your favorite boots (yet with a more lightweight, hybrid design).

The All-Weather Overland Boots are, of course, 100 percent waterproof, and this particular version of some of the best men’s snow boots also boasts touches more commonly found on hiking boots, like CORDURA canvas panels. The All-Weather Overland Boots also boast D-ring speed lacing (again another hiking boot design detail!), plus a padded interior collar finished with suede on the outside.

Two stylish colorways are available, but the very best part might be the fact that the All-Weather Overland Boots retail for under $170. Looks like your new favorite winter boots are well within reach, yes?

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

The Sunday Sale: Get Up to 60 Percent Off the Best Winter Menswear at the Todd Snyder Winter Sale

My friends, the above headline says it all, but consider this a helpful refresher as we close out the weekend today. The Todd Snyder Winter Sale is still going on, with deals that really are better than ever. Of course, we talked about one of the best winter menswear deals on the blog this past Friday, but again, deals this outstanding are tough to pass up (and certainly worth a reminder in their own right).

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The famed American menswear designer, as you know if you peruse the pages of this site, does everything from stylish cashmere sweaters to one of the best trucker jackets on the market. Luckily, some of those very pieces are up for grabs right now at as much as 60 percent off. That’s right: Use the code WINTER30 to get as much as 60 percent off at one of the country’s best menswear designers.

As always with any sale from Todd Snyder, these discounts won’t last forever, so make haste — I’ll leave you to it. Happy shopping, my friends!

January 14, 2023January 3, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket – Winter’s Most Rugged Jacket

It’s hard not to love when one of your favorite brands makes a slightly unexpected style swerve, delivering something entirely new and seriously cool in the process. Take Billy Reid, for instance. The Alabama-based brand and personal favorite has a knack for making some of the most refined menswear on the market, whether it be the timeless Billy Reid Bond Peacoat or some of the best shirts for men on the daily.

But what about when Billy Reid wants to switch things up a bit and go more rugged than refined? That’s what we have here with the simply stellar. well-crafted and impossibly cool Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket. It’s part of a host of Billy Reid’s New Arrivals for winter, and it’s here not a moment too soon if you want to shake up your seasonal layering rotation.

Available in both Tan and Grey, the Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket checks all the right boxes if it’s standout, hard-wearing design you want from your next winter jacket purchase. Sure, it’s not quite as blizzard-ready as one of the best men’s parkas, but for laidback seasonal style with a sense of expert cool, the Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket goes the distance.

What really makes the Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket so essential? Waxed cotton from famed fabric makers Halley Stevensons gives this jacket truly rugged appeal, while custom brass hardware adds a touch of handsome contrast on the front placket and chest front-button pockets.

The Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket is also outfitted with touches unique to Billy Reid, like the designer’s signature ribbon stripe detailing, and the sleeves of this seriously cool trucker jacket are lined with cotton and polyester for an easy-on, easy-off fit. And to be sure, the Billy Reid Waxed Trucker Jacket is indeed pricier than other waxed trucker jackets on the market (including the fan favorite Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket), but if you want to give a new style a shot this season, it’s hard to go wrong with Billy Reid.

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Todd Snyder Winter Sale, New Blundstone Boots & Filson’s Latest Discounts

Welcome back to another winter style edition of the Friday Read — New York City has had a relatively mild winter so far, but if you’re in need of the best new winter menswear to bundle up against the frigid cold, I’ve got just what the doctor ordered. You might recall recently that we talked about one of the best cashmere sweaters for winter from Todd Snyder, but I’ll do you one better.

The famed designer is still running the endlessly shoppable Todd Snyder Winter Sale, with new markdowns aplenty across a wide range of luxe-yet-accessible, easy-to-wear categories. That includes sweaters and outerwear, to be sure, but also some breezy warm-weather style favorites at nice discounts. Do yourself a major favor and shop one of the best winter menswear sales, yes?

It’s a sale I’ve got my eye on this weekend, as I hunker down in Brooklyn and work on numerous freelance writing pursuits, from stories at Men’s Journal to another weekly feature for menswear and gear Web site WERD.com. Of course, there will be strong coffee and some of my favorite tunes to help me along, and I’ll be burning my favorite Huron candle (as seen above!) for good measure.

To keep up with my weekend pursuits — and with a very exciting trip coming up next week — be sure to give me a follow on my Instagram. Cheers and let’s get into the rest of the Friday Read!

If you’ve followed me on the blog for years, you know I simply can’t get enough of my rugged Blundstone boots. And if you feel the same way, you’re in luck: Huckberry and Blundstone just introduced a new, exclusive pair of Blundstone boots sold through the famed retailer. They’re comfortable, rugged and stylish, and I wrote all about ’em over at Maxim.com this week.

It’s been talked about on the blog over these past few weeks, but I’d urge you to strike while the iron’s hot: The Filson Winter Sale just served up some new Filson discounts, and those deals are available until January 17th. If I were you, I’d move quickly to shop and save on rugged winter gear from the lauded Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter.
I’ll leave you with one more recommendation this weekend. If it’s durable winter style you seek, then it’s the on-trend yet classic Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket you need in your wardrobe. It nails that perfect balance of Yellowstone-esque, dependable style and should stand up to fierce winter weather. For good measure, I wrote about it on the blog this week!

That’s going to close the curtain on today’s Friday Read. I hope you certainly find something worth reading about and shopping this weekend, be it the Filson Winter Sale or the outstanding Todd Snyder Winter Sale — both are assuredly worth your time and hard-earned cash. Cheers, my friends!

January 12, 2023January 10, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket is the Best New Winter Jacket to Shop Today

Just when you thought you had your winter wardrobe sorted out, leave it to Huckberry to enter the fold with one of the best new winter jackets on the market. And as you might expect, it’s a rugged, durable, dependable piece, the sort that it seems only the good folks at Huckberry and of course, Flint and Tinder can dream up. Believe me when I say it’s got plenty going for it, starting with the on-trend yet classic Western-style design, but one impressive feature of the Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket.

For starters, the Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket hits those design cues that seem to be so popular nowadays — if the hit series “Yellowstone” is any indication, stylish guys (like yourself!) want to live that lifestyle and dress accordingly. Consider the Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket but one way to get some hard-wearing style in your own life, with the specs to match.

Like the legendary Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket, the Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket is also, crucially, lined in flannel — all the better for some serious winter warmth.

The Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket is cut longer than that trucker jacket, giving it a bit more of a workwear or ranch-minded feel (although both jackets are assuredly tough and built to last). For good measure, this handsome and timeless jacket is cut, sewn and finished in the U.S. of A (Los Angeles, to be exact), and is built from heavyweight 10 oz. waxed canvas, meaning the Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket will get better and mold to your body the more you wear it.

Somewhat incredibly, the Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket is also quilted and stuffed with insulation, making it thicker and warmer than even the toasty Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket. Chest flap pockets deliver critical EDC storage space, of course, while side hip pockets help warm your hands. To sum it all up: The Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket has a bit of everything going for it, from trendy Western style to reliable performance and classic, crisp details. Make it your new favorite winter jacket ASAP.

January 11, 2023June 12, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Filson Winter Parka Is One of the Warmest Men’s Winter Coats to Buy Now — Seriously

As I so often talk about here on the blog, reliability is the name of the game as you dress for winter weather, especially when it comes down to bundling up with one of the best winter jackets for men. And where’s a guy to go to get that reliability, warmth and performance in his own wardrobe?

It’s simple, really: Filson, longtime outfitters of rugged explorers and adventurers — and stylish guys like yourself, of course.

We’re all in luck today, because the Filson Winter Shop is the well-stocked place to go if you’ve been dealing with extreme winter weather and blustery cold already. You’ll find cozy sweaters and warm winter accessories aplenty within the Filson Winter Shop, of course, but it’s the Filson Pateros Down Jacket I’ve had my eye on as of late. The key is the ultra-lightweight shell fabric for extra mobility out and about this winter, yet it’s what’s inside the Filson Pateros Down Jacket that really counts.

Of course, the Filson Pateros Down Jacket has a relaxed fit so you can layer other essentials like a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best flannel shirts for men underneath, but it should prove plenty warm nearly regardless of what you wear underneath it (please, leave the T-shirt at home and choose something more sturdy, though). The key, of course, with the Filson Pateros Down Jacket is the warm 650-fill power goose down, the kind of natural insulation outdoors-minded folks have relied on for years.

It doesn’t hurt that the Filson Pateros Down Jacket includes handy features like flannel-lined pockets and an elastic drawstring cord waist for a secure fit that keeps out unwanted snow and wind. The hood itself also features an elastic drawstring for a snug fit on the most blustery days, and the snap chest pockets deliver crucial space for your EDC essentials.

For good measure, colors like a rich green Fir make the Filson Pateros Down Jacket a pick that’s as stylish as it is warm when it comes to the best men’s winter jackets. Yes indeed, when it comes time to layer up, make sure you’ve got the Filson Pateros Down Jacket close at hand.

January 10, 2023January 3, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent on this Essential Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip Jacket

Shopping for style upgrades in the new year centers around a few key tips and tricks – like knowing when to splurge and when to save on the best menswear essentials for winter. Luckily, saving is the name of the game these days over at Bespoke Post, where the lauded E-commerce retailer maintains a consistently well-stocked Sale section — and today, that sale section features one of the best winter jackets for men, and it’s up for grabs at 30 percent off for a limited time.

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Yes indeed, the Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip is dependable, durable, stylish. cozy and … yes, it’s on sale for a heck of a deal right now. That 30 percent discount via the Bespoke Post Sale section takes the Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip down to $188 from its original price of $268, a downright steal given the functionality you’re adding to your outerwear rotation. Think of it like a warm, slimmed-down puffer jacket, and then go from there.

The reliable Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip is sustainably made from 100 percent recycled polyester, complete with recycled PrimaLoft insulation, and for good measure, it’s got that classic full-zip coverage that allows you layer to your heart’s content. Side zip pockets and a chest flap pocket deliver room for your everyday carry essentials, while two color options (including a vibrant Amber) hit all the right style notes. When it comes time to layer up this winter, make sure you’re prepared by snagging the Faherty Atmosphere Full-Zip on sale at Bespoke Post.

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