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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Bedford Sweater Is the Breezy Spring Sweater You Need Now

Best spring sweaters for men.

Welcoming a new season can be as much of a relief stylistically as it is physically and mentally. Sure, that’s a rather deep note on which to start today’s guide to some of the best new spring menswear, but it’s about new beginnings and yes, a wardrobe refresh.

And at least right now, in early March — when temperatures can still prove frigid — your new spring wardrobe might still have a few things in common with your wardrobe from the past few months. Take the new Taylor Stitch Coast to Country Collection, for example. It’s a nod to a new season, but the building blocks will look familiar, pleasingly rugged and yes, still built for cold-to-transitional weather.

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A particular highlight of the Taylor Stitch Coast to Country Collection? Pieces like the Taylor Stitch Bedford Sweater, which look somewhat similar to styles you’d find in a winter menswear rotation, but with a fresh coat of paint — so to speak — for spring. 100 percent BCI cotton (the good stuff, for those keeping score at home) gets both a garment-dye and garment-wash treatment in a rich Indigo color, giving it pleasantly vintage quality and patina.

The Taylor Stitch Bedford Sweater also boasts familiar geometric yet almost cable-knit-esque stitching — and that detailing runs horizontal, rather than vertically as with other fisherman sweaters. This sweater still shares plenty of DNA with the best fisherman sweaters however, so chalk up another “W” for Taylor Stitch when it comes to retro-meets-modern style inspiration.

The Taylor Stitch Bedford Sweater is a bold, pleasingly rugged sweater made for quiet moments — a warm coffee on a brisk spring morning, or a stroll through a wooded forest wearing your favorite waxed trucker jacket come to mind.

Taylor Stitch men's sweaters.

The brand’s chinos are an expert pairing, but your favorite pair of worn-in light wash jeans might also pair nicely with the Taylor Stitch Bedford Sweater, and it doesn’t hurt that this sweater isn’t so bulky that a classic Oxford shirt won’t fit nicely underneath it. However you choose to wear it, let the Taylor Stitch Bedford Sweater be your introduction to a lighter, more easygoing way of spring dressing.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Lee x Buck Mason Trucker Jacket Pays Homage to a Menswear Icon

When two legendary purveyors of Americana classics — one from decades past, one from the present day — team up, the results are worth keeping an eye on, and that certainly holds true when it comes to the new Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection.

As to Buck Mason, the Los Angeles-based company delivers a wide range of gear that’s frequently refreshed — and always interesting, appealing and stylish, from Japanese-made denim to a modern take on the classic flight jacket.

It also goes without saying (nearly) that Buck Mason men’s T-shirts and henleys boast impeccable fits, a range of fabric options — from thick thermal waffle weaves to soft pima cotton — and excellent quality. In my book, the Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection is as natural a fashion pairing as I’ve come across in several years.

And as to Lee Jeans, the company is among a host of American icons — like Levi’s and Wrangler — that have hung its hat on the stylish, utterly iconic cotton blue jean (in fact, Lee issued the first pair of blue jeans made with zipper way back in 1927).

With the Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection, a range of iconic styles get the Buck Mason treatment, including the refreshed Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket. The 101J trucker jacket is the Lee version of the road-ready trucker jacket, boasting an updated vision via the good denim stewards at Buck Mason. Details like a zig-zag stitch placket set this trucker jacket apart, as does the iconic Lee trucker jacket design, but Buck Mason’s use of a sturdy yet soft tan herringbone twill takes the piece from merely good to simply great.

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The Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket also features front contrast stitching and two flap patch pockets, just like classic trucker jackets, while the fit hits above the hip — again, just like trucker jackets made decades ago. It helps that the Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket features a suitably dusty color, the kind that pairs well with expertly faded Buck Mason blue jeans and a crisp white T-shirt (to put forth but one style suggestion, of course).

Keep in mind that the recently launched Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection also features selvedge denim jackets, a handsome suede zip jacket and a fresh graphic tee, for good measure. But in my experience, it’s hard to pass up the rugged versatility of something like the Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket — it’s an investment at nearly $350, but one that’s packed with both retro history and modern style.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Garment-Dyed Blazer from Huckberry & Wills Is a Discounted Classic

Best blazers for men to buy now.

In my experience, and as we often talk about on this Brooklyn style blog, the classics stay the classics in a stylish menswear wardrobe for a reason. They’ve got history and pedigree, from the white T-shirt to the blue jean, the lace-up leather boot and of course, the navy blazer.

These are pieces that tend to look great on every guy, especially if the occasion is a little more tailored — and they’re also pieces you can helpfully find through a retailer like Huckberry, which brings us to today’s on-steal style must-have, an utterly classic-yet-modern twist on the navy blazer.

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The Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer has plenty going for it, from its sale price (below $190, a discount of about 20 percent) to its ever-versatile build and construction. It doesn’t hurt that this blazer hails from the more refined lineup of Wills menswear, which frequently boasts cashmere sweaters and perfectly cut, subtly stylish buttondown shirts. And now, the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer can be yours — for the right price, of course.

Helpfully, the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer does away with the stuffy trappings of some other styles of navy blazer, which can include a thick, all-wool build and even gold buttons — a typical country club or Sunday school blazer from days gone by, this is not. It boasts a lightweight, garment-dyed stretch cotton blend fabric, so this option is ideal for spring and summer — as well as fall, when worn atop a solid-color, midweight flannel or chambray dress shirt, for instance.

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Patch pockets keep the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer more casual and approachable — this is a stylish men’s blazer you can wear with jeans, no doubt about it. Functional three-button cuffs at the wrist are a touch more commonly found on much more expensive jackets, while the single-vent back is a classic sportcoat move.

Your new favorite blazer is more laidback yet no less polished than other options you might have in your wardrobe, but it’s got just enough flair and straightforward good looks to keep things intriguing and stylish in at least three seasons. Think of the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer as another workhorse in your wardrobe, and score it now at a very nice low price from the Huckberry Sale section.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Proof Merino T-shirt is A Performance-Ready Take on the Classic Tee

Best T-shirts for men.

Despite the fact that it can be difficult at times to improve upon a classic, that hasn’t stopped the good folks at Huckberry and Huckberry in-house brand Proof from trying. The company puts a performance spin on the best basics for men, including the humble and trusted T-shirt. And as we move slowly but surely from winter into early (early) spring, one of the best T-shirts for men is the sort of piece that can serve you well in matters of style and performance.

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Over the years, Proof has also made some of my favorite pairs of pants for work, but today’s focus is all about the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt. It’s been a staple of the Huckberry and Proof lineup for years (Proof launched in 2018), and it tends to get better with time and with each new edition — that’s a great thing to hear when it comes to the best performance menswear, is it not?

And although it looks simple on the surface, the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt — available in dozens of color combinations to suit every sense of style and wardrobe — this stylish performance T-shirt for men delivers the goods when it’s all on the line.

In my experience, that means the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt wears exceptionally well in terms of comfort with tapered joggers and white leather sneakers for a long day of travel — Huckberry put the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt to the test across a weekend of endurance pursuits, after all.

Plus, the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt wears easily and subtly beneath a light wash denim trucker jacket and stretch five-pocket pants when you want to go more casually cool, as well. Through it all, the difference is in the details when it comes to your new favorite T-shirt.

The Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt blends merino wool for anti-microbial and moisture-wicking properties, plus nylon for stretch and durability, while its classic fit should work well on a number of different body sizes (I prefer an XL in my rotation of T-shirts from Huckberry). It’s also built with UPF 30+ for sun protection, and the use of nylon allows the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt to spring back into action — and to its proper size — after being machine washed.

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If you want a T-shirt that stands up to hiking, to spring weekend coffee runs, to global travel and to everything in between — all the while looking great and standing up to repeat wear in a wide range of colors — then yes, the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt is one of the best T-shirts a guy can buy right now, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 40 Percent On These American-Made Jeans from American Trench

American-made denim for men.

If you’ve been keeping up with the pages of this Brooklyn style blog lately, you’ll know that quality always tends to count, moreso than quantity, when it comes to the best style essentials for your wardrobe. And yet, at times, that quality can be tricky to come by, especially if you’re on the hunt for better-made style staples — to get even more specific, particularly if you’re scouring the market for the best American-made menswear.

And here, once again, is where we turn to our Pennsylvania-based friends at American Trench, a brand you’ve perhaps encountered over the years if you read this blog.

We talked last month about how the company is going the extra mile in crafting a new American-made blazer, a fine pursuit lending itself to some utterly classic, utterly stylish results.

They’ve also partnered up to produce some elegant leather boots right here in the States — and what goes better with each of those essentials (a crisp blazer and handsome lace-up boots) than a pair of classic men’s jeans, right?

There’s your everyday blue jeans — never a bad thing to have handy in your wardrobe — and then there’s the American Trench Richmond Garment-Dyed Denim, which happen to be on sale for the right price (40 percent off!) as we close out your weekend. These sturdy jeans start with strong, tightly woven denim twill, which is then dyed — in this case, in a pleasing and versatile shade of light tan, ideal for early (early) spring and beyond.

The jeans make great use of Candiani Mills Italian denim, in fact — in my experience, that type of cotton twill denim happens to be “the good stuff,” as it were. The American Trench Richmond Garment-Dyed Denim also boast a versatile tapered fit, somewhere between Straight and Slim, and helpfully, quite a few sizes are available in spite of the standout sale price.

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The American Trench Richmond Garment-Dyed Denim will develop their own patina over time, not unlike indigo selvedge denim, and they’re finished with handsome details, like a custom-made leather back waistband patch. Plus, all three different colorways of your new favorite pair of jeans are marked down — talk about options for a spring style refresh, ehh? When a pair of American-made jean goes on sale for less than $130, that’s a deal worth taking, in my estimation. Shop accordingly on this fine Sunday, folks.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt – A Modern Update to an Icon

Faherty Brand Legend Shirt review.

I don’t know about you, but my winter weekend menswear rotation — and my rotation of the best men’s style essentials plenty of the rest of the year — tends to lean heavily on rugged classics, like one of the best flannel shirts for men. That’s especially true when dealing with the last frigid weeks of winter, but I also prize pieces that can prove useful into spring, like the Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt.

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The ultra-cozy, soft, dependable buttondown shirt is a staple in the New York-based brand’s lineup — it’s as casually cool and classically rugged as it gets, yet there’s a twist and a slight swerve from the classic flannel shirt. That’s never a bad thing, and I’ve found in the past few weeks that the Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt rises to the occasion.

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I’ve had the chance over the years to try out variations of the Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt, with a plethora of color and style options available, but this edition might be the best version yet of the famed, best-selling Faherty staple.

The best part? It comes in a whopping 24 different color combinations and patterns, some in solid, some in vivid plaids or stripes, and all offering a little something different, fresh and even fun for your rotation of casual buttondown shirts.

You can even customize the fan-favorite Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt to your liking by selecting the number of chest pockets and the length. There’s much to love about the Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt — heck, you might want to consider picking up more than one — but the use of its proprietary fabric (featuring elastane for stretch and plenty of recycled polyester for softness and sustainability) makes it a standout in terms of stylish shirts to wear with jeans (and more).

It boasts a softness and stretch that’s springy and reliable without stretching out after a long day’s wear. That utility is helpful if you plan to layer your new favorite buttondown shirt atop a tee or henley on a Saturday out and about.

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In other style scenarios, this shirt passes muster, at least in my experience. For instance, if you plan to style the Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt underneath a soft-shouldered blazer alongside some Faherty stretch terry pants, then you’re going to want a sturdy-yet-soft shirt that retains its shape.

If you’re searching for a casually rugged, soft, reliable and stylish shirt you can wear with ease starting this weekend and rolling into spring, then the Faherty Brand Legend Sweater Shirt — in its many colors and styles — is your best bet of the moment, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Western Shirt is an Elevated Take on a Stylish Classic

Best Western shirts for men.

The idea behind building a wardrobe full of versatile men’s style essentials is a constant pursuit, is it not? I’ve found, in my experience, that having your building blocks in place — pieces you can wear every single day, in various combinations — makes it a lot easier to adapt to selections that are a slight swerve from the norm. Big-time stuff, yes?

Luckily for all of us here at this Brooklyn style blog, I’ve found that Todd Snyder takes on both sides of the coin more than stylishly — both the classics and those “slight swerves” from the norm.

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Take, for example, one of the best Western shirts for men. It’s a departure from a classic Oxford shirt for men or even a chambray shirt, but when a designer like the award-winning Todd Snyder puts his own spin on it, you can certainly trust that you’re getting the best of the best — in terms of quality, style and versatility. Again, big-time stuff, yes?

And that’s what makes the Todd Snyder + Hamilton Twill Western Shirt an outstanding wardrobe addition: It takes the familiar, like that of a rugged Western shirt, then gives it a refined spin by way of both one of the country’s best menswear designers (Todd Snyder) and the longtime maker of some of the best dress shirts for men (that’d be Hamilton, a longtime favorite of the Iowa-born designer).

Details both classic and modern are accounted for when it comes to the Todd Snyder + Hamilton Twill Western Shirt, including USA-made, 100 percent cotton twill construction in a rich, wear-with-nearly-anything shade of olive. It also features snap buttons and back yoke detailing, like you’d find on other options when it comes to the best Western shirts for guys, yet the Todd Snyder + Hamilton Twill Western Shirt is updated with crisp dress shirt cuffs.

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Could you go so far as to wear the Todd Snyder + Hamilton Twill Western Shirt underneath a soft-shouldered Italian blazer from the legendary designer? You certainly could, but your new favorite Western shirt might be just as at home with black denim and tan leather boots (among other combinations).

Take a swing at something a bit different from the norm, and be sure to thank me later (ha, kidding!). Cheers to the unexpected, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Kyrgies Socks are Some of the Best USA-Made Socks Money Can Buy

Best USA-made socks.

Every so often, you come across a brand that elevates a certain category and changes the way you think about how you put together your wardrobe — that approach is evident in big-ticket items, like an American-made blazer, but what about the socks you wear every day?

The details are truly in the difference, and that’s why I’ve been so impressed as of late with the USA-made socks being produced carefully and diligently by Kyrgies.

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The Virginia-based company is perhaps best known for its slippers and house shoes produced in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, but the brand’s USA-made socks have caught my eye as of late — for their production and fabrication as well as their quality and durability. Kyrgies Homespun Socks have proven as reliable as any in my wardrobe, with a difference you can feel right out of the box — and onto your feet, of course.

Helpfully, they’re available in both Men’s and Women’s sizes (a terrific His-and-Hers gift, if I do say so myself!), and these Climate Beneficial Verified socks are a level up from a typical pair of socks in every way possible. Kyrgies Homespun Socks start with a blend of cotton, alpaca and American fine wool, and it’s both soft and supple yet durable enough to stand up to wearing with leather boots, as I found out on a recent trip to the Italian Dolomites.

Kyrgies socks review.

Each component of every pair of Kyrgies Homespun Socks is truly American-made, from cotton sourced in California’s San Joaquin Valley to fiber from alpacas raised and sheared in North Salem, New York, plus wool sourced from in Dixon, California.

A very small amount of nylon and lycra gives these socks some structure and helps them to stay in place at your calves — a crucial touch that doesn’t take away from their natural sourcing and production efforts, at least in my experience.

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In terms of style points, these made-in-America socks come in three versatile colors: Caramel, Seafoam and Navy (navy is my personal favorite). Plus, the combination of a thick vertical ribbed knit from the toe all the way up to a thinner, more snug vertical knit at your calf is an ingenious touch that ensures a secure fit.

Each pair of Kyrgies Homespun Socks is an investment in the best: An investment in quality, style and a better, more carefully considered way of doing things. Add them to your basics drawer accordingly, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Tough, Stylish Chelsea Boots from Huckberry are On Sale Right This Instant

Best Chelsea boots for men.

It pays off to have a trusted stable of sturdy, dependable men’s style essentials close at hand, no matter the season. That certainly holds true in your footwear rotation, particularly when stepping ever-so-slightly from late winter into early (early) spring. And friends, I have just the pair of boots to upgrade your menswear stable right now — at a discount, no less, and from one of the best online menswear shops for guys.

The menswear shop in question, of course, is a personal favorite: The good folks at Huckberry, who surely know how to stock and sell some of the best boots for men, along with a host of complementary selections, like expertly faded jeans, stylish trucker jackets and more.

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The focus today, though? That’d be the Rhodes Footwear Boone Wedge Chelsea Boots, a hard-wearing set of workwear-inspired Chelsea boots that manage to be both rugged and refined at the same time. In my experience, those are the best kinds of pieces to have in your transitional style wardrobe, are they not?

Right now, the Rhodes Footwear Boone Wedge Chelsea Boots are marked down about 15 percent, so while the savings aren’t as major as what you might find from, say, the Huckberry Annual Sale, they’re still worth taking a look if you need a new set of durable Chelsea boots.

The key is the Goodyear welted Vibram Sport 2060 outsole, which provides superior traction and reliably rugged performance — unlike some other pairs of Chelsea boots, which typically lean more sleek and dressy.

The handsome bovine leather upper will develop its own patina over time — and quite stylishly, in my personal experience with Huckberry boots — while the bovine leather lining molds to your foot over time.

Plus, the Rhodes Footwear Boone Wedge Chelsea Boots come with a Morflex outsole for added comfort, support and traction. And in a stylish medium-brown shade, the Rhodes Footwear Boone Wedge Chelsea Boots should pair up fashionably with everything from olive chinos to light wash jeans to black denim.

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The best part? Yes, they’re on sale right now — again, we’re not talking massive savings, but hey, a few bucks goes a long way when it comes to your new favorite Chelsea boots, does it not? Be sure to check back tomorrow for more insight into the best menswear and deals from top brands, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: American Trench Is Now Making Its American Blazer Here in the U.S.A

USA-made blazer for men.

It’s getting harder and harder with each passing season to find true craftsmanship at the highest levels of menswear done right here in America. At least, it seems that way at times, but if you look closely, some of the best menswear brands are committed to USA-made menswear for exceptional quality and stylish results (an understatement, no doubt). And when I shop for wardrobe upgrades, I keep that in mind. That’s why, in my experience, a company like American Trench is so impressive.

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Founded with the goal of making the best raincoat right here in the United States in the late 2000s, the company has branched out by leaps and bounds (they also make some of my favorite USA-made socks), and the roster gets more impressive the deeper you go.

The company also crafts leather boots, chambray shirts and T-shirts (among others), but the American Trench American Blazer is about as, well, all-American as it gets.

The Pennsylvania-based company has pulled off the near-impossible: Making a classic navy blazer in the US of A. Other Northeast brands, like Joseph Abboud, also manufacture handsome tailoring in the States, but the American Trench American Blazer is plenty impressive in its own right, starting with the responsible sourcing of fleece from Oregon.

Best navy blazer for men.

American Trench then works with American Woolen to turn that fiber into a multi-season hopsack cloth (a fabric widely used in old-school suiting and tailoring, for the most part), before the American Trench American Blazer becomes the impressively cut jacket we see here. Family-owned, Queens, NY-based  Ferrara Manufacturing then crafts this elegant, timeless blazer to exacting standards, American Trench notes.

It’san utterly impressive dedication to style and craft, and the results speak for themselves: With a single vent and a 3-roll-2 construction (where the lapels roll over the top of the third button), the American Trench American Blazer is about as versatile as it gets these days. Genuine horn buttons deliver lasting quality, while this stylish blazer is available in sizes 36 to 46 online.

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In my experience with American Trench, the brand’s garments fit neither too tight nor too slim — this should prove no exception, especially when worn with complementary staples like a white Oxford shirt or an American-made chambray shirt.

Consider the American Trench American Blazer a testament to the lost art of USA-made tailoring every step of the way — and consider making this investment-level beauty a part of your workday wardrobe.