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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Trap Corduroy Blazer – As Versatile a Jacket As It Gets

Best blazer for men.

I’ve said it before on the blog here and I’ll say it again, but it truly is the most wonderful time of the year when it comes to layering up in some of the very best men’s style essentials on the market.

The holidays bring with them a host of chances to put your best foot forward, to try out something a bit festive (but refined and subtly stylish — no ugly Christmas sweaters, please). And when those instances pop up on my social calendar, I tend to reach for gear from Relwen, the Ohio-based, heritage-inspired brand stocked and sold by Huckberry.

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They just so happen to be a favorite of mine — and part of the Huckberry Bestsellers rotation — for doing things just a little differently than the norm. That might be the brand’s military-inspired tanker jackets and one of the best shirt jackets out there, or it very well could be the Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer, a twist on the classic corduroy blazer that stands out handsomely for many a tailored holiday occasion.

Sportcoats were, of course, first worn out in the field — think hunting jackets — using rougher, textured fabrics and designs that made them easy to wear away from a country house. The Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer takes its cues from these classic styles, with a four-button front design that also features a throat latch.

The corduroy fabric also gets an upgrade via a hint of stretch for added comfort — the Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer is a casually rugged blazer able to be paired seamlessly with dark jeans and a chambray shirt for a dash of high-low style.

Richly crafted color options like deep brown and a “Bottle Green” give you variety for pairing with everything from white Oxford shirting to a thermal henley (buttoned up all the way, naturally).

The Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer hits the right mark between overly formal — like a velvet tuxedo jacket — or more standard, everyday dressing (it’s more visually appealing than a navy blazer, if your wardrobe could use a change of pace).

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Yes indeed my friends, with a dash of heritage style and outdoor appeal, the Relwen Corduroy Trap Blazer could just be your secret weapon when it comes to holiday dressing this season.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Penelope Bourbon & Rugged Menswear in Kentucky Whiskey Country

If you’ve kept up with the blog in recent weeks, months and years, you’ll see that in my many freelance writing pursuits, I tend to wear.a lot of hats. From keeping up with the best menswear to buy from Huckberry to covering a range of new whiskey releases (including the debut of a new Old Grand-Dad expression!), it’s been a great way to turn my passions into a reality and a seemingly daily series of adventures.

Yes, I certainly am grateful, and it all tends to come to a head — in the best way possible — at times, especially this past week as I trekked once more down to Louisville and the heart of American whiskey country.

This trip was at the intersection of two of my favorite things: Rugged, distillery tour-approved menswear from Huckberry, and the debut of a special, limited-edition bourbon from cult favorite distiller Penelope Bourbon. Naturally, the release of the luxurious new Penelope Bourbon 2024 Estate Collection presented more than ample reason to hit the road to Louisville’s sleek, chic 21C Hotel.

Within the stylish confines of the hotel-meets-art-gallery, Penelope Bourbon co-founders Mike Paladini and Danny Polise toasted the occasion, showcased the whiskey itself and rang in the exclusive release in fine fashion.

I was outfitted for each occasion — a more rugged distillery visit, and a refined cocktail party — accordingly. Huckberry menswear, especially Flint and Tinder 365 Pants and durable brown leather boots, met the moment properly, while a double-breasted Wax London blazer (shown below) was an elegant way to suit up for the evening’s festivities.

It felt like proper attire, all the better to get the most out of the ultra-exclusive release hailing from 24 barrels of experimental Straight Wheat Whiskey (aged between 9 and 11 years, for those keeping score at home). A consumer sign-up waitlist was an instant hit, while the release itself drew crowds to the distillery to score a bottle — there’s no finer way to ring in Thanksgiving next week, and the holidays in general, with some standout new bourbon.

For now, consider it a nice complement to a stylish weekend, with two blog posts covering the best new menswear headed your way in short order here on the blog — thanks for reading and for following along!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Buck Mason’s Wool Hoodie is Your New Laidback Lounge Favorite

Best hooded sweatshirt for men.

As we round into the holiday season, and as you look to round out your own wardrobe of the best style essentials on the market, I’ve found that it’s the simple upgrades that make the biggest difference. That’s especially true even when it comes to the more casual parts of your wardrobe, like the best loungewear or the best hoodies for men.

And as you might expect, making a simple swap to one of the best men’s hoodies, like the Buck Mason Loopback Wool Hooded Sweatshirt, is a touch that can make a big difference if you’re interested in luxurious layering and lounging this season.

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For those not familiar with the brand, Buck Mason puts its own premium-yet-rugged spin on Americana classics — my Buck Mason review covers a standout henley, for instance.

And that holds true when it comes to the hooded sweatshirt you reach for on casual days at home, or the one you wear layered beneath your favorite waxed trucker jacket for a casual weekend outing. Quality is of the essence, I’ve found with Buck Mason, and that shines through even in the easygoing nature of this surprisingly luxurious hoodie.

The Buck Mason Loopback Wool Hooded Sweatshirt trades in the typical cotton jersey fabric found on most hoodies (a variety of which Buck Mason also makes) for a super-soft merino wool-and-cashmere blend that just so happens to have an even softer looped merino wool backing.

That means every inch of the Buck Mason Loopback Wool Hooded Sweatshirt is soft and exceptionally comfortable, whether you score one in the Light Oat color shown above, or Charcoal as shown below.

Upgrading to a better hooded sweatshirt like the Buck Mason Loopback Wool Hooded Sweatshirt might seem like an indulgence, but given the fact that this stylish hoodie can be worn out and about on weekends, for holiday travel and at home, it seems like a solid deal in my experience with Buck Mason. To step up your cozy, casual game in fine fashion, the Buck Mason Loopback Wool Hooded Sweatshirt is one heck of a start, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat Is a Hard-Working Fall and Winter Classic

Best winter peacoat for men.

In my personal experience scouring the market for the best winter style essentials for men, I find that the classics, as I often say, are the classics for a reason. That goes for style staples like the tried-and-true henley, the blue jean, the leather lace-up work boot and more, of course — as well as for one of the best peacoats for men.

And luckily for us all, the fine folks at Taylor Stitch are once again making a standout example of this iconic piece, a silhouette that’s got decades of history in every stitch.

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The peacoat, with its sturdy wool build, was trusted by seafaring men and naval officers in brisk, frigid conditions, and the best men’s peacoats to this day hold up admirably — like the aptly named Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat, of course.

Part of the brand’s new coastal and adventure-inspired Treadwell Collection, your new favorite peacoat arrives not a moment too soon for late fall and early winter layering.

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat is built with uncompromising quality top of mind, as I’ve found with most sturdy, strong Taylor Stitch men’s jackets and coats (and flannel shirting, but that’s another blog post for another time.

A blend of strong yet flexible 19-oz. 72% wool and 28% nylon gives this jacket warmth, structure and wearability, especially considering the fact that the body is lined in organic cotton chambray.

Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat review.

The wool exterior of the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat should prove plenty warmth when winter winds and snow hit, while the wool blend is burly enough to take on snow without weighing you down or getting wet (a prized feature of some of the best jackets for men, of course). The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat boasts a classic six-button front and double-breasted design, with an oversized collar made to be turned up at the wind.

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Designed to hit below the hip (but not quite long enough to cover most blazers or suit jackets), the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat checks all the right boxes as far as a casually rugged yet still elegant coat is concerned.

It’s a surefire layering staple atop chambray shirting, fisherman sweaters and flannel shirts, and it’s a reliable choice to finish off many an outfit, including ones featuring leather dress boots and tobacco-hued chinos.

Yes, the classics are the classics for a reason, and the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat hits on all the right notes to be considered one now — and in the future.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 25 Percent On This Essential Stretch Wool Blazer from Huckberry

Best blazers for men from Huckberry.

Out of all the men’s style essentials you can find on sale quite reliably — from a classic T-shirt to a rugged henley to a pair of stretch blue jeans — it’s sometimes a tricky endeavor to get solid savings on a reliable blazer for men, much less one of the best blazers for men. That all ends today though, my friends, and that’s all thanks to the fine folks at Huckberry and the always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section.

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In short: If you’ve been searching for a men’s blazer to wear to a holiday party, to the office or to a winter wedding — or all three — then you very well might be in the market for some prime savings on the Huckberry-approved Wills Stretch Wool Blazer.

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Right now, you can scoop up this expertly executed sportcoat for 25 percent off at Huckberry, a deal I’d recommend you move on as quickly as possible (make haste, my friends!). It’s not just merely a great deal — it’s a stylish men’s blazer that checks all the right boxes in matters of style, and you should expect nothing less than that from an in-house brand approved by Huckberry.

The Wills Stretch Wool Blazer boasts a comfortable stretch wool-poly blend that moves with you and regulates your temperature comfortably — feel free to pair it with everything from a crisp white dress shirt to a more casual Oxford shirt. The single-rear vent is more casual than a double-vented jacket, giving this the wearability of a blazer as opposed to a traditional suit jacket.

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And the Wills Stretch Wool Blazer comes with other traditional touches, like an angled chest pocket and two flap hip pockets. In my experience, the Wills Stretch Wool Blazer — which, again, retails for 25 percent off right now in classic colors like Heather Grey — is the sort of men’s blazer you can wear with jeans as easily as with stretch chinos or even its matching tailored trousers (also available via Huckberry).

With chest sizing available up to 46 and style points in spades, it’s an unmatched deal on a jacket that’s hard to beat — all from a favorite, tried-and-true retailer.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Filson Down Bomber Jacket is An Outdoor-Ready Layer for Every Adventure

Filson men's bomber jacket review.

I’m of the opinion that a wardrobe packed with the best men’s style essentials should be ready for anything that comes your way, especially when weather on the horizon is of the frigid, snowy variety.

And for those instances and just about anything else out there, I tend to trust Filson and the brand’s heritage-minded, exceptionally rugged and highly durable menswear. Take the Filson Down Bomber Jacket, now part of the new Filson Holiday 2024 Collection.

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It’s the type of piece that showcases what the Pacific Northwest brand is all about, including a commitment to quality materials, rugged durability and performance. Yes indeed, the Filson Down Bomber Jacket is packed with bells and whistles that elevate it above even the best men’s bomber jackets, and that’s more than ideal when it comes to your winter wardrobe. Let’s count the ways this jacket can bolster your seasonal layering, shall we?

Priced at a fairly agreeable $450, the Filson Down Bomber Jacket punches above its weight class given that some other bomber jackets on the market don’t boast the strong, warm 650-fill power down found within this coat (remember, the higher the rating, the warmer the jacket).

Details like wool-lined pockets and wool-blend ribbed knit cuffs at the wrist, waist and collar further bolster the warmth of the Filson Down Bomber Jacket while keeping out wind, snow and rain.

But the real kicker when it comes to the extreme toughness of the Filson Down Bomber Jacket is its water-resistant waxed cotton exterior, all the better to take on demanding elements this time of year without missing a beat. It’s lined in nylon and comes equipped with an interior snap pocket for your everyday carry essentials, and it doesn’t hurt that the two-tone waxed cotton build is rugged and stylish at the same time.

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Of course, you can also find the Filson Down Bomber Jacket in a seriously cool Otter Green color, complete with the same tough-as-nails specs and performance you expect from the legendary outfitter. Better still is the fact that this handsome bomber jacket will develop its own patina over time, getting better with age the more times you wear it on adventures far afield (and closer to home). Layer up accordingly with your new favorite bomber jacket, and you certainly won’t go wrong this holiday season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Stylish Sanders Boots are Up for Grabs at a Steal from Huckberry

I often turn to reliable classics in my style wardrobe as the temperature plummets, and that’s perhaps on display more than ever as I consider a selection of the best men’s boots for rugged refinement, versatility, comfort and a bit of work (and yes, play as well).

I’ve often found that the good folks at Huckberry have a knack for stocking and selling some of the best boots for men, including the Sanders Wilson Apron Derby Boots as seen above. These apron derby boots, so name for their open lacing system and moc toe construction, hit the right notes between rugged and refined in pleasing fashion, with a profile that can be dressed up or dressed down with ease.

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Better still when it comes to the easily wearable Sanders Wilson Apron Derby Boots is their durability — an unlined leather upper should break in wonderfully as the insole molds to your foot over time, with a design that’s neither too streamlined nor too rugged.

Note the studded rubber outsole for added traction, plus other carefully handcrafted touches that could only come from a family-owned British shoemaker with generations of experience in the category.

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That means that, at least in my experience, you can style the Sanders Wilson Apron Derby Boots with everything from wool trousers and a herringbone blazer to cuffed selvedge jeans, a thermal henley and the famed Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket for expert seasonal style.

We haven’t even covered off on the best part — the Sanders Wilson Apron Derby Boots are on sale right now via Huckberry in a rich shade of brown leather for the ultimate in seasonal style, particularly as you look for tips on how to dress for Thanksgiving (for instance).

The Sanders Wilson Apron Derby Boots happen to be about 25 percent off as we speak, so it’s no wonder they’re selling quickly at the moment to guys who want versatility and dependability in boots, in spades. Lace ’em up and see what wonders they can work in your winter wardrobe.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket – An On-Sale Steal at Huckberry

Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket review.

If you’ve read this Brooklyn style blog over the years, you’ll know that sometimes, the best menswear essentials are the tried-and-true, reliable, standby favorites you can trust time and time again. Take the Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket.

It’s a certified modern classic with loads of rugged appeal from Huckberry, one of my own personal favorite retailers year after year, and it tends to sell quickly and sell out season after season. If you’ve seen a stylish guy around the coolest neighborhood in your town, there’s a very good chance he’s wearing this iconic jacket from the Flint and Tinder line at Huckberry.

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It’s almost enough to make you want to pick one up for yourself, what with its tough Martexin waxed sailcloth fabrication and soft, supple lining.

Add in the fact that the now-legendary Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket boasts a soft polyester blanket-striped lining — plus a fit and fabrication that only gets better with age — and it makes perfect sense why it’s Pedro Pascal’s jacket in “The Last of Us.”

Yes indeed, the hard-working Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is a certified winner in every regard, including this one: Right now via the limited-time-only Huckberry Sitewide Sale, it’s now 15 percent off. That goes for multiple colors and fits of the iconic Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket, which also comes in colors like Coal and Field Tan.

It’s certainly one of the best trucker jackets for men out there, with the pedigree and thousands of adoring reviews to prove it.

The Flint and Tinder Flannel-lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is a surefire staple in my own wardrobe, and I plan to wear mine tonight in Brooklyn alongside my favorite blue jeans and a rugged henley — a classic and a tale as old as time, one that’s now 15 percent off at the Huckberry Sitewide Sale (more on that tomorrow). Act swiftly and stylishly, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Brooklyn Autumn Weekend & New Taylor Stitch Menswear For The Season

I often say here on the blog that fall — in all its charms — is the most wonderful time of the year for menswear, and that certainly holds true as we roll into another crisp, brisk Brooklyn weekend here at your favorite style blog.

I’ve had the chance this week to explore each and every one of my passions when it comes to freelance writing, including an excellent evening dining with Timex in Manhattan to celebrate the upcoming launch of a new timepiece designed by none other than creative director Giorgio Galli himself. I also had the time to look back on a truly wonderful fall weekend in Pennsylvania with my love Mary, for which I was outfitted accordingly — see below!

And if you keep up with the blog, I’ve also written about rugged new Taylor Stitch menswear, like the the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket as shown above. It’s a prime layer for the season at hand, with a quilted lining for added warmth and durable construction for layering aplenty.

And as you know if you keep up with me on Instagram, I did my best to layer up for some chilly New York City days and nights in fine fashion, relying on favorite pieces like a refined Todd Snyder flannel shirt, trusty Billy Reid jeans and my go-to, rugged leather Ariat Chelsea boots. And yes, for those interested, Taylor Stitch and its rotation of sweaters were certainly in the mix.

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In fact, Huckberry-approved brands like Relwen have been making some of my favorite flannel shirts of the moment, for instance. Speaking of Huckberry, consider this your reminder — an urgent yet stylish reminder — to shop the annual, very rare Huckberry Sitewide Sale for savings of at least 15 percent off.

There’s much more to come on that front this weekend here at your favorite Brooklyn style blog, but it certainly pays off to shop early and often when it comes to Huckberry. For now, let’s layer up in rugged, refined and versatile fashion for a late fall weekend, and let’s look forward to the joys of the season ahead in all its many stylish forms. Cheers and as always, thank you for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket is a Rugged New Must-Have For Fall and Winter

Some of the best menswear style staples, in my opinion, live up to their name in a true, direct fashion — a workshirt, the right pair of work boots and yes, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket. It’s part of the famed modern brand’s Treadwell Collection, which takes iconic workwear staples of the past and brings them forward into the 21st century, all the while using rugged fabrication and tough-as-nails materials.

The best updates to the classics are ones that use new-and-improved materials, stitching and hardware, and in my experience, Taylor Stitch — the iconic San Francisco brand known for its tasteful shirting and sweaters — isn’t one to cut corners in that region.

And even still, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket is one that stands apart from the rest in pleasing fashion, especially when considering its design and the materials that go into making it one of the best workwear jackets around.

The Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket starts with a 12.5oz. 100 percent organic cotton canvas construction, like the kind you’d find in a Carhartt or Dickies jacket, but with a more eco-friendly approach.

Beyond that, the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket boasts timeless yet modern details like organic cotton corduroy detailing at the collar and cuffs, all the better for added warmth and structure. A recycled nylon interior body and sleeves further add to its warmth while making it easier to wear — lined sleeves are a practical touch that give this hard-wearing coat an easy-on, easy-off approach when layered over your favorite henley, for instance.

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A YKK zipper combined with a snap front placket offer you customizable wearing options — snap up the jacket when you’re wearing extra layers for brisk days in the yard, or simply zip up the streamlined yet tough Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket when you’re wearing something a bit more simple underneath (like a lightweight cotton flannel shirt, for example).

A diamond quilted lining is another highly practical touch for warmth in late fall and early winter, while snap cuffs at the wrist give you even more options in terms of wearability and layering. As I often like to say, if it seems like your favorite menswear brand has thought of everything when it comes to style points and utility, a company like Taylor Stitch, well, often has.

Lower hand warmer pockets should prove mighty handy (quite literally), while the rich and versatile Stone Chipped Canvas fabrication wears well with black jeans, with light wash denim or with olive stretch canvas work pants.

One of the best workwear jackets certainly deserves place of pride in your menswear rotation this winter, no matter what the season throws your way, and the Taylor Stitch Workhorse Jacket is up to the challenge, my friends.