In my many freelance writing pursuits, as you know if you follow me on Instagram, I wear a lot of hats, be it covering USA-made knives, writing about the best new menswear or (increasingly) covering some of the best luxury Scotch and spirits on the market. Oh, and don’t forget about the fact that I get to dive into some of the coolest watches on the planet, all of which I feel incredibly fortunate to get to do!

And this week, it was a bit of all of the above, as I wrote about luxury watch releases during LVMH Watch Week, while at the same time writing about the best classic henley from Buck Mason (just yesterday on the blog!). And yes, I also got plenty deep into the Scotch market, as I trekked out to mostly sunny Los Angeles for the U.S. launch of Longmorn Scotch.

I’ll have much more to come on Longmorn, but this respected 130-year Scotch distillery (based in Speyside) just debuted a new 18-year expression and a new 22-year expression, complete with a stunning launch event at the Beverly Hills Hotel (utterly iconic!). It was a fittingly luxurious event for a remarkable Scotch that promises to make a splash in the U.S. market (clear some space on your bar cart).

And of course, watches from the likes of Tag Heuer (as seen above) were a major highlight of LVMH Watch Week. While I tend to rely on the classics like Shinola and Timex, the respected brand (with deep racing and auto heritage) is always a delight to cover. To have it all happen coming off my Brooklyn birthday last weekend was also a major treat, and another reminder of why I love what I do.

It was a true whirlwind of a week, but again, thank you for following along, thank you for supporting this blog and stay tuned for much more on the horizon in the worlds of style, spirits, watches and more. Cheers!

In these increasingly casual times, whether you work from home or split time in the office (or back out on the road), comfort is king, as is style. And yes, the two can certainly go hand in hand, which you should well know if you read the blog on the regular (thanks for stopping by!).

It’s more than possible to nail both parts of the equation, especially if you shop one of the best denim brands for men — that’d be my friends at Mott and Bow, of course. But we’re not quite here to talk about some of the best men’s jeans (although I’ve got plenty of Mott and Bow reviews that cover that particular category).

No sir, we’re here instead to talk about that critical blend of comfort and style, yet in a distinctly unique package. The Mott and Bow Leisure Pants, as I’ve found in recent weeks, really hit the nail on the head when it comes to a nice blend of office-ready and real-world polish, mixed with the New York City denim upstart’s famous commitment to comfort and style.

How does the brand do it? It’s simple, really: They start with a blend of 98 percent cotton and two percent spandex, specifically a medium-weight cotton canvas fabric with a 20 percent comfort stretch rating. That gives the Mott and Bow Leisure Pants the ability to move with you, and the features rival your favorite, most comfortable sweatpants — yet, with the polished look of stylish men’s chinos.

The Mott and Bow Leisure Pants feature a faux fly and side slant pockets (again, like your favorite pair of chinos), yet the difference maker is the stretch elastic drawstring waistband. If you wear one of your favorite winter sweaters or one of the best men’s flannel shirts though, no one will be any the wiser as to the perfect mix of style and comfort you’ve achieved.

Plus, crisp color options like Khaki, Dark Gray and Navy have as many style points and as much versatility as your favorite chinos. When comfort and style are top of mind, you’ve just secured your new go-to pants.

It’s like I often say here on the blog: Ramping up your wardrobe with the best menswear essentials sometimes just comes down to opportunity and knowing when to strike while the iron’s hot. And that’s no more crucial than in the depths of winter, when it can be easy to get into a style rut. One way to refresh your wardrobe and have some fun in the process?

Well, shopping the Bespoke Post Winter Sale, a rare opportunity to save as much as 30 percent on men’s style must-haves from Bespoke Post brands like Line of Trade (makers of the rugged trucker jacket shown at the top of the page). Perhaps you’ve already done your fair share of shopping menswear deals at Bespoke Post on pieces like one of the best denim shirts, and here’s yet another way to ramp things up.

Of course, there’s a plethora of other brands to shop as well within the Bespoke Post Winter Sale, like Taylor Stitch and Topo Designs, for starters. And there’s a plentiful selection of winter menswear pieces you can wear starting right now, this very instant, from soft flannel shirts to stylish boots to durable winter jackets.

And the more you shop, the more you save — use the code SAVEMORE to ramp up, well, your savings on your new favorite menswear, with deals increasing as you spend above $100, then $200, then $300 and so on. How about that? For today at least, the solution is simple when it comes to amping up your style points: Start things off right at Bespoke Post, and reap the rewards with a refreshed wardrobe.

My friends, as always, thanks for joining me for my weekly recap as we cruise through another winter week in New York City. It’s been yet another busy, momentous stretch of days, and the month has certainly flown by already.

I’ve trekked to Puerto Rico with Ron Del Barrilito rum, and I headed West earlier this month with luxury audio brand Rockford Fosgate to ride off-road and cruise on the water, all the while listening to the brand’s luxury sound systems. Of course, I enjoyed myself some cold beer along the way (and wrapped up last year in fine fashion in Florida, as shown above).

Those two freelance pursuits are a great reminder of why I do what I do in terms of variety, the ability to learn and the ability to pursue such unique stories from my home base in New York. And whether it’s writing about a stylish Todd Snyder sweater here on this blog, covering a classic Bulova watch for Maxim or writing about a record-setting Irish whiskey, it’s a pursuit I intend to keep at for years to come. It’s also a great reminder in terms of perspective — particularly as I roll into my birthday weekend!

You can keep up with all the fun on my Instagram of course, but until the day hits on Sunday, I’ll be wearing stylish Huckberry gear as shown above, as well as using Saturday to put in more time on my blog and other freelance writing projects. And of course, two regular weekend style posts will follow in the days ahead. In the meantime: Cheers, thanks for reading and thanks for supporting what I do day in and day out!