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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Chambray Shirt is an All-Season Style Classic

Best chambray shirt for men.

If your wardrobe looks anything like mine, perhaps it’s stocked with a healthy dose of menswear classics, pieces you can turn towards day in and day out. For me, that means — at least on the shirting front — more than one of the best chambray shirts for men.

I wear mine to my favorite breweries in Brooklyn, I style it with dark denim for a high-low look, and I’ve found that the Buck Mason Chambray One-Pocket Shirt just gets the job done. Let’s take a closer look at this style classic from one of the best online menswear shops, shall we?

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The rugged, textured yet fairly lightweight fabric works well as a shirt on its own, it adds visual appeal to one of the best men’s henleys, and it can be worn plenty of different ways in these increasingly casual times.

The best men’s chambray shirts tend to look great on every guy, and that’s where the Buck Mason Chambray One-Pocket Shirt can add some all-season appeal to your wardrobe (especially as we roll through the end of summer into early fall).

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The great thing about the Buck Mason Chambray One-Pocket Shirt lies in its details and its versatility. The 4.8oz. indigo chambray fabric looks and feels like you’ve had it for years, and should prove soft and wearable right out of the box (and your new favorite chambray shirt should certainly get better with age, too).

And about that versatility: It surely lives up to the hype, at least in my experience. You can wear it like a shirt jacket over your favorite pocket tee, you can roll up the sleeves and style it with Buck Mason chinos, and you can even team it up with a lightweight Buck Mason blazer for a casually rugged yet polished office look.

The pocket and button-down collar also help to give it a similar aesthetic feel as one of the best Oxford shirts, and that’s the sort of wearability I can get behind. Are you considering adding this timeless, easy-to-style chambray shirt to your wardrobe? Drop me a line in the comments if so! Stay stylish out there, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Upgrade Your Next #OOTD with Flint and Tinder’s Summer Stretch Denim

Best men's jeans for summer.

Folks, take it from me: If you’re the kind of guy who simply can’t give up a stylish pair of men’s jeans, even in the heat of summer (guilty as charged!), then I might have found the perfect solution via my good friends at Huckberry.

Of course, Huckberry stocks and sells just about everything a guy needs for his perfect #OOTD (and beyond), including rugged trucker jackets, breezy T-shirts and now, some of the best men’s jeans for summer via Flint and Tinder.

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Now, summer’s not quite over just yet, so the Flint and Tinder Summer Stretch Jeans should come in mighty handy. Of course, every guy can use a pair of expertly faded, soft stretch jeans regardless of season, but this stylish pair of men’s denim is apt for blistering temperatures these days (most temperatures, that is).

Flint and Tinder denim review.

The key with these light wash summer jeans is the lightweight 11 oz. fabric, complemented by a perfectly lived-in, faded medium wash: It’s a two-for-one deal, so to speak.

And as with just about everything on the market from Huckberry, you can be assured of the quality and durability of this pair of denim. In my experience with Huckberry, that holds true right down to the timeless straight-leg fit and the Flint and Tinder antique hardware. My friends, go forth and wear your new favorite pair of Huckberry denim the rest of summer.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale Gives You An Extra 30% Off

Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale

If your summer has been anything like mine, it feels like it’s positively flown by — and yet, duty calls, as one of the best menswear deals of summer is still rolling right along, beckoning you to come along for the ride and restock your closet in fine fashion.

I’m talking, in this case, about the jam-packed Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale, which offers up some astounding discounts from one of your favorite brands.

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Bonobos has grown over the years into a company that makes so much more than just the best chinos for men: They now serve up everything from one of the best linen shirts to the famed Bonobos Off Duty Jogger. It should come as no surprise that the Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale is similarly expansive, with hundreds of deals up for grabs.

For instance: You can look ahead to early fall with the Bonobos Stretch Flannel Shirt, or you can save more than 50 percent on the summer-minded Bonobos Riviera Short-Sleeve Shirt. Similarly, the iconic Bonobos Stretch Washed Chino 2.0 is also on sale, with a range of colors and fits to meet every style need. Take it from me: The fit of Bonobos men’s chinos is second to none, and the versatility and dependability is unmatched, too.

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It might sound very nearly too good to be true, but that’s the thing with Bonobos in my experience. Be it the soft. stretchy fabric, the durable design details or the massive range of silhouettes (from chinos to chore coats to chambray shirting), the brand very nearly always delivers.

And there’s not a better way to get an introduction (or reintroduction!) to the brand right now than the Bonobos Semi-Annual Sale. Cheers to that, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase Is Perfect for Your Next Summer Getaway

Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase.

I don’t know about you, but I’m of the opinion that, within reason, every part of your #OOTD should clear a very high bar: Rugged quality, durability, utility and versatility. Those pillars hold true for all kinds of menswear essentials, from a better-quality merino T-shirt to comfortable joggers for WFH days — and of course, it holds true for the travel gear you bring on the road as you get back out into the world.

Over the years, I’ve found that this is where famed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter Filson comes into play. Be it one of the best summer shirts for men or everyday carry gear, I’ve found that Filson always hits those key metrics, and of course, Filson bags and luggage are no slouch, either. That’s why we’re here today, in fact.

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You’re probably well-acquainted with Filson if you read the blog, but if not, here’s a great place to start as you gear up to hit the road. In this case, I’m talking about the impossibly rugged, seriously cool Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase, which I took with me on a recent freelance trip to Portland, Oregon.

Filson Dryden Brief review.

I was certainly able to put this bag through its paces as one of my stylish carry-on bags, and believe me when I say it more than lived up to my (admittedly very high) expectations. This dependable travel briefcase is like a souped-up version of your standard laptop bag or messenger brief.

And yet, it’s made with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a brand that’s been making rough-and-tumble gear for more than a century.

Best carry-on bags for men.

For starters, it’s crafted from abrasion-resistant, water-repellent 1,000-denier nylon — that makes it the good stuff. Yet, that material doesn’t weigh down the bag, even with my Dell laptop, a book, a notebook and essentials like stylish sunglasses in tow. That brings me to my next point: The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase offers tons of storage space, with deep front zip pockets finished with handsome leather pull tabs.

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The Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase is also finished with a tough yet comfortable, thick shoulder strap. The hardware is all vintage Filson in terms of design, and I expect it to get better with age. There’s also a back zipper pocket for quick access to other EDC essentials, and two interior slotted pockets.

In my estimation, the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase keeps on going and going in terms of rugged performance, and that should only hold true with age. The next time I hit the road, there’s no doubt I’m bringing the Filson Dryden Travel Briefcase with me — you should certainly do the same!

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop the Final Days of the Huckberry Summer Sale ASAP

Huckberry Summer Sale 2023

Folks, thanks for joining me as we close out another fine (sweltering) summer weekend. Although I spent part of my weekend traveling back from Portland after trekking West with Gerber Gear, I’m excited to be back in the swing of things in New York City — and I’m excited to give you one final reminder about the standout Huckberry Summer Sale, of course.

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Perhaps you’ve spent the weekend perusing the always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section or shopping around for one of the best short-sleeve shirts (as I recommended yesterday) but this one is just a bit different. Let’s take a quick closer look at a few discounts you can snap up before the sale ends tomorrow, shall we?

Best suede slip-on sneakers for men.

For starters, check out the ever-versatile LUCA Terra Slip-On Suede Sneakers, which are a whopping 56 percent off at just $74. They’re low-profile, versatile enough for a weekend coffee run or a lazy day at home, and made by the Huckberry team.

Best lightweight jeans for men this summer.

I’m also digging the look of the Flint and Tinder Summer Stretch Denim, a super-lightweight pair of jeans for those among us who just don’t want to give up the good stuff in the heat. There’s also the Relwen Seersucker Short-Sleeve Shirt, a modern update of a classic that retails for more than 40 percent off at the moment.

And if you want to put together a full #OOTD from the famed Huckberry Summer Sale, the right accessories make all the difference: Consider shopping Huckberry’s own in-house line, Walden Eyewear, to get some of your new favorite sunglasses.

Out of the many sales I cover here on the blog, it’s always tough to pass up some standout Huckberry gear, whether it’s from a retailer you know and love (like Faherty, for instance) or from the design minds of the Huckberry crew themselves.

In all, there are more than 700 items to sort through, so hopefully, a few of my picks are enough to get you started during the last couple days of the Huckberry Summer Sale. Happy shopping and of course, we’ll See You Out There, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt

Every so often, you tend to strike it rich in the menswear world. Take this weekend’s Huckberry Summer Sale, of course. The best menswear from Huckberry already offers lots to love, be it rugged durability, refinement or versatility in your wardrobe, or a touch of all three. And when that menswear arrives on sale for a limited time, well, you’ve got to strike while the iron is hot.

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That’s certainly the case with the Wills Wrinkle Free Linen Short Sleeve Shirt, which just might be one of the best shirts for men on the market. It’s up for grabs for a stellar deal right now (25 percent off, based on your selected color and size), so it’s no surprise to this Brooklyn menswear writer that it’s selling mighty fast.

Best summer buttondown shirt for men.

It’s the kind of go-anywhere shirt you can rock with just about anything, be it more easygoing picks like stretch chino shorts and canvas sneakers, or else with dark blue jeans or even tailored linen trousers at the office. It’s also made from a comfortable, pleasantly durable linen-poly blend for more structure and shape, and the fit should prove tailored but not overly tight (nor baggy).

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But because it’s part of the Huckberry Summer Sale, it’s flying off digital shelves quickly. With that being said, I’m going to wrap up today’s post early and leave you to shop the Huckberry Summer Sale. Good luck out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Rugged New Filson Jacket & The Huckberry Summer Sale

Filson Cruiser Jacket review.

Folks, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover in this Friday Read, so let’s hop right to it. Let’s start by talking about one of the best new jackets for men, courtesy of my friends at Filson. It’s a new take on the Filson Rugged Twill Cruiser Jacket, available in a vibrant exclusive color and made with all the bells and whistles you might expect from the legendary heritage brand.

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Filson, in fact, has been a brand on my mind lately, as I’ve spent most of this week in lovely Portland, Oregon — while the brand’s home base is Seattle, it seems Filson fits right in with the breezy, rugged climes of PDX.

While out West, I managed to do my fair share of brewery and bar-hopping, visiting acclaimed spots like Gigantic Brewing & fun locations like Lucky Labrador Brewing, plus award-winning restaurants like Higgins, which boasts an extensive beer list and a focus on fine Belgian ales.

Gerber Knives review.

That’s all in addition to an extensive visit to the Gerber Gear knives factory, where I’ll be diving into a story on making the best USA-made knives and everyday carry gear on the market. It’s just part of my many freelance writing pursuits, and on that note, you should certainly stay tuned for that story!

Huckberry Summer Sale 2023.

In the meantime, here’s another recommendation for you (which I’ll cover in greater depth this coming weekend on the blog). That recommendation? Head on over to Huckberry to shop the outstanding Huckberry Summer Sale, which features some of the best menswear deals around. It’s the kind of sale on menswear essentials that’s quite tough to pass up (I’ll say!).

Since that sale is so extensive, well, I’ll certainly leave you to it. Head into the weekend the right way, shop the best rugged menswear at Huckberry, and as always, we’ll See You Out There. Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Rugged American Giant Chore Jacket Is Ideal for Breezy Summer Nights

Best chore jacket for men.

My friends, sometimes, there’s no getting around it: Even on the hottest summer days, you still might find yourself in need of, say, one of the best chore jackets as the sun goes down.

Be it an evening bonfire, a sunset beach walk or a camping trek up into the mountains, you’d be surprised at how handy a rugged chore jacket can be, particularly one that’s made in America (and made the right way, at that). And that, folks, is where American Giant — one of the best made-in-America style brands, assuredly, factors into the equation with one of the best chore jackets for men.

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Hopefully, you recognize American Giant from making one of the best zip hoodies out there, and the brand has also successfully tried its hand at stylish T-shirts, durable work pants and even some of the best blue jeans. Of course, they do it all right here in the U.S. of A., and the American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket looks to carry on that legacy in handsome, rugged and durable fashion.

American Giant chore jacket.

The American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket takes its cues from the Roughneck line of pants from the brand, and it’s crafted from a 9.5oz. cotton-canvas and spandex blend in El Paso, Texas. That means it’s got some stretch and supple movement to it, but it’s still comfortable enough to wear over a classic American Giant T-shirt on cool summer and early fall nights.

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The American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket is also garment-dyed for added softness, and finished with timeless chore coat touches via three patch pockets to handle your everyday carry essentials. And to suit plenty of stylish combinations, this chore jacket comes in three versatile, rich colors (the Deep Olive shade very well might be my favorite).

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And true to form, American Giant has priced your new favorite chore jacket at a very agreeable $198. What’s not to love about that? If you end up adding the American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket to your rotation, let me know in the comments below. Now, let’s layer up and get out there the rest of this summer.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Outfit Yourself in Classic Casual Style with this New Buck Mason Pocket Tee

Buck Mason men's T-shirts.

There are times when building out your perfect menswear wardrobe where it’s ideal to stick with the classics and work outwards from there. In these increasingly casual times, perhaps your wardrobe of menswear essentials looks a little something like mine: For Work From Home days writing this blog, I tend to wear a lot of T-shirts, and I tend to reach for Buck Mason tees above all others.

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To be sure, I’m always on the hunt for one of the best T-shirts for men, something with soft fabric, a timeless fit and ideally, in a visually appealing array of colors. Of course, if you read the blog, you know that Buck Mason makes some of the best men’s T-shirts in the business, and that’s where the Buck Mason Faded Venice Wash Pocket Tee enters your casual wardrobe.

And while it might be seemingly simple, it’s the details (like fit, fabric and that classic soft wash) that really make the difference.

Of its wide array of stylish men’s T-shirts, the Buck Mason Faded Venice Wash Pocket Tee might be one of the more distinctive, seeing as it’s made in America at Buck Mason Knitting Mills using USA-grown cotton. That makes the Buck Mason Faded Venice Wash Pocket Tee pricier than your average T-shirt, to be sure.

But in my experience, that’s a difference you can feel from the second you put on this classic pocket tee, and that’s something worthy of a higher price tag, too. It’s also designed in a vintage fit with straight hem (unlike Buck Mason’s famed curved hem T-shirts).

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From there, the slub cotton — plus the single-needle reinforced pocket tee — give this shirt enough depth and style points to be worn on its own all day long. If you want the best, even in more simple pieces, shop with a brand you can trust to deliver on the timeless icons, like a highly wearable pocket T-shirt. Luckily, Buck Mason has you all sorted out.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 20 Percent on this Classic Men’s Shirt from Flint and Tinder

Flint and Tinder men's shirt review.

At times, getting a great deal can mean even more than that: Like when you score some savings on one of the best shirts for men, for instance, and if you can do that while getting your new favorite shirt from one of your favorite online retailers.

In this case, I’m talking about Huckberry, an online shop that, in my considerable experience, never cuts corners or fails to come through with some of the most rugged, best menswear on the market.

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Hopefully, you’re aware of that fact, but hey, a reminder is always a good thing when building out a wardrobe of summer style essentials, right? And I’ve got some news for you: Huckberry certainly hasn’t let you down with one of its latest deals, part of a plethora of the best menswear deals over in the Huckberry Sale section.

Best everyday shirt for men.

Your next round of style savings arrives courtesy of one of the best everyday shirts for men, the Flint and Tinder Double Gauze Shirt. While Huckberry and the F&T crew do a standout job producing rugged gear like the famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, this stylish men’s shirt is a bit more ready for the office, for happy hour and even for a low-key date night — get you a shirt that can do it all, folks.

Flint and Tinder shirt review for men.

Let’s look at those savings right off the bat: You’re saving at least 20 percent on your new go-to shirt, which is made with breezy two-layer double-gauze cotton for softness, breathability and polished style (even in the heat). The Flint and Tinder Double Gauze Shirt wears like an easygoing Oxford shirt, with double-button chest pockets for EDC storage and a more rugged touch.

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It’s also outfitted with reinforced elbow patches, but to me, this is a stylish work shirt you can readily wear on a more laidback day at the office. Plus, it’s garment-dyed for additional softness, and it comes in a range of colors (like a crisp Blue Check — my personal favorite) or a stylish Natural colorway.

And since some colorways of the Flint and Tinder Double Gauze Shirt drop as low as $76 (normally $128!), it’s certainly a highly versatile shirt worth buying now — and wearing the rest of summer into fall. Happy shopping and we’ll See You Out There, folks.