June 15, 2023June 13, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Buck Mason Is Now Making Its T-Shirts in the United States

When something is well-made, you know it right off the bat: It feels different out of the box, it wears more stylishly, and it lasts longer. In my experience, that’s what I’m looking for in my menswear essentials. And that’s why I’ve found that Buck Mason consistently delivers some of the best men’s style picks across the board over the years. Perhaps you’ve found the same holds true over the years, yes?

The Buck Mason approach starts with its consistent attention to detail via the best men’s T-shirts, the brand’s cornerstone. The company makes plenty of stylish men’s tees in fabrics like slub and pima cotton, sure, but they’re now doing it in an even bigger and better way.

To wit: Buck Mason is now making some of its best-selling T-shirts right here in the United States, and that news is music to my ears (and hopefully, to yours as well).

Buck Mason just announced the launch of Buck Mason Knitting Mills, a new frontier for the Americana-focused company. The short story: The brand is reviving the historic Mohnton Mill in Mohnton, PA, a region known for its textile manufacturing expertise.

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Buck Mason bought the mill, saving it from closure, saving jobs and then ramping up production of some of the best T-shirts for men in the process. They’re also using USA-grown cotton for a true “grown-and-sewn” approach.

The story is an inspiring one, and one that’ll allow you to get picks like the Buck Mason Slub Curved Hem Tee with USA-made production front and center. It’s an impressive move, and I’ve had the chance to try out some of Buck Mason’s USA-made tees already.

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The fabric quality is top-notch, the durability is outstanding, and the handfeel and overall design is excellent. Would you expect anything less? I certainly wouldn’t. It’s only the start of Buck Mason’s journey to making more of the best USA-made tees, so get in on the ground floor and upgrade your summer wardrobe ASAP. You won’t regret it.

June 14, 2023June 13, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Wear This Rugged Filson Pocket Tee As Often As Possible This Summer

No man’s wardrobe of summer style essentials is complete without the right T-shirt. As the thermostat rises ever higher, it might be the only item you feel most comfortable wearing, be that underneath a lightweight cotton blazer or styled beneath an open camp-collar shirt.

And of course, I’ve found just the source to sort out your T-shirt rotation for the rest of summer: That’d be Filson, one of the most experienced menswear outfitters on the market, whether or not you’ve spent any time exploring the Pacific Northwest.

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As you might expect (and as I’ve found over the years), the Filson Pioneer Pocket T-Shirt gets plenty right when it comes to the best T-shirts for men, regardless of where your summer takes you. For starters, this stylish men’s T-shirt is made in the U.S.A. — how’s that for extra attention to detail?

It’s got durable, classic construction and style written all over it (not literally, but you get the idea), and that’s a great starting point as you look to bolster your wardrobe of casual menswear essentials. Let’s take a deeper dive, yes?

As with any rough-and-tumble Filson product, the Filson Pioneer Pocket T-Shirt delivers in terms of fabric: It’s made from a midweight cotton jersey fabric for a sturdy handfeel made to be worn on its own or perhaps layered under your favorite Filson shirt.

The rib-knit collar on the Filson Pioneer Pocket T-Shirt should also hold its shape over time, rather than fraying or bunching up.

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In fact, it’s the small details like that — along with the reinforced chest pocket — that make the Filson Pioneer Pocket T-Shirt worth the higher price tag (it clocks in at $60). That chest pocket also gives it some visual interest, so you can wear it with everything from Filson blue jeans to a pair of Filson adventure shorts any day of the week (and especially on a laidback summer weekend).

A pocket T-shirt is so much more than just a pocket T-shirt in the very capable hands of Filson, and it’s certainly not a stretch to say that the Filson Pioneer Pocket T-Shirt is going to be the best T-shirt you wear all summer.

June 13, 2023June 12, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Adventure-Ready Taylor Stitch Shirt is 30 Percent Off Right Now

The best menswear brands on the market, the menswear brands I love the most, tend to be the ones that take the ordinary and elevate it ever-so-slightly. Take Taylor Stitch. I’ve long been a fan of this San Francisco-based brand, as you know if you read the blog on the regular — perhaps you feel the same way? And in fact, hopefully you already know the brand’s focus on making some of the best shirts for men, right?

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I sure hope so, because this modern icon has a way of taking the expected and making it, well, unexpected. That leads us to today’s Tuesday Steal, which shines the spotlight on one of the best men’s shirts for summer — a shirt that’s available for 30 percent off via the effortlessly cool Taylor Stitch Last Call section.

Now, don’t get me wrong: It can be mighty hard to find the proper deal on a versatile, go-anywhere shirt, one that you can wear for adventures aplenty and casual days working from home. Yet, that’s the hole that the Taylor Stitch Point Shirt fills in your wardrobe. It’s modeled after throwback military field shirts, and helpfully made from a super-breezy yet durable blend of organic cotton and linen.

The Taylor Stitch Point Shirt also boasts the brand’s customary chest sizing, all the better for a flattering fit (consider sizing up if you want a slightly looser fit). But the Taylor Stitch Point Shirt is about so much more than the right fit (and that standout discount of 30 percent off).

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It features the brand’s classic, face-framing California collar, but it’s the two front flap chest pockets that should prove especially useful for handling your everyday carry essentials in the field. And of course, the Taylor Stitch Point Shirt comes in two seriously cool colors: A rich Indigo Slub — which just so happens to be my personal favorite — and a field-ready Rain Drop Camo.

Between the soft-yet-reliable fabric, the sub-$100 price on sale, and the durable performance features, you ultimately can’t go wrong with the Taylor Stitch Point Shirt — at least, not in my book.

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

See Now, Buy Now: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry with this Will Leather Goods Card Case

I often say that, in my experience, the best #OOTD essentials or the best EDC essentials come down to the small details, the kind that actually make a big difference. That could be finding the best men’s sunglasses on sale, that could mean stepping into rugged rain boots from Huckberry, or that could mean upgrading your leather wallet to one of the best wallets for men. Once again, Huckberry can help you out (keep scrolling for more).

And to get more specific, that’s where Will Leather Goods can lend a helping hand, with a handsome and streamlined leather card case made to minimize your EDC in a stylish-yet-functional way.

You’ll find the Will Leather Goods Classic Card Case within the always-well-stocked Huckberry New Arrivals section, and it arrives not a moment too soon. It’s a crucial EDC upgrade as you look to shed spring’s layers and dress in more breezy fashion for summer.

Personally, I’ve found that having a slim wallet is useful for a number of reasons, including maintaining the clean lines of an outfit. And given the fact that this leather card case for men comes in either rich Tan or Black leather, it’s also a well-planned style move any day of the week.

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But wait, there’s more. You can slip this stylish leather card case into the pocket of a suit coat or blazer at a summer wedding without missing a beat. And beyond that, well, it’s priced affordably (under $70), it’s made to be used every day while developing a handsome patina, and it fits three credit cards.

For good measure, your new favorite leather card case features a mesh ID display window for easy access. Take it from me: It’s got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. That sounds to me like one of the best everyday carry wallets out there.

June 11, 2023June 5, 2023 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Ring In Summer with Todd Snyder’s Latest Menswear Sale

I’ve been known to talk about a stylish menswear deal or two on the blog from time to time — OK, quite frequently, but can you blame me? In a world where prices are steadily climbing just about everywhere, the chance to shop and save on a designer like Todd Snyder — personally, one of my favorite designers — is too good to pass up.

Witness the Todd Snyder Summer Sale (billed as a start-of-summer sale from the famed NYC designer). As with other sale selections from the famed designer, it’s packed with picks you can put to use both right now and later on in the season, when temperatures cool down a bit and a cool breeze picks up once again.

And it pays off to “get while the getting’s good,” so to speak: You can save up to 30 percent off at the Todd Snyder Summer Sale, and that includes deals on pieces like a stylish indigo henley or the designer’s trademark Slim Fit Favorite Shirt. There’s also a selection of sportcoats, breezy polos, cool sweater-polos, camp-collar shirts, breezy nylon shorts and plenty more.

It very well might sound too good to be true, but trust me: When it comes to the Todd Snyder Summer Sale, seeing is actually believing. Shop accordingly ASAP, my friends.

June 10, 2023June 5, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Luminox P-38 Pilot’s Watch – The Most Rugged Watch to Wear Now

When it comes time to devise your next #OOTD, take stock of the little things. Sure, the fit of your Oxford shirt or polo is important, as is wearing something seasonally appropriate, like a pair of the best men’s shorts (or chinos, depending on the situation).

From there though, the details are just as crucial, like the accessories that make up your EDC. Let’s go a bit deeper: The stylish leather watch on your wrist can make just as much of a statement as the rest of your look, and that’s where Luminox can help your next summer style look go from good to great.

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I’ve long been a fan of Luminox men’s watches, which admirably bridge the gap between a stylish essential and a rugged must-have for the field (witness the Luminox Atacama Field Watch, for instance).

Its timepieces are tested by Navy SEALs, as well as the likes of explorer Bear Grylls, but they offer a little something for everyone. Take the Luminox P-38 Lightning Pilot Watch, a rough-and-tumble 42mm leather watch that, in my experience, is a perfect mix of rugged and refined for the modern man.

While I’m no aviator, I’ve worn this stylish leather pilot’s watch plenty of different places: To a post-writing happy hour in Manhattan, to concerts in Brooklyn and to visit my favorite brewery in the borough. Crucially, I’ve also worn it traveling, as it’s equipped with second-time zone GMT functionality that can easily be set against the current time.

It’s that versatile and dependable, and the combination of a contrast-stitch brown leather strap and black dial is a handsome one. For me, the Luminox P-38 Lightning Pilot Watch checks all the right boxes, be it the precise Swiss-made RONDA 515.24H movement or that critical mix of go-anywhere style and worldly functionality. The crucial thing is, although the Luminox P-38 Lightning Pilot Watch punches well above its weight class, it’s still priced fairly at just under $600.

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That’s comparable to some of my other favorite watches, like the Shinola Runwell, for instance. When you’re seeking a small detail that stands out in a big way on your wrist, opt for something like the Luminox P-38 Lightning Pilot Watch — it’ll prove a long-lasting investment worth making.

June 9, 2023June 6, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Long Weekend in Las Vegas & A Trip to the Twin Cities

My friends, travel is the name of the game this weekend, as I’m in Las Vegas for a longtime college friend’s bachelor party. I’ve traveled to Las Vegas to visit the likes of the Tao Beach Club, but this one isn’t a business trip (wish me luck at the blackjack tables!).

It also comes on the heels of a busy travel schedule for yours truly as part of my many freelance writing pursuits, which also took me to Minneapolis this spring to sample the city’s many culinary delights and plenty of whiskey. As luck would have it, my guide to the city was published this week at Maxim, and I hope you like what you find therein.

I’d encourage anyone to take a trip to the Twin Cities, all part of the process to rethink what you thought you knew about the city. It certainly offers something for everyone (particularly for myself as a major fan of The Replacements). And if you check out my byline today at Maxim, you’ll see another recent travel guide from a whirlwind trip I took to Dublin and Wicklow with Glendalough Gin, also in April. So, once again: Travel is the name of the game.

Our regularly scheduled programming will take place this weekend with our Style Pick of the Week and the Sunday Sale, so go forth, get that credit card at the ready to score some new menswear essentials, and we’ll See You Out There.

June 8, 2023June 5, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt is a Breezy Summer Style Pick

Best men's short-sleeve shirt for summer.

Is the search for summer menswear essentials ever really complete? At times and in my experience, it feels like it’s a never-ending quest, or at least a fun journey, to find picks that surprise and delight in terms of your wardrobe.

Everyone’s summer menswear favorites tend to look a bit different based on where you live and how your day-to-day shakes out, but it’s the tried-and-true picks that keep us all going, right? I’ve found that whether I’m working from home and wearing a breezy pocket tee, or heading to a rooftop cocktail event, the good folks at Taylor Stitch always tend to come through in the clutch.

Best camp collar shirt for men this season.

Of course, you might prize pieces that are a touch more classic or straightforward, like one of the best men’s polos or a Taylor Stitch Oxford shirt. And yet, your wardrobe should leave a little bit of room for interpretation: That’s where one of the best camp collar shirts is ready to shake up your menswear rotation just ever-so-slightly.

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That shirt, my friends, is part of the always-engaging Taylor Stitch New Arrivals section, and the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt offers up retro and modern style in spades. It’s modeled off camp collar shirts of decades gone by, and you’ll notice that the collar lays flat in a more casual fashion, akin to something you might have seen Don Draper wear.

Crucially, the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt harnesses that same sense of casually cool style (without some of Don’s more questionable habits), and it’s every bit as well-designed as you’ve come to expect from Taylor Stitch. In my experience with the brand, texture and fabric is really where the San Francisco brand stands out, and the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt is no exception.

It’s available in two dusty, pleasingly summer-friendly shades, Orchid and Sand Jacquard, with 100 percent organic cotton washed fabric that should feel remarkably soft on the skin. So, why a camp collar shirt? Well, the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt is a touch more easygoing even when compared to a polo (thanks to the lay-flat collar and straight-hem, standard fit), so it’s a nice change of pace on breezy summer evenings.

The shorter hem also makes it easier to wear untucked, although I’ve found that most Taylor Stitch shirts can be worn untucked without missing a beat (including the brand’s stylish Oxford shirts) Even still, the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt is another much-needed, laidback style swerve on the hottest summer days.

Plus, the medium weight means you can wear the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt on your own, or you can style it as I would — unbuttoned over a heather grey T-shirt. Effortlessly cool style is the name of the game with the throwback-inspired camp collar shirt, and the Taylor Stitch Conrad Shirt is a worthy example to add to your wardrobe ASAP.

June 7, 2023July 15, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Lace Up Amberjack Dress Shoes for Your Next Summer Wedding

We’ve all been there during a summer wedding (or indeed, any extra-long day on your feet at the office or on the road). Your shoes, well, they’re killing you, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Actually, my good friend, there is indeed something that can be done about it before it’s too late.

Step into a pair of the best men’s dress shoes, or rather, an ultra-comfortable, stylish pair that’s been called “the most advanced dress shoes” out there (shoutout to GQ for that one).

The shoes in question are hitting your wardrobe via Amberjack, a brand that I’ve tried out and certainly vouch for if you want to upgrade your rotation of stylish men’s dress shoes.

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In my personal experience with Amberjack dress shoes and Amberjack’s stylish Chelsea boots, the brand lives up to its billing: The right combination of performance technology, plus standout style for your next summer wedding — or again, any time you’re facing the prospect of hours upon hours standing up.

To wit: The Amberjack Original Shoes feature the familiar silhouette of classic Oxford dress shoes, with open lacing and a streamlined silhouette that still offers some nice space in the toe and throughout the shoe. That’s where they differ from most other men’s dress shoes on the market. The key with the Amberjack Original Shoes is the athletic outsole, plus a heat-activated insole that delivers energy, rebound and cushioning.

Beyond that the Amberjack Original Shoes also boast buckskin lining for comfort — in my experience, they’re not too stuffy or flimsy to wear in the heat to a summer wedding or a day of meetings in the city. Plus, the Amberjack Original Shoes are available in a whopping range of colors and styles — 11 leather and suede options in total are available, delivering something for every taste.

I prefer the Amberjack Original Shoes in Chestnut Leather for maximum versatility in business casual style situations, but there’s also a handsome Slate Grey Suede option, not to mention a Grizzly Tan Suede style.

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The Amberjack Original Shoes are, in my opinion, the perfect mix of sporty-meets-casual, comfortable-meets-stylish. You need them on your feet at your next summer wedding, and the rest of the season ahead, too.

June 6, 2023June 4, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Nearly 50 Percent On This Stylish Everyday Shirt at Bespoke Post

Some deals in the world of shopping for men’s style essentials can sometimes feel a little too good to be true, right? That’s often the case over at Bespoke Post, which regularly stocks and sells some of the coolest menswear (and home goods, and bar cart essentials, and outdoor gear!), often at outstanding prices.

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Check out the Bespoke Post Sale section to be routinely blown away, for instance — and that’s where you’ll find your new favorite buttondown shirt. That’d be the Line of Trade Arrrow Shirt, billed as an effortlessly versatile three-season, cotton-blend shirt — one that just so happens to be 49 percent off today, in fact.

Line of Trade is one of the many brands dreamed up by Bespoke Post, bridging the gap between casual and classic style, and that shines through with the Line of Trade Arrrow Shirt. It’s made from 100 percent cotton and finished off with resin buttons, giving it a bit of a shirt jacket-type feel on cool days.

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The brushed End on End fabric should also feel plenty soft to the touch, whether worn unbuttoned over your favorite T-shirt or worn buttoned up alongside stylish stretch chinos at the office. Helpfully, the Line of Trade Arrrow Shirt also boasts a casual chest pocket, which gives it more common ground with one of the best Oxford shirts, for instance.

And at its current sale price, it clocks in at under $40 — that makes the Line of Trade Arrrow Shirt a downright steal for plenty of stylish, versatile everyday wear. Don’t waste another second thinking about it — just add it to your cart ASAP.

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