October 17, 2022October 15, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Bonobos Corduroy Pants Are Some of the Best Men’s Pants for Fall

When getting dressed for fall with the best men’s style essentials, how do you get ready? I mean, really truly, get ready? The answer, in my book, is to turn to a trusted brand that you can already trust when it comes to making essentials for the rest of the year — like Bonobos. Enter the Bonobos 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants, a pair that checks all the right boxes as some of the best men’s corduroy pants, while also mimicking the same fit and styling details as, say, the rest of the Bonobos pants you know and love.

If you read this blog, you’re hopefully well-acquainted with the fit and fabric of Bonobos men’s pants, and for good measure, you can bet the Bonobos 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants deliver those same crucial points in spades. The key is the use of a stretch Spanish corduroy fabric that blends cotton and spandex, making the Bonobos 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants almost as comfortable (almost) as your favorite pair of tailored sweatpants.

The rest of the details on the Bonobos 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants are as good as expected, including the brand’s signature curved waistband for a standout, comfortable fit. Speaking of fit: As is the case with the full lineup of Bonobos men’s pants, you can pick from four distinct fits (from Slim Taper to Athletic), along with 15 colors and a good number of waist sizes.

Throw in the plethora of fall-friendly colors and the Bonobos 5-Pocket Corduroy Pants are a perfect fall style move — and possibly your new favorite pair of pants. Shop accordingly, my friends.

October 16, 2022October 12, 2022 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop and Save Right Now on the Best Men’s Boots from TAFT’s Last Chance Section

Alright, my friends. Welcome back to another Sunday Sale, where we’re diving into some of the best menswear deals on the market, including the chance to shop and save on the best boots for men from a retailer that knows a thing or two about the category. That retailer would be the impressive E-commerce bootmaker TAFT, a personal favorite of mine when it comes to crafting the best men’s dress boots and plenty (plenty!) more.

Now, perhaps you’ve had the opportunity to take a look at what I’m recommending today: That’d be a deep dive into the TAFT Last Chance section, which offers deep discounts — in some cases up to 40 percent off — a fast-selling array of the best men’s boots and dress shoes. TAFT specializes in rich, textured leather and sleek silhouettes that lean dressy, but can very easily be paired up with your favorite pair of blue jeans and a rugged henley, for instance.

The selection within the impressive (and again, fast-selling) TAFT Last Chance section runs the gamut from luxurious hiker boots to some offerings of the fan-favorite TAFT Jack Boots, and that’s just the tip of the menswear iceberg. Remember, you can shop and save on an array of the best boots for men, going as high as 60 percent off. In the depths of fall, that’s a deal worth shopping ASAP.

October 15, 2022October 13, 2022 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Waxed Bond Peacoat – The Coolest New Jacket for Fall

My friends, just as “James Bond will return,” so too, will the much-loved Billy Reid Bond Peacoat. The now-iconic style (named for Reid’s Bond Street store in NYC and worn by 007 himself in Skyfall) is back in stock for 2022 and features some seriously cool new details, to boot. Of note, the famed Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is now, well, the Billy Reid Waxed Bond Peacoat. That’s right: Where the much-loved and fast-selling Bond Peacoat was once made of heavy, warm Melton wool — like classic peacoats from days gone by — the new iteration of the style features weather-resistant Scottish waxed cotton from legendary mill Halley Stevensons.

It’s a major step up that turns the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat into a jacket you can reliably wear in fall and winter — and spring, for that matter — with the specs and high-quality design to match. Making some of the best jackets for men is just one specialty of Mr. Reid, based in Alabama and a favorite of the blog for making seasonal staples like one of the best men’s henleys, too.

The soon-to-be-legendary (IMHO!) Billy Reid Waxed Bond Peacoat ups the ante in a major way. The original version of the Bond Peacoat already featured luxe details like a back-collar leather lining and genuine horn buttons and the Billy Reid Waxed Bond Peacoat also features standout details. In this case, that means your new favorite peacoat also features a warm quilted lining with an engineered stripe as an added style detail.

For good measure, the impressive Billy Reid Waxed Bond Peacoat even features leather tabs at the waist pockets, plus those same durable horn buttons. This jacket is both rugged and yet luxe and sleek, the sort of coat you can wear on blustery fall and winter days aplenty without missing a beat — while drawing compliments all the while, I’d bet. Of course, the Billy Reid Waxed Bond Peacoat is an investment at just under $700, but it’s an impressive jacket you’ll have for years to come — Bond himself approves.

October 14, 2022October 13, 2022 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Buck Mason Fall Menswear, A Pure Michigan Road Trip & Huckberry’s New Boots

If I said it once before, well, I’ll say it again: There’s no time like right now to re-evaluate your lineup of the best men’s fall style essentials, and there are plenty of brands here on this blog to help you do so. That’s where I’m kicking off today’s Friday Read: With a reminder to shop the best rugged menswear from Buck Mason, long one of my favorite brands.

They’re a supplier of everything from the best men’s henleys to one of the best fall jackets (made out of cozy flannel, no less), and the Buck Mason New Arrivals section is positively packed with can’t-miss menswear for fall.

Those are the sort of picks — durable jackets, cozy henley shirts, perfectly broken-in denim and the best fall gear in general — I’ve been looking to wear these past few days, as I’ve trekked through my home state of Pure Michigan. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know that I visited friends in Detroit to see iconic rock band The Killers, I hopped over to Kalamazoo to tour the iconic Bell’s Brewery (a lifetime highlight!).

For good measure, I’ve spent the past few days exploring Lansing (and spots like Ellison Brewery) along with some quality family time. For now, I’m headed back to NYC today, but be sure to keep up with the latest on my Instagram — there’s much more in store, no doubt! Let’s keep the Friday Read rolling.

I’d wager you don’t need me to tell you that Huckberry regularly stocks and sells some of the best men’s boots, right? That’s also the case with Pacific Northwest-based Danner, which is what makes the latest Huckberry x Danner partnership so astoundingly cool. The two closely aligned lifestyle brands just released the seriously rugged Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots, and a limited number of pairs are available. Read and shop ASAP right here.
Any fans of James Bond out there? *Raises hand* Well, fans of 007 are in luck, and it just so happens that Danner is back in the mix here, too. Danner recently released two pairs of James Bond-approved boots, and for good measure, I got to write all about ’em for Maxim.
One last question before I let you go for the (start of) the weekend: Could you use a new watch? I wrote all about the most durable watches for men, including picks from the likes of G-SHOCK and Luminox, over at AskMen. Time to gear up and get out there, my friends.

That’s going to wrap up today’s Friday Read — who’s excited for another fall weekend, ehh? I sure am, and once again, make sure you’re following me on Instagram to keep up with all the fun this season. Cheers!

October 13, 2022October 12, 2022 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Danner x Huckberry Boots are the Best Men’s Boots to Buy This Fall

We’ve hit the point in the fall season where you’ve hopefully got plenty of fall style essentials on lock, be it one of the best workshirts, your new favorite henley or of course, a pair of the most rugged men’s boots. That’s where today’s essential Thursday Buy comes into play, and I think you’re going to like what you see. The Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots are impossibly rugged, well-designed, seriously cool and expertly crafted — and then some. To say they’re everything you should look for in a pair of the best boots for men doesn’t quite do it justice, either. Let’s keep diving in, shall we?

Of course, the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots blend the best of both worlds when it comes to Huckberry’s focus on rugged gear and Danner’s focus on top-notch craftsmanship. The good folks at both companies just understand the spirit of adventure and style — plus functionality.

It all comes together in the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots, which blend handsome full-grain leather with upper side inserts made using waxed canvas from Flint and Tinder’s Waxed Trucker Jacket.

It certainly gets even better from there when it comes to the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots. This exclusive collaboration (limited to just 600 pairs) turns the already-impressive Danner Light into a thing of rugged beauty, complete with comfort (the Vibram® Christy outsole) and dependability. The Texas Tan leather is stylish and versatile in its own right, while the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots offer a snug fit in extreme conditions thanks to speed lacing on the upper.

If you want a pair of exclusive boots made with exceptional quality top of mind, the Danner x Huckberry Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots are the pair you need to shop now — and there are only 600 pairs available, so act quickly.

October 12, 2022October 11, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Scout Shirt Is the Most Rugged Men’s Shirt for Fall

When the going gets tough, the tough layer up with the best fall gear from Filson. That’s how your humble Brooklyn style writer feels, anyway, and there’s never been a better time than right now to get one of the best men’s shirts for fall — just in time for chilly weather and changing leaves, of course. I’d wager that you don’t need me to tell you that the Filson Scout Shirt checks all the right boxes, from rugged functionality to dependable style, especially when worn with menswear classics like Filson blue jeans and rugged leather boots.

I’ll keep it brief today, because this shirt, what with its durable, yarn-dyed fabric, classic, easy-to-layer fit and hard-wearing design, is worth shopping now — as I like to say, “See Now, Buy Now” with the best fall menswear from Filson.

October 11, 2022October 9, 2022 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take Almost 20 Percent Off These Rugged Fall Boots from HELM Boots

If you’ve been falling a bit behind on shopping for some of the best men’s boots for fall — to name but one style essential you should shop now — then there’s no time like the present to catch up. In fact, I’ve got even better news for you: You can get a great pair of rugged leather boots for fall on sale right now at Austin-based HELM Boots. Keep in mind that this deal is so stellar (under $250 on sale) that sizing is moving quickly.

That being said, it’s not hard to see why: The craftsmanship-focused brand is a favorite of mine, from the best chukka boots to the coolest men’s sneakers, and the HELM Jakob Boots hit similar notes in just the right way.

For starters, they’re nearly 20 percent off, a nice steal for a pair of well-made men’s leather boots that could quickly become a fall style favorite. They’re inspired by traditional work boots, but the HELM Jakob Boots go a step further with a taller profile, handsome full-grain Krumenauer leather and a super-soft rubber cushioned sole.

The Krumenauer leather will get better the more you wear the HELM Jakob Boots, and the fact that you can rock these stylish men’s leather boots with everything from tailored chinos and an Oxford shirt to your favorite henley and blue jeans is a major bonus. The next time you need to lace up the best men’s boots for fall, make sure the HELM Jakob Boots are in your closet — and for a discount, at that.

October 9, 2022October 5, 2022 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Take More Than 20 Percent Off the Best Men’s Lounge Pants from Taylor Stitch

Every guy should have some go-to men’s style essentials, even for “down time” or casual situations, right? That includes picks like the best lounge pants — because you can even stay stylish when hanging at home — and that’s where today’s Sunday Sale comes in. Now, you already know San Francisco’s Taylor Stitch for making rugged, outdoor-ready picks like the best men’s flannel shirt, but what about when you want to relax in style? Well, that’s when you need the Taylor Stitch Fillmore Pants, some of the best lounge pants for men — and as a bonus, they’re an excellent 23 percent off right now.

That’s as worthy of the Sunday Sale as anything, if you ask me, and they’re coming to you by way of the well-stocked yet fast-selling Taylor Stitch Last Call section. What makes the Taylor Stitch Fillmore Pants some of the best lounge pants for men on the market? It’s simple, and it comes down to more than price (although they’ve been knocked down to $75 from $98 prior).

Your new favorite lounge pants feature remarkably soft, sustainable organic French Terry cotton, and they’re built with a sturdy waistband and ribbed ankles that won’t bunch up or sag. Plus, the Dark Navy color on some of the best men’s sweatpants, as seen here, is a look that makes ’em suitable to rock outside the house on casual weekend outings, too.

Even better, they feature a button fly and a natural draw cord, so all the details are on-point. When you need some of the best lounge pants, consider the Taylor Stitch Fillmore Pants — and get ready to save as you shop, too.

October 8, 2022October 5, 2022 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Guide Shirt – Fall’s Most Refined Shirt Jacket

If ever you were looking to strike the right balance between rugged and refined, there’s no time like fall to really take care of business with the best men’s style essentials. And for my money’s worth — as you know if you scour The Style Guide for the best fall style picks on the daily, few designers do that better than Todd Snyder. The Iowa-born designer takes the classics and upgrades them in ways that make them work in both NYC and back in the Midwest, as with the handsome, well-made Todd Snyder Guide Shirt.

It’s the perfect example of the, well, rugged-meets-refined look championed by the brand, and that makes the Todd Snyder Guide Shirt a unique addition to your fall and winter layering. The key is the soft-yet-dependable blend of virgin wool, acrylic, polyester and other fibers (for comfort and stretch) into one seriously cool, stylish fall shirt meant to be layered up as one of the best men’s shirt jackets. And folks, your new favorite fall shirt jacket only gets better from there.

The Todd Snyder Guide Shirt also boasts retro elbow patches for a neat and distinctive touch — this rugged men’s shirt jacket is less refined than one of the best fall blazers, to be sure, but no less ready for unique layering. That means you can style your new favorite shirt jacket atop a rugged men’s henley as readily as you can use it as another layer atop one of the best men’s Oxford shirts.

It’s cut with a more full fit for fall and winter layering, too. Plus, color options like a rich Blue-Brown Plaid or the fall-friendly Mustard Multi-Plaid certainly give you options. Beware that this Todd Snyder shirt clocks in at a pricey $268, but as with other Todd Snyder menswear essentials, I’m betting that higher price tag will pay off in spades.

October 7, 2022 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Fall Road Trip, Seeing The Killers & the Best Fall Style Picks

My friends, can you believe Friday is upon us yet again? A remarkably busy season is flying by in my neck of the woods, between the likes of Glenfiddich Scotch tastings, shopping for fall style essentials and of course, a fall road trip to see The Killers. Today marks the third — yes, third — time I’ll be hitting the road to see one of my favorite bands and my hero, Brandon Flowers.

Ever-stylish, always hard-working and ambitious, and remarkably passionate and talented — the music of The Killers is surely worth the trek back to my home state of Michigan & the fine city of Detroit this weekend, in fact! It’s a concert that’s been in the works for me since summer 2021, and I couldn’t be more thrilled for the big day (Saturday!).

Perhaps you recall my Esquire interview with Brandon Flowers from last year, or perhaps you’ve been following along with my travels and my concert-going and fall style shopping over on my Instagram — either way, it’ll be a banner weekend with lifelong friends seeing an all-time favorite band! That won’t be the only thing I’ll be doing in Detroit.

Naturally, I plan to visit Detroit breweries like Batch Brewing and Atwater Brewery, not to mention a stop by Detroit’s own Shinola, long one of my favorite watchmakers and lifestyle brands, period. Fittingly enough, I just wrote about the brand’s first-ever mechanical timepiece, and did so over at Maxim — talk about one of the best men’s watches, no doubt.

What’s on your weekend agenda, other than cold beer and menswear shopping, of course? Feel free to give me a follow on Twitter to check in, and keep it tuned here tomorrow for Saturday’s Style Pick of the Week. One last fall style essential for now: This rugged Buck Mason jacket could be a new fall favorite. Head here to read all about it on my blog. Cheers!