September 15, 2024September 13, 2024 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 20 Percent on these Stylish Corduroy Pants from Faherty Brand

Shifting ever so slightly from season to season, as in stepping from late summer into early fall, requires some careful consideration of color, texture and style. Now, there’s no need to overthink your fall style essentials, at least in my experience, but some slight shifts are welcome, and the good folks at Faherty Brand can help.

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So, where you might rock a pair of light wash denim or chino shorts in the summer, a pair of the best men’s corduroy pants are a reliable go-between as you bridge the gap between seasons. Still with me?

Good, great, grand, because the Faherty Brand Stretch Corduroy Pants are precisely the pair you need in your fall menswear rotation, and I’ve got even better news: They’re on sale for 20 percent off right now, making them a very wise choice indeed for today’s Sunday Sale offering.

The Faherty Brand Stretch Corduroy Pants carry on the brand’s reliable legacy of casually cool staples, pieces that are suitable for business casual looks but more readily wearable at a weekend brewery outing, at a dinner party or on an upstate seasonal getaway. Again, the best corduroy pants do it all, with rich fall colors, plus texture and easygoing style to match.

Four colors of the ever-versatile Faherty Brand Stretch Corduroy Pants are on sale right now, from rich Raw Umber to Washed Black, and it helps that these stylish men’s corduroy pants are built more like five-pocket pants or jeans than dress pants (dress pants would typically feature slant side hip pockets).

The fit is tailored but not overly slim, and as you can see here, the Faherty Brand Stretch Corduroy Pants can be styled with everything from tough Blundstone boots to sleek leather Chelsea boots. Throw in the fact that they’re on sale, they’re well-made and built to last, and they feature plenty of stretch — you might have just found your new favorite pair of fall pants, my friends.

September 14, 2024September 13, 2024 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Nomad Chelsea Boots – A Perfect Pair of Early Fall Boots for Men

When an already-great silhouette gets top-tier treatment from one of the country’s best designers, great things are bound to happen when it comes to your wardrobe of fall menswear essentials. That’s certainly the case, at least in my experience, with the Todd Snyder Nomad Chelsea Boots, which build off the award-winning designer’s Nomad Chukka Boots.

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Those chukka boots are already some of the best men’s boots out there, and the Nomad line just got even better, if you ask me. All of the hallmarks of classic men’s Chelsea boots are present, including elastic side panels and a streamlined toe shape that makes it both refined and yet pleasingly casual.

Would you expect anything less from a designer known as much for expertly faded denim as for luxe suiting? The Todd Snyder Nomad Chelsea Boots are the best of both worlds, using a handsome suede upper atop a more casual crepe rubber outsole for a high-low balance.

Those details make your new favorite Chelsea boots as wearable with Todd Snyder selvedge denim as with olive chinos, a navy blazer and a chambray shirt (to name but one reliable everyday pairing).

And the details are also accounted for accordingly when it comes to the Todd Snyder Nomad Chelsea Boots, including Todd Snyder branded back pull tabs. As the company itself notes, “it’s hard to think of a shoe more versatile than the Chelsea boot,” and that also holds true given the duo of versatile color options in which you can snag these highly wearable fall boots for men.

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Take the Snuff or Dark Brown version of the best Chelsea boots for a spin with everything from dark blue jeans to burgundy corduroys as temperatures plummet, and feel free to mix and match the Todd Snyder Nomad Chelsea Boots with staples like a rugged henley or a more crisp chambray shirt.

For now, a wide range of sizes are available, and at $398, the Todd Snyder Nomad Chelsea Boots are a fall footwear investment worth making ASAP — at least, I think so. Step on into ’em and we’ll see you out there.

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: An El Tesoro Tequila Trip & The Best Waxed Jackets from Huckberry

It’s hard to believe it’s Friday, and it’s even more difficult for me to believe that I’m back in the States after a whirlwind week that touched on a bit of everything as it relates to my many freelance writing pursuits. In covering everything from menswear to watches, I attended New York Fashion Week last week and saw new watches from Breitling and new (old) vintage menswear from L.L. Bean, as you might have seen on my Instagram.

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And then from there, it was time to get down to the real business seen at the top of the page: A lightning-fast, 48-hour trip South of the Border earlier this week with none other than El Tesoro Tequila. It was part of a trip to sample expressions new and old at the famed La Alteña Distillery in the highlands outside of Guadalajara, and it was well worth the short turnaround time.

It was also well worth adding another arrow to my quiver, so to speak, in terms of covering spirits for sites like Maxim.com (in addition to the fine menswear you see on this site and at my other bylines).

The absolutely gorgeous agave fields proved a stunning highlight, as did a distillery tour that included sampling tequila right from the still (a high ABV mixed with a dangerously delicious taste and old-world craft). We also sampled some stellar El Tesoro flagship expressions and enjoyed an excellent, stone oven-fired traditional Mexican lunch. Most notably for yours truly: The chance to sample a top-secret, as-yet-to-be-announced release that uses, let’s say, some distinctive aging processes.

In fact, it builds on the El Tesoro legacy as the oldest traditionally made tequila in the world, and again, it was well worth the short yet highly informative, highly delicious visit. Look for much more on my trip to Mexico in the weeks ahead!

Now, let’s shift gears here from some of the best tequila on the market to some of the best fall menswear, as I find the two go hand in hand quite nicely these days. That holds especially true if you’re shopping just about any new collection from the good folks at Huckberry, very much including the new Huckberry Waxed Jacket Outpost.

A full lineup of versatile, rugged and nearly too-good-to-be-true waxed jackets is dropping every week as we roll into fall, and if you haven’t yet experienced the joy of the wear-with-just-about-anything Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, there’s positively never been a better time.

In fact, I trust Huckberry menswear to help me crisscross the continent and the globe, as I wore my tough-as-nails Proof Rover Pants out into the agave fields (watch my Instagram soon for a recap post, of course). In my experience, the brand’s gear is as reliable as it gets, whether you opt for a classic Huckberry ballcap or something more sturdy and yet refined, like its Rhodes Footwear lineup of boots.

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Either way –with excellent El Tesoro Tequila or hard-working Huckberry menswear — you can’t go wrong any way you slice it this fine early (early) fall weekend. Check back tomorrow for the first of two regularly scheduled fall weekend style posts, and let’s raise a glass in fine fashion, my friends. Salud!

September 12, 2024September 9, 2024 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Clarks Wallabee Boots are a True (Early) Fall Style Essential

In my experience, reaching for enduring fall style classics, especially in your rotation of everyday menswear moves, can pay great dividends over time. Yes, dividends, my friends. That certainly goes for an iconic set of men’s boots like the Clarks Wallabee, of course, and there’s no better time than right now to shop these boots from a trusted retailer like upstate New York-based Sea Culture Brand.

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When you build out your wardrobe with versatile pieces you can mix and match, like crisp chinos, rugged chambray shirting, timeless henley shirting and some of the best men’s boots — like the Clarks Wallabee Boots as seen above and as sold by my friends at Sea Culture Brand — getting dressed can be effortless and even a touch fun.

When it comes to shopping at Sea Culture Brand, you’ve perhaps read my take on the company’s classic indigo henley, as well as its summer-ready swimwear. And with the multi-season versatility of the Clarks Wallabee, you’re adding another tool to your toolbox, so to speak.

Made with soft tan suede in the company’s iconic color and resting atop a spring, chunky pebble crepe sole, these are an enduring menswear move for a reason, with the ability to wear extremely well with expertly faded blue jeans, olive chinos or even beige corduroy pants as the season rolls along.

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You’re getting a little bit of everything when you lace up the Clarks Wallabee, as they’re a prep staple that’s still pleasingly rugged enough to wear with a chunky shawl cardigan for fall, not to mention your favorite denim jacket and dark-hued chinos.

And given that the Clarks Wallabee can be found right now at Sea Culture Brand alongside other favorites, I’d wager they’re a modern classic just begging to be added to your style rotation. Lace ’em up and get out there, my friends.

September 11, 2024September 9, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Buck Mason Just Debuted Italian-Made Eyewear for Expert Seasonal Style

When a modern menswear brand known for making utterly cool, classic men’s style essentials — everything from one of the best indigo sweatshirts to a timeless chambray shirt — dips its toes into the realm of the best men’s sunglasses, it’s assuredly worth considering.

In fact, it’s worthy of more than your consideration when checking out the new Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line — it’s worthy of an addition to your cart (and your wardrobe) ASAP, at least in my experience.

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The lineup is a sight to behold (pun intended) as Buck Mason sunglasses hit on all the right notes from the acclaimed Los Angeles brand. You’ll find three expertly crafted styles in a range of Italian acetate colors, which are then built out with functional polarized lenses and durable five-barrel hinges.

Each style reflects classic Mid-Century design cues, drawing inspiration from Italian racing sunglasses, plus classic ’50s and ’60s looks favored by Steve McQueen. The resulting new Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line is about as effortlessly cool as it gets, with prices that won’t break the bank (these custom-made men’s sunglasses will set you back $248).

It doesn’t hurt that the brand-new, ultra-cool Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line is seemingly designed to pair up in expert fashion with a full range of Buck Mason menswear, from breezy T-shirts to rugged chambray shirting and the company’s lineup of soft-shouldered, expertly tailored suiting.

The next time your everyday carry essentials could use a luxe-yet-affordable, utterly classic upgrade, reach for a pair of shades from the expertly done Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line — things sure are looking up on the bright side, I’d say.

September 10, 2024September 8, 2024 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Todd Snyder Italian Suede Field Jacket is a Luxe Style Upgrade

There are rugged style staples every guy needs in his rotation, there are style splurges that hit the mark in a luxurious way, and then, there are menswear essentials that toe the line nicely between both categories.

That can certainly be said about the Todd Snyder Italian Suede Field Jacket, the sort of investment-level piece sure to become an adored favorite in any fall outerwear rotation — and one that just so happens to be on sale for about 20 percent off right now.

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Granted, your new favorite field jacket still happens to be a rather pricey pick-up, but that’s where you can trust that it’s worth the investment from the iconic American menswear designer. Boasting classic field jacket construction and four button patch pockets, just like other examples of the style, the handsome Todd Snyder Italian Suede Field Jacket gets all the details right, and then some.

Horn buttons and soft, supple 100 percent lamb suede construction make the difference in terms of an incredibly luxe build, while the Todd Snyder Italian Suede Field Jacket boasts an equally soft olive Bemberg lining. That touch should make this pleasingly rugged-yet-refined field jacket an easy layer to wear with everything from a crisp Oxford or chambray shirt to your favorite henley.

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And given the next-level price tag (yes, even with a 20 percent discount via the Todd Snyder sale section), you’ll certainly want to get as much wear as possible out of this exceptional, durable and luxurious field jacket. Here’s to fall layering, expert fall fashion and even better seasonal savings, my friends.

September 9, 2024September 8, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Taylor Stitch Selvedge Jeans are an Enduring Style Classic

They don’t quite make ’em like they used to, or rather, few brands can make ’em — and by that, I mean menswear essentials — quite like Taylor Stitch. That sentiment certainly holds true with the new Taylor Stitch Slim Jeans in Rigid Organic Selvedge, a surefire style classic made modern by the famed San Francisco brand.

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In the brand’s crisp Slim fit with a medium rise, the rugged and yet versatile Taylor Stitch Slim Jeans in Rigid Organic Selvedge get all the details right, especially in terms of the 14oz. organic selvedge cotton denim build. If you ask me, those are the kind of jeans that get better with age, one of many qualities to love when it comes to the best selvedge jeans for men.

These unwashed raw denim jeans also boast plenty of classic design touches you’d expect from finely crafted selvedge denim, including selvedge detailing and the brand’s classic organic cotton San Francisco map pockets. The handsome Taylor Stitch Slim Jeans in Rigid Organic Selvedge also feature an iconic button fly and durable hardware, two further details you should also know and love from the company.

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And with a fair price of $168, the Taylor Stitch Slim Jeans in Rigid Organic Selvedge just might pull their weight (and then some) as your new go-to pair of stylish blue jeans for men. Sounds like a plan to me, so if you pull the trigger on these iconic new blue jeans, be sure to let me know in the comments, my friends.

September 8, 2024September 7, 2024 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save on this Stylish Vintage Leather Card Case from Huckberry & Flint and Tinder

I don’t know about you, but in my experience, the little details actually tend to make a big difference, especially when it comes to everyday carry essentials like one of the best leather wallets for men.

When a piece is crafted with rugged construction and durability in mind, as with the Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet, you tend to be able to tell right away. And when that piece is up for grabs at a discount, as with today’s edition of the Sunday Sale, well, consider it your lucky day.

The Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is yet another standout piece from the famed in-house brand at Huckberry, which has a knack for delivering modern takes on the classics, from expertly faded blue jeans to the best pocket T-shirt and now, a stellar addition to your rotation of everyday carry essentials.

TThe Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is built with space for five cards for simple, sleek storage, and the natural leather is finished with waxed edges for, as Huckberry says, “added durability and a polished finish.

It comes in two handsome colors, including sleek Black and rustic Brown, each of which should get better with age. And that process will certainly happen more quickly than you might expect, in a positive fashion: The Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is sure to become a daily staple in your rotation of EDC essentials.

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And when you consider the fact that the durably crafted, tough yet stylish Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is available now for under $40, well, that’s a deal not to be missed, at least in my book. Happy shopping and savings out there, my friends — cheers!

September 7, 2024September 6, 2024 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder American-Made Heavyweight Pocket Tee – Your New Favorite T-Shirt

In my experience, it’s hard to go wrong with just about any set of menswear essentials from the good folks at Huckberry. The famed retailer has a knack for getting the job done, especially in terms of style classics like one of the best T-shirts for men. That holds true as we roll into early fall, and that makes the Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee a new style classic for your seasonal layering (and solo style!) needs.

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Made from a durable heavyweight cotton, this rugged T-shirt gets all the details right, and it’s particularly well-suited to pair up with the famed Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket as fall weather creeps in, slowly but surely. The Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee features a rugged build and a garment-dyed finish, all the better to wear alongside a pair of expertly faded blue jeans or Flint and Tinder’s essential 365 Pants.

The ribbed collar of the Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee holds its shape over time, while the USA-made construction of your new favorite T-shirt should round out your casual wardrobe nicely. In my experience, Huckberry’s quality stands the test of time, and that makes this tee worth the higher price tag compared to other men’s T-shirts.

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Take your pick from more than 9 colorways of the Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee, and then style it as you please: Underneath a denim shirt, beneath a Flint and Tinder trucker jacket or all on its own. That’s the kind of quality menswear I can appreciate, and I hope you feel the same way.

September 6, 2024September 5, 2024 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Breitling’s Newest Watches & New York Fashion Week 2024

My friends, welcome back to another edition of the week-closing, weekend-opening post we like to call the Friday Read around here. We tend to touch on a bit of everything in these posts, be it one of the best new bars in New York City, early fall menswear from Huckberry or both at the same time, and so it goes again today.

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It’s an especially momentous day in particular here, as we look toward a lovely weekend in the Big Apple — one packed with menswear galore, naturally. New York Fashion Week has revved up to full speed these past few days, and as part of my many freelance writing pursuits, I get the chance to indulge in runway shows and events aplenty, as with the debut last night of new watches from famed Swiss watchmaker Breitling at an event in the Meatpacking District.

In addition to debuting a handsome trio of 140th anniversary edition watches late last week, the watchmaker also just launched a series of Breitling NFL timepieces, a perfectly luxurious and stylish way to support your favorite team.

And with accommodations provided by the Gansevoort Hotel, I found the evening to be the ideal blend of refinement, taste, style and of course, American football. Elsewhere, I’ve stayed plenty busy on the writing front, especially with my daily pursuits for Maxim.com, where I covered Breitling’s 140th anniversary edition watches.

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