July 26, 2024July 25, 2024 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Rugged Summer Gear from Filson, Buck Mason x J. Press & A Paris Olympics Watch

Just as we roll into another July weekend, perhaps you’re feeling as if your summer menswear and gear could use a bit of a refresh, or just a few more selections to help you get over the hemp. This Friday, and many other days here on the blog, I recommend diving into Filson menswear, which runs the gamut — from the road to the river and back. In my personal experience, they’re a brand that always delivers, be it rugged good looks, standout performance in any season, or a mix of the two.

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Be it quick-drying swim trunks, carefully crafted T-shirts, some of the best lightweight buttondown shirts or the very best waxed canvas bags on the market, Filson is a nearly indispensable part of my summer wardrobe — I’d imagine you feel the same way.

If not, consider this a friendly summer weekend reminder, especially as things continue to heat up out there. And for more Filson reviews on this blog, click that link. Now, onward to business — what’s still left on your summer reading and shopping list?

I’ve recently been sent an exciting read I’m looking forward to checking out, the classic tome “A Really Big Lunch,” by legendary Michigan writer Jim Harrison. In fact, my newfound writer pal and fellow Michigander Matt Medendorp sent this volume my way.

It’s an iconic book that’s long been on my list, and t should prove an apt read to while away hot summer days in Brooklyn (cold beer not far out of reach, of course). Have you had the chance to check out that title? I’ll deliver my own review once I’ve pored through its pages!

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For a few more summer recommendations to guide your own weekend, keep on scrolling through below, my friends. Cheers!

Out of all of my favorite menswear brands, Buck Mason delivers some of the most consistent surprises, or pleasant surprises rather, while staying in its lane as a purveyor of modern-meets-classic, Americana style. What do I mean by this? Well, expertly crafted Oxford shirts, the best blue jeans and perfectly cut T-shirts do the trick. And you can find all of this close at hand in the new Buck Mason x J. Press menswear collection, a retro-meets-21st-century offering showcasing what both brands do best. Read about it more via my latest for Maxim.com.

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Here’s something a tad more illustrious and luxurious than just one of the best Oxford shirts, and it’s got some flair going for it ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, too. Omega, the official watch brand of James Bond and the Official Timekeeper of the Olympics (since 1932, no less!) just debuted a stunning Paris 2024 special-edition watch, and it’s a stunner made from Bronze Gold alloy. Read all about it via another feature from yours truly at Maxim.com.

Let’s go from talking about classic menswear and luxury watches to some “news you can use” right away, so to speak, via the good folks at Huckberry. The lineup of Wellen menswear at Huckberry already focuses on sustainability and style, and it gets a revamp here with a new lineup of Wellen performance gear you can wear, well, just about anywhere. And accordingly, I wrote about possibly your new favorite daily T-shirt over on the blog earlier this week — give it a look, my friends.

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That’ll wrap up today’s Friday Read quite nicely indeed, if I do say so myself. To follow along with my weekend adventures in Brooklyn, be sure to give me a follow on Instagram. And to keep up with more stylish menswear for summer, tune in tomorrow and Sunday for a duo of featured weekend men’s style picks. Cheers and thanks, as always, for reading!

July 25, 2024July 24, 2024 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Polo Belongs In Your Summer Style Rotation Right Now

Improving upon a classic can be tough sometimes, especially if it’s a true summer style staple like one of the best polos for men. But revamping the classics is the name of the game for Buck Mason, as you very well know if you read the blog frequently. And it certainly holds true with a classically cut polo updated with modern, ultra-soft fabric, as is the case with the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo.

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In my experience, finding wardrobe workhorse pieces comes down to selecting the proper fabric and fit – and with one of the best men’s polos, the right option feels as comfortable as a T-shirt, just with more polish. The key with the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo is the use of a cotton jersey that’s been garment-dyed for the ultimate in comfort — that same treatment holds true across a range of stylish, essential colors, too.

While some polos for men might feel too stuffy or preppy at times, the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo is practically the opposite of that: It’s as comfortable as Buck Mason’s USA-made T-shirts, yet with the crisp look of a wear-with-practically-anything two-button polo. It also boasts a two-button placket for a look that’s just a bit more laidback than a three or four-button placket — again, the wearability of a T-shirt, yet with the casually cool polish of a polo.

Helpfully, the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo features a flattering slim fit and comes in Buck Mason’s range of versatile, dusty colors, from Faded Black to Dusty Olive. And because of its logo-free look and straight hem, it looks as at home with a pair of your favorite chinos or chino shorts as it does with Buck Mason men’s jeans (to name but a few combinations).

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The Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo is a polo you don’t have to think too hard about wearing, and you certainly don’t need to worry about it looking great — that’s a guarantee, and in my experience, Buck Mason delivers authenticity and good looks in every stitch.

July 24, 2024July 23, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Wellen Performance Tee is the Most Versatile T-shirt For Men in Your Wardrobe

A guy’s wardrobe needs the basics, the daily men’s style essentials that can do the heavy lifting — and at the same time, it also needs some versatile pieces that take the notion of basics a step further, like one of the best T-shirts for men. We’re not talking just any ole cotton T-shirt around these parts today, though, and that’s all thanks to the good folks at Huckberry.

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We’re talking all about the new Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt, a wardrobe workhorse adept at everything from trail runs to coffee shop strolls, beach vacations and much more.

The key to its versatility, and the fact that it performs like, well, a true performance T-shirt while looking like (as Huckberry says) “your favorite cotton T-shirt”? That’d be the use of CoolSoft Fabric, which pulls sweat away from your skin and dries four times faster than cotton.

Yes, you read that correctly: The Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt is a heck of a performance T-shirt, packed with a laundry list of versatile, durable features. Those include an athletic fit that hugs the arms, plus a side seam gusset for added mobility, and all the while, this stylish yet performance-minded T-shirt even keeps your valuables safe via a hidden pocket designed to hold your keys, ID or workout gels.

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No matter which way you choose to wear the Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt — with workout shorts and some of the best men’s running sneakers, or alongside chino shorts and canvas sneakers for a more laidback, off-duty look — it’s guaranteed to stand up to anything and look positively great while doing so. As Huckberry says: We’ll see you out there, folks.

July 23, 2024July 21, 2024 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save On These Sustainable Summer Shorts from Jetty & Bespoke Post

It’s never too late to upgrade or reboot your lineup of casual summer style essentials, particularly where some of the best active shorts for men are concerned. Be it day hikes, casual park strolls, backyard hangs or something in between, that’s where the Jetty Session Shorts enter the equation, and I’ve got some even better news today.

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That news? Well, you’ll find your new go-just-about-anywhere shorts on sale for 25 percent off via Bespoke Post, quite the nice bargain when you consider how useful and essential they can be for all your laidback (and more active) summer pursuits.

The Jetty Session Shorts carry on the brand’s ethos of easygoing fun on and off dry land (and as the brand says, they filter it all throughout with a touch of New Jersey flair). Boasting a 7-inch inseam, they’re both sustainable and ready for anything, made with a blend of recycled polyester and a proprietary Oystex polyester (which is made from ground oyster shells and recycled polyester).

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Then, the Jetty Session Shorts are finished with spandex for stretch and quick-drying capabilities. They’re one of the latest and greatest entries into the already well-stocked Bespoke Post Sale section, complete with useful details like a scalloped bottom hem for greater utility, plus a drawstring elastic waist for comfort and ease of movement.

And when you consider that the Jetty Session Shorts wear as well with white canvas sneakers and a pocket T-shirt as they do with an active tee and hiking sandals, well, you’ve got another mighty fun summer style steal on your hands (and in your shopping cart) ASAP. We’ll see you out there, folks.

July 22, 2024July 21, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Western Shirt is a Rugged Menswear Staple for Summer

As we’ve talked about lately here on your favorite men’s style blog, there’s no time like the present to revamp your favorite men’s style essentials ever so slightly as we cruise past summer. So, while you might have mastered the art of laidback summer staples like one of the best linen jackets for men or one of the best pocket T-shirts, it pays off handsomely to have a few tricks up your sleeve.

What kind of menswear tricks? How about one of the best men’s Western shirts, especially one from my friends at Taylor Stitch? That’s the spirit, and it’s an expert change of pace to add some rugged appeal to many a casual look.

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While San Francisco’s Taylor Stitch is already well-known for making some of the best men’s Oxford shirts on the market, this Western shirt is more casual, more easy to dress down and just as expertly made. The Taylor Stitch Western Shirt, especially in washed denim, checks off a few boxes more than handily, from the throwback Western detailing to its durable design.

In fact, the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt is almost more like a shirt jacket than a classic buttondown shirt, particularly considering its 100 percent organic cotton construction in a medium-weight 6oz. build. It also boasts Western-style snap pockets for rugged, classic appeal, and it’s been washed for a broken-in look and comfort right out of the box.

That holds true whether you layer the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt atop a classic pocket tee or your favorite henley, or style it all on its own with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants, for instance.

With its durability, devil-may-care style potential and handsome good looks, the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt is cut for just about anything, especially casually cool summer nights around the bonfire. Add to your cart accordingly, folks.

July 21, 2024July 16, 2024 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: It’s the Last Day to Shop the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale — Stock Up As Soon as Possible

In the world of menswear essentials, there’s nothing quite like what you might call a “measure twice, cut once” approach. That could mean carefully scouring the market for pieces you love, pieces you need, pieces that can expand your wardrobe of menswear essentials the right way.

And then, when the time comes, carefully moving forward with your purchase — again, measure twice, cut once. That’s perhaps no more true than with the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale — bear with me here, folks. We talked earlier in the week about some of the best menswear deals on the market, with savings on everything from the best sneakers for men to the best summer shorts, sunglasses, everyday carry essentials and more.

And now, well, the time has come to make a move, to get down to the “cutting” part — the time has come to add to your cart, make a purchase or two and get a move on, because it’s the last day to score some savings via the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale. See, doesn’t that make perfect sense?

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The savings are excellent at the moment (up to 40 percent off, as we talked about earlier this week) and again, there’s a bit of everything up for grabs, from utility shorts to backpacks to hiking sneakers via the jam-packed Huckberry Sale section. The clock really is ticking, so take careful note of what your wardrobe needs, then act accordingly on the last day of the action-packed Huckberry Annual Summer Sale.

July 20, 2024July 17, 2024 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Tropical Trap Blazer – A Surefire Way to Beat the Heat

There’s one thing that should be top of mind as you fill out your wardrobe of summer style essentials in the dog days of summer: Beating the heat in style. That goes for tailored affairs as well as casual style situations, and that’s where one of the best lightweight blazers for men (today’s Style Pick, as luck would have it) comes in mighty handy.

In my experience, there’s hardly a better place to shop for fashionable, functional solutions to casually cool style than Huckberry, and that holds true (to say the least) with the Relwen Tropical Trap Blazer.

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It hails from the acclaimed Ohio brand’s rotation of classically inspired pieces, the kind that — like your new favorite blazer — are inspired by old-school looks, then updated with modern fabric. When it comes to the Relwen Tropical Trap Blazer, that inspiration comes from sporting coats worn out in the field, hence useful details like a button throat latch, patch pockets and a four-button design.

The Relwen Tropical Trap Blazer, even more crucially, boasts some of the most lightweight fabric offered by the brand (in this case, that’s a blend of 80 percent linen and 20 percent cotton). It’s also lined in cotton for added structure, although this lightweight blazer should still prove plenty comfortable and wearable in the heat.

That goes for wearing it atop your favorite T-shirt, dressing it down with one of the best henleys for men or dressing it up with a classic Oxford shirt and stylish stretch chinos (don’t forget Huckberry’s leather loafers) for a crisp, cool look that can go from the office to happy hour without missing a beat.

Particularly in a classic navy color, the Relwen Tropical Trap Blazer can do just about anything style-wise, and that’s versatility that I can certainly appreciate.

Oh, and last but very certainly not least: The Relwen Tropical Trap Blazer is available now on sale (it’s $253, marked down from $298) via the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale. Strike while the iron is hot to score one of the best men’s lightweight blazers, my friends.

July 18, 2024July 16, 2024 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Outlet Summer Sale Offers Deals on the Best Rugged Menswear for the Season (and Beyond)

If you’ve been keeping up with the blog on the regular, you’re well aware that the quest for a truly great deal never really stops, at least when it comes to the best gear for men. And as the thermostat climbs and the quest for adventure (or at least, an icy cold watering hole) beckons, there’s one place I like to turn towards in my search for the best rugged gear for men.

If you guessed Pacific Northwest heritage outfitter Filson, you’d be correct, and there’s an even better reason to shop the famed gear company this very week: We’re in the midst of the Filson Summer Outlet Sale, which offers up to 50 percent off the best menswear and gear across the board. It’s the sort of sale that doesn’t come around very often, which is an even better reason to peruse the company’s offerings.

In my experience, Filson gear is made to a bit of everything, from day hikes to park strolls to weekend getaways upstate and beyond. That goes for something as essential as the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt to something a bit more rough-and-tumble, like the rugged Filson Granite Mountain Shorts.

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There are dozens upon dozens of the best men’s gear picks available that’ll come in handy right now, from waxed canvas bags to lightweight shorts, and there are also picks from the Filson Summer Outlet Sale that you can put to great use in the months ahead, like flannel shirts and hard-wearing denim.

Any way you slice it, there’s no bad way to shop Filson’s latest and greatest sale. Let me know what you end up scoring in the comments below, and here’s to summer, my friends.

July 17, 2024July 16, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Walden Eyewear Sunglasses from Huckberry Are Bold Yet Classic (And Perfect for Summer)

When I think about it, there are really a host of men’s style essentials and gear picks that you need to get right before you actually need them in your wardrobe. Be it a breezy men’s T-shirt at the ready for exceptionally hot days or one of the best pairs of men’s shorts, there are plentiful opportunities that fit that very bill in the summer, particularly from a prized online retailer like Huckberry.

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And perhaps most of all, there’s the need need to snag a pair of the best sunglasses for men before it’s too late. And that brings us today’s standout selection, a standout deal in its own right: The Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses from our friends at Huckberry check every box you might can think of as you prowl the market for a fresh pair of shades as we cruise past the midway point of summer.

There’s much to love about these sunglasses, starting with the iconic and classic-meets-modern silhouette, one that plays off the timeless aviator shape and refreshes it as only Huckberry (one of the best online retailers for men) can do. The even better news? These stylish men’s sunglasses are available now via the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale, delivering some serious savings in the process (they now retail for under $100).

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Introduced last year, the Walden Eyewear line at Huckberry takes crisp, classically designed silhouettes of the past, like the circular or oval sunglass shape, and updates them with modern materials and improved durability.

The Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses fit the bill very nicely in that regard, with “hyper-wearable” details like a tapered temple design, a strong frame shape and a handsome selection of bio-acetate colors upgraded with recycled steel hardware for durability.

Given the time of year — the high heat of summer — and the chance to save big on a menswear must-have, I’d say there’s really no time like the present to score yourself some savings on the Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses. Cheers, my friends.

Yes indeed, the Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses get the job done handily, whether paired with your favorite polo and chino shorts or one of the best short-sleeve henleys and trusty light wash jeans.

July 16, 2024July 15, 2024 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take Up to 40 Percent Off at Huckberry’s Annual Summer Sale

The most wonderful time of the year is normally an apt moniker for a much later season, but when the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale rolls around, things change just a bit. It’s as solid a seasonal sale as any on the market, with the lauded retailer giving you up to 40 percent off on, well, a bit of everything from its famed wares.

The Huckberry Annual Summer Sale runs the gamut from menswear to outdoor gear, camping gear, everyday carry essentials, the best men’s boots and sneakers… the list goes on. If you can dream it up in your wish list, you very well might be able to find it via Huckberry.

In taking a quick spin through the standout assortment of the best men’s gear at Huckberry, you’ll find not only classic brand picks like the Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts, but also newer style steals like Walden Eyewear sunglasses, Flint and Tinder chambray shirting and sleek loafers to top it all off.

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The combinations are nearly endless, the deals run through Sunday, July 21st (expect another reminder before then), and you’re going to love what lands on your doorstep very soon from the Huckberry Summer Sale 2024 — take it as a guarantee, at least in my experience with one of my favorite online brands.

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