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by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save More Than 30 Percent On this Layering-Ready Merino Sweater from American Trench

Best sweaters for men.

There’s no time like the present, as we often say, to upgrade your seasonal style game, and more specifically, your seasonal layering rotation with one of the best sweaters for men. I’d wager it’s also an apt time to go a step further and reach for one of the best American-made sweaters — not an easy thing to do in this day and age and in this economy, but a goal made all the easier by American Trench, long one of my favorite brands for its steadfast commitment to honest-to-goodness American-made production and stylish designs aplenty.

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The brand has a serious knack for putting plenty of care into every stitch, be it the company’s famed American-made American Blazer or its thick-knit, colorful and exceptionally high-quality USA-made socks. which happen to be a personal favorite of my own menswear rotation.

And the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater carries on that tradition and commitment to quality in fine fashion, and it does so at more than 30 percent off right now — talk about a heck of a deal for a hard-to-find American-made sweater from a top-notch producer.

There’s a sense of care and craftsmanship to the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater, which borrows from utterly classic Breton stripe sweaters famously worn by the French Navy.

With its rubbed cuffs and hem, it should prove a snug, comfortable layer ideal for wearing atop a white Oxford shirt to the office, out and about on a date atop a blue denim shirt or paired up in easygoing fashion over a long-sleeve cotton tee for laidback weekend style.

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When a sweater like the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater comes along, complete with remarkable merino fabrication for temperature regulation and anti-odor properties, it’s certainly worth considering — and with winter’s worst weather rolling into town, you’re going to need a full assortment of the best sweaters for men. The good folks at American Trench can assuredly help.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This American Trench Keystone Hoodie Is A Perfect Example of a Fall Classic

Best hoodies for men.

Every so often, a menswear essential comes along that’s at once utterly classic, a true throwback to a bygone era, and yet perfectly suited for today’s times.

And as fall rolls into town assuredly and steadily, perhaps you’ve started to think about your wardrobe of casual fall style basics — for tailgates, pumpkin patch visits, evenings around the bonfire and mornings on the trail. And that’s where a modern update to a throwback icon — say, a new example of one of the best hoodies for men — can more than serve your wardrobe well. Of course, that’s also where the USA-made menswear purveyors at American Trench just so happen to serve your wardrobe well, too.

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The American Trench Keystone Hoodie is a truly perfect example of a classic staple made modern, a callback to when the hoodie was an American style icon, first in the gym and then just about everywhere a hearty sweatshirt was required. With its burly construction and standout good looks, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie reflects its origins on the banks of the Schuykill River. What does that mean for your casual wardrobe? It means that your fall weekends just got a heck of a lot more stylish, dependable and cozy, my friends.

The American Trench Keystone Hoodie is built from a sturdy yet soft 12oz. fleece that looks burly and beefy, complete with a crossknit exterior and a silhouette that’s exclusive to American Trench. And while the Pennsylvania-based brand also excels at crafting USA-made blazers and its famous American Trench Coat, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie is casual style and craftsmanship perfected, particularly with its reinforced side panels and contrasting brass eyelets for an elevated touch.

Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem help this handsome hoodie sit well on your frame, whether worn on its own or layered beneath a denim trucker jacket, while the large hood should prove especially useful on brisk fall mornings in the yard (or at that tailgate).

To that end, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie should prove highly durable: It doesn’t hurt that it comes in a range of classic colors, including a Philadelphia Eagles-approved dark green and an eye-catching Natural option.

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For reliable everyday style — with expertly faded blue jeans or even with tan stretch chinos and a trucker jacket for a high-meets-low look — Navy or Black might prove your best bet, particularly as the hard-working, extremely well-made American Trench Keystone Hoodie is selling mighty quickly at the moment (note that it’s on sale for $75 right now, a downright steal for one of the best hoodies for men).

Amp up your casual style in a major way with a hoodie that’s so well-made, you’ll wonder why you weren’t wearing one before.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This American Trench Field Shirt is as Durable and Dependable As It Gets

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We’ve been talking plenty as of late on this New York City style blog (by way of rural Michigan, remember that!) about how to best prepare for the season ahead while also dressing stylishly for the close at hand.

Curating a wardrobe of reliable stylish men’s basics that actually aren’t so basic is a curious proposition at times — how can a guy possibly be prepared for every circumstance out there? Well, start by looking at the fabrics and fashions you need for your day-to-day life — I think you’ll find that the American Trench Field Shirt as shown above might fit the bill nicely.

It’s hard work, folks, but brands like American Trench — and their selection of the best USA-made menswear — make it easier to dress in versatile, reliable, durable fashion, as my American Trench reviews have so often found here on this Web site (which started 12 years ago this month — how about that!).

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And that certainly holds true in today’s more casual times, where the right, rugged-yet-stylish buttondown shirt can go a long way — from a road trip weekend to a day in the countryside and perhaps even back at the office (if your office leans more creative and casual).

That’s plenty of boxes to check, but the American Trench Field Shirt might just meet the moment for all of those situations — as summer winds down and early fall ramps up, of course. You might say it’s one of the best American-made shirts for men, a tall order these days as so much production has been phased out of the country.

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But what’s made to last often stands the test of time in matters of style and function, and that’s what American Trench does very well, at least in my experience. In the case of this particular shirt, it all starts with sturdy cotton twill fabric, the kind that resists dust and debris out in the field while wearing stylishly back in the city.

The Pennsylvania-based American Trench says the substantial Japanese cotton twill, which is then fashioned in America into the shirt you see here, “positions the Field Shirt to take on the demands of everyday wear,” with military-style sleeve buttons, eye-catching angular chest pockets and a fit that wears well either tucked or untucked.

In my experience, the military roots of the American Trench Field Shirt should pair up nicely with faded blue jeans, dark indigo selvedge, black jeans or perhaps even chinos in a contrasting shade. And the American Trench Field Shirt is practically positioned as an overshirt atop a thermal henley or a pocket tee — starting now and rolling into fall. For reliable fashion you can trust, I’d wager that a well-made pick like the American Trench Field Shirt is ready to go the extra mile.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These American Trench Lounge Shorts are the Most Comfortable, Laidback Shorts on the Market

Over the years, as I’ve expanded my wardrobe and learned all about the best American-made menswear — like one of the brands we’ll talk about today, the fine folks at American Trench — I’ve learned that it pays dividends to invest in the best, even when the occasion is more of an off-duty pursuit.

Take my daily routine: As someone who frequently writes from home, the proper balance of comfort and a dash of style is something I certainly appreciate, and the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts shown above certainly fit the bill nicely.

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The best lounge shorts bring all of that to the table (and to your living room), with a surprisingly polished look that’s more suitable for casual outings than gym shorts or traditional sweatpants. And while it’s a seemingly small upgrade — casual shorts that look suitable with a pocket tee, a tank top or a polo — it could just make a big difference in your next (very) easygoing #OOTD.

The American Trench Pique Easy Shorts are nearly the pinnacle of casually stylish, laidback lounge shorts for men, and they’re certainly going to add a heck of a lot to the rest of your summer.

The difference in these lounge shorts — which should function as well for a coastal getaway as for a weekend coffee run — lies in both the fabric and the fabrication itself. Double-knit 100 percent cotton pique fabric delivers structure and softness. So, these stylish shorts for men should prove more lightweight than French terry fabric in some instances, but with a feel that’s vastly different from traditional athletic shorts (often made from blends that include polyester).

There’s plenty of texture to the fabric when you examine these shorts up close, not unlike the fabric and texture of a cotton pique polo. Plus, the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts are made in America, not unlike the rest of the brand’s standout menswear lineup of all-American goods.

That’s a good thing when it comes to the make-up of the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts — the brand says the fabric is perfectly summer-ready, and that the shorts bridge the gap between “loungewear and heritage sport,” which is never a bad place to be for laidback seasonal style.

Speaking of style: I’d rock the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts with a pocket tee and trusty canvas sneakers, or else with a breezy linen short-sleeve camp collar shirt and high-top sneakers.

The American Trench Pique Easy Shorts come in three easy-to-style colors: Navy, Orchid Grey and White, all the better to mix and match with other neutral shades in your closet. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, you could swap in the American Trench Pique Easy Shorts alongside this printed Flint and Tinder shirt for evening cocktails (and plenty of comfort). Savoring this stretch of summer is easier than ever with relaxed yet stylish lounge shorts — invest in the best, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 40 Percent On These American-Made Jeans from American Trench

American-made denim for men.

If you’ve been keeping up with the pages of this Brooklyn style blog lately, you’ll know that quality always tends to count, moreso than quantity, when it comes to the best style essentials for your wardrobe. And yet, at times, that quality can be tricky to come by, especially if you’re on the hunt for better-made style staples — to get even more specific, particularly if you’re scouring the market for the best American-made menswear.

And here, once again, is where we turn to our Pennsylvania-based friends at American Trench, a brand you’ve perhaps encountered over the years if you read this blog.

We talked last month about how the company is going the extra mile in crafting a new American-made blazer, a fine pursuit lending itself to some utterly classic, utterly stylish results.

They’ve also partnered up to produce some elegant leather boots right here in the States — and what goes better with each of those essentials (a crisp blazer and handsome lace-up boots) than a pair of classic men’s jeans, right?

There’s your everyday blue jeans — never a bad thing to have handy in your wardrobe — and then there’s the American Trench Richmond Garment-Dyed Denim, which happen to be on sale for the right price (40 percent off!) as we close out your weekend. These sturdy jeans start with strong, tightly woven denim twill, which is then dyed — in this case, in a pleasing and versatile shade of light tan, ideal for early (early) spring and beyond.

The jeans make great use of Candiani Mills Italian denim, in fact — in my experience, that type of cotton twill denim happens to be “the good stuff,” as it were. The American Trench Richmond Garment-Dyed Denim also boast a versatile tapered fit, somewhere between Straight and Slim, and helpfully, quite a few sizes are available in spite of the standout sale price.

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The American Trench Richmond Garment-Dyed Denim will develop their own patina over time, not unlike indigo selvedge denim, and they’re finished with handsome details, like a custom-made leather back waistband patch. Plus, all three different colorways of your new favorite pair of jeans are marked down — talk about options for a spring style refresh, ehh? When a pair of American-made jean goes on sale for less than $130, that’s a deal worth taking, in my estimation. Shop accordingly on this fine Sunday, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: American Trench Is Now Making Its American Blazer Here in the U.S.A

USA-made blazer for men.

It’s getting harder and harder with each passing season to find true craftsmanship at the highest levels of menswear done right here in America. At least, it seems that way at times, but if you look closely, some of the best menswear brands are committed to USA-made menswear for exceptional quality and stylish results (an understatement, no doubt). And when I shop for wardrobe upgrades, I keep that in mind. That’s why, in my experience, a company like American Trench is so impressive.

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Founded with the goal of making the best raincoat right here in the United States in the late 2000s, the company has branched out by leaps and bounds (they also make some of my favorite USA-made socks), and the roster gets more impressive the deeper you go.

The company also crafts leather boots, chambray shirts and T-shirts (among others), but the American Trench American Blazer is about as, well, all-American as it gets.

The Pennsylvania-based company has pulled off the near-impossible: Making a classic navy blazer in the US of A. Other Northeast brands, like Joseph Abboud, also manufacture handsome tailoring in the States, but the American Trench American Blazer is plenty impressive in its own right, starting with the responsible sourcing of fleece from Oregon.

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American Trench then works with American Woolen to turn that fiber into a multi-season hopsack cloth (a fabric widely used in old-school suiting and tailoring, for the most part), before the American Trench American Blazer becomes the impressively cut jacket we see here. Family-owned, Queens, NY-based  Ferrara Manufacturing then crafts this elegant, timeless blazer to exacting standards, American Trench notes.

It’san utterly impressive dedication to style and craft, and the results speak for themselves: With a single vent and a 3-roll-2 construction (where the lapels roll over the top of the third button), the American Trench American Blazer is about as versatile as it gets these days. Genuine horn buttons deliver lasting quality, while this stylish blazer is available in sizes 36 to 46 online.

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In my experience with American Trench, the brand’s garments fit neither too tight nor too slim — this should prove no exception, especially when worn with complementary staples like a white Oxford shirt or an American-made chambray shirt.

Consider the American Trench American Blazer a testament to the lost art of USA-made tailoring every step of the way — and consider making this investment-level beauty a part of your workday wardrobe.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big On these Stylish Leather Boots from Hambleton & American Trench

When I scour the market for the sort of menswear essentials I can trust every day, I often start with retailers that go above and beyond the norm — retailers like American Trench, producers and purveyors of some of the best men’s fashion out there.

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That goes for the brand’s selection of in-house wares, including its famed American Trench Coat and a selection of durable, soft socks and knitwear. That also holds true for the sort of brands that the Philadelphia company sells, including trusted partners like Hambleton.

Hambleton No. 1 Natural Leather Boots.

Not familiar? You’ve got reason to be: The company hails from Ryan Vaughan and Joe Pollard, industry vets and footwear experts — all that prowess translates handsomely into the Hambleton No. 1. in Natural leather, some of the best boots for men that I’ve come across as of late.

And the even better news? Your new favorite leather boots are now on sale for 35 percent off, a markdown to $295 from their investment-worthy price of $450.

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But why spend nearly $300 on stylish leather even boots, even when on sale? Dear reader, I’m glad you asked. The Hambleton No. 1. in Natural (found in the American Trench sale section for a limited time) have all the makings of a standout pair of leather boots, starting with the rugged-yet-refined Napa Excel Honey leather in a rich oiled finish.

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It’s a distinctive process that will lend itself to an eye-catching patina over time, while trusty Vibram soles and a secure Goodyear welt ensures extreme quality (and the potential for a future resole process). Across the board, the handsome Hambleton No. 1. in Natural hit the mark in every way, including the use of an ultra-springy, comfortable foam liner — a rarity in boots.

The captoe detailing on the Hambleton No. 1. in Natural gives them dressy yet rugged versatility, and that sub-$300 price tag via the American Trench Sale section is yet another winning mark in my book. You’ve found your new favorite pair of leather boots to lace up for fall.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These American Trench Sweatshorts Are the Best Pair of Casual Summer Shorts

The Thursday Buy: These American Trench Sweatshorts Are the Best Pair of Casual Summer Shorts | The Style Guide

If you’re in the market for a pair of the best casual shorts for men this spring and summer, especially as the weather warms up, today’s Thursday Buy can help you out. To get more specific right off the bat, the American Trench Pigment-Dyed Sweatshorts are some of the best men’s shorts you can buy for laidback lounging and really, whatever you have on your plate this casual and fun summer. It doesn’t come as too much of a surprise though, does it? We’re talking, after all, about American Trench, purveyors of some of the best American-made menswear out there right now.

If you’ve perused the pages of this blog through the years, you know that American Trench initially started out with a focus on the best men’s trench coat before branching out into the best American-made socks and much more. These days, the Pennsylvania-based brand makes all sorts of menswear and gear imaginable, including the breezy, easygoing and yet very well-made American Trench Pigment-Dyed Sweatshorts. These could be the very shorts you come to rely on and wear all summer. After all, I’d imagine you could use a new pair of shorts or sweatpants after a year of working from home. Maybe you’re heading back to the office, though, and in need of some of the best lounge shorts to wear after the 9-to-5 grind. Either way, the American Trench Pigment-Dyed Sweatshorts are your new go-to pair for plenty of seasonal pursuits.

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Your new favorite pair of shorts have plenty going for ’em starting with the unique approach to their fabrication. They’re made from 100 percent cotton fleece made with EcoLife© yarn, which blends 50 percent recycled materials and 50 percent cotton from the Better Cotton Initiative. That means these stylish men’s sweatshorts are sustainable as well as stylish.

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The pigment-dying process gives each pair a soft finish and unique look, and it helps that the resulting range of colors (including the Sky option shown above) is breezy and fresh for summer. These are some of the best men’s casual shorts for good reason, and I’m sure you’ll find plenty of ways to wear ’em. That goes for the beach and the bonfire as well as the brewery, teamed up with your favorite summer polo or the best white T-shirt for men, too. My personal favorite is the Storm (grey) color, which I’d wear with a navy polo or pocket tee and my favorite white leather sneakers. Any way you look at it, the American Trench Pigment-Dyed Sweatshorts are the answer to your summer prayers for casual, easygoing-yet-stylish summer shorts for men. Happy shopping and stay cool, folks.

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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The American Trench Coat is one of the Best Spring Rain Jackets

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As I’ve said before, it seems as though the search for seasonal essentials, like one of the best spring rain jackets, never quite ends, does it? After all, you might have a spring rain jacket you know and love, but is it quite as good as the ever-stylish, ever-functional American Trench Coat? My thinking is, it could be close, but it’s not anything like the American Trench Coat, an aptly named piece that helped launch this Pennsylvania-based brand back in the late 2000s. I’ve been a fan of American Trench’s stylish socks for years (dating back to 2015, in fact!), and this durable, stylish trench coat is one piece that’s also won the brand its fair share of admirers.

These days, this USA-made menswear brand has a slightly larger product assortment and is sold by more retailers (like UNCRATE), but the message and mission remains the same: Carefully crafted goods made in family factories throughout the U.S. Of course, the American Trench Coat is still one of the best men’s jackets for spring, period, that you’re apt to wear this season. In fact, it’s American Trench Coat 3.0, the third iteration of this must-have spring rain jacket. First things first: You should know that American Trench gear doesn’t go on sale very often, but trust me: Stylish rain jackets like this one are worth investing in(it’ll run you $849 at American Trench). So, back to the business of the American Trench Coat, ehh?

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The brand’s signature lining sets this coat apart, among other touches.

The thing is, before investing in one of the best men’s trench coats, it pays off to know what exactly you’re getting. And this stylish men’s spring jacket all starts with the right fabric, naturally. In this case, that means we’re talking about a ventile cloth shell finished off with a DWR coating for crucial, weather-ready performance. The American Trench Coat is also lined in cotton glen plaid check fabric for a touch of tailored style and some added warmth against a chilly spring day. The coat is cut trim but should work to layer up with your favorite blazer and a classic Oxford shirt underneath, according to the brand.

Oh, and perhaps the most important part: This stylish trench coat is made in northern New Jersey by a luxury outerwear company, the right way. Last but not least: It also features a detachable hood, and you can pair it up with a quilted warm liner (sold separately) to finish things off in a way that’s as functional and cozy as can be. So, if you’ve taken stock of your spring outerwear rotation and decided an upgrade was in order, then the American Trench Coat is the right way to go.

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by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get 40 Percent Off This American-Made Jacket from American Trench

American Trench Slim-Fit Down Hooded Jacket

This rugged, tough and durable down jacket is available for quite the steal right now.

Now that we’ve hit December, one thing should be top priority as far as your menswear wardrobe is concerned: That’s getting one of the best men’s jackets for winter on your back and in your closet, and that leads us to today’s edition of The Sunday Sale. To get even more specific, the American Trench Slim-Fit Down Hooded Jacket is as fine a pick-up as you’re apt to find in the American Trench Clearance Section (and elsewhere, for that matter) and you can snag it for 40 percent off today. It’s got all the proper specs you could ever ask for in a durable winter jacket, starting with some serious style points via the classic navy colorway. But the hits just keep coming with the American Trench Slim-Fit Down Hooded Jacket, from the weatherproof Japanese nylon fabric (crinkled for added texture) to the 750-fill power down insulation (that’s the good stuff as far as keeping you warm). It was originally part of the brand’s Fall 2019 line, hence the deep discount, but plenty of sizes are still in stock.

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American Trench always does a standout job at getting the details right, as you can see here.

This slim-fit down jacket is the ideal blend of modern style and functionality, featuring tough ripstop nylon in the interior to really drive home that weather-ready sense of performance. And as the name would imply, the fit is trim and yet should still leave you room to layer, let’s, a  henley and a classic crewneck sweatshirt for chilly, blustery days. It should go without saying that the hood of this American Trench jacket will also come in mighty handy on particularly snowy days. The moral of the story is this: If you know where to look, you’ll be able to find downright great deals on winter gear, starting with the American Trench Slim-Fit Down Hooded Jacket.

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