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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This RRL Denim Trucker Jacket from Huckberry is a Stone-Cold Classic for Transitional Weather

There’s never quite a bad time to add something utterly classic to your menswear rotation, or to keep refining said menswear rotation, particularly as the weather shifts ever-so-slightly from summer’s high heat into the cooler climes of early fall.

This, of course, is where one of the best denim jackets for men comes into play, often made with tough, sturdy construction and an impeccable eye for detail — at least, that’s the case with the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket, a heritage-focused take on the timeless, Western-inspired men’s denim trucker jacket. And per modern tradition, you can expect one of the best online menswear shops — Huckberry, in this case — to stock and sell as fine an example as any on the outerwear market.

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As past RRL reviews have pointed out on this very Brooklyn style blog, the brand — a rugged and historical, Western-inspired offshoot of Ralph Lauren — doesn’t do things half-speed. Attention to detail, heritage quality and remarkable construction are all points of pride for RRL, and that certainly carries over when it comes to the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket.

Fashioned from 100 percent premium Japanese cotton denim, the build of this jacket should prove sturdy yet supple, as vintage-inspired stitching and detailing nicely complements contrasting hardware.

The RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket is pleasingly broken in (at least in its expertly worn-in Leland Wash), and that should make it all the more wearable with everything from black selvedge jeans to burgundy corduroys or a pair of the best chinos for men.

And the rugged nature of the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket makes it a natural fit atop staples you already own, be it one of the best men’s henleys, a white Oxford shirt or a simple, casual pocket tee for a sense of effortless cool. As the good folks at Huckberry note, this timeless denim jacket was “inspired by the details found on vintage workwear,” and should wear as stylishly as jackets favored by its namesake designer himself.

Of course, these exceptional details mean the RRL Lot-271 Denim Jacket comes at a hefty price tag compared to other variations on the best denim jackets for men, but in my experience, RRL is surely worth the price tag. If you end up bolstering your style rotation with this must-have investment, let me know in the comments below — happy early fall layering, and stay stylish, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket is Under $130 Right Now

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Finding the sort of rugged menswear you can value and wear for years and years can be a bit tricky on a budget, or rather, even if you’re not on a budget. But where else are you going to go to find the best denim trucker jacket for under $130? There’s only one place to go, and that’s Austin-based bootmaker and famed Western wear brand Tecovas. Western-style gear has been having a serious style moment, as I’ve written about on this blog, and Tecovas is leading the way in making some of the best Western menswear with a nice mix of heritage and modern style in mind.

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It’s true, and that same sort of coveted, cool, rugged and all-American style can now be yours for the taking for under $130, thanks to the exceptionally rugged and well-made Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket. It’s a fitting Tuesday Steal, and it’s an even better complementary piece if you pick up some Tecovas men’s boots to complete your rugged winter ensemble. Yes indeed, the Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket is one of the coolest jackets I’ve seen in some time, and I think you’ll agree.

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The specs on the Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket are about as good as it gets, given the brand’s roots making some of the toughest Western boots on the market. A corduroy collar accents the tough 14 oz. cotton denim, the kind that should prove easy to layer while offering some added bulk. Go on and wear the Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket atop a Tecovas men’s henley and a flannel shirt this winter, and then keep it handy to wear over one of your favorite short-sleeve T-shirts — it’s that versatile and dependable.

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Reinforced stitching and antique brass buttons are small design touches that make the Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket even cooler and more dependable. Tecovas says this jacket is both meant for work and play, and the rich indigo color will only get better with age. You can even team this jacket with slim black jeans and some Tecovas Western boots for style that’s on-trend and yet classic, the kind of look that works at the bar, the brewery or around town. It’s simple, to me: The Tecovas Denim Trucker Jacket is your next great outerwear purchase. Stock up now, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Chore Coat is One of the Best Jackets for Fall

Todd Snyder Japanese Indigo Rinse Chore Coat

One of the best denim jackets for men you can possibly buy right now.

Ladies and gentlemen, Todd Snyder, the famed NYC menswear designer and a longtime favorite of the blog, really needs no introduction, but I’ll give one anyways. At least in this instance, Snyder is making one of the best jackets for fall, period, and it just so happens that the Todd Snyder Japanese Indigo Rinse Chore Coat is also one of the best denim jackets you can buy right now. It takes what you thought you knew about the denim jacket, and then flips it on its head to create a style that’s seriously unique and seriously cool. It’s also a jacket worth investing in, given the fact that you can wear it plenty of times between now and that first snowfall (gulp), and then again come spring and summer. How great is that? Too great, if you ask me. If you’ve shopped, say, the Todd Snyder sale section, then you’ll know that quality this great doesn’t come cheap, but it’s worth investing in the best of the best — it’ll pay off, and if you know Snyder, you know that to be the case. This particular denim jacket retails for $348 at Todd Snyder, but again, it’s more than worth it.

SHOP: The Todd Snyder Japanese Indigo Rinse Chore Coat

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An interior chest pocket offers even more space for your everyday carry.

The difference is in the details when it comes to the Todd Snyder Japanese Indigo Rinse Chore Coat, and this jacket checks all the right boxes. Whether it’s the Japanese cotton denim or the tough shank buttons, all the right bells and whistles are considered here, resulting in a cool jacket you can wear atop your favorite Oxford shirt alongside tan chinos, or else with a tough Todd Snyder henley and slim black jeans for edgy fall and winter style. When you want style that can go the distance and pay off through multiple seasons, you assuredly want the Todd Snyder Japanese Indigo Rinse Chore Coat, no questions asked.

SHOP: The Todd Snyder Japanese Indigo Rinse Chore Coat

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Topo Designs Trucker Jacket is the Perfect Denim Jacket for Fall

Topo Designs Denim Trucker Jacket

An unstoppably cool, rugged denim jacket that just so happens to be outdoor-friendly.

If you’ve not yet built out your fall outerwear rotation, consider this your lucky day: The Topo Designs Denim Trucker Jacket is one of the best jackets for fall (period), and it’s on sale right now via the Topo Designs Web site. A note: It’s a fast seller, so you’d also do well to look at other Topo Designs outerwear. But back to the jacket. It’s a mighty fine piece of outerwear. All of this is to say: Act accordingly, act quickly and you’ll have one of the best trucker jackets for men headed your way in no time at all. It gets better, though. This is an American-made denim jacket available for a downright steal ($64, to be exact). For a rugged denim jacket crafted from Mt. Vernon blue cotton denim, that’s exceptional. Throw in the fact that the Topo Designs Trucker Jacket is functional as heck and easy to layer over Topo Designs shirts and base layers alike, and you’ve got yourself one of the best jackets for fall adventures at home or on the road.

SHOP: The Topo Designs Denim Trucker Jacket

You’d be surprised by how versatile one of the best denim jackets can be. This Topo Designs denim jacket in particular should easily pair up with everything from Topo Designs field pants and a flannel shirt to slim black selvedge denim, some unstoppable, rugged leather boots and your favorite henley. It’s the gift that keeps on giving in terms of classic fall style, so be sure to give the Topo Designs Denim Trucker Jacket a fair shake right now. You won’t regret it when it comes time to gear up.

SHOP: The Topo Designs Denim Trucker