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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat is the Latest and Greatest Men’s Jacket from the Famed Brand

If you’ve been keeping up with this Brooklyn style blog over the years, you know that it’s no small feat for a menswear brand to carve out its place in the pantheon of classic-yet-modern-menswear brands, and then stay there for years on end.

Call it heady praise: Some brands tend to come and go, but a company like Buck Mason, founded with a strong focus on heritage Americana style with a dash of debonair-meets-rugged appeal, is one of ’em — you can take that to the bank, my friends.

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You very well don’t need me to tell you that: The brand expertly crafts everything from buttery-soft T-shirts and henleys to expertly faded denim, richly crafted leather jackets and a line of historically inspired, thick-knit fisherman sweaters, peacoats and carefully curated accessories to match, plus one of my personal favorites in one of the best new flannel shirts for fall and winter. But again, we know all of this, yes?

Buck Mason outerwear manages to look like pieces your grandfather would have loved, yet with a sense that you can knock ’em out of the park in present day (especially with the chaotic holidays upon us — don’t worry about what to wear!). And the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat carries forward that same modern tradition: Rugged good looks, dashing style, winter-ready warmth and plenty of holiday layering potential.

A relatively new addition to the company’s roster (and a brother of sorts to the Felted Chore Jacket, which feels both like a blazer and, well, a chore jacket), the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat lands somewhere between a handsome shawl collar sweater and an overcoat, with what the brand calls heavyweight wool construction that plays off the build of World War II denim shawl jackets.

As I often say, they don’t make ’em like they used to — unless, of course, the jacket in question is the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat. Genuine Corozo buttons offer a sturdy finish, while the fit should prove fairly classic and ready for layering, rather than overly slim.

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Two large hip patch pockets and a high shawl collar provide warmth and sweater-like layering potential in a pinch (reach for your trusty parka or a stylish puffer jacket in extreme weather conditions, my friends). In matters of style, color options like crisp Charcoal and utterly classic Navy deliver wear-with-anything versatility, whether styled with deep olive chinos, black jeans or a pair of expertly designed Buck Mason Japanese denim.

When you want a sense of historic style, rugged construction and versatile good looks, you assuredly might find yourself reaching for the Buck Mason Felted Shawl Coat this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat Updates the Peacoat in Rugged, Timeless Fashion

Especially as winter weather encroaches on your day-to-day, it can prove positive to have sturdy style staples at the ready, especially utterly classic selections in your winter outerwear rotation. That’s nothing new if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, but some brands do it much better than others (again, nothing new if you read this fresh outlook delivered near-daily from Brooklyn).

Take Taylor Stitch, the San Francisco-based brand carving out its own place in the menswear pantheon of timeless brands with a sharp take on fashion icons. You very well might know the brand for its crisp take on Oxford shirts, super-soft flannel shirts, chamois shirt jackets and exceptionally well-fitting chinos — and the list goes on when it comes to modern classics.

That certainly holds true for the peacoat, with its heritage on the decks of U.S. Navy ships and later, on dry land in foul winter weather.

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Often built from thick and sturdy wool (in this case, hard-working Melton wool), the style is a tried-and-true must-have for the modern man — where the sleek topcoat works well atop your favorite suit or blazer, consider something like the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat a go-between.

Particularly when paired with durable blue jeans, richly crafted leather boots and your favorite henley, the peacoat is a certified menswear staple. And as the famed San Francisco brand says, “the Mariner honors the time tested peacoat design” in modern fashion. Keep on scrolling for a closer look, would you?

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat uses a thick and hard-working 19-oz. 71% wool and 29% nylon fabric blend for weather resistance and a touch of comfortable stretch and plenty of durability. Finishing touches like organic cotton twill lining make for an easy-on, easy-off-, easy-to-layer wearing experience, while the classic peacoat design featuring a six-button front remains the same, even as Taylor Stitch streamlines the fit of the dependable winter outerwear style.

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat (billed by the fan-favorite brand as “at once elegant and rugged”) comes in a rich Sable color for maximum versatility, not to be outdone by the effortless versatility of a shade like Navy. And while sizes of the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat are moving quickly, you’d do well to upgrade your style rotation at once — before winter’s worst weather hits.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket – A Modern Take on a Rugged Classic

At the best of times, menswear can be downright fun, can it not? I’m talking about those moments when you stumble upon a piece that harkens back to yesteryear, to classically rugged style, yet somehow, that style staple manages to feel fresh and new.

The best trucker jackets for men, when done the right way, call back to the open road decades ago, and when updated by an all-American brand like Line of Trade, yes indeed, they can certainly feel fresh, fun and downright cool-as-heck and utterly pleasing to wear.

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Are you with me still? Good, great, grand — the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket is the sort of menswear staple to ring in the season, one made with an exceptional blend of quality, craftsmanship and affordable-as-can-be pricing.

It’s worth a closer look, especially as temperatures continue to plummet across December and beyond. If casually rugged style is the name of the game this season — which it very much is — then you’ve found a winner in this handsome, old-school-inspired trucker jacket. Let’s see what really makes the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket tick, shall we?

Right off the bat, you’ll very much recognize the Americana inspiration coursing through every stitch of Line of Trade menswear, as past Line of Trade reviews on this very site seem to indicate. The brand has a knack for taking the throwback-minded and making it modern in matters of fabric and fit, and the pleasingly rugged yet cozy-and-comfortable Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket fits the bill quite nicely.

As the company (founded by Bespoke Post, and available via the famed retailer as well as its own site) tells it, this hard-working take on a classic “enhances a classic trucker with soft, warm, deep-pile sherpa lining and heavyweight construction built for colder months.”

I certainly couldn’t have said it better myself when it comes to the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket, and in my experience testing this jacket, it’s both exceptionally soft on the inside and yet substantial on the outside without being too bulky or overpowering.

Quilted interior sleeves aid in warmth and a sense of easy-on, easy-off wearability, and I can’t help but appreciate durable finishing touches like metal shank buttons and four easy-access pockets, all in the mold of the timeless trucker jacket.

Especially when paired with a rugged henley or layered over a fisherman sweater, I’d wager supreme warmth is all but guaranteed when it comes to the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket — it’s now easier than ever to bundle classic style, rugged performance and seasonal comfort in one stylish package, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Down Cruiser Jacket is One of the Best Jackets for Winter Style

Best men's winter jackets.

The very best gear you should be keeping your eyes on the horizon for this season has a real-world sense of toughness, rugged appeal and performance – and yes, it’s possible to check all of those boxes in one highly covetable winter jacket, particularly from one of the best heritage menswear brands on the market. It’s heady stuff, right?

And Filson has been making gear primed for Pacific Northwest winters for well over a century, a legacy that continues apace today — and a legacy that checks off all the boxes we noted above.

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Again, it’s heady stuff, right? And now, that lineup and legacy includes one of the best down jackets for men, a cross between a parka and a field coat via the aptly named Filson Waxed Canvas Down Jacket. It’s sturdy, it’s hard-working and it blends the best of both worlds: In this case, that means responsibly sourced down meets the waxed fabric for which Filson is famous, and then it’s done up in a rugged field coat-esque design made to go far afield (and then some, my friends — and then some).

The Filson Waxed Canvas Down Jacket boasts a highly durable two-tone Dark Tan blend of 8-oz. 100% cotton oil finish Cover Cloth and its famously hard-working 11-oz. 100% cotton oil finish Shelter Cloth, which is then filled with responsibly sourced down and finished off with ultra-warm merino wool trimmings at the collar and cuffs.

It’s the brand’s hardest-working fabrication with weather resistance and gets-better-with-age appeal in mind, as Filson sagely notes that “customers have described our Down Cruiser as, “like wearing a wood-burning stove.”” That sounds like precisely what your winter style rotation needs, does it not?

Durable custom hardware with snap closures down the front placket should keep you covered and ultra-warm in virtually any winter weather, while the handsome and highly functional Filson Waxed Canvas Down Jacket is packed with pockets to rival the company’s Mackinaw Wool Cruiser (another hybrid between a field coat and a more traditional peacoat, for instance).

Any time you look to lace up rugged leather boots, indigo denim and a chambray shirt over a thermal henley, complete your #OOTD with the tough-as-nails, investment-worthy Filson Waxed Canvas Down Jacket — winter’s best adventures nearly require it, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Relwen Superfleece Jacket Upgrades a Cold-Weather Closet Staple

Best puffer jackets for men.

There’s something to be said for finding a closet staple like one of the best winter jackets, and then taking that a step further with updated, modern fabrication and standout style.

Take the puffer jacket, made with quilted construction and down filling. It’s a sportswear staple, as fit for the slopes as it is for apres-ski drinks in a more casual setting — call it an adventure jacket with some travel-ready wearability, which just so happens to be a Huckberry specialty (my favorite retailer is, of course, the focus of today’s spotlight). Keep scrolling for more!

But some puffer jackets are overly technical and come in vivid colors without versatility — that’s where the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket enters your casually rugged technical outerwear rotation and changes the game quite handily.

It’s based off another Relwen outerwear staple, the Relwen Windzip Jacket, which is a more minimal and streamlined take on the classic puffer jacket — with a dash of military style inspiration thrown in, to boot.

So, you could certainly say that the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket from the Ohio-based, Huckberry-approved outfitter is as good as it gets, blending the best of both worlds in a technical yet eye-catching, casually fashionable way. It starts with a wildly durable water-resistant, breathable stretch shell that easily repels wind and rain (at least, in my experience wearing pieces like the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket).

From there, cozy and warm high-pile fleece gives the handsome Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket superior performance in cold temperatures (you should still opt for a heavier parka during a blizzard, all that being said). The Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket boasts technical features aplenty, including ripstop-lined sleeves that should offer an easy-on, easy-off layering experience, plus brushed tricot pockets for warmth (and a dash of softness as you carry your EDC on adventures far afield).

This Huckberry-approved jacket also features mix-and-match zipper and durable snap-front button closures, and it comes in five easily wearable colors that can be paired seamlessly with expertly faded jeans, stretch chinos or jogger pants as you hop from point A to point B.

As Huckberry notes, straddle-stitched seams enhance durability at key stress points, while reliably rugged construction throughout should make for a prime wearing experience on the go this season. If you’re on the hunt for a jacket to wear on your next seasonal excursion, the Relwen Quilted Superfleece Jacket might just be the one, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Rugged Buck Mason Deck Jacket is a Modern Twist on a Workwear Staple

The demands of the fall style season — from brisk weather to breezy, rainy days and the chance to go far afield on a cabin getaway — call for gear that can pass muster, as you well know if you read this Brooklyn style blog.

Workwear, with its heritage roots and durable design, is an easy choice for the modern man, especially when designed the right way in the hands the Americana style purveyors at Buck Mason.

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The Los Angeles-based brand mines the past for quintessentially tough, sturdy style, and that includes a range of handsome outerwear, not to mention dependable menswear essentials like expertly crafted jeans, chambray shirts, thermal henleys and more. And that brings us to the Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket, a vintage-inspired spin that takes reliable design and performance to another level entirely.

The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket gets its great looks from military style inspiration, of course, while its sturdy construction hails from tightly woven midweight, 14oz. cotton jungle cloth. The details are utterly classic and true to form, including the asymmetrical button placket and the durable corduroy collar for an ideal blend of form and function.

As Buck Mason tells it, your new favorite casual fall style selection is a “modern take on the USN Deck Jacket cut from the same sturdy cloth as original WW2 flight suits without the bulky lining.”

That sounds just about perfect for strong off-duty style, with the sort of design that repels wind and rain with ease. And it doesn’t hurt that the cuffs of the Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket are also lined with corduroy for timeless good looks and added warmth all the while.

The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket is also fashioned in Japan, as great a place to go for truly traditional American-inspired style as any, with a cropped, classic fit that should prove an apt layer over thermal henleys, a Buck Mason fisherman sweater or a hard-working chambray shirt.

The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket pairs up seamlessly with stretch canvas work pants for days in the field, but its rugged, dashing good looks should also style more than admirably with black jeans and tan leather boots for a round of dive bar beers. How does that sound when it comes to your new favorite fall jacket, ehh? The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket, like we said earlier, can certainly pass muster. Happy fall style hunting, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket is Made for Every Fall Adventure

Fall and winter’s worst weather, and toughest excursions far afield, call for the most durable — and dare I say stylish — outerwear on the market. Only a trusted few brands in my book can clear that high bar when it comes to fall menswear essentials, and the good folks at Buck Mason certainly meet the mantle rather handsomely.

One of the best fall and winter blazers is already yours for the taking via the modern Americana heritage brand, and the company is also offering up one of the best men’s cardigans for retro layering. So, it certainly makes perfect sense that the company knows a thing or two about classic, durable styles fashioned in the proper way for today’s modern gentleman (that’s you! And me!).

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So the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket seems to carry on that lineage in just the right way, with all the specs you need for fighting wind and rain — on your commute, on a weekend getaway and every time in between that calls for casually rugged style. The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket is overbuilt in the best way possible, paying homage to iconic bomber jackets first worn by pilots decades ago.

The company uses a yarn-dyed cotton-poly weather cloth for a supple handfeel and lightweight fabrication, but it’s then finished off with a Durable Water Repellent treatment (not unlike other variations of your favorite waxed jackets).

The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket is also fully lined for an easy wearing experience — style this hard-working bomber jacket atop a cream fisherman sweater or else a light khaki henley or even a clean, classic pocket tee.

The versatility of the Air Force Navy shade of the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket is nearly unmatched, while ribbing at the wrists, collar and bottom hem adds a dash of warmth and a secure fit.

Speaking of fit: This modern bomber jacket features a classic fit that’s not overly baggy, so you can layer with ease.

Angled hip pockets provide space for your everyday carry, while the handsome Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket is finished with small details like a leather pull tab on its contrasting silver zipper.

For grab-and-go performance that’s as useful on a day hike as it is on a distillery tour, the casually rugged, effortlessly cool Buck Mason Storm Stopper Bomber Jacket is a modern classic with the versatile, fashionable looks to match — whether worn with tan chinos and a thermal henley or an Oxford shirt and classic dark blue jeans. Make this new style staple a personal favorite this season.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Tin Cloth Lined Field Jacket – A Hard-Working Jacket Made for Fall

If something is so well-made that you can’t quite think of a way to improve upon it, then you just might have come across some of the rugged menswear that’s a staple of the Filson lineup. The all-American brand, hailing from the Pacific Northwest, has a knack for making some of the toughest gear on the market, and that frequently includes its waxed outerwear, usually fabricated from its Tin Cloth waxed cotton fabric.

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Originally fashioned for the toughest conditions imaginable in the Pacific Northwest, the lineup now includes new updates to old favorites — like the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket, which delivers a fresh outlook on a hybrid of the field jacket and the barn jacket (to say the least).

As you’ll find out when you dig deeper as far as the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket is concerned, this piece is truly overbuilt in the best way possible — remarkable fabrication and construction go a long, long way when you’re dealing with extreme conditions, do they not?

In this case, it’s the use of water-resistant waxed canvas that delivers sturdy toughness in the field, accented by the company’s classic Dark Tan shade and a plethora of pockets.

The water-resistant waxed canvas sheds rain and wind with ease, while the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket features wool-lined hand pockets and divided cargo pockets with extra room to store your everyday carry essentials. The Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket also features a wool-lined collar for added warmth, while the slightly longer cut and roomier fit lend themselves to an admirable number of layering options for the colder months ahead.

Consider the handsome and impossibly rugged Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket a hybrid between the outfitter’s shorter, trucker jacket-style Cruiser Jacket and something like the classic L.L. Bean Field Coat — all admirable options in their own right, but each with their own staying power and durable quality.

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You’ll note that the hard-working design of the jacket also includes inner elastic ribbing at the cuffs, all the better to deliver a secure fit while keeping out wind and rain this season. Sturdy brass hardware makes all the difference, as does the option to add or remove optional, additional Filson liners when it comes to the wearability of the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket.

Don’t fret if you want to invest in the best with one of the finest outerwear and menswear companies on the market — the remarkably well-made Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket has you sorted out right now.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket Ahead of the Fall Season

Today’s Friday Find — where we kick off the weekend with a quick look at a standout must-buy you might not have known about yet — perhaps isn’t quite as much an unearthing of a rare gem as it is a look at a handsome, stellar piece of exceptional outerwear from a company doing things the right way. Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog, you happen to know that company as San Francisco’s own Taylor Stitch.

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Yes, my friends, you very well might have seen the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket on the blog here over the years (I first covered it in my series of Taylor Stitch reviews a decade ago, in fact!), and it’s back once more — and there are plenty of reasons to invest in one of the very best jackets for men right now.

The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket has plenty going for it — it just might be one of the best leather jackets on the market, with the pedigree and construction (and style points!) to match.

In addition to utterly classic, well-fitting and remarkably well-made daily essentials like the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt (a personal favorite in my own style rotation), the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is an investment worth the extra cash (it’ll run you $1,248 this year in one of three incredibly well-crafted shades of rich ready-to-break-in steerhide leather).

Yet again, the good folks at Taylor Stitch took great care in working with San Fran’s own Golden Bear — a heritage jacket maker with a remarkable pedigree, and that shows in detailed fashion thanks to the use of hard-wearing yet supple chrome-tanned, drum-dyed 3.5-oz. full-grain steerhide.

Built out with Thinsulate insulation for added warmth, not to mention a custom YKK antique brass zipper, it’s clear that one of my favorite menswear brands once again went the extra mile to deliver one of the best jackets for men in every stitch.

The hidden snap collar features eye-catching zig-zag stitching on its underside (turn it up for an extra dash of “classic cool”), while its pockets are lined with flannel — and the fit, as ever, is trim and cut for rugged layering perfection. It certainly won’t be the last time you hear about the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, as I tend to so often say this time of year.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket is a Certified Early Fall Style Classic

If there’s been one theme as of late on this Brooklyn style blog, it’s that it’s never too early to start thinking ahead as far as the best fall menswear essentials are concerned — they call it “shoulder season” for a reason, after all, and a classic-meets-modern retailer like Bespoke Post assuredly has you covered for seasonal style situations aplenty.

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The New York City brand, which is famous for delivering some of the best online subscription boxes for men, has plenty going for it in its own right these days, including a full lineup of durable, Americana-inspired menswear via Line of Trade.

If you’ve kept up with my Line of Trade reviews on this blog, you’ll know that you can shop the brand via its own site or else through Bespoke Post, and with the new Line of Trade Fall Collection hitting digital shelves, the time has never been more optimal to shop one of the best waxed jackets for men — the Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket certainly fits the bill for rugged fashion ahead of brisk days and nights ahead.

The hard-wearing, hard-working Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket starts off with durable 10 oz waxed cotton canvas on the outside, finished off with a soft, warm heavyweight cotton flannel lining.

Dependable details like brass shank buttons lend it both rugged appeal and utility, while the waxed jacket on the tough-as-nails Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket will begin to develop its own patina from the first time you try it on (think of the Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket as a different take on the shorter cut of, say, the famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket).

A contrasting brushed cotton twill collar lends a sense of heritage style and timeless design, while slant hip pockets are accented by a single button chest pocket for your everyday carry essentials.

This utterly classic jacket is a perfect homage to old-school ranch jackets, the kind you could wear to really get down and dirty — and yet, with an updated fit, it’s suitable for wearing atop a thermal henley for a brewery or distillery visit, and you can surely take the Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket out into the field, upstate and back again while breaking it in with each passing wear.

Best of all might be the fact that the water and wind-resistant build of this jacket is fairly priced at $168 — that’s a downright steal considering the wear you can get out of what could just become your new favorite fall jacket. Here’s to the approach of the best season in menswear, my friends.