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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Dry Wax Cruiser Jacket Updates a Classic for Warmer Weather

There’s a fine line to walk when it comes to keeping your favorite gear close at hand, battling the elements and properly meeting the moment — staying cool in the summer heat comes to mind, but how’s a guy to do that out in the field when summer rains and all manner of pitfalls await? Your favorite heritage-minded brands can offer up a few suggestions, specifically through old-school styles they’ve updated to wear in more than one season. And Filson comes to mind right away, I’d wager.

The brand’s trucker jackets and Cruiser Jackets are legendary for their extreme warmth and toughness, but what if I told you the outfitter lightened things up ever so slightly in terms of design, crafting the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket for warmer temperatures?

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Sounds too good to be true, does it not? And yet, that’s just what the famed Pacific Northwest company has done, and this handsome, rugged jacket is here just in time for coastal getaways, early morning forest hikes and lakeside bonfire lounging once the sun goes down.

Again, it might sound too good to be true, but you can be sure Filson has very nearly cracked the case as far as the best jackets for men are concerned.

Filson bills this hard-wearing piece as an update to its Cruiser lineup, specifically a “midweight jacket for mixed weather,” which sounds just about right if you’re in a place where temperatures can swing rapidly throughout the day.

The key with the craftsmanship behind the durable Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket is the use of washable British Millerain waxed cotton, which already boasts exceptional wind and weather-ready capabilities and yet arrives this time in a multi-season 7oz. weight.

That weight is not unlike the flexible nature of another favorite trucker jacket of mine, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, but that particular piece is made from Martexin sailcloth and lined in blanket flannel.

At least in my experience, that means the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket offers up some equally rugged yet helpful points of distinction, especially if you want to wear this jacket casually over a lightweight tee and light wash jeans across unexpectedly breezy summer days. Throw in a dependable Filson ballcap for men, and your next laidback but work-ready #OOTD is all set.

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Complete with snap front buttons and snap closure pockets, this jacket is also unlined for ease of mobility, with a cut that hits above the hip and leans slightly more classic rather than tailored. Available in goes-with-anything colors like Bourbon and summer-friendly Quail Tan, you can be sure everything from the hardware to the fabrication is up to snuff, thanks to Filson.

As the iconic outfitter notes, “the Dry Wax Short Cruiser leverages our century of experience in manufacturing quality waxed-cotton jackets.” And on that note, I’d say it’s high time you added the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket to your lightweight outerwear rotation this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Newest Billy Reid Bond Peacoat Comes in Canvas and Linen for Warmer Weather, and It’s As Good As It Gets

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For as valuable as it can be to stock your wardrobe with utter menswear classics, there’s a time and a place for reinvented silhouettes that still nod to high-quality staples from days gone by. And in this case, days gone by is merely a matter of past seasons, than years past. Alabama-based menswear designer Billy Reid knows how to harness this nature, touching on heritage styles while taking on a fresh outlook for the modern man.

Case in point: There’s the fan-favorite, ultra-sturdy nature of the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat in a thick wool build, and then there’s the new-and-improved Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat, which takes a modern style icon and gives it a fresh coat of paint for a new, much less cold yet no less breezy, season. It’s a refined outerwear alternative in a season when more casual coats (like the trusty anorak or lightweight zip puffer jacket for the rain) tend to be a staple, but consider your menswear rotation all the better for it.

You see? A reinvented spin on a must-have, with new fabrication for a new season. And with that, we’re off and running on another fine spring Thursday – outfit yourself accordingly with classics from modern American menswear master Billy Reid, ehh?

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The Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is a personal favorite of my own style rotation, as past Billy Reid Bond Peacoat reviews on this very site have noted. And in the case of its new warm-weather brethren, the same hallmarks remain that helped the style become the peacoat worn by James Bond, not to mention a personal favorite of 007 himself, none other than Daniel Craig.

The handsome and ever-so-slightly rugged Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat, which hails from the mind of Mr. Billy Reid himself, lightens things up considerably, the brand notes.

In fact, “it’s the first Bond to be 100% lined in a custom yarn-dyed stripe cotton liner for a luxurious look and feel,” while the overall fabric is built from a richly crafted 100 percent linen fabrication in a deep shade of Navy, just like Daniel Craig’s favorite version of the Bond Peacoat. The same peak lapels and genuine horn buttons remain, along with welt pockets and flap handwarmer pockets (although you very well might not need them).

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For occasions when a balance needs to be struck between comfort on breezy spring nights and refined style, the Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat delivers — especially when worn atop a Billy Reid Oxford shirt or a much-loved, well-worn Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt.

With a custom brass snap to hold valuables via its inner chest pocket, the award-winning Billy Reid has considered every detail carefully and in expert fashion when it comes to your new favorite lightweight spring jacket — there’s simply no beating the Billy Reid Canvas Linen Bond Peacoat, at least in my experience.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Best Made Co. Possibilities Jacket Might Just Become Your New Favorite Jacket In Any Season

You might often find that they don’t make ’em quite like they used to – the best menswear, that is, and one of the best blazers for men, however, defy convention in the best way possible. When done the right way, these classics can become a daily style essential, especially a well-cut navy blazer like the one shown above.

And that certainly holds true, in a literal and physical sense, with Best Made Co., the newly resurgent menswear brand first founded in the mid-aughts and now roaring back in stylish, American-made fashion. Yes indeed, the Best Made Co. Possibilities Jacket presents endless style potential in every way, shape and form, and as Best Made Co. tells it, this piece is “an unstructured, lightweight layer that’s as at home in the bottom of a duffel as it is around the boardroom table.”

The end result is both a cotton and nylon Cordura jacket with breezy structure, durability and as much versatility as any jacket in your rotation, whether worn with dark blue jeans, tobacco-hued stretch chinos or even lightweight olive linen trousers. In fact, you might even say that the Best Made Co. Possibilities Jacket lives up to its name, with cut-and-sew construction done in New York City for good measure.

The Best Made Co. Possibilities Jacket also boasts carefully considered details like a locker loop, patch pockets and a classic vented back, plus corozo buttons and a stitched, reinforced back collar — just when you thought they don’t quite make ’em like they used to, I’d wager that the Best Made Co. Possibilities Jacket turns that notion on its head with a dash of style, rugged appeal and endless wearability. And for good measure, it also comes in a timeless Khaki color for spring and summer-friendly style — as if the Best Made Co. Possibilities Jacket wasn’t already appealing enough, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Suede Harrington Jacket -A Luxe Take on an Outerwear Essential

For as much as our weekly Style Pick entry is about finding a versatile favorite at an agreeable price, it’s sometimes nice to keep your wardrobe guessing, or at least lean into a bit more aspirational of a selection, particularly when that aspirational menswear takes a hard-earned favorite like the Harrington jacket and dials things up a notch (or 10).

Originally developed in Britain with features like a classic stand-up collar and lightweight yet sturdy fabrication to keep out the rain and wind, the Harrington jacket was made famous Stateside by the likes of style icon Steve McQueen, among others (my Fatherly guide to the Harrington jacket gives you a full crash course on the style, as it were).

is now redone to great effect by award-winning designer Billy Reid — just in time to slot in alongside your other spring style essentials with luxury in mind. Plenty of luxury, at that — one of the coolest new men’s jackets for spring just hit the Billy Reid New Arrival section, I’d say, and you’re going to have a heck of a lot of fun dreaming about wearing the Billy Reid Suede Harrington Jacket, I’m willing to bet.

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You see, the luxurious and elegant Billy Reid Suede Harrington Jacket, fashioned from 100 percent goat suede, features all the design trappings of the iconic Harrington jacket, including its stand-up collar and raglan sleeve construction for greater ease of movement (and easygoing layering atop an Oxford shirt, a linen buttondown, one of Billy Reid’s famed Pensacola Polos or else just a laidback pocket tee).

The Billy Reid Suede Harrington Jacket features a cut that should hit just above the waist — pay attention to Billy Reid’s sizing guide — while classic Billy Reid touches like brass hardware offer an elevated touch. Side slant hip pockets are another useful touch for stowing your everyday carry essentials, while a lightweight cotton lining gives this stylish men’s spring jacket some structure.

Its Dark Spanish Moss suede is especially appealing whether worn alongside light khaki chinos, dark blue jeans, light wash selvedge denim or even grey linen shorts and tan leather loafers, and the style points pick up serious steam from there.

Yes indeed, among all the enviable jackets you might wear or splurge on this spring, I’d say the handsome Billy Reid Suede Harrington Jacket just might be the best of ’em all as far as elevated yet easy-to-wear style is concerned — simply throw this one on over a black cotton tee alongside blue jeans, lace up some white leather sneakers and get ready for the compliments to roll in.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Flint and Tinder Chore Coat is a Discounted Outerwear Upgrade for Spring From Huckberry

Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, the proper wardrobe filled with some of the most versatile menswear essentials can take some time to perfect. It’s always best to keep your options open, in a manner of speaking, particularly when it comes to highly wearable outerwear on hand from one season to the next.

And while brisk weather still abounds, you’re very well going to want to secure a selection of highly durable, rugged and casually cool layers for more laidback spring style pursuits — starting with one of the best deals on a chore coat is a wise move in that regard.

As one might expect, the good folks at Huckberry assuredly have you covered with savings on the Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat, and it’s but one of many stellar deals that are going to prove highly covetable and steal-worthy this season.

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The Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat joins the acclaimed retailer’s lineup of the best gear and outerwear just about anywhere, including a lineup of tough-as-nails waxed jackets, sturdy field coats and this retooled, on-sale take on a chore coat.

Made with peached cotton twill boasting a hint of stretch, the Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat is the perfect go-between when it might be too light to throw on a flannel-lined waxed trucker jacket from Huckberry. All the classic details one might expect from this silhouette are yours for the taking when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat, including three front patch pockets (two at the hips, one at the left chest). Yes, your everyday carry is more than covered with the Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat.

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The Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat boasts corozo buttons, in this case in a shade that matches this on-sale, Chocolate Brown number. Pair it wisely and stylishly with everything from natural-hued chinos to light wash jeans or dark indigo denim, or else with olive chinos and a crisp white Oxford shirt, for instance.

And given its rugged appeal (and an agreeable sale price of sub-$140), it’s possible to get plenty of dependable wear out of the Flint and Tinder Classic Chore Coat with more rugged styles, including a charcoal thermal henley or a heavyweight pocket tee. Don’t overlook the wearability of the easygoing-yet-tough chore coat, especially one on sale from our friends at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Bonobos British Waxed Field Jacket is One of the Jackets On Sale Right Now

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What’s a guy to look for in one of the best spring jackets for men? It’s high time to start thinking about the season upon us in just a few short weeks, especially as we gradually shift from the thick-knit wool jackets, durable peacoats, highly functional parkas and streamlined puffer jackets.

It starts with a focus on both lighter-weight performance and rugged reliability, both of which you can score in spades via one of the best field jackets for men — toss in some stylish savings from one of your favorite online retailers, and you might say we’re cookin’ with gas, all thanks to Bonobos and the Bonobos Sale section.

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Yes indeed, the brand that cut its teeth on making some of the very best chinos for men — nearly perfecting the approach in the process, all at an affordable price — has become so much more in the years since then (even if the brand has found itself sold to a larger parent company multiple times in recent years). In my experience, the same Bonobos commitment to affordable quality remains — from outerwear to soft cotton T-shirts, a range of soft stretch denim and of course, high-quality dress and casual trousers.

And yet, if you want a company that does a little bit of everything, from sleek chinos to expertly cut Oxford shirts, sleek Italian-inspired tailoring and more rugged outerwear like the Bonobos British Waxed Field Jacket, then you might say you’re very much in luck.

Available right now for a whopping 50 percent off, the Bonobos British Waxed Field Jacket is billed by the brand as an “elevated take on the field jacket,” complete with the kind of British Millerain waxed cotton construction trusted by the very best in the business. That fabrication resists rain and wind, while its inner stand-up (or lay-flat) collar is lined with classic corduroy for a timeless touch.

A storm flap placket offers additional protection from the spring elements, while a zipper front offers a customizable fit as you layer up the Bonobos British Waxed Field Jacket over Oxford shirting, a thermal henley or a simple-as-can-be graphic T-shirt, to name but a few style choices with this highly affordable men’s spring jacket.

A drawcord interior waistband further offers a customizable, reliable fit, while Bonobos finished off this jacket with an eye-catching fabric inner lining, not unlike the lining of the pockets on its famed chinos. Four large front pockets provide crucial everyday carry storage in classically rugged field jacket fashion.

It very well might be harder to find a better deal on a durable field jacket for spring right now than the Bonobos British Waxed Field Jacket, but take heed: Sizes are selling quickly via the Bonobos Sale section, so act accordingly to get your hands on potentially your new favorite spring jacket.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Layer Up This Classic Flint and Tinder Bomber Jacket for Effortless Seasonal Style

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As we roll effortlessly and yet briskly from February into March, as the ground begins to thaw, where do you turn towards when it comes to your men’s style wardrobe? The right answer, at least far as your outerwear rotation is concerned, lies in rugged yet durable, effortlessly cool style staples — the kind of selections you might not mind layering up with now atop a classic hoodie, yet also might prove wearable over a breezy graphic tee in slightly warmer climes.

And that brings us to our examination of one of the best bomber jackets for men, a blend of what the good folks at Huckberry and Flint & Tinder tend to do best — and when a must-buy pick like the Flint and Tinder Reversible Bomber Jacket gets a discount, who am I (or you!?) to say no, ehh?

The bomber jacket boasts true real-world heritage and history as a military style staple, made all the better by modern takes on the style like the Flint and Tinder Reversible Bomber Jacket. And with its blend of authoritative good looks, durability and a surprising sense of versatile style (whether worn with stretch chinos and a white tee or classic blue jeans), the modern bomber jacket silhouette a la the Flint and Tinder Reversible Bomber Jacket just makes perfect sense as a crucial layering piece starting now and working its way through early spring.

Of course, an eye-catching 50 percent discount on the Flint and Tinder Reversible Bomber Jacket makes all the difference, as does the polyester-cotton-nylon exterior and its reversible 100 percent nylon ripstop interior lining. The Black Coffee construction of the flagship exterior plays well with everything from indigo jeans to olive chinos, while its Maple Brown interior is an eye-popping addition to your spring hiking wardrobe or just about any ultra-casual “jeans-and-a-T-shirt” combination.

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They don’t quite make ’em like the Flint and Tinder Reversible Bomber Jacket anymore, at least in terms of a true 2-in-1 jacket with the casual versatility to style with faded blue jeans or crisp indigo selvedge and high-top sneakers. And for a shade under $120, the one-of-a-kind Flint and Tinder Reversible Bomber Jacket gets the job done at the right price, folks. Will it join your seasonal style rotation? Let me know in the comments below.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Line of Trade Welder’s Jacket Is As Good As It Gets, and It’s On Sale at Bespoke Post

Mining the past for heritage style inspiration is always a wise move in terms of rugged appeal and classic good looks, is it not? That’s what so many of my favorite menswear brands, and so many of the best online menswear shops for guys, tend to do, and there are times when it all comes to a head in eye-catching, must-buy fashion. Take the handsome jacket seen above (and below), yes?

The good folks at Bespoke Post certainly have a handle on heritage style for the modern man, as best seen in the Line of Trade roster of gear — Americana inspiration and classic good looks in rugged silhouettes are the name of the game, and the Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket delivers the goods, and then some. Add in the fact that it’s marked down nearly 40 percent — well below $300 — and the design becomes even more appealing, does it not?

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The Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket gets its good looks from classic work jackets of days gone by (as Bespoke Post says, it’s “a reimagined workshop jacket in genuine suede,” with equally genuine nods to 1940s metalworker jackets, yet this time done up in more luxe material at a standout price.

The Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket uses a snap button front and large snap hip pockets for easy mobility and storage potential aplenty for any tools of your own trade. The foldover tab collar is a rugged touch that offers a further dash of utility, while articulated elbows and double-needle stitching deliver both durability and performance where you need it the most.

It’s a highly affordable and altogether lovely take on a timeless silhouette — to hear Bespoke Post tell it, Line of Trade itself was “inspired by masters of their trades – men of independence, skill, and effort,” and this modern twist on a style staple is about as essential as can be

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Mott and Bow Is Now Making A Suede Trucker Jacket to Go With Your Favorite Jeans

There are certain tried-and-true menswear combinations that make perfect sense, that stand out stylishly while standing the test of time. And when you kick off one of those pairings starting with a pair of the best jeans for men — perhaps a pair made by our friends at Mott and Bow — the results are bound to be stylish, utterly classic and effortlessly cool.

Yes, that’s high praise, but as seems to be the case these days, a brand like Mott and Bow no longer just makes the best men’s jeans, but an entire supporting cast of menswear essentials that can cement your ideal #menswear ensemble pairing. In fact, the brand produces a range of complementary pieces, from super-soft T-shirts in long-sleeve and short-sleeve varieties to sweaters, polos and even shorts and swimwear. If you want to put together a full look featuring Mott and Bow menswear, now’s your chanc — outerwear very much included.

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Take the Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket, a premium piece of outerwear designed to take you from late winter into early (early!) spring with ease — and then some. Past Mott and Bow reviews on this site have covered everything from stylish travel pants to the brand’s remarkably classic denim in both Italian cotton and other materials, and the Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket is simply the latest must-buy piece from the ever-popular direct-to-consumer brand.

It’s quite simply all in the details when it comes to the Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket, which is crafted from 100 percent genuine goat suede leather in a rich shade of Olive that should style nicely with dark blue jeans, expertly faded grey or light wash denim, or black jeans from the modern direct-to-consumer brand. The Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket is also fully lined, including satin-lined sleeves for an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience. Note classic trucker jacket detailing and stitching across the back, while the zippered cuffs give this stylish men’s trucker jacket a touch of edgy good looks.

The fit on the Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket should prove relatively trim, so take note of the company’s size guide. And while Mott and Bow men’s jeans are quite affordable to begin with, you’re taking advantage of another perk when it comes to the Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket: It’s marked down somewhat incredibly to $397.50, versus $795 on sale.

Those are the kind of savings that can’t be beat in my book, especially as far as the best trucker jackets for men are concerned. The Mott and Bow Suede Trucker Jacket could prove a new favorite in your rotation, so act accordingly while it’s still on sale. Cheers to that, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Bolster Your Jacket Roster with this Stylish Plaid Number from Patrick James

We like to keep things moving and grooving at this Brooklyn style blog — that is to say, the name of the game today is still winter outerwear and one of the best winter jackets for men, but viewed in a bit of a different light from a brand that knows a thing or two about refined menswear and comfort.

So while it can be essential to keep a thick puffer jacket or a tried-and-true peacoat at the ready, some casually rugged options (yet fashioned with durable, ultra-soft fabric) are also a prime addition to your wardrobe. Take Patrick James, the long-running California menswear purveyor (since 1962, in fact) and the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket. It’s a bit of a different take on a rugged winter jacket, with the same classic plaid build as you’ll find on the best shirt jackets and flannel shirts for men, for instance.

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But a closer look reveals points of distinction and comfort any guy you should be glad to have close at hand — especially as winter’s chill keeps sticking around. The Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket (which just so happens to be 30 percent off right now) is the perfect sort of pick for our Friday Find series — just different enough, but familiar in all the right ways. In fact, the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket boasts a rich Italian-made wool blend structure to go along with that utterly timeless plaid pattern.

Here’s where it gets a bit different with the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket: Note the corduroy collar and cuffs, touches typically found on waxed barn coats or field coats from iconic brands like Barbour (for instance).

Two button flap chest pockets and eye-catching angled hip pockets deliver warmth for your digits and space for your everyday carry, to round this jacket out in fine form indeed. Feel free to layer the Patrick James Dolomine Plaid Cord Jacket atop a chambray shirt or even an Oxford shirt in place of a blazer based on the weather at hand — winter style classics with just a touch different about ’em have never been more within your reach.