January 20, 2024January 15, 2024 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket – Your Wear-Anywhere Winter Jacket

Layering up for winter doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style entirely in the name of performance, as we often say here on the blog. In fact, your winter menswear essentials can meet that two-fold aim quite handily, and if you don’t believe me, look no further than Relwen, the Ohio-based, heritage-inspired brand sold by the good folks at Huckberry.

In my experience, Relwen delivers the right balance of timeless style and modern performance, whether it’s one of the best men’s shirt jackets or the Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket — a fan favorite that assuredly lives up to its rugged-meets-stylish billing. A quilted jacket, after all, is among the better winter jackets to have on hand, with pockets of insulation and added warmth. And this particular option is something special indeed, all thanks to Relwen’s unique take on classic military styles.

The Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket merges a diamond quilted exterior (for even insulation distribution) with a cotton flannel twill build, all the better for winter weather resistance. The stand-up collar delivers crucial coverage in cold weather, and Relwen packed the Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket with a laundry list of helpful addition features.

Those include a zip chest pocket and a snap chest pocket, plus hip handwarmer pockets, all with plenty of space for your favorite everyday carry essentials. A leather zipper pull adds some visual interest and heritage quality to the streamlined fit of the Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket, while contrasting interior colors add a shot of subtle style.

The best part about this rugged puffer jacket might be its hybrid sense of style — it’s got the utility of a field jacket along with the added coverage (as it hits below the hip), and it’s more stylish than other puffer jackets on the market.

The Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket is the kind of grab-and-go jacket you can wear atop your favorite henley with blue jeans, or else as a layer on your commute atop one of the best Oxford shirts as you head in for a casual day at the office.

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And when the time comes to hit the road for a weekend getaway, the Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket could check every single box for multiple days in a row, winter hikes and evening whiskey included. Your search for a go-anywhere, wear-with-almost-anything, stylish men’s winter jacket is over, and you’ve got the Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket to thank for that.

January 11, 2024January 10, 2024 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Buck Mason Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket is A Hard-Wearing Winter Style Classic

If rugged durability and timeless style is the name of the game, as it tends to be these days, then it’s hard to go wrong with a brand like Buck Mason. If you’ve perused the pages of this blog to find your new favorite blazer or a classic winter peacoat, you assuredly know this to be true, and the all-American brand just keeps upping the ante with each season and new release.

And today’s release in question? The Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket, an utterly classic piece made with heritage inspiration top of mind.

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Now, the Buck Mason men’s jackets selection runs the gamut from the timeless (like the aforementioned peacoat) to the luxurious (like a luxe wool topcoat), but the Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket lands somewhere in the middle. It’s more casually rugged than those two jackets, to be sure, and built with just as much utility as you might expect from Buck Mason.

The latest and greatest from Buck Mason draws inspiration from, as you might expect, tried-and-true jackets worn on slippery decks and frigid coastlines, and it’s got plenty going for it. That laundry list of features starts with the use of iconic Halley Stevensons waxed canvas for exceptional durability, and a corduroy collar and cuffs add both a dash of warmth and some nice contrasting style.

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For ease of slipping the Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket on and off, its sleeves are lined in Bemberg, so you should have no issue layering it over a Buck Mason henley or a stylish Buck Mason denim shirt. You’ll notice that the storm flap front (atop a zipper front for ease of access) is offset in a nod to vintage deck jackets, allowing for the jacket to be buttoned across the throat in times of extreme weather.

And above all else, you’ll notice that your new favorite casual jacket just gets the details right in terms of style and heritage. The next time you need dependable winter outerwear for blustery days, this waxed canvas jacket goes the distance.

January 3, 2024December 29, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket in Leather Is a Luxe Style Splurge for 2024

There’s a fine line between a style splurge and practicality, especially when it comes time to layer up with one of the best jackets for winter, so how can a stylish gentleman such as yourself strike a balance between both? Well, perhaps you want to live a little (or a lot) heading into a new year and could use a new statement jacket, one that’s as useful as it is luxurious? Enter one of your favorite menswear designers, Mr. Todd Snyder himself.

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That might sound impractical, but in my book, there’s nothing impractical about the fan-favorite menswear investment that is the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket. It’s certainly not the first time we’ve reviewed the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket here on the blog, but the great thing is, a silhouette as classic as the trucker jacket provides plenty of room for experimentation.

Hailing from the all-American designer best known for everything from the best corduroy trousers to rugged fisherman sweaters and luxe suiting, the new Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket is as rugged as it is refined.

The overall design remains largely unchanged, aside from the oversized slant patch pockets at the hip, but it’s the fabrication that really takes the cake when it comes to this investment-level winter jacket.

You see, the Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket uses some decidedly luxe touches, like durable, handsome roughout leather and a rich contrasting leather collar. That ups the price tag quite a lot (to the tune of $1,598), so while this is certainly a splurge, it’s a jacket on par with other heritage-quality men’s jackets on the market.

The calf suede leather is a nice option when weather is brisk enough for a merino sweater and an Oxford shirt, yet not an all-out blizzard.

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That same leather gives the seriously cool Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket a refined, elegant quality that you can even pair with dress trousers and the best leather dress boots (both of which you can find at Todd Snyder, of course).

While this jacket isn’t quite as ready for winter weather as a parka or a puffer jacket, it’s a useful go-between jacket that can dress up blue jeans or dress down wool trousers, all the while looking polished and delivering some plentiful style ROI, so to speak.

If that hits the mark for your New Year’s men’s style resolutions, join the club and invest in the remarkable new Todd Snyder Dylan Jacket

December 25, 2023December 21, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The New Filson Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket Is an Heirloom Winter Jacket for Men

First off, my friends: Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! What a momentous day — here’s to spending it with family and friends, surrounded by holiday cheer, great eats, delicious beer and whiskey and of course, a hearty dose of the most rugged men’s style essentials on the market from Filson. At any rate, thanks for taking some time out of your day to swing by The Style Guide. Now, on to business!

The classic style purveyors at Filson are a brand that’s certainly on my radar this season (and well beyond). Perhaps you were even lucky enough to have Santa leave you some of the best menswear from Filson under the tree.

Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket review.

If not, or if you perhaps received a Filson gift card, let’s start with at least one idea to spend that cash (beyond one of the best men’s denim jackets or a classic Filson flannel shirt, of course). The Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket takes what you know and love about the Pacific Northwest heritage brand, and somehow makes it even better for today’s modern man.

You see, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket knocks it out of the park in every way (and it’s not the first time you’re reading a Filson review of this style here on the blog, either). The rich Heather Plaid colorway gives it a distinctive, old-school look, but that aesthetic is just the tip of the iceberg.

Filson turned to its extensive archives and then updated this jacket in hearty, super-thick 24oz. Filson wool for extreme warmth, keeping you toasty in frigid outdoor conditions. That wool is still naturally breathable despite its heavy weight, ensuring you can layer to your heart’s content with a Filson thermal shirt or one of the best Filson flannel shirts.

The hip length of the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket closely rivals classic trucker jackets, while details like snap-flap pockets make for ideal storage space (and easy operation when wearing gloves). The foldover collar can be popped against the wind, while the fit itself should also offer a nice amount of room for cold-weather layering.

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And yes, the Filson Mackinaw Wool Work Jacket doesn’t boast the down insulation of one of the best men’s parkas, for instance, but I’d wager it’s going to be plenty warm while delivering on rugged style to a T. In my book, that sounds like as good a post-Christmas purchase as any, my friends. Once again, happy holidays, stay stylish and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!

November 15, 2023November 13, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Rugged Flint and Tinder Rancher Jacket Is Your New Go-To Fall Layer

By now, I’d bet you’re used to scouring the pages of one of the best online menswear brands — that’d be Huckberry — to find the most rugged, coolest gear on the planet. The company’s in-house Flint and Tinder line is a key part of that equation, of course.

And while it might seem impossible to up the ante when it comes to Flint and Tinder waxed jackets, that’s precisely what the iconic retailer has done with the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Quilted Waxed Rancher Jacket.

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It plays off the brand’s penchant for using the finest materials to deliver uniquely tough menswear, the kind that takes a beating and keeps on going. And with the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Quilted Waxed Rancher, it does the seemingly impossible.

It improves upon the already-exceptional Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, using rugged, heavier 10oz. Martexin waxed sailcloth fabric and a new, hard-working fit and design.

Available in four rich and classic colors (including Dark Oak, Charcoal and Field Tan), the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Quilted Waxed Rancher boasts durable exterior fabrication and a quilted, flannel-lined interior (as the name implies) for maximum warmth. To say it’s a jacket that’s hard to beat is quite apt indeed.

Best of all is the fact that this remarkable jacket is made in the USA and boasts helpful details like two button-front EDC chest pockets and angled hip pockets with rounded exterior stitching. Those pockets should provide crucial storage space for any essentials you need to keep on hand, and it doesn’t hurt that the contrast flannel lining is a richly crafted, stylish pattern, too.

If you ask me, I’d say the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Quilted Waxed Rancher is going to give your rotation of the best waxed jackets a run for its money this season (and beyond). Shop accordingly, my friends.

November 13, 2023November 11, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket Is Back and Better Than Ever This Year

There are certain menswear moments that, each year, tend to roll back around like clockwork, and in the best way possible. When one of your favorite menswear brands recognizes a great thing, like the longevity and instant appeal of one of the best leather jackets, that’s something to be treasured (and shopped, and worn).

I’m talking, in this case, about the 2023 Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, a hotly anticipated restock from the famed California brand, one I’ve looked forward to for years and one that should certainly live up to the hype this year.

The brand knows plenty about dependable gear and long-term craftsmanship, be it a rugged vest for fall or some of your new favorite boots — and hopefully, you’ve experienced that quality firsthand. And in the case of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, it’s been a dedicated brand staple for a decade now.

In the case of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, that commitment to quality is evident in every last stitch. It’s handmade in San Francisco from rich, immaculately well-crafted drum-dyed 3.5-oz. full-grain steerhide, then finished with PrimaLoft insulation. Yes, that’s right: This jacket truly was designed for wide-open country and blustery days, and the brand wouldn’t have it any other way.

Plus, the handsome Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket also comes in three impossibly cool shades of leather (including the aptly named Whiskey Steerhide, a deep Espresso Steerhide and a sleek black leather option. It’s rugged, it’s road-ready and it’s an heirloom piece in every sense of the word.

The two-way zipper (from the zipper maestros at YKK) should prove durable and long-lasting (befitting the $1,075 price tag, of course), while even the hip pockets are lined in flannel for added warmth. It’s also got a bi-swing, gusseted back, two handy EDC chest pockets and zipper cuffs for easy mobility and a customizable fit.

As I tend to say, if it seems like Taylor Stitch thought of everything with one of the best leather jackets for men, that’s because they absolutely did. The proof is right there in every stitch of this incredibly well-crafted jacket, so do yourself a favor and layer up accordingly — this is one jacket to treasure for years to come.

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket

How do you take a certified style classic like one of the best men’s waxed jackets and make it even better? Well, in the case of my friends at Huckberry, that means updating the already famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Hudson Jacket with all-new, custom fabric from one of the best waxed jacket makers on the planet.

It might sound too good to be true, but when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket, seeing is believing.

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It’s already part of a full rotation of the best waxed jackets for men over at the rugged, ever-versatile retailer, and the Flint and Tinder line is already quite hard to beat. In the case of this jacket, it’s the use of British Millerain Tekwax Evolution 8 weather-resistant waxed canvas that gives it plenty of durability and seasonal performance, especially on brisk fall days.

It can also stand up to chillier weather thanks to the flannel interior lining, but the real difference maker here with the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket is the unique blackwatch plaid pattern. There are also seriously cool color options available in the everyday version of this hunting-inspired jacket, but that plaid pattern is about as rich and stylish as it gets for the season at hand.

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Of course, this all doesn’t come cheap, as the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket will set you back about $400 ($398, to be exact).

But given Huckberry’s know-how at finding partners who make the best stuff on the planet (in this case, the best men’s waxed jackets) is something you can trust in, and something that makes it worth the higher price tag. If I were you, I’d add the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket to your style rotation ASAP.

October 30, 2023October 27, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Bespoke Post & Schott NYC Teamed Up on the Perfect Leather Jacket for Fall

Bespoke Post x Schott NYC leather jacket.

If you’ve been feeling like menswear these days isn’t quite as well-made as in years past, you might want to pay close attention to what Bespoke Post and Schott NYC have been dreaming up, because it just might knock your socks off. In short, it’s a revamped take on an old-school classic, and yes, it’s one of the best leather jackets for fall.

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I know that’s a bold proclamation, but you can certainly trust what Bespoke Post is working on and standing by proudly as one of the best online menswear brands out there. Still with me? Let’s dive on into one of the best jackets for fall, period.

The Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket distills the famed Schott brand’s heritage expertly into one truly standout fall and winter jacket. It might seem too good to be true (and sadly, it’s only up for pre-order right now!), but the specs and handsome, rugged design are indeed more than up to par.

It’s almost hard to keep track of all of the standout specs that make up the Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket, but it starts with soft yet hard-wearing roughout leather that molds to your body with each wear (according to Bespoke Post and Schott, that is). They’ve topped off this rugged jacket with handsome Tobacco leather on the collar for an eye-catching finishing touch, and a zip chest pocket adds some utility (as do hip handwarmer pockets).

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Best of all is the fact that the frankly incredible Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket is inspired by classic 1930s Schott service jackets, which is the kind of history most brands can’t quite lean on, to say the least.

The Schott NYC x Bespoke Post Roughout Leather Rancher Jacket, although an investment at a pre-order price of $749 right now, is made to handle business, get better with wear and deliver expert fall style — and it’ll ship out to you early next month. That’s a jacket worth securing, at least in my book. Go forth in style, my friends!

October 24, 2023October 23, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Layer Up And Save 50 Percent On This Stylish Bespoke Post Bomber Jacket

There comes a time in every guy’s life when he’s got to make a choice: The choice to layer up and save some cash in the process is ideal, but it doesn’t come around all that often. Or at least, it doesn’t come around all that often if you’re not already on the lookout for one of the best bomber jackets, like the Line of Trade Outfield Bomber Jacket from my friends at Bespoke Post.

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The famed NYC brand bridges the gap with this in-house-designed jacket, and between seasons, quite handsomely. The result is a cotton poplin bomber with classic, sporting-inspired touches built right in, down to the striped collar and timeless design. Plus, it’s finished with a two-way zipper, and the Line of Trade Outfield Bomber Jacket is casually cool enough to wear with everything from classic blue jeans and a henley to an Oxford shirt and chinos. Add it to your outerwear rotation ASAP, my friends.

October 16, 2023October 13, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Buck Mason & Eddie Bauer Made The Perfect Vintage-Style Jacket for Fall

Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer Skyliner Jacket.

You might say that they just don’t make ’em like they used to as you cruise the market for the best men’s jackets for fall (and beyond). That’s but one category to which that adage applies, but if you ask me, it certainly doesn’t hold weight when you consider the latest collaboration from all-American style purveyors Buck Mason.

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Your favorite menswear brand seems to hit the nail on the head in plenty of different categories, be it the exceptionally well-curated Buck Mason Vintage Collection or its assortment of USA-made T-shirts. But when you really need to beef things up when brisk weather rolls into town, the LA-based outfitter turned to a company that knows a thing or two about making some of the best performance jackets for men on the market.

That brand, of course, is famed adventure gear maker Eddie Bauer, and the Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer Capsule already looks to be the stuff of legend. Eddie Bauer, of course, made the first patented down jacket in the United States and helped outfit adventurers, high-altitude explorers and the military in the process of testing out those jackets.

So it only makes sense that Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer would look to the past to reinvent some absolutely iconic styles.

Chief among those styles? The Eddie Bauer Skyliner Jacket, a bomber down jacket with distinctive diamond quilting and cozy ribbed cuffs and collar. The OG version is tough as nails and ultra-warm, and the new Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer Skyliner Jacket pays homage to the original as only Buck Mason can. It’s done up in a rich, earthy Oregano color in keeping with Buck Mason’s dusty-hued menswear, and the specs can certainly pass muster, too.

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The versatility of the Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer Skyliner Jacket for adventures far afield (or casually rugged trips across town) is unmatched, given that it features Responsible Down Standard, 650-fill power down (translation: It’s warm and durable without a ton of bulk). You’ll find side entry hip pockets for your EDC on the front of this stylish Eddie Bauer jacket, while the classic fit delivers room for layering other Buck Mason menswear essentials.

And at $275, the Buck Mason x Eddie Bauer Skyliner Jacket looks to be, at least in my book, a downright steal for its utility, heritage and style. That sounds like a classic jacket worth adding to your modern menswear rotation right now.

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