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by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Gustin Selvedge Jeans Are Every Bit as Good as Advertised, at a Fraction of the Price

There are certain menswear staples that, if you ask me, are assuredly worth the investment, and a pair of the best blue jeans for men certainly qualifies. There are also levels to that investment, as with any grea style must-have.

While some jeans are more affordable and made with a blend of traditional cotton denim and modern stretch fabric, others are made from what you might call “the good stuff,” a truly out-of-this-world fabrication known as selvedge denim.

And my friends, the good folks at Gustin make some of the best selvedge denim on the market, and they do so at a fraction of the price compared to other high-end men’s blue jean companies.

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Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog regularly, you’ll have come across thick, hearty, sturdy pairs of raw (unwashed or untreated) men’s selvedge denim over the years, and there’s a true difference in the way this fabric wears, ages and molds to your body over time.

It’s exciting stuff as you consider your rotation of menswear essentials, and the Gustin 75 Okayama Standard Jeans are a best-seller from the San Francisco-based direct-to-consumer menswear brand, which specializes with great care in stylish men’s blue jeans and more.

It can be a big leap to buy a pair of selvedge jeans for the first time (pay special attention to the sizing specs for these men’s selvedge jeans on the brand’s Web site), but you can rest assured that this pair of sanforized raw selvedge denim measures up in every possible.

The Gustin 75 Okayama Standard Jeans boast a dependable 14.5oz. fabric weight for multi-season wear, while they fade to a medium blue with more wear over time (after starting as a deep blue indigo, of course).

And here come the savings, too: Gustin notes these jeans are “typically priced at $278-$417 in retail,” yet you can find several sizes of the Gustin 75 Okayama Standard Jeans available now for just $199. In my experience, that’s stellar value for some of the best men’s blue jeans. Between the savings, the style points and the stellar quality, you might have just found your new favorite pair of men’s jeans in the Gustin 75 Okayama Standard Jeans.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take 25 Percent Off these Best-Selling Bonobos Travel Jeans This Week

Best men's jeans from Bonobos.

As a well-dressed modern man (like yourself) surveys the ever-more casual men’s style landscape, maybe you’ve realized that the right pair of jeans — a crisply designed, well-fitting, utterly stylish and versatile pair — can work for plenty of style situations, even ones where a more polished look might have worked (looking at you, old-school office dress code).

So, it’s clear that you need a pair of the best jeans for men, or at least one or two new pairs, and quick. What’s a guy to do? Head to Bonobos, purveyors of some of the best men’s pants (and best affordable menswear, period), and revel in what I like to call the perfect blend of style and savings from the long-running menswear purveyor.

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To be more specific, the famed Bonobos Travel Jeans — the ideal blend of stretch, comfort and sharp looks — are now 25 percent off for a limited time with the code ROADTRIP. That’s right: Save 25 percent on a wide range of Bonobos Travel Jeans by using the code ROADTRIP, my friends.

There’s much to love about these jeans, which stand apart from the rest of the Bonobos lineup thanks to their innovative use of stretch (94 percent cotton and a 6 percent blend of polyester and elastane).

And while Bonobos also makes jeans from premium Italian denim, these offer the most stretch of any pair of Bonobos men’s jeans on the market. Like other expertly designed pants, the Bonobos Travel Jeans feature a range of classic yet eye-catching colors that go well beyond just standard dark blue jeans (although those are also a wise selection for your daily style rotation).

And when it comes to the jeans themselves, they boast all the timeless notes you expect from sturdy denim, including contrasting rivets, a back logo patch and that trademark, high-quality Bonobos fit, at least in my experience.

Seven colors of the Bonobos Travel Jeans are up for grabs at the moment, with some sizes extending up to 44, to go along with five inseam options and five fit varieties (ranging from Slim Taper to Straight). It’s like I said earlier: There’s much to love when it comes to the Bonobos Travel Jeans, starting with the chance to save 25 percent with the code ROADTRIP. Your new favorite pair of jeans are waiting for you, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 20 Percent On These Essential Fall Jeans From Bonobos

Best blue jeans for men to buy now.

We talk often on this Brooklyn style blog about the tools and tricks of the trade, about the right gear for the task at hand — clothing you can wear day in and day out, virtually regardless of season.

In my experience, the best jeans for men (although tricky at times to wear in the summer months!) belong in any toolbox (or wardrobe, rather) of menswear must-haves.

Add in denim made with expert attention to detail in terms of fit and fabric, and you’re looking at a near-indispensable offering — especially as far as pairs of the best jeans for men are concerned, my friends at Bonobos take the cake.

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And while there’s plenty to sort through online at Bonobos, the famed NYC retailer — which is known for disrupting the way men’s pants fit, along with a series of handy innovations in the shopping experience — delivers a premium experience in both name and execution when it comes to the Bonobos Gramercy Premium Jeans.

Throw in the chance to find your new favorite pair of men’s denim — marked down 20 percent right now as head into fall — and you very well might be looking at a few new upgrades in the figurative jeans department heading into fall.

The Bonobos Gramercy Premium Jeans are available at a discount in three versatile yet more casual colors this season, including the lighter and fall tailgate-ready Midwood Blue shown above.

The Bonobos Gramercy Premium Jeans lean on premium organic cotton with a small amount of stretch, and all the proper hallmarks of some of the best-fitting jeans for men can be found in this particular pair.

That includes expertly crafted fabric, handsome details like contrast stitching and a leather back hip logo patch, and of course the proper fit for which Bonobos is known, my friends.

The Bonobos Gramercy Premium Jeans come in waist sizes up to 46, plus a whopping five fits to suit every body type. Complete with printed pockets — because it’s the details that really make the difference — these go-anywhere jeans are a prime, premium addition to any off-duty wardrobe, at least in my experience.

Custom rivets, a near-perfect fit and the casual construction to pair with henleys and jeans aplenty make them a surefire winner in my book: Shop and save on your new go-to blue jeans while there’s still time, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: 3sixteen’s Classic Straight Selvedge Jeans Are some of the Finest On the Market

Selvedge denim can seem like a bit much if you haven’t explored the world of unwashed denim made from thick cotton fabric. There’s an entire community out there that goes wild for selvedge denim, often fashioned from rich denim fabric hailing from Japan. And since this is the Friday Find, where we dive into one standout item that might have flown under your radar, let’s take a look at 3sixteen, shall we?

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For those not familiar, 3sixteen’s New York City roots are rather uncanny: The brand produces some of the best jeans for men with an intensity and quality that’s hard to find in the big city at times (you might more often find it out West, as in Los Angeles, a city known for its denim and durable production methods).

But that means each wearing experience featuring 3sixteen selvedge denim is remarkable and rather special, at least in my experience.

Its carefully curated lineup of some of the finest selvedge denim on the market is hard to beat, including the 3sixteen CS-101X, a classic pair of straight-leg selvedge that will mold to your body, develop beautiful fades and wear as reliably with a thermal henley as with an Oxford shirt and a lightweight navy cotton blazer. How’s that for jeans you can really count on?

The adage that they don’t make ’em like they used to doesn’t quite apply to durable denim like the 3sixteen CS-101X, which uses a custom and multi-season raw 12oz selvedge denim from Japan’s Kuroki Mills. The end result is a beautifully rich shade of blue with all the classic selvedge detailing you might want, including a vintage-inspired fit that features a slight taper and a higher rise. Utterly classic is a phrase that comes to mind with the hard-wearing, stylish and positively versatile 3sixteen CS-101X.

And because selvedge denim can feel intimidating at first, with its stiff wash and deep blue, unfaded finish, a pair with a classic straight-leg cut like the 3sixteen CS-101X can make them feel more approachable, more wearable, more dependable.

Those qualities make them more like your favorite pair of garment-washed, lovingly faded jeans — which are also an important part of a man’s everyday casual wardrobe, at least in my experience.

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In fact, these 3sixteen men’s jeans are even given a light rinse to ease up on the stiffness that can sometimes follow with the best selvedge jeans for men — not bad at all, right? Finished with a tan roughout leather back hip patch and branded gunmetal YKK rivets, each and every detail has been properly accounted for with this exceptional pair.

Suffice to say, if you’ve been searching for a way to get into selvedge denim ahead of fall, then I’d wager the 3sixteen CS-101X are as fine an introduction to the category as any.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Triple Aught Design Intercept PD Tapered Jeans – Your New Must-Have Pair

Welcome back to the latest and greatest Friday Find as we head into Labor Day weekend — it’s a crowded market out there in terms of the best menswear deals, which we’ll take a look at Sunday in our Sunday Sale series. But for now, let’s keep it simple and dive into the Friday Find, where I (not unlike other days on this blog!) tell you about one stellar product to just. Buy. Now.

And in a landscape where the best American-made menswear is hard to come by at times, it’s worth taking a look at Triple Aught Design and the brand’s positively stellar Triple Aught Design Intercept PD Tapered Jeans.

While the name might be a handful, these remarkably well-built jeans are about as rugged and functional as it gets — the kind of jeans you can wear comfortably for travel, for outdoor pursuits and of course, for casually stylish fall outings.

Boasting a fit that’s more tapered than other pairs of Triple Aught Design pants (if you’ve had the chance to try the adventure-minded San Francisco brand), the Triple Aught Design Intercept PD Tapered Jeans are made from thick yet supple Mt. Vernon raw denim and finished with double and triple-needle top stitching in handsome contrasting gold thread.

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Angled hand pockets are offset by two coin pockets for small items in your everyday carry, while the Triple Aught Design Intercept PD Tapered Jeans feature durable, custom hardware and a slim, tailored fit (they wear well with everything from chukka boots to high-top sneakers and even moc toe boots, in my experience). They’ve already begun to develop a handsome patina all their own, and here’s the real kicker: The Triple Aught Design Intercept PD Tapered Jeans are on sale right now for about 20 percent off. That’s your new favorite pair of blue jeans, all sorted out nicely.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These New Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are the Ideal Transitional Pair of Men’s Denim

Billy Reid men's denim review.

As we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn style blog, it might seem strange to be talking about early fall menswear, even as summer continues to roll on in fine fashion. But in the menswear world, things tend to move quickly, and assuredly, some of your favorite online menswear brands are already starting to roll out early fall men’s style collections, including award-winning American designer Billy Reid’s latest offering.

I’m talking about the kind of gear that’s well-suited for the changing seasons and brisk weather ahead, be it the right denim shirt, a new pair of rugged work boots or a lightweight sweater. Look closely and you’ll find more than a few pieces (like the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans shown here) that get the job done as far as bridging the gap between summer and early fall.

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While a pair of the best light wash jeans are plenty useful in your summer style rotation, consider shifting back towards a slightly more substantial pair for early fall — and if that pair happens to come in a rich series of earthy tones, like Billy Reid Cochran Jeans, that’s all the better, at least in my experience.

These handsome jeans are crafted from a blend of 98 percent garment-dyed cotton and 2 percent stretch, and the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are modeled after the brand’s best-selling (and equally fall-appropriate!) Moleskin Jeans.

Either would serve your fall style rotation well, particularly in a versatile and seasonally friendly color like British Khaki (for now, the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans also come in a deep Moss Green and a crisp Asphalt colorway).

In fact, take a look at the latest crop of New Arrivals at Billy Reid, and you very well might find more than a few pieces you can trot out right now, before fall hits in earnest (See: Sweater polos and henley sweaters in particular).

The details are concerned when it comes to your new favorite pair of men’s jeans, including eye-catching leather-backed rivets and custom antique brass hardware, along with the company’s signature embossed leather patch.

These boutique touches make the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans an investment-level pair of men’s jeans, the kind you can wear with a sleek white Oxford shirt at the office or with a grey henley on the weekends (and that’s just two style combinations that’ll go a long way for you this season).

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With a trim fit and a mid rise, these should prove flattering, effortlessly cool and more than worth the price tag — that’s all you can ask for in a pair of the best jeans for men, and the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are more than ready to welcome the new season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Lightweight Bonobos Jeans are Perfect If You Simply Can’t Stop Wearing Denim

Bonobos men's denim review.

Perhaps you, like me, are a big fan of the best jeans for men, an everyman, everyday staple with classic roots that lend an air of rugged, hard-working appeal to plenty of outfits. Be it in summer-friendly light wash designs or timeless dark blue cotton denim fabrication, the best men’s jeans (like the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans as shown above) are as reliable as it gets, at least in my experience.

But what’s a guy to do when the thermostat climbs to unbearable levels, and when it simply feels too hot for a pair of denim? The answer is to go back to the drawing board, because yes indeed, wearing denim in the summer can certainly be done.

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Sure, lightweight trousers in various linen and cotton designs abound, as do stretch chinos — but when the occasion calls for something casual, but not as easygoing as a shorts-centric BBQ, again, well… what’s a guy to do?

While there are certainly times it’s not practical to keep rocking denim, a fresh set of the best lightweight jeans — like the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans, in fact — can come in mighty handy, delivering the everyday style you crave while keeping you cooler in the heat than thick selvedge or traditional dark blue jeans might.

Again, practicality is often the name of the game, but if you’re on the hunt for a stylish pair of jeans you can wear in the summer, then the men’s pants masters at Bonobos seem to have the game figured out.

Denim lovers, myself included, rejoice: The Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans are here to stay, and they’re available in a wide range of sizes and in fits ranging from Tailored to Athletic. These handsome jeans are especially appealing in their Sky Blue Light Wash, a fine example of how lighter color and lighter weight — with plenty of casually cool style points — can go hand in hand.

Better still is the fact that your new favorite light wash jeans feature a blend of 90 percent organic cotton — here’s to sustainability — and plenty of comfortable stretch in the form of 10 percent Elastomultiester. That gives the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans both structure and shape, all the better for wearing them the rest of summer with everything from a stylish camp collar shirt to a classic pocket tee (both of which you can also find online at Bonobos, of course).

Paired up with refined leather loafers and trusty canvas sneakers, the Bonobos Stretch Lightweight Jeans are a perfect summer solution for the guy who loves his denim (guilty as charged). Cheers to making the most of the season, 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.

The Thursday Buy: Buck Mason’s Newest Pair of Japanese Denim are a Worthy Wardrobe Addition

Best light wash jeans for men to buy this spring.

There are certain markers of quality in the world of men’s style essentials, if you ask me, certain things that simply read as a great sign when it comes to building out your wardrobe the finest, most stylish way possible.

A lofty goal that might be, but brands like Buck Mason — in my experience with the Los Angeles-based company — are making it easier than ever to find truly high-quality staples with a twist, like a fresh pair of some of the best blue jeans for men.

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One sign and one surefire way to know you’re getting some of the most high-quality jeans on the market? Look to where the fabric is sourced and then perfected — in this case, Buck Mason is now making Japanese denim with the utmost attention to detail and quality.

It’s part of a series of new fits, fabric and washes from the Americana-inspired brand as we climb out of winter and head into very (very) early spring, but it’s never too early to consider adding some of the best light wash jeans for men into your rotation, particularly when it comes to the Buck Mason Japanese Denim Ford Standard Jeans.

Buck Mason men's jeans review.

The new Buck Mason Japanese Denim Ford Standard Jeans might actually prove familiar if you’re a fan of the brand, like me — the fit plays off Buck Mason’s Ford denim fit, which features a timeless mid-rise, a straight-tapered cut through the thigh, and a slightly tapered leg. These fall somewhere between a pair of Lev’s 514 and a pair of the slim Levi’s 511 — much closer to the Levi’s 514, in fact, and they work quite well on my 6’2″ frame (follow me on Instagram for more style tips on fits and ensembles, my friends!).

In addition to the standout, just-right fit of the Buck Mason Japanese Denim Ford Standard Jeans, the 14oz. Kaihara Japanese milled-denim fabric features stretch, slight texture and a garment-washed finish for a perfectly comfortable, vintage-inspired fit and feel right out of the box.

The fact that the Buck Mason Japanese Denim Ford Standard Jeans pack all this into one nicely sized pair of jeans for less than $250 is impressive, at least in my experience scouring the market for the best jeans for men.

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The even better news is that, thanks to the reliable fit of the Buck Mason Japanese Denim Ford Standard Jeans, you can pair them with everything from spring rain boots or rugged moc toe work boots to classic canvas sneakers in seasons ahead. Of course, easygoing Buck Mason men’s T-shirts and henleys should prove wise companions in terms of casual style, too.

When it comes to men’s denim and wardrobe upgrades for spring, keep some tried-and-true markers of quality in mind — like the fact that your friends at Buck Mason now sell superb Japanese denim.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: The Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection – Modern, Made-in-America Must-Haves

There’s something to be said for menswear brands that feel modern and of the moment, while at the same time delivering a sense of classic style, the kind that’s rarely ever out of place. Of course, you’ll find those sorts of menswear essentials in spades at fan-favorite Americana-adventure retailer Huckberry, assuredly one of the best online style brands for guys – and a personal favorite.

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So when the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder — the company’s flagship in-house line — put their heads together on a new, made-in-Texas collection, the results are absolutely worth checking out ASAP.

My friends, meet the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection, a tightly curated, ridiculously well-made trio of Western workwear style picks perfectly suited for the moment at hand.

After all, everything Western seems to be a growing trend in menswear, but Flint and Tinder doesn’t feel like a bandwagon hopper — the brand does things the right way, with quality and rugged appeal top of mind. The Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection is an outstanding example of top-notch craftsmanship, endlessly cool style points and a nod to Western heritage, done the Huckberry way.

From the richly crafted Waxy Kudo Roper Boots to a line of Flint and Tinder Reserve Denim (crafted from best-in-class selvedge cotton), the new offering is a stellar study in craft, hard work and attention to detail (four different types of selvedge denim certainly nod to that approach).

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The great news is, a tough and hard-working pair of selvedge denim pairs up expertly with Western-style boots, along with F&T staples like a handsome roughout trucker jacket or a durable Western denim shirt.

And as Huckberry says of its boot partnership in this collection with famed bootmakers Rios of Mercedes, the family-owned company boasts “rich history that lends itself quite nicely to what the company calls “a one-of-a-kind roper boot.”

And when it comes to the jeans on offer within the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection, you’ve got your pick from a deep inky black pair of selvedge to classic shade of Khaki and Olive. Each pair of some of the best jeans for men boast a hard-wearing, break-in-ready 13-oz. Japanese fabric that’s also woven on antique shuttle looms — in Texas, of course.

Best selvedge denim for men.

A YKK zipper, hand-numbered labels and sturdy hardware deliver a tough finish and long-lasting wearability, as you’ve come to expect from Hukberry. The bottom hems feature a real selvedge finish, the kind you can show off when cuffing your jeans.

Between the incredibly well-made, frankly beautiful roper boots and a selection of old-school selvedge denim, it looks to me like the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection hits the mark on the head when it comes to both the old-world and the modern — get your pair of boots (or jeans!) while they’re still in stock.