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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Mott and Bow Just Debuted a New Style of Men’s Straight-Leg Jeans

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Some fashion trends come and go (most of ’em, in fact) but the ones that remain show staying power for a reason, be it their timeless nature, their versatiliy, their adaptability or a combination of all of the above.

In the world of the best men’s blue jeans, skinny denim was once all the rage for men, but one style that’s shown that staying power all crave is the trusted straight-leg jean, as apt a move with sturdy leather boots as with classic white sneakers.

And when a brand known for making some of the best jeans for men decides to release its own, entirely new take on the best straight leg jeans, it’s certainly worth noting — and perhaps adding to your cart, as we tend to say.

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And so it goes with the Mott and Bow Straight Ridge Jeans, a fresh spin on the classic blue jean as only the New York-based affordable denim masters can dream up.

If you’ve read past Mott and Bow reviews on here, you’ll know that the company prides itself on high-quality stretch denim in classic washes, with plenty of stretch factor. Color options run the gamut from faded light grey to inky black and the pleasantly faded, pre-washed nature of the Mott and Bow Straight Ridge Jeans.

If you’re a men’s denim fan who simply can’t stop wearing jeans even as the mercury climbs, then you’re in luck, as the sturdy yet supple Ridge Jeans feature a medium-weight 12.3oz. denim fabrication, plus a stretch factor of 21 percent (other pairs of Mott and Bow jeans feature a stretch factor somewhere around 32 percent, for instance).

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Don’t let the amount of stretch factor fool you: The denim brand wisely notes that “The Ridge has a more structured, authentic denim feel that holds its shape throughout the day,” and that sounds like wearability and authenticity I can get behind, especially when wearing these stylish jeans (in either their Light/Medium Blue or Dark Blue colorways) with a Mott and Bow pocket tee or a prized chambray shirt.

Searching for jeans with a more relaxed fit yet a polished, crisp look suitable for the heat — you’ve found ’em right here with the Mott and Bow Straight Ridge Jeans, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Just Made the Perfect Pair Of the Best Light Wash Jeans for Men

Best light wash jeans for men.

It’s something we tend to talk about often here on this Brooklyn style blog: Shifting your favorite menswear essentials from one season to the next, all the while keeping your eye on the proverbial ball and knowing when to carry some of your favorite men’s style picks from one instance or situation to the very next.

For some of us (yours truly very much included), that might mean finding a way to wear your favorite pair of leather boots — even in the summer months — and for others amongst us (yours truly also included) that might mean working a pair of the best light wash jeans for men into your style rotation.

And if you appreciate rugged-meets-refined takes on utter style classics, from the peacoat to the denim shirt to the retro camp collar shirt — blue jeans included — the style aficionados at Billy Reid have just what you need. How about it, ehh?

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It’s easier said than done in some situations and climates, but if I had to wager, I’d say a pair of the best light wash jeans for men should fit the bill quite nicely as we move from spring slowly but surely into summer.

After all, a pair of the best men’s jeans is hardly ever out of fashion, and all the better if they come in a seasonally friendly light wash. And that, my friends, is where the Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Elijah Jeans enter your fashion rotation in these next few weeks.

For multiple seasons, the acclaimed Alabama menswear designer has teamed up with the ultra-fashionable California denim company on pairs of perfectly tailored, expertly crafted, remarkably well-fitting jeans in a variety of eye-catching washes, and that includes this latest run of high-quality designer men’s denim.

There’s an air of top-notch quality and craftsmanship to the partnership, as one would only expect from the same brand that makes the peacoat worn by James Bond (lest we forget). Even the leather back hip patch, with a custom logo, represents the best of the best — at least in my experience — when it comes to dependable style and eye-catching good looks.

The Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Elijah Jeans use regenerative cotton this time around, with a remarkably supple amount of stretch and durable yet soft, easygoing fabric — plus, a tailored fit that flatters, rather than restricts.

As Billy Reid notes with this pair of your new favorite blue jeans, “the Elijah Jean takes the same craftsmanship of the best-selling Adler jean and opens the leg a bit more for a wider fit that offers more flexibility and motion without compromising on style.” If that sounds right up your alley as far as a new pair of stylish men’s blue jeans, I’d say you’re in luck on this fine spring day, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Hiroshi Kato Plaid Shirt is A Vintage-Inspired Wardrobe Addition for Any Season

There are certain standards and certain menswear essentials I tend to reach for in my own wardrobe consistently, almost regardless of season. Perhaps you feel the same way — take the richly crafted appeal of the timeless plaid buttondown shirt.

While perfectly well-suited for fall and winter, one of the best plaid shirts for men can take on spring and summer-friendly character all its own when made by an under-the-radar brand you should know. All the better if that brand, like Hiroshi Kato, takes exceptional care in every stitch to produce some of the best USA-made jeans in a wide range of fits and washes — not to mention expertly crafted complementary pieces like the Hiroshi Kato Brace Vintage Nep Plaid Shirt.

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Part of about a handful of different long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirting varieties produced by the made-in-America brand loved by denim obsessives for crafting excellent Japanese denim, the Hiroshi Kato Brace Vintage Nep Plaid Shirt doesn’t cut any corners in matters of production, fabrication, quality or material, as I’ve found out wearing one of my new favorite shirts over these past few weeks.

With the handsome Hiroshi Kato Brace Vintage Nep Plaid Shirt, the difference is truly one you can feel in every stitch and fiber of the 100 percent cotton  Japanese brushed plaid flannel fabric, one finished with triple-stitched shoulders for hard-wearing durability.

Cat eye buttons and an ultra-authentic chain stitch side seam run-off deliver the utmost in genuine construction and eye-catching good looks through the smallest details — as all stylish men’s shirts tend to offer, the Hiroshi Kato Brace Vintage Nep Plaid Shirt very much included.

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It comes in two rich colors that swerve from typical plaid patterns (my favorite is the indigo-leaning Daydream Blue), while the weight is plenty comfortable enough to wear on its own or over a pocket tee on breezy days (for more brisk temperatures, a waxed jacket or a lightweight cotton sweater should prove a worthy top layer).

With standout construction you can feel every time you wear this versatile plaid shirt, there are differences aplenty around every corner when it comes to the Hiroshi Kato Brace Vintage Nep Plaid Shirt — your spring wardrobe deserves this go-anywhere addition.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Hiroshi Kato Is Making Some of the Finest, Best Blue Jeans for Men (And More!) on the Market Right Now

Does it ever seem like the market for men’s blue jeans is a bit crowded at times? Perhaps — from classic denim producers to department stores and high-fashion brands — but that makes it all the more special when a company cuts through the clutter and stands above the rest (head and shoulders, one might say!) when it comes to delivering the best selvedge jeans for men (and more!).

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That’s the idea at the root of the Friday Find series, as we say – diving into brands that might fly under the radar from time to time, but are every bit as worthy of a coveted spot in your wardrobe as your tried-and-true favorites. And if you’re a denimhead, you very well likely know the stellar denim and menswear producers at Hiroshi Kato. If not? This Friday is as prime a time as any to dive into your new favorite pair of blue jeans.

Over the past few weeks or so, I’ve had the chance to step into a standout pair of Hiroshi Kato men’s denim, a cult favorite offering that I’d heard about frequently from in-the-know menswear fans and lovers of the best denim for men all across the board. So when the folks at Hiroshi Kato reached out about testing out a pair of finely crafted selvedge denim, I certainly had to take ’em up on that offer — how could you not, ehh?

Of course, I’ve written a Hiroshi Kato men’s denim review over at WERD.com, but this one was a chance every bit as special to trot out some of the coolest men’s blue jeans all around Brooklyn (as you might have seen on my Instagram!).

For my latest men’s denim review and another foray into the world of Hiroshi Kato selvedge denim, I selected a pair of the Scissors Slim Tapered, crafted from rich, durable yet supple 10.5 Ace selvedge. As the good folks at the USA-made denim producer say, these handsome and rugged yet versatile jeans rely on “vintage fade Indigo Japanese 10.5oz 4-way stretch selvedge,” finished off with eye-catching details like a custom back hip leather patch and the company’s custom-branded hardware.

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Denim from my friends at Hiroshi Kato is a sight to behold and even better to wear — utterly classic, remarkably well-designed, made to get better over time and offered in a wide variety of washes, fits and styles. There’s an almost stunning array of men’s blue jeans on offer at Hiroshi Kato, as I’ve found out over the years — and I’ve got plenty more to dive into from one of the best men’s blue jean producers on the market. Your next pair of hard-working selvedge awaits, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: You’re Going to Want to Stock Up on New Mott and Bow Heavyweight Tees This Spring

When we talk about a menswear essential like the best jeans for men, it often follows that the best complementary pieces can prove mighty important as well, right? There’s a reason the “jeans and a T-shirt” pairing has earned its rightful place in the menswear lexicon: It’s casually rugged, it’s comfortable without being sloppy, it’s the choice of rock stars and iconoclast style icons and hard-working fellas the land over.

And when done the right way — when done by a brand that excels in both categories, like Mott and Bow — it can change the way you approach dressing for spring, summer and beyond.

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New York City-based Mott and Bow has, across the past dozen years, done a standout job at how guys (and gals!) shop for and buy denim online, using high-quality denim fabrication, helpful fits and easy exchange policy and a growing roster of supporting menswear staples — like one of the best heavyweight T-shirts for men as shown above.

Yes, you very well might know the brand for its exceptionally well-fitting, affordably priced denim (for the designer-level quality, at least in my experience), and Mott and Bow has expanded across the years into super-soft, durable hoodies, sweatpants, polos, T-shirts, underwear and even travel pants and chinos.

And the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee lineup is the latest marker of quality from the fast-selling direct-to-consumer denim brand (perhaps you’ve even seen their ads on TV and across social media as of late, ehh?).

If you haven’t yet taken the plunge with a pair of Mott and Bow denim, check out my Mott and Bow reviews here on this blog — and of course, consider starting things off simply by picking up the hard-wearing Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee — in my own trials wearing these tees across the past few weeks, I’ve found the fit impeccable and the fabric supple but substantial. Could the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee be my new favorite T-shirt? Ladies and gentlemen, that’s certainly a possibility.

Made from durable yet soft cotton jersey fabric with a heavier-weight construction, this tee takes its cues from workwear, featuring a slightly relaxed but not too oversized fit (a size XL in the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee fits my frame nicely, with room to move rather than a restrictive fit). The hem is cut slightly longer without proving too baggy, while the garment-washed fabric is already getting softer with each wear, at least in my experience.

As with other Mott and Bow menswear staples, you can find the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee in a solo set, a 3-pack trio or a 6-pack offering, giving you stylish, rugged options multiple days of the week in your T-shirt rotation.

Colors like Vintage Pewter and Vintage Taupe, plus shades of grey and charcoal, deliver the ultimate in casual versatility when it comes to the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee – it’s everything you’ve come to expect in terms of quality Mott and Bow construction, but in T-shirt form. Your next casual #OOTD just got a leg up, thanks to your favorite denim brand.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Go Casually Rugged with these New Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Jeans

It’s something we often talk about here on this menswear blog — the idea that a guy’s wardrobe should have plenty of classic selections for the utmost in versatility, from crisp and dressy selections like a classic cotton blazer or an Oxford shirt, right on down to more casually rugged picks like a pair of the best jeans for men. As someone who tends to wear denim just about every day, they’re a downright essential made to be dressed up slightly or styled in expert casual fashion.

And while some brands tend to cut corners, I’d wager that the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder have the proper formula perfected when it comes to casually rugged style, and that’s very likely an understatement if ever you’ve shopped the fan-favorite Americana retailer’s assortment, including in-house brands like F&T.

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In my book, the new Flint and Tinder Spring 2026 Collection, with a heavy dose of Americana and military influence, knocks it out of the park in that regard. Yes indeed, if you want fresh denim aplenty in utterly classic construction, a pair that harkens back to old-school denim, then the new Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim should deliver the hard-wearing style you seek.

Here’s what you’re getting with the handsome new Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim, alongside other durable military-inspired and throwback staples given new life in the company’s latest collection. The Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim starts with pre-washed 13.5oz 100% cotton selvedge denim for a sense of sturdiness and yet durable wearability, while the fabric itself is woven on antique looms for extra attention to detail.

And speaking of that attention to detail: The company left no stone unturned with these Huckberry-exclusive jeans (the brainchild of Huckberry Design Director Nick Kemp). The rugged Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim boast dependable copper rivets and bar tack stitching at key stress points for the longevity you need from your favorite blue jeans, while the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim are finished with custom Flint and Tinder hardware and a custom back suede logo patch for the ultimate in authenticity.

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Like other standout pairs of Flint and Tinder blue jeans, the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim should feature a positively outstanding fit (in this case, it’s Huckberry’s Athletic Straight Fit).

The Medium Wash pair should prove particularly appealing and stylish when worn with a waxed trucker jacket and a classic pocket tee, although I’d be willing to bet you can easily wear the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim with an Oxford shirt and leather chukka boots for easygoing-yet-polished daily style. When the time comes to select and style a new favorite pair of jeans this season, make sure the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim are the ones you’re rocking.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: These 3sixteen Selvedge Jeans are a Fresh Take on Classic Men’s Blue Jeans

Best selvedge jeans for men.

It can sometimes be tricky to improve upon a classic, especially if that classic piece happens to be a set of the best selvedge denim for men. A workwear staple for decades, the blue jean is as all-American as it gets, and yet, between fit and fabrication, some of the very best denim jeans for men get even better when in the right hands.

In the case of today’s Friday Find — a deep dive into an underrated style staple by a buzzed-about but underrated brand — the good folks at 3sixteen have you covered with the 3sixteen CT-101xs in a richly crafted stonewash, a nice change of pace from typical dark blue selvedge denim.

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The New York City-based label goes deep in the world of the highest-quality denim on the market, and in this case, the 3sixteen CT-101xs boast stonewashed 12oz. denim in an agreeable weight for multiple seasons. The denim itself is stonewashed evenly for a crisp, clean and light fade, making the 3sixteen CT-101xs a solid go-between from dark blue or black selvedge denim and true light wash jeans.

Crafted with impeccable care, that makes the casually rugged 3sixteen CT-101xs a soft yet durable pair of jeans with a classic tapered cut that should work plenty well on most body types. Details like standout USA-made craftsmanship are a surefire sign of quality, along with the use of exceptional denim fabric sourced from Okayama, Japan — a country that knows a thing or two about the best blue jeans.

The 3sixteen CT-101xs can just about do it all in matters of casual style, whether paired with a classic henley and a cardigan, or with a crisp Oxford shirt and a lightweight navy blazer for a dash of seasonal, high-low style. Given the investment-level price of these stylish men’s jeans ($290, to be exact), versatility is the name of the game in terms of wearability — make your next denim-centric wardrobe upgrade happen with the fresh nature of the 3sixteen CT-101xs, my friends.

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 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.