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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker Jacket – An On-Sale Rarity at Huckberry

Suffice to say, there are no shortage of absolutely outstanding Black Friday and Cyber Monday gear deals to shop out there from your favorite online menswear shops. It seems you can save on a little bit of everything — and I mean, everything — if you know where to look.

From home goods to bar cart must-haves, durable waxed jackets, cozy flannel shirting, utterly classic sweaters and handsome leather boots — to name a brief smattering of categories — there’s savings to be had around every corner, particularly if you shop the discounted wares at Huckberry.

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Naturally, I’m willing to bet you knew that Huckberry’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals were outstanding in their own right, but the real joy comes in digging deeper into Black Friday Huckberry discounts, does it not? The Americana retailer is offering a series of exclusive drops across the weekend, including today’s rarity of a find (as far as the best denim jackets are concerned, that is).

And if you play your cards right and layer up properly, you can still make one of the best denim jackets for men work for you — and again, it’s rare enough that it’ll be worth it to score one on sale through Huckberry’s Black Friday weekend sale.

Folks, meet the Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker, which repurposes Huckberry’s knack for perfecting the trucker jacket silhouette, all the while using rare and durable, utterly classic Cone Mills denim hailing from North Carolina.

The Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker is one heck of a find, made in America from sturdy 12.75oz. rigid Cone denim secured from the legendary American denim producers at Cone Mills. When that factory’s USA location finally shuttered pre-pandemic, its factory in Yecapixtla, Mexico took over the sort of production that denimheads absolutely love.

The result is the same hard-wearing, remarkable denim fabric fashioned into timeless silhouettes — even more incredible (and certainly worthy of today’s Style Pick) is the fact that the Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker is 30 percent off right now as part of Huckberry’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Plenty of sizes are available when it comes to this reliable trucker jacket.

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It’s going to break in and look better and better with each wear, while classic design details like slanted flap chest pockets and custom hardware cement its easily wearable, durable appeal. For 30 percent off as part of a special run of Huckberry holiday sales, you might not find a better deal right now than the Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Flint and Tinder’s Best-Selling Trucker Jacket Just Got a Major Upgrade

Flint and Tinder trucker jacket review.

It’s like we’ve been saying for weeks if not months on this Brooklyn style blog: There’s not a better time of year for menswear than right now, with its rich layers, its promise of crisp outdoor adventure and the chance to lean into your rugged side.

And certain retailers just meet the moment quite handily, as you also well know if you read this menswear blog on the regular. Of course, Huckberry stocks the kind of vintage-inspired, Americana-tinged gear you can count on to power everything from weekend farmer’s market visits to cabin getaways, bonfires, park strolls and more.

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But even the best gear needs an upgrade or a refresh from time to time, including one of Huckberry’s best sellers, the indomitable and incomparable Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket.

The company’s best-selling item of all-time is normally made from a hard-wearing Martexin sailcloth and lined with striped blanket flannel lining, but the latest and greatest Flint and Tinder trucker jacket gets a big-time, highly intriguing upgrade: Witness the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Sashiko Trucker Jacket, which blends the softness of 100 percent indigo-dyed cotton with distinctive Japanese Sashiko stitching.

There’s plenty of character to love in the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Sashiko Trucker Jacket, which updates a true modern menswear classic in utterly eye-catching fashion. As Huckberry notes, sashiko stitching, an age-old technique, helps lend texture, character and craftsmanship to all kinds of textiles, this handsome trucker jacket very much included.

And like other variations on your favorite indigo menswear, pieces like the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Sashiko Trucker Jacket will take on their own character and patina the more you wear ’em — with each wear, in fact.

Huckberry rightfully calls this gem of a piece a “limited-edition, artisanal take on our iconic trucker jacket,” and it’s hard to pass that up (act carefully, since size XS is already sold out online).

The great news is, the same hallmarks that make other versions of the Flint and Tinder trucker jacket so excellent are all in on the action as well, from side-entry waist pockets to a flap-button chest pocket and the brand’s utterly classic striped blanket lining. Look for the inner left side media pocket for your everyday carry, too. And custom, durable hardware lends even further durability to this timeless silhouette, which should prove every bit as wearable as your other favorite Flint and Tinder trucker jacket.

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Rock it early and often with a grey henley and tan chinos, or else style it with black jeans and broken-in tan leather boots for a dash of rock n’roll edge. However you choose to wear the newest Flint and Tinder trucker jacket, rest assured that it’s with you for the ride every step of the way, and then some.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Todd Snyder Chore Coat is an Essential Transitional (On-Sale) Layer

When the opportunity arises to bring your fall and winter layers back out of storage, I’d say you should jump at the chance — and while we’re well into autumn, perhaps you’re still searching for the right layer to complement casually rugged looks aplenty.

I’d say one of the best men’s chore coats certainly qualifies, especially if the weather hasn’t quite turned brisk in bone-chilling fashion — in times like these, a lighter, durable, rugged top layer can still be used to great effect when worn over a thicker sweater or flannel shirt, for instance.

And that’s where the good folks at Todd Snyder enter the fray once more, as the award-winning menswear designer’s Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat lives up to its billing for crisp but not blizzard-worthy seasonal days right now.

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To be clear, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat isn’t nearly as thick and sturdy as other layers in your rotation, perhaps even including something like the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket. But remember, layers are your friend, and when wind and rain hits, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat should prove highly functional and fashionable all the same. And yes, for just about 25 percent off, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat will absolutely get the job done, my friends.

A blend of cotton and nylon gives it a water-resistant structure and sturdy style points aplenty, as patch pockets deliver a timeless chore coat look and utility for hauling your everyday carry from point A to point B.

Melamine buttons provide durability and performance, while the Lichen shade is utterly classic and military-inspired — look to pair up the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat with everything from dark tan chinos and a white Oxford shirt to expertly broken-in dark blue denim and a grey thermal henley.

Of course, the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat should also style easily atop a fisherman sweater or a light grey crewneck sweatshirt — and naturally, the fact that the famed designer sells each of these staples alongside the Todd Snyder Rain Chore Coat is a massive bonus, at least in my experience. If it’s reliably durable, rugged-yet-versatile style you seek in every facet of your wardrobe, then this handsome chore coat is an apt, on-sale style move to make now, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket is a Durable, Stylish Layer for Shoulder Season

While we can’t all take the opportunity to go as far afield as the stylish fisherman and explorer shown above, there are certain menswear essentials that can spur you on to bigger and better things — or at least, to more rugged comfort and style in the best time of year for men’s style (that’d be right now, autumn!).

There’s a tricky balance to strike, as right now, it’s not quite prime time to break out a shearling jacket or perhaps an extra-warm puffer, but durability and weather-ready performance is the name of the game. Instead, the right design and fabrication goes a long way, and that’s where the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket enters your shoulder season rotation in style.

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And the brand in question, California’s own Aether Apparel, delivers a fresh take on a classic, as the best men’s field jackets now have some serious competition on the market. The company seamlessly combines technical fabrics and silhouettes with sleek, modern style meant to go from the city to the trail and back again.

One look at the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket should tell you everything you need to know, starting with its four-way stretch, hand-dyed Japanese ripstop fabric. With its foldover collar designed to shield you from the elements, and two front-snap chest pockets, the jacket is practically primed for urban exploration.

And yet, don’t let the ripstop fabric fool you — the brand designed the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket with room to layer, so you should readily be able to layer a fisherman sweater or a thermal henley underneath. This ruggedly casual jacket should also prove a prime seasonal move for temperatures down to the mid-40s, which should allow you to move swiftly between the seasons in style.

Available in crisp, neutral Mineral Green or Desert Tan, the olive hue of the Mineral Green option might prove best suited for the stylish climes of the fall season — whether paired with deep blue indigo jeans, dark tan chinos or grey canvas work pants.

The Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket is the perfect example of a highly technical piece that can function as a style move when worn the right way (again, a trusty fisherman sweater would prove an apt fashion decision as a layering piece). In matters of form and function, the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket is a winner in my book.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket Is a Distinctive Spin on a Classic

There are certain distinctive finds in the menswear world that almost defy convention: They take one thing you think you might know, like one of the best Western shirts for men, and then blend it with another ultra-dependable staple, like one of the best shirt jackets on the market. And of course, the good folks at Americana menswear masters Buck Mason certainly know just how to blend the two, and that results in highly wearable, stylish, classic-yet-modern selections like the brand-new Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket.

Remarkably, the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket manages to be both things at once, yet stands alone as a reliable fall and winter layer, complete with quilted down filling to round out 190 GSM cotton-nylon blend exterior.

And that’s where things get even more interesting: This stylish shirt jacket also nails the details of traditional Western shirts, including five-point chest flap pockets and Western-style yoke detailing. And those snaps on the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket? They’re made of pearl for extra authenticity, just like the old days.

The square quilting should deliver maximum comfort and warmth when layered over everything from a thermal henley to a durable chambray shirt, and you could even go so far as to layer the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket over another faded Western shirt if you really wanted to lean into classic Western, Americana vibes.

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The Uniform Khaki color also gives it another level of versatility — that shade should wear well with everything from faded blue jeans to olive chinos and even shades of rust and tobacco. It’s prime time to layer up in distinctive fashion, and this hybrid shirt jacket manages to be two things at once — all the while doing both remarkably well, my friends. If you end up scoring the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket, let me know in the comments, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Taylor Stitch Bourbon Corduroy Ojai Jacket Is Handsome Fall Style Personified

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Now that we’re past the first day of fall — always a momentous time on my own personal calendar for a number of reasons — it’s high time you kicked things into high gear as far as your array of autumn style essentials is concerned.

The best menswear for fall expertly balances rugged appeal with versatility, rich texture and even seasonal, carefully considered colorways — as luck would have it, the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket checks each of those boxes in a handsome silhouette that nods in expert fashion to iconic French chore coats.

And it’s all thanks to the good folks at Taylor Stitch, a brand I’ve admired for a decade and one that has some serious chops as far as the variety of its classic-meets-modern menswear rotation.

The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is every bit as much of a brand staple for the San Francisco outfitter as its expertly crafted Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, a modern version of the timeless Oxford shirt. Its array of sturdy cotton tees, the Heavy Bag Henley, its two different cuts of chinos and of course, the utterly cool Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket are also heavy hitters, to be sure.

And while it’s a high bar to clear, the casually roguish stylings of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket might just be the best-suited of the bunch for fall, particularly in eye-catching, richly crafted organic cotton corduroy in a mighty tempting shade of Bourbon.

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With top and side-entry hip patch pockets and a chest patch pocket for your everyday carry, plus secure ring-back buttons, this jacket is as functional at the workshop or drafting table as it is stylish enough for sipping on a speakeasy Old Fashioned.

Whether layered over a rugged organic cotton henley or worn atop a Taylor Stitch chambray shirt for high-low style, this is a surefire seasonal winner — and an expert Friday Find pick, if I do say so myself. Good luck layering out there this fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Flint and Tinder’s Denim Trucker Jacket is A Perfect Take on a Timeless Classic

Best denim jackets for men.

As I often like to say when it comes to this new weekly series of stylish weekend finds, well, it’s sometimes best to just keep it simple: To focus on the classics as far as menswear essentials are concerned, and to focus on selections that can suit you well now and on into the cooler fall months ahead.

One of the best denim jackets for men fits the bill quite handsomely in that regard, particularly if it’s made by one of the very best online menswear stores for stylish fellas (that includes you and me both!) — and that store, as you well know if you read this New York City style blog, happens to be Huckberry.

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And so, let’s dial into the Flint and Tinder Denim Trucker Jacket, a tasteful swerve from Flint and Tinder’s customary lineup of the best waxed trucker jackets around.

As you’ll see with the richly crafted, hard-wearing Flint and Tinder Denim Trucker Jacket, it boasts the same fabled silhouette as the iconic waxed trucker jacket from which it takes its many style cues. And the Flint and Tinder Denim Trucker Jacket is all the better for it, using “sturdy 12.75oz Cone Mills rigid denim,” as Huckberry notes, along with crisp details like slanted chest pockets with rounded, eye-catching flaps.

The handsome and expertly fashioned Flint and Tinder Denim Trucker Jacket also happens to be double-stitched and finished with vertical stitching across the body, and your new favorite denim jacket also features adjustable waist side tabs.

Beyond those crisp and classic details, the hard-working Flint and Tinder Denim Trucker Jacket is unlined for easy layering as we move from summer into fall — the list of dependable benefits and serious style points goes on (and on, and on!) but for now, you just might have to discover the beauty and wearability of the Flint and Tinder Denim Trucker Jacket for yourself. Happy Friday, my friends — here’s to the weekend, and here’s to plenty of value and style from Huckberry!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Taylor Stitch Denim Jacket is a Modern Spin on a Classic for Spring Men’s Style

Best denim jackets for men.

There’s not much more essential to your menswear rotation in the blustery yet sunny, anything-goes summer months than a durable piece of outerwear, at least in my experience. One of the best denim jackets for men in particular bridges the gap between winter and the fresh climes of spring with ease, offering enough weight to feel substantial on cool mornings, yet enough versatility to deliver leisurely style the rest of the time.

It’s as functional as it is fashionable, and if you’ve kept up with this Brooklyn men’s style blog over the years, you know that the good folks at Taylor Stitch deliver a prime example of one of the best denim jackets for men, period.

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That lineage carries on handsomely into the year 2025 as we look out for the best spring men’s style essentials, and in my experience, the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket meets the moment — and then some, no doubt about it.

The highly durable, utterly classic Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket has been a favorite from the San Francisco brand for years, featuring timeless touches that take on a modern air when done by the famed menswear brand (one of the best online menswear shops around, in my humble opinion). The Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket checks all the right boxes, starting with the use of a tough yet supple 14oz. 100% organic cotton selvedge denim — the kind that breaks in and molds to your body with each and every wear.

The 100% organic cotton selvedge denim build gives it a substantial feel and a rich dark wash that contrasts handsomely and stylishly with its zig-zag reinforcement stitching on the front placket and under collar — both fashionable touches that lend it a handcrafted appeal. For good measure, the rugged Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket features rounded chest pockets that lend a further air of eye-catching style (and utility for your everyday carry, as one pocket features a sleek pen sleeve).

Tack buttons provide a strong finish and even further reinforced durability, while the exterior of the hand pockets boast the brand’s custom SF map detailing. Nearly every detail, and then some, is carefully and thoughtfully considered when it comes to the expertly cut Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket, which also features the company’s helpful chest sizing system.

For a sturdy, stylish denim jacket for men that only gets better with age, the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket is a prime spring menswear move, right this very instant.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Lee x Buck Mason Trucker Jacket Pays Homage to a Menswear Icon

When two legendary purveyors of Americana classics — one from decades past, one from the present day — team up, the results are worth keeping an eye on, and that certainly holds true when it comes to the new Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection.

As to Buck Mason, the Los Angeles-based company delivers a wide range of gear that’s frequently refreshed — and always interesting, appealing and stylish, from Japanese-made denim to a modern take on the classic flight jacket.

It also goes without saying (nearly) that Buck Mason men’s T-shirts and henleys boast impeccable fits, a range of fabric options — from thick thermal waffle weaves to soft pima cotton — and excellent quality. In my book, the Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection is as natural a fashion pairing as I’ve come across in several years.

And as to Lee Jeans, the company is among a host of American icons — like Levi’s and Wrangler — that have hung its hat on the stylish, utterly iconic cotton blue jean (in fact, Lee issued the first pair of blue jeans made with zipper way back in 1927).

With the Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection, a range of iconic styles get the Buck Mason treatment, including the refreshed Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket. The 101J trucker jacket is the Lee version of the road-ready trucker jacket, boasting an updated vision via the good denim stewards at Buck Mason. Details like a zig-zag stitch placket set this trucker jacket apart, as does the iconic Lee trucker jacket design, but Buck Mason’s use of a sturdy yet soft tan herringbone twill takes the piece from merely good to simply great.

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The Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket also features front contrast stitching and two flap patch pockets, just like classic trucker jackets, while the fit hits above the hip — again, just like trucker jackets made decades ago. It helps that the Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket features a suitably dusty color, the kind that pairs well with expertly faded Buck Mason blue jeans and a crisp white T-shirt (to put forth but one style suggestion, of course).

Keep in mind that the recently launched Buck Mason x Lee Jeans collection also features selvedge denim jackets, a handsome suede zip jacket and a fresh graphic tee, for good measure. But in my experience, it’s hard to pass up the rugged versatility of something like the Lee x Buck Mason Herringbone Twill 101J Trucker Jacket — it’s an investment at nearly $350, but one that’s packed with both retro history and modern style.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Relwen Canvas Chore Coat is an Instant Outerwear Upgrade

Best chore coats for men.

It’s hard to believe that we’re shifting slowly but surely from burly winter outerwear and some of the best winter jackets into, well, burly and tough-as-nails early spring outerwear for seasonal style transitions, but here we are. And that leads us to today’s featured pick, a true must-buy if you — like me — prize expertly rugged style and frequently wear pieces like one of the best chore coats for men.

If that sounds like you — and I’m guessing it does, if you read the blog on the regular — then the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat could be the latest and greatest piece from the vintage-inspired Ohio brand to find some space in your wardrobe.

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The brand has come up time and again in Huckberry reviews on this Brooklyn style blog, and in my experience, the company’s focus on tried-and-true recreations of the classics with a modern twist is much appreciated. That goes for pieces like the iconic Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket as well as its famed hunting jacket-inspired blazers.

So, to business: What separates the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat from other chore coats you might be eyeing as we step from one season into the next? Well, your new favorite chore coat uses high-tensile cotton and nylon with stretch for plenty of durability and strong yet lightweight layering potential. It’s also water-resistant on the outside (thanks to a polyurethane coated backing finish), and you’ll find the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat is comfortable to wear inside and out: The tricot lining should see to that.

And in my experience, chore coats that are abrasive are no fun to wear — the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat should prove the opposite, whether layered over a midweight flannel, a thermal henley or an American-made T-shirt in warmer weather. You’ll also find the classics are covered in terms of details when it comes to the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat — that means it’s outfitted with a foldover collar, a five-button front and oversized patch pockets (a top-entry chest pocket and side-entry hip pockets) for your everyday carry essentials.

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One more feature to love about the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat — besides the fact that it comes in a trio of tasteful, wear-with-just-about-anything, lighter colors for spring? It’s finished with a drawstring cord waistband, so you can customize your fit when wearing the hearty Relwen Canvas Chore Coat into the field in inclement weather.

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The rest of the time, this handsome chore coat should prove ruggedly casual with light wash jeans, suede chukka boots and your favorite henley. (Slightly) warmer days await ahead, and the Relwen Canvas Chore Coat should be your go-to jacket for all of ’em.