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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

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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

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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

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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.

Relwen Canvas Chore Coat review.

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.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Schott NYC Lambskin Leather Jacket – An All-Time Classic

I’ve said it before on this blog and I’ll say it again: The classics are the classics for a reason, especially if they’re made by a retailer with a steadfast commitment to timeless style, quality craftsmanship and investment-worthy appeal.

Those are three very high benchmarks to clear when it comes to menswear essentials, but in my experience, Schott NYC consistently clears those benchmarks, and then some.

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And you can be sure that if a company has made waves for its emphasis on tradition, style and quality, then its wares are likely sold by Huckberry. Consider ourselves two-for-two as we dive into the first weekly Style Pick of 2025, since the Schott Leather Delivery Jacket is a surefire winner for supremely cool, durable style this season (and beyond, of course).

In short, you can always count on Huckberry, and you can always count on Schott — that holds true for its famously durable moto jackets as much as less-heralded (yet no less stylish) pieces like the Schott Leather Delivery Jacket. Thick, rich lambskin leather and USA-made craftsmanship bolsters this road-ready leather jacket, which is accented by a bi-swing back to give you ease of movement on and off the highway (or reaching for a cold beer at your favorite dive bar).

The black leather of the Schott Leather Delivery Jacket is timeless and tasteful, with a cut that hits above the hip and a collar that can be flipped up to block the wind. In my experience, Schott hardware is also ultra-durable, and that should hold true with this antique-style hardware in particular. As Huckberry calls it, this handsome piece represents the “original delivery man’s jacket reimagined for everyday wear.”

And if you ask me, this piece offers a sense of effortless cool and the knowledge that — yes, for close to $1K — you’re getting a jacket made for life, the kind of piece you should be proud to hang in your closet (and wear as often as possible).

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 40 Percent On This Classic, Military-Inspired Relwen Combat Jacket at Huckberry

Best military jacket for men.

In my experience, at times, the best style essentials — or rather, most of the best style essentials — draw inspiration from the past to craft rugged, versatile style for the future (and the present). That holds true with throwback-yet-timeless picks like the henley, the Oxford shirt or the blue jean, as well as one of the best military jackets on the market. And that’s where Relwen once again enters the fray.

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Assuredly, you know the brand — as sold by Huckberry — if you’ve passed on by this blog over the years. They mine military heritage and classic styles (like one of the coolest shawl cardigans on the market) for looks that are every bit as functional as they are formidable.

And certainly, the Relwen Combat Jacket is no exception, with its Korean and Vietnam War-era military inspiration.

Even better? One of the best men’s military jackets is now on sale for a whopping 40 percent off via the always-intriguing Huckberry Sale section. Let’s take a closer look at the Relwen Combat Jacket and see what makes it worth your hard-earned dough, shall we? It starts with an exterior that’s wind and weather-resistant, made from a blend of cotton and nylon and then lined in polyester for a touch of warmth.

Plus, the Relwen Combat Jacket is actually not just one jacket, but two (an even better deal for the current sale price). There’s a handy, warm snap-in liner for breezy spring days and even brisk fall and winter days — one that’s actually also what Huckberry rightfully calls a “handsome bomber jacket.”

This rugged military jacket is packed with bells and whistles aplenty, including a foldover collar you can turn up against the wind — not to mention ribbed cuffs for protection against breezes.

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As if that wasn’t enough, the Relwen Combat Jacket boasts an inner body lined in cozy fleece for even more warmth — at every step of the way, one of the best military jackets for men has your next move covered. Black oxidized Relwen-branded hardware delivers durability where you need it the most (for hauling your everyday carry essentials, of course).

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And front-button hip and chest pockets (plus a side-entry hip pocket design) deliver that critical storage space. Lest we forget, the simply outstanding Relwen Combat Jacket is now 40 percent off via one of your favorite retailers, Huckberry. That’s a deal worth celebrating and shopping right now, ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Taylor Stitch Fremont Jacket Is 30 Percent Off Right Now

Best denim jacket for men.

Outfitting your next #OOTD the proper way, with stylish, durable gear that fits the situation appropriately (be it the office, date night, a day on the road or a night at the bar) has never been easier — seemingly, at least, with the Taylor Stitch Last Call section. It’s a place packed with hidden gems from the San Francisco retailer, the kind that add character to any wardrobe — like the Taylor Stitch Fremont Jacket, for instance.

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I’ve had the chance to try this jacket out over these past several months, and it’s a bold update of the classic denim jacket, done in all the right ways. Helpfully, it’s 30 percent off via the Taylor Stitch Last Call section, which is the sort of deal I approve of as we inch ever closer to transitional jacket weather.

And the great thing about the Taylor Stitch Fremont Jacket is that, like the pleasing vintage look and feel of the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, for example, it’s got just enough updates to the traditional denim jacket to make it an ideal change of pace in your wardrobe.

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For instance. the Taylor Stitch Fremont Jacket updates the chore jacket silhouette with a fold-over collar, a button-front and a hip-length cut, while its sturdy organic cotton build uses handsome selvage for a high-quality feel. Plus, the Taylor Stitch Fremont Jacket boasts a button chest pocket, plus top and side-entry pockets for your everyday carry (and an interior media pocket).

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These pockets are also roomier than those of a traditional denim jacket, a nice touch for the modern man on the go. The washed fabric is supple and sturdy, and the Taylor Stitch Fremont Jacket has a nice, vintage-style look and feel to it. Oh, and again, your new favorite denim jacket is now 30 percent off via Taylor Stitch, so do yourself a favor and shop it accordingly as we move slowly towards spring. Good luck out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Denim Trucker Jacket

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Editor’s note: Welcome back to The Style Guide after a brief Friday intermission. Going forward, what would you like to see from the Friday Read? A new direction might be on the way for those weekly posts, so let me know any feedback in the comments.

My friends, we’re back at it again with another look at — you guessed it — one of the best denim jackets for men, or more specifically, we’re back at it again with another look at rugged menswear from Flint and Tinder.

The Huckberry in-house brand is an icon and personal favorite for a reason in terms of the modern menswear pantheon, with durable, rugged and timeless appeal. Of course, the latest and greatest Flint and Tinder trucker jacket builds off the company’s DNA in a way that only Huckberry can.

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Just in time for prime layering season, the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Denim Jacket is an ideal way to bridge the gap between seasons.

As we move slowly but surely into transitional weather, your new favorite trucker jacket is ready to take on just about anything, in a fashion not all that different from the instantly recognizable, fan favorite Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. In this case, it starts with premium Italian denim from Candiani, which you might call “the good stuff.”

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Of course, this jacket follows the brand’s penchant for old-school silhouettes like the road-ready trucker jacket, with a few key updates (namely, a cotton denim exterior, of course).

The exterior also uses 2 percent stretch for ease of movement, while the 7oz. cotton-polyester blend lining adds a touch of warmth and comfort to what just might be the perfect transitional jacket.

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It also boasts other handsome, throwback details, like a corduroy collar and a pleasingly vintage-inspired Flint and Tinder label. It’s also worth noting that one of the best new jackets from Huckberry comes in both a medium-wash blue denim and a Natural denim, just like the 1950s Lee Rider jackets that inspired it.

And with sturdy Flint and Tinder hardware and that handsome contrasting striped lining, this jacket surely gets the details right. Would you expect anything less from Huckberry, after all? I certainly wouldn’t, and that makes this new release a highly appealing, highly reliable option from the famed retailer.