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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Sea Culture Brand Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket – A Casually Rugged New Favorite

If you’ve been swinging by this very blog as you search high and low for essential winter menswear, the kind of pieces you can layer up with to get out there and get after it, then you’re in luck.

That’s because we’re tackling another installment as far as the best jackets for men are concerned, and it’s a new offering from a New York State clothier I’ve come to admire: Sea Culture Brand.

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The upstate New York company uses soft, sustainable fabrics and A-plus, classic-meets-modern designs to dream up everything from one of the best men’s henleys to the perfect men’s jacket for spring, and they’ve taken things a step further this winter. That’s apparent with the recent introduction of the Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket, which plays off the timeless style of the trucker jacket and ramps things up with winter comfort and style in mind.

Best trucker jacket for men.

The Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket starts off simply enough, with a handsome, worn-in twill cotton fabric exterior in a deep, versatile navy color. This rugged trucker jacket is then beefed up with an interior 100 percent polyester liner for quilted warmth. The fact that the lining of the Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket is a contrasting, stylish red is a nice touch, as is the branded upper-sleeve patch for vintage style.

Accordingly, Sea Culture Brand also made sure the details were on point, including side slash hip pockets and front chest pockets for your everyday carry. But the coolest part about the Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket is the vintage-inspired, chain stitch detailing on the back, calling out Montauk’s famed waterfront in a seriously cool manner.

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It’s one of my personal favorite details of this stylish casual jacket, but its warmth and functionality doesn’t hurt, either. Branded buttons and easy-access zip front really drive home the idea that this is a highly useful winter jacket that doesn’t skimp on style points either, so give this brand a good look as you plan out your next winter #OOTD.

by Beau H.

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

Best men's waxed jacket for fall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy The Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket review.

If I’ve said it before, I’ve said it plenty of times: Huckberry just knows how to make darn fine gear, some of the best fall style essentials day in and day out. If you read the blog, you assuredly know this, but every so often, it’s a treat to realize we’re still only now rolling into the best time of year, or rather, the best time of year to layer up with your new favorite jacket.

Or perhaps the Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is already in your rotation, but the thing is… this Huckberry classic gets better with age, it gets better by the year and it comes in a wide array of rugged seasonal colors. It’s also made in the U.S. of A, and things only get even cooler and more reliable from there.

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket.

The specs are as reliable as ever on one of the best fall jackets for men, from the custom hardware to the waxed Martexin sailcloth to fight back against fall breezes and rain. The trucker jacket style (in a wide array of fits for every body type) also has the proper build for fall adventures, including an interior media pocket, a front-button chest pocket and handy hip pockets.

It’s not hard to see why it’s a tried-and-true Huckberry bestseller, all to the tune of more than 3,000 positive reviews. Yes, a whopping 3,000-plus — are you one of them yet?

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I personally can’t wait to wear mine in casually rugged style situations aplenty, and I plan to get a lot of use out of it this fall and winter. In fact, it nearly goes without saying, but we’re big on reminders and consistency in style here at The Style Guide.

And if you’ve been waiting to pull the trigger one of the best men’s waxed jackets, period, well, it’s like I said above: There’s never been a better time to buy it. Go forth and prosper in rugged fall style, my friends. Huckberry will see you out there.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Knit Jacket is a Perfect Layer for Cool Summer Nights

Best lightweight shirt jacket for men.

Part of bulking up your wardrobe of menswear essentials (at a proper pace, not too suddenly!) is all about preparation, and about building a rotation that’s got you ready for just about anything. That holds true for the dog days of summer, and especially if you find yourself squeezing in one last beach vacation, for instance.

Here’s the rub: While it might be blazing during the day, it’ll cool off at night, and whether you’re on your back patio or sipping a cold beer around a bonfire, you’ll need the right gear for the job at hand. Enter one of the best shirt jackets for men, a crucial piece you can wear with ease now and on into fall.

Best shirt jackets for men.

And of course, you can trust one of your favorite menswear brands to deliver a reliable option. That’s where the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is going to exceed expectations in terms of comfort and rugged style.

Part tailored jacket, part sweater, all versatility.

It doesn’t hurt that one of the best men’s shirt jackets can pull double-duty at home or on the road, particularly one made from a soft, sweatshirt-like cotton fleece. It’s also constructed similar to a handsome Billy Reid shirt, with geometric flap pockets, elbow patches and antique brass snaps — assuredly, the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is a major upgrade from a beach shop hoodie.

Wear it over a breezy cotton T-shirt or your favorite henley, but just make sure the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is close at hand in the next few weeks ahead. Oh, and did I mention it’s on sale? Sounds like a deal worth shopping right now.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Rugged American Giant Chore Jacket Is Ideal for Breezy Summer Nights

Best chore jacket for men.

My friends, sometimes, there’s no getting around it: Even on the hottest summer days, you still might find yourself in need of, say, one of the best chore jackets as the sun goes down.

Be it an evening bonfire, a sunset beach walk or a camping trek up into the mountains, you’d be surprised at how handy a rugged chore jacket can be, particularly one that’s made in America (and made the right way, at that). And that, folks, is where American Giant — one of the best made-in-America style brands, assuredly, factors into the equation with one of the best chore jackets for men.

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Hopefully, you recognize American Giant from making one of the best zip hoodies out there, and the brand has also successfully tried its hand at stylish T-shirts, durable work pants and even some of the best blue jeans. Of course, they do it all right here in the U.S. of A., and the American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket looks to carry on that legacy in handsome, rugged and durable fashion.

American Giant chore jacket.

The American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket takes its cues from the Roughneck line of pants from the brand, and it’s crafted from a 9.5oz. cotton-canvas and spandex blend in El Paso, Texas. That means it’s got some stretch and supple movement to it, but it’s still comfortable enough to wear over a classic American Giant T-shirt on cool summer and early fall nights.

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The American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket is also garment-dyed for added softness, and finished with timeless chore coat touches via three patch pockets to handle your everyday carry essentials. And to suit plenty of stylish combinations, this chore jacket comes in three versatile, rich colors (the Deep Olive shade very well might be my favorite).

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And true to form, American Giant has priced your new favorite chore jacket at a very agreeable $198. What’s not to love about that? If you end up adding the American Giant Roughneck Chore Jacket to your rotation, let me know in the comments below. Now, let’s layer up and get out there the rest of this summer.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Wellen Chore Coat from Huckberry is a Rugged Winter Style Upgrade

Best men's chore coat for winter.

There comes a time in every season when your wardrobe starts to feel a little stale, even if you’ve done your best to stock it with, say, a selection of the best men’s winter jackets. Of course, that’s where your good friends (and my good friends!) at Huckberry come into play, with plenty of men’s style essentials to shake up even the worst case of the winter doldrums. I’d imagine you’re well-acquainted with the retailer’s rugged-meets-refined offerings, but a refresher is never a bad thing — that’s certainly true when it comes to shopping one of the best men’s chore coats, the Wellen Blanket Chore Coat.

It’s got all of the trappings of a perfectly rugged, durable chore coat, yet it’s been done up in a warm yet surprisingly lightweight, unlined polyester-wool-nylon blend. That makes the Wellen Blanket Chore Coat a nice layer to throw on over a fisherman sweater or a more thick-knit jumper, or even one of the best men’s flannel shirts (both of which you can find at Huckberry, of course). And the Wellen Blanket Chore Coat has plenty more going for it beyond just that toasty (and again, lightweight!) winter fabric.

Best chore coat for men.

Notably, the Wellen Blanket Chore Coat is modeled after old-school, vintage blankets with vivid, rich patterns — take your pick from a Jacquard Stripe option or two handsome plaid variations. The Wellen Blanket Chore Coat also boasts all the classic trappings of a rugged chore coat, including two button-front patch pockets, an interior pocket for your phone, and a patch chest pocket for even more EDC storage.

All of those features turn the Wellen Blanket Chore Coat into a highly useful yet polished winter coat, one you can even wear in place of a blazer over your favorite Oxford shirt if you so choose. Best of all, the Wellen Blanket Chore Coat is priced fairly at just under $200, an agreeable price to pay to shake up your winter wardrobe. We’ll see you out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Windzip Jacket – Best On-Sale Winter Jacket Right Now

Best winter puffer jacket for men.

In case you needed a reminder, it’s still very much winter outside, it’s still quite frigid, and you still need to layer up on the daily with one of the best men’s winter jackets. If you feel your rotation is a bit stale or happens to be missing that crucial final piece (like a stylish lightweight puffer jacket), you’ve come to the right place this weekend. And helpfully, all signs point to Huckberry and the standout Huckberry Winter Sale. That’s where you’ll find the Relwen Windzip Jacket, one of the most reliably rugged winter jackets for men on the market.

And the even better news? The Relwen Windzip Jacket is up for grabs via a standout deal in that Huckberry Winter Sale: It’s marked down 20 percent, with plenty of sizes and color options available. Why spend your hard-earned time and cash on the Relwen Windzip Jacket? It’s quite obvious, is it not? Let’s count the ways.

Relwen Windzip Jacket

Relwen makes gear inspired by old-school military and outdoor silhouettes, which means its pieces are nothing if not classic and functional, yet stylish. The Relwen Windzip Jacket draws design inspiration from throwback outdoor jackets, the kind your father might have worn on a family camping trip, yet with plenty of modern elements thrown in for good measure.

Crucially, this stylish puffer jacket uses down-alternative insulation for warmth in chilly conditions, and the utility of the Relwen Windzip Jacket only gets better from there.

Helpfully, the Relwen Windzip Jacket features a nylon and spandex exterior for abrasion resistance, yet it’s also water-resistant when the going gets tough. The stand-up collar delivers added protection on breezy days, while the black hardware is a sleek and durable touch. For good measure, a large chest pocket provides useful EDC space. And to round things out quite handsomely, you can find the Relwen Windzip Jacket in four highly wearable colors. The next time you need a go-anywhere jacket this winter (and spring!), reach for the Relwen Windzip Jacket — and score it on sale right now.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Satchel & Page Leather Bomber Jacket – Most Stylish Men’s Leather Jacket

Best leather bomber jacket for men.

From time to time, it can feel great to splurge on a hard-earned menswear pick-up from one of the best leather goods brands on the market — a purchase like one of the best leather bomber jackets. Sure, a leather bomber jacket isn’t an absolute, 100 percent wardrobe must-have in the same manner as, say one of the best winter puffer jackets or a stylish pair of snow boots, yet you should still give it a fair shake. After all, it comes from the same brand that makes your favorite weekender bag (that’d be Satchel & Page, folks).

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When you find the right one — like the luxe, impossibly cool and extremely well-made Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket — it’s a mighty fun, incredibly wool wardrobe investment. And every so often, it’s also fun to shake things up and spend — wisely, of course! — on one of the best leather jackets for men. Again, this handsome, refined, stylish shearling bomber jacket isn’t a true necessity, but the Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is an awfully hard style splurge to pass up (if you ask your Brooklyn style writer, that is).

Best shearling bomber jacket for men.

The Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is made with care the right way, the old-school way, using some of the finest materials and processes on the market. The materials and processes that go into the Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket include *drum roll please* beautiful French Calf leather throughout, vegetable-tanned to get better with age. Beyond that, the handsome Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket features a Spanish wool shearing collar — a luxe upgrade to a retro touch — and is lined with brushed cotton tartan lining.

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Of course, the Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is a splurge, as we talked about earlier, at nearly $700. You should also pay close attention to the company’s sizing notes. Yet, if you think this jacket checks the proper boxes for you — and if you think it’ll hold up and get better the more you wear it! — then the instantly iconic Satchel & Paige Leather Bomber Jacket is a worthy investment this season (and beyond).

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Filson Fall Gear, Wolverine’s New Fall Boots & The Perfect Fall Pants

Best fall gear from Filson

If you read the blog yesterday, and if you’ve checked the weather forecast in your neck of the woods as we roll into another lovely late fall weekend, then you know it’s high time for one thing: Shopping the best Filson menswear, of course. It seems like there are certain brands that are just uniquely well-suited for rugged cold-weather adventures — as I talked about yesterday in my guide to Filson’s classic wool jackets — and that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. I’d wager if you want a cozy thermal henley, a durable piece of outerwear or some classic indigo denim (to name but a few staples), Filson will sort you out on this fine Friday.

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Now, onto the rest of today’s Friday Read. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know I’ve been staying plenty busy as of late, namely with another trip across the pond! Yes, believe it or not, I just returned from another trek to London — and Scotland, for good measure — my third time in the U.K. since the end of June. This time around, I visited the iconic Balvenie Distillery as part of an upcoming story on an epic new Scotch launch for Maxim.com, where I’ve been keeping plenty busy with daily stories.

Wolverine

You should stay tuned for my full rundown on the legendary distillery’s latest and greatest release very soon, but for now, here’s the rest of the best fall menswear and gear to read about and buy now.

Best fall adventure gear
  • Perhaps you’ve been making the most of fall, going off-trail and getting off the grid. You’ve still got plenty of time to do so in the weeks ahead though, provided you’re outfitted properly — that’s where Colorado-based Western Rise comes into play. I’d hope you’re familiar with the brand for making performance menswear like the best men’s shirts and comfortable stretch, moisture-wicking pants, the kind you can wear out on a hike and back into town without missing a beat. Consider this your reminder to pick up some new fall adventure gear ASAP.
Wolverine x Pappy Van Winkle Boots

That brings today’s Friday Read to a close, folks. Will you be picking up – -and lacing up — a pair of boots from Wolverine and Old Rip Van Winkle, or else shopping one of the the best Filson wool jackets? Be sure to let me know in the comments, and stick around for Saturday’s Style Pick of the Week. Cheers to fall, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker is the Best Transitional Jacket to Buy Now

You’re not alone if you feel like it’s a touch too early to be talking about early fall style essentials — aren’t we still smack-dab in the middle of August and the dog days of summer, after all? We sure are, but before you know it (certainly within a month), you might start to feel a slight chill in the air, and that’s why you need to stock up early on one of the best men’s transitional jackets. Who better to answer the call than Huckberry, makers of the famous, much-loved and fast-selling Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket? They’ve got a few tricks up their sleeves though, via a new take on the rugged Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker: The change-up in question comes courtesy of the Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker, a new variation that toes the line between late summer breezes and heavy-duty fall and winter layering.

That it does so in perfectly handsome, rugged fashion is a huge bonus, and it only gets better from there. It’s one of the best men’s trucker jackets for that very reason: You can wear it just about anywhere, from one last summer getaway to the mountains or downtown to get coffee on a dewy morning. The 100 percent cotton waffle fabric is a textured, breathable weave, moreso than the burlier, heavier Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket (which is also lined in cotton flannel). To get right to the point, the Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker bridges the gap quite nicely between the two

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And because it’s indigo dyed, as the name so aptly calls out, it’s going to break in over time like your favorite pair of indigo jeans (coincidentally, another style staple you could also pick up at Huckberry). Let’s talk details, too – the Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker has proper details to go along with the best of ’em. Those details include chambray-lined pockets and a chambray-lined back yoke. And as ever, custom F&T buttons separate the rugged and dependable Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker from other jackets in your closet. Come early fall, you’ll be glad you picked this jacket up. But once it shows up at your door, you’ll want to break it in right away.

SHOP: The Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker