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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Chambray Shirt is a Throwback-Inspired Style Classic for Your Modern Wardrobe

On this very fine #ThrowbackThursday indeed, let’s take a swing at something that’s both classic and yet modern all at once, shall we? The short-sleeve shirt, especially in a weave like the textured chambray shown above, has more than proven its mettle through the years, from the auto shop to the corner bar, with rugged good looks and expert construction, has it not?

The great news is, it’s just as well-suited for the demands of this sweltering summer as at any other time in the past few decades. Find one made by an iconic modern brand like Buck Mason, and you might truly say we’re cooking with gas.

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And that brings us to the Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt, an updated take on a throwback classic that arrives with plenty of style points and swagger for warmer days ahead (and right this very instant). This is, for starters, the kind of shirt you can toss in a weekender bag before you drive up the coast, or else wear to a rooftop soiree underneath a lightweight blazer.

Teamed with a tank top or a crisp white pocket tee, the look takes on a retro look of its own — and it’s all for the better in your next summer #OOTD, as Buck Mason calls this stylish men’s chambray shirt “a midcentury-inspired button-up with a perfectly proportioned point collar, single chest pocket, and a curved hem.” Those details certainly sound excellent for the rest of spring and summer, do they not?

The Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt wears well and in durable fashion, at least in my experience with Buck Mason menswear, with a 55 percent linen, 45 percent cotton build that should hold its structure and deliver lightweight, perfectly breezy style (as the name implies, of course).

Helpfully, the warm-weather style options are almost limitless in terms of more casual and laidback situations, whether you team the Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt with stretch chino shorts, breezy linen trousers and leather loafers, or else laidback light wash jeans and white canvas sneakers.

With the Buck Mason Breeze Cotton-Linen Short-Sleeve Shirt, I’d say classic style — and utterly classic style, at that — is well within your reach, particularly when reaching for the ever-versatile Worn Chambray End-Over-End variation of this handsome, fashionable chambray shirt for men.

When you’re looking for a touch more polish than a T-shirt and more casually rugged fashion than a classic T-shirt, a short-sleeve chambray shirt might just be the way to go — and this Buck Mason men’s chambray shirt absolutely gets the job done, and then some. Adjust your next summer menswear look accordingly, and go forth, my friends.

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.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt is an All-Time Modern Style Classic

There’s something to be said for knowing when to play the hits as you build out (and select from) your menswear wardrobe, and there are ways to know when you’ve struck the right chord, each and every time.

While you’ll no doubt be wearing breezy polos and camp collar shirts aplenty this season, when the occasion calls for a stylish men’s shirt with a touch of crisp polish and yet a versatile business casual sense of dressing, one of the best Oxford shirts for men is a serious must-buy. Toss in an option from Buck Mason, California-based purveyors of ever-iconic, easygoing, prep-meets-devil-may-care style, and you’ve got yourself a winner as far as the best shirts for men, period, are concerned.

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The shirt in question today is perhaps one you’ve no doubt heard of, bought and perhaps worn (or at least thought about buying) over the years vis a vis my Buck Mason reviews at this Brooklyn style blog. It’s the Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt, and if you want to talk about playing the hits, it certainly does strike a proper chord.

The Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt harkens back to old-school prep-school or collegiate Oxford shirts, with a pleasing rolled collar, end-on-end fabrication (at least when it comes to the version of the shirt shown here), and a dash of modern material with the use of tencel for stretch. You could say this stylish men’s Oxford shirt falls in between the best of both worlds, with a length that wears fairly well untucked or tucked in. As Buck Mason sagely says, this crisply designed Oxford shirt represents an “eased-up lightweight take on the classic American oxford cloth button-down.”

Take a close look at the Buck Mason site (among the four variations of shirt styles and fabric weights currently on offer), and you’ll find that the Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt also comes in a series of tasteful, earthy striped options, while mother of pearl buttons and a chest scallop pocket ensure the details are taken care of in expert fashion. It’s even garment washed for easy wearability right out of the box, while other varieties of men’s Oxford shirts (like traditional options from brands like Brooks Brothers) can sometimes prove too stiff.

Between the thoughtfully considered details, a quartet of versatile color options and patterns, and an overall attention to classic looks with modern fabrication, the Buck Mason California Oxford Shirt could very well prove your ace in the hole as far as a reliable everyday shirt this season. Whether paired with black jeans or stretch chinos and leather loafers, there’s only one way to find out.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Italian Plaid Linen Shirt – A Breezy, Refined Spring Weekend Style Move

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There are certain instances when building out your spring and summer menswear rotation where it’s advisable to hit things right down the fairway — opt for a breezy classic in matters of tailoring, your trousers or your seasonal shirting.

And there are other times where you can play with the formula ever so slightly and go out on a limb while remaining expertly well-dressed for the season — just with a dash more color or pattern than you might normally wear. And that’s where Todd Snyder, one of America’s foremost menswear designers, can certainly help.

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The brand was built on American classics with a modern sensibility, all the while using some of the finest fabrics in the world and more innovative silhouettes at times — like the Todd Snyder Italian Linen Plaid Shirt shown above. In fact, if you’ve been waiting until the thermostat climbs a touch higher to really lean into spring and summer dressing in leisurely, luxe fashion, this might be your best chance yet to embrace the new season at hand.

The Todd Snyder Italian Linen Plaid Shirt boasts the same breezy linen fabrication (more on that in a second) you’ve come to expect from a classic linen shirt, but the pattern is a bit more dashing and eye-catching, as is the point collar and the slightly more relaxed fit — breezy, adventurous in some ways, yet reliably stylish when worn with the rest of your spring and summer favorites.

If you ask me, that’s not a bad thing to have in your style toolbox from time to time, especially if your seasonal plans call for a breezy coastal vacation or perhaps even a long-awaited trip across the pond. The Todd Snyder Italian Linen Plaid Shirt brings a touch of attitude, but can still be worn in classically recognizable ways (try it with cuffed Todd Snyder light wash selvedge denim, for example).

The color and pattern is easygoing and fresh, perfect for wearing untucked with linen trousers in cream or light blue, while the collar gives off a retro, devil-may-care vibe. It’s a more eye-catching, distinctive style move from the designer, a worthwhile change of pace to consider adding to your wardrobe. Of course, tried-and-true staples like a pocket tee or a short-sleeve henley never fail, but when elegant refinement and a chic sense of style calls out to you, consider the Todd Snyder Italian Linen Plaid Shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Shirt Belongs In Your Closet This Season

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As we move steadily into a new season, it’s always worth taking stock of what really works in your wardrobe, what sorts of pieces you rely on and wear often (perhaps too often, in the case of this denim and chambray-loving Brooklyn style writer). But the classics, as we often say, remain the classics for a reason, and a sense of timeless style — with some thoughtful design details or perhaps a slightly elevated outlook — can work wonders for your wardrobe.

That’s certainly the case as you swap out your favorite rugged fall and winter flannel shirts for something with a lighter touch — and my friends, you’re certainly in luck today.

Take one of the best chambray shirts for men, after all. When updated ever-so-slightly by a designer like Americana-inspired, award-winning Alabama menswear maestro Billy Reid, the utterly classic chambray shirt feels fresh and wearable — from the BBQ to the boardwalk and a bit of everywhere in between as the weather warms up day by day.

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The fabric is a workwear staple, and if Billy Reid knows a thing or two about anything — beyond making the peacoat worn by James Bond, that is — it’s high-quality denim (among other menswear essentials, of course). The brand’s Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt is a personal favorite of this writer, and the company looked to its archives this season to deliver a revamped, lighter take on cotton chambray in a short-sleeve fabrication the newfound favorite Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt.

The Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt has a few roots of the past woven in every thread – namely, it looks like an old-school auto body or shop shirt, with two welt pockets that provide easy access to the tools of your trade (and distinctive looks). Speaking of tools of the trade: Check out my CoolMaterial guide to the best pens for your everyday carry. But back to the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt.

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It’s a bit of a throwback, as the brand says, noting that it “first debuted on the runway over a decade ago and we love it for its relaxed fit and effortless look.” That means you can layer this hard-working, stylish short-sleeve chambray shirt atop a white tee, a charcoal henley or a black tank top for a vintage, tough-yet-polished, easygoing and utterly cool look — work smarter, not harder, as they say.

Bleached organic cotton chambray offers subtle texture and eye-catching style, while the designer finished off the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt with tonal stitching for a clean look. Whether paired with the brand’s Moleskin Jeans, styled with olive chinos or paired with can’t-miss black selvedge denim, I’d wager you simply can’t go wrong with a fresh take on the timeless chambray shirt via the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Chambray Donelson Shirt.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Triple Aught Design Chambray Shirt is a Perfectly Rugged Outer Layer for Spring Adventures

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As we thaw out after a frigid winter, the call of spring and the promise of adventure — a park stroll, a day hike, maybe a crisp round of brewery beers on a patio — beckons, and I’d wager you’re going to want the right gear with which to take on all of those pursuits. And in my book, one of the best shirt jackets for men (like the one shown above from Triple Aught Design) can help you meet the moment in rugged, functional and casually stylish fashion, at least on your top half.

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So for as much as our Friday Find series is about unearthing hidden gems in the world of brands, it’s also about coming back to the well, so to speak, when a brand is really worth its salt. And my friends, Triple Aught Design, with its focus on functional, tactical performance and spirited, rugged fashion certainly qualifies.

That promise of high-quality utility and serious style makes the Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt an action-packed, feature-filled spring style upgrade as far as the best menswear for spring is concerned.

The basics are covered with the Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt, and then some, as always seems to be the case with the adventure-minded San Francisco-founded retailer. When it comes to the Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt, that means using hard-wearing yet supple pre-washed 100 percent cotton chambray fabric in a tight, textured weave ideal for layering atop a short-sleeve henley or rocking all on its own.

The Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt in fact features heritage-quality cotton chambray denim from European manufacturer Evlox, with a history of high-quality production dating back to 1846.

In fact, Triple Aught Design says it perhaps the very best when talking about the rugged durability of this highly wearable chambray shirt jacket, noting that the material is “a workwear and style icon for over 400 years,” while noting that “chambray shirts have brought character and capability to every frontier.”

That sure is high praise, and that means the company used double and triple-needle stitching for reinforcement of the tough black crosshatch chambray fabric. How’s that for one of the best chambray shirts for men? Make no bones about it, the rugged Triple Aught Design Torque Chambray Shirt lives up to its billing and then some — spring adventures await, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Best Made Co. Might Have Perfected the Chambray Shirt – See For Yourself Here

Best Made Co. chambray shirt

How hard is it to improve upon a menswear classic like one of the best chambray shirts? Originally prized for its rough-and-rugged texture that made it an ideal workwear piece, the right chambray shirt can prove as versatile as dressier shirts in your closet (like the Oxford shirt) when done the right way.

And as we talked about just a few weeks back on this Brooklyn style blog, there are companies a cut above the rest, quite literally, when it comes to crafting refreshed takes on menswear staples like the chambray shirt — and that’s where Best Made Co. can help you see a style classic in a fresh, durable and stylish new light.

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As the company sagely notes, “in the annals of workwear, few pieces have been worn through the ranks like the chambray.” And for a newly resurgent brand that was restarted in the past few years by original founder Peter Buchanan-Smith, it makes perfect sense that Best Made Co. and the Best Made Okayama Selvedge Chambray Indigo Shirt would prove a dependable flagship piece.

The Best Made Okayama Selvedge Chambray Indigo Shirt hangs its hat on indigo rope-dyed chambray fabric hailing from — you guessed it — Okayama. The shirt and its highly authentic details like true selvedge edges on the inside cuffs and side seam (as seen above) round things out in authentic, durable and eye-catching form.

Cut and sewn in Portugal, Best Made Co. also notes that its “trademark “cuff-to-elbow-tuff” reinforcements” add another layer of rugged, workwear-approved performance.

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And fittingly enough given the fact that the details truly do make the difference, this handsome and utterly classic shirt is “a chambray built to outlast trends, seasons, and years of hard work,” the company rightfully notes. In my experience with Best Made Co., that sentiment assuredly holds true — from chambray shirts to the company’s trademark axes and more. This could very well be the best classic wardrobe addition you make for the season ahead.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Poncho Outdoors Shirts are My New Favorite, and You Can Get a Deal On ‘Em Now

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In my day-to-day covering the world of men’s style, gear, spirits and more, I’m fortunate beyond belief to get to pursue each of passions — and to stumble across some pretty exceptional brands in the process, brands that align with my personal style, my wardrobe and my pursuits far afield.

These brands are big-time winners I’ve added to my roster over the years, ones you surely know if you shop for men’s style essentials through this Brooklyn style blog: We’re talking heavy hitters like Huckberry, Taylor Stitch and Buck Mason, to name just three, but let’s welcome a reliably stylish, performance-minded and absolutely remarkable brand to the rotation: Poncho Outdoors, makers of some of my new favorite shirts.

The Poncho Outdoors roster is reliably packed with performance shirts of every breed, from durable stretch denim and Western-inspired shirts to soft, supple yet sturdy flannel shirts. Poncho Outdoors even makes a seriously fun Field Polo with Western detailing, while its corduroy shirts are relatively lightweight, ultra-soft and built with enough stretch to move with you (I especially love the Zilker Shirt from Poncho Outdoors).

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The good folks at Poncho Outdoors know the good things in life: The great outdoors, the pursuit of the perfect spot to build a bonfire, maybe even fly fishing followed by cold beer, or perhaps you simply reach for a casually rugged, stylish Poncho Outdoors shirt to zip across town to catch an indie rock show (guilty as charged).

In that way, the brand reminds me a lot of Huckberry: Rugged gear with timeless appeal, built to last, built for the good times in life and practically assured to take over your shirting rotation (multiple times a week, I find myself wearing a Poncho Outdoors men’s shirt).

There’s a sense of supreme quality and the finer details being taken care of — its flannel shirts feature magnetic snap buttons at the chest plus a hidden inner zip chest pocket, while the hem of most Poncho Outdoors shirts is adorned with a microfiber cloth (a sunglasses pocket at the chest takes care of storing those).

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And when you order two Poncho Outdoors shirts, you unlock a free gift, starting with a trucker hat with classically cool throwback looks. That’s a nice deal to introduce you to the brand, I’d say — and while I don’t wear Poncho Outdoors shirts every single day, I could see myself adding durable, rugged men’s shirts at a consistent clip — test out the brand, see for yourself and find out what Poncho Outdoors can really do for your wardrobe.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt – A Truly Timeless Holiday Style Staple

What’s the essence of the best holiday style for men? Is it an outfit that’s entirely festive and adorned with Christmas colors? Or is it something cozy and utterly classic, centered by pieces that are a bit timeless — pieces that your forefathers might have worn, no less? In my experience when it comes to how to dress for Christmas, I’d go with the second of those two options: Crisp, classic, elegant when needed and versatile in every sense of the word. Here’s where the Americana menswear masters at Buck Mason enter the equation, specifically with one of the best flannel shirts for men.

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With its warming fabric and often a classic array of rich holiday plaid fabrications, the best flannel shirts for men are a tried-and-true style move — the kind we talk about so often here on this Brooklyn style blog — that hits the sweet spot for months at a time in terms of the best cold-weather style.

And while Buck Mason has been making hearty, Americana-inspired flannel shirts for some time now, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt represents a new entry into the brand’s shirting rotation — and perhaps your own, at that.

The Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt twists the classic flannel overshirt ever-so-slightly, using the throwback silhouette of the camp collar shirt, the kind your father or grandfather might have trusted time and time again. It’s a wise move by Buck Mason, as the camp collar shirt has an easygoing nature that lends a sense of debonair flair to a classy cold-weather look, like one centered around Buck Mason corduroy pants or more casually with a pair of cuffed, expertly faded Buck Mason Japanese denim.

For its part, Buck Mason stuck to three eye-catching, distinctive plaid combinations and a boxy, classic fit when designing this new spin on the flannel shirt. With its soft-brushed interior, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt should feel incredibly soft on its own or layered in more easygoing, rugged fashion over a thermal henley.

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When it’s time to put your best foot forward, simply reach for this shirt and some crisply cut chinos and brown leather chukka boots, or else style the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt in tailored-yet-leisurely fashion with a soft-shouldered blazer, corduroy trousers and leather Chelsea boots. This stylish, retro-meets-modern flannel shirt is an instant twist on a classic, and your seasonal wardrobe is all the better for it.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Todd Snyder Updates the Western Shirt in Classic Corduroy

Updating a classic isn’t quite as tricky as it seems, at least in the hands of the right menswear designer, and since the Western shirt (and all things Western) are having a serious moment right now, it only feels fitting to focus on a revamped classic for the season at hand.

And that revamped classic, at least in the case of today’s feature, is the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt, a premium and refined-yet-rugged spin that pairs the classic nature of corduroy with the crisp look and feel of a hard-wearing Western shirt.

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You can count on Snyder to take old favorites and make them feel as stylish and as fresh as ever, be it the classic crewneck sweatshirt, the expertly cut and faded blue jean, the sturdy American-made T-shirt or the crisply designed Oxford shirt.

Of course, Snyder’s lineup also includes sweater polos, dress trousers, expert tailoring and sartorially inspired outerwear for all occasions, but there’s something easy to love about the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt.

The brand says this shirt, particularly in a rich ‘Coppertone’ shade, retains “all the rugged charm of a vintage Western shirt,” but this time uses a soft fine wale corduroy. Mother-of-pearl buttons give the shirt a handsome look and feel, while Western detailing like chest and back yokes adds to its authentic nature.

And there’s also a dressier quality than normal to the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt, which you can pair seamlessly with durable indigo denim or else pair up with light tan or even olive chinos.

Switch out your dark blue jeans for a lightly faded pair, then match up the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt with some Western boots, and you’ve got a look fit for work or play (but especially a date night where you want a bit of a look with some elegant attitude all the same).

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This shirt also comes in a sleek all-black Caviar colorway, but if you ask me, the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt is at its finest in a rich, earthy shade of medium-brown. For classic style that feels decidedly modern, you’re going to want the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt in your rotation this season.