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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater

As frigid weather continues to grip much of the country, perhaps you’re taking stock of your winter style essentials and realizing you need a few more critical, crucial picks with some serious heft to them. That holds true for your menswear rotation from top to bottom, I’d wager: Rugged leather boots, durable denim, flannel shirt jackets and the right base layers are all downright useful in your fight against winter’s worst, and that’s where the good folks at Buck Mason enter your rotation once more.

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The California-based brand drives a hard bargain in matters of form and functionality, especially as far as Buck Mason sweaters are concerned — the lineup draws inspiration from utterly timeless, throwback-style sweaters, particularly preppy staples from the Ivy League. And that’s what makes the Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater so reliable: It’s got the proper construction, the right design and the durable fabrication (plus style points aplenty!) you’ve come to expect from Buck Mason, and then some.

The Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater is crafted from ultra-soft 100 percent cashmere for a truly luxurious feel and finish. And with its classic cable knit stitching, the sweater boasts heritage-quality good looks in a design that would make Hemingway proud. Buck Mason drew design inspiration from the “casual poise of 1960s Ivy League sweaters,” the company said, and finished this handsome piece with yarn-dyed fabric at the cuffs and collar for a lived-in, well-loved feel right out of the box.

In three elegant and dashing colors, including crisp Black and an eye-catching, utterly classic shade of Natural, this refined sweater should prove as wearable with expertly faded blue jeans as with olive corduroy trousers and perhaps even tobacco-hued chinos, depending on the color you select.

There’s a sense of refinement and style to the Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater, which boasts a classic fit for easygoing layering atop an Oxford shirt, a trusty Buck Mason chambray shirt or perhaps a thermal crewneck for casual style on winter weekend days aplenty. When the weather demands something more sturdy and strong in your arsenal, take aim at adverse conditions with the timeless, exceptionally well-crafted Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Pair This Rugged Tecovas Sweater with Your Favorite Western Boots This Winter

Tecovas menswear review.

As we bundle up with increasing fervor across the frigid winter months, it’s important to remember — at least in my experience — that having a bit of fun in the process of scouring the market for winter style essentials is, well, also important. So, while you might have figured out your outerwear situation and ideally, the best winter boots on your feet, it pays off to have a touch of fun or at least a touch of the unexpected in your layering rotation.

That’s where Tecovas comes in: As fun as it is to step out in a pair of rugged Tecovas work boots or the brand’s ever-popular Western boots, it’s perhaps even cooler to discover something a bit unexpected, like one of the best winter sweaters for men. The Austin-based brand has shot to popularity across the past decade for embodying all things Western in matters of style and substance, and a rugged winter sweater like the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater can add a dash of dependability, flair and style to everything from a waxed trucker jacket to a flannel shirt jacket.

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Helpfully, the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is unexpected, it’s eye-catching and it’s built to last at a relatively fair price ($145 as of press time). Paired up with your favorite pair of handsome, durable Tecovas leather Western boots — of which the brand makes dozens of different styles — and you’ve got a stylish sweater you can layer up in versatile fashion.

Crafted from midweight Merino wool for temperature regulation and plenty of warmth (whether paired with a chambray shirt or straightforward long-sleeve cotton tee), this sweater gains variety from its half-cardigan stitch construction through the body. Pair that with shoulder and back yoke seed stitch detailing, plus rack stitching at the cuffs and hem — this handsome sweater is visually appealing all the way through, especially in Winter White.

Best of all is the attention to detail in constructing the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater — note the cow skull motif emblazoned across the back in bold, rugged fashion. It’s a one-of-a-kind sweater available in two crisp colors and practically made to be paired with expertly crafted light wash or dark blue jeans (which you can also score at Tecovas, as luck would have it!). The next time opportunity comes knocking in the form of a reliable sweater to layer up with during winter’s worst weather, I’d wager the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is about as good as it gets.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Bristol Cardigan – An Old-School, Seriously Rugged Winter Sweater for Men

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In the most trying of times, when winter’s worst weather simply won’t let up — a common theme these days from my Brooklyn abode and elsewhere across the polar vortex — what tends to work is some of the most reliable, toughest menswear on the market.

Even if you’re merely venturing across town rather than embarking far afield, the best winter style essentials make it count in terms of weather-readiness, functionality and plain ole classic style points. That’s where Filson should earn place of pride in your menswear wardrobe, my friends.

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Of course, if you’ve kept up with this blog over the seasons, you know that to be true, as the famed Pacific Northwest retailer still delivers the good when it comes to the best waxed jackets, tough flannel shirts in a variety of fabric weights, sturdy waxed work pants and — in the case of today’s weekend style dispatch — one of the best shawl cardigans for men.

My Filson reviews as of late have praised the brand for dependability and performance in a range of iconic styles, the sort of gear outdoorsmen have trusted for decades — and it doesn’t hurt that a modern-day selection like the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater looks like something a style icon like Steve McQueen might have cherished “back in the day,” ehh?

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The shawl cardigan sweater is — as I’ve written about lately for sites like CoolMaterial — a style that, in similar fashion to the classic henley or the chambray shirt — can serve to make every guy look good, adding a dash of rugged appeal to reliable pieces like blue jeans and trusty leather boots.

And when it comes to the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater, the same mix of throwback charm and modern warmth holds true. The shawl collar frames the face while adding some heft and extra warmth around the back of your neck — and you can still knot a scarf looped down the front, if need be.

It’s certainly an investment at $349, but it doesn’t cut corners in manners of looks or material. Thick-knit 100 percent wool means the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater is going to prove extra warm when worn underneath a waxed field coat or an insulated Filson coat, while it’s woven in a thick fisherman’s vertical ribbed design (again, making the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater an utterly classic piece that menswear heroes of days gone by would have loved).

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In two go-anywhere, wear-with-nearly-anything colors (that’d be Navy and Forest Green Heather), the handsome Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater wears exceptionally well with a natural-hued henley or with a faded denim shirt out in the wild — or at your favorite distillery, for instance.

Two lower hip pockets deliver the classic style any good cardigan needs, and it just so happens that no matter where you go — from a wooded forest cabin to a mountainside retreat — a piece like the Filson Bristol Cardigan Sweater is built to take you there, back again and just about anywhere you dream up this winter.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: The Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Sweater – A New Twist on a Holiday Staple

There’s a time and a place to embrace the charms of the festive holiday season, and that time and place happens to be right now. While there’s something to be said for keeping your rotation of the best winter sweaters well-stocked no matter what — from a cozy shawl cardigan to a crisp V-neck sweater or a sporty-yet-refined quarter-zip sweater — it’s about time we had a little tasteful fun with one of the best holiday sweaters for men.

And that’s where The Tie Bar enters the fray, already purveyor of crisply designed, modern-meets-retro ties, sweaters, cardigans, sweater polos and even crisp dress shirts.

In fact, you still likely know The Tie Bar for its commitment to highly affordable neckwear, no matter the season, but the brand has become much more than that in recent years — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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The Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater helps see to that, nodding to the heritage of the iconic Fair Isle sweater, yet this time using seasonal colors and a tastefully understated pattern (your classic “Ugly Christmas Sweater,” this certainly is not. The Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater also retails right now for the standout price of $49, a steal of a deal for a sweater made from 100 percent Merino wool.

It’s also not a bad thing that this Tie Bar merino sweater so happens to look excellent whether worn with dark blue indigo jeans or charcoal corduroy trousers in equal measure — the kind of Christmas sweater made to be dressed up or dressed down.

That means the Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater is naturally moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating (feel free to wear it over a long-sleeve cotton tee or an Oxford shirt in equal measure). It should also fit in tailored fashion — with enough room to layer, yet not cut so tight as to prove uncomfortable, nor too loose to look sloppy.

It’s the small details that make the difference, as well as stylish details like the understated and classic Fair Isle pattern in a rich color combination that, once again, is a good ways away from the Ugly Christmas sweaters you’ve grown so accustomed to seeing in years gone by.

With the proper blend of affordability, quality, highly functional fabrication and timeless good looks, I’d wager the Tie Bar Merino Fair Isle Crewneck Sweater is one of the best men’s sweaters to buy now for Christmas, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is One of the Best Affordable Sweaters on the Market

Quince cashmere sweater review for men.

If you’ve been keeping a weather eye out there on the menswear market, perhaps you’re wise to the highly affordable, sustainable style musings of Quince, a game-changing brand known for, among other things, producing some of the very best sweaters for men.

In fact, its use of ultra-soft, premium Mongolian cashmere in so many of its sweaters has proven an innovation in the industry few can match — an innovation that makes them more than worthy of a slot in today’s Tuesday Steal feature.

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Of course, Quince makes more than just some of the best men’s cashmere sweaters: They offer a full lineup of complementary pieces, from soft, stretchy five-pocket chinos to classic T-shirts, leather bomber jackets, easygoing buttondown shirts and even an extensive range of handsome footwear, not to mention home goods.

Quince is a do-it-all brand to add to your rotation — especially if you haven’t yet given the brand a shot yet — but it’s the sub-$60 Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck that put the brand on the map, and it’s that very sweater that deserves its day in the sun (the winter sun, at least) in your next #OOTD.

And while it’s plenty impressive to see the wide variety of style offerings up for grabs from Quince, let’s talk more about that Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck — its price of just $59.90 represents a roughly 62 percent markdown from traditional retail pricing for similar sweaters, and it only gets better from there.

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The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck boasts more than 4,000 5-star reviews (Quince rightfully says “we’re a little bit famous for our cashmere crew, and in the case of this tasteful and versatile crewneck sweater, its fabrication, softness and premium nature come from 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere.

This sleek crewneck sweater — as easily wearable on its own over a crewneck T-shirt as with a crisply cut Oxford shirt at the office — is also produced in a Business Social Compliance Initiative-certified factory using goat cashmere fibers sourced from Inner Mongolia.

In short, I’d wager the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is one you can certainly feel good about wearing — in any number of its wide array of fashionable color options. And remember: The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck is far from the only stylish, sharp cashmere sweater made by the brand, with offerings including cardigans, sweater polos and expertly cut V-neck sweaters, for good measure.

Whether paired up with stretch chinos, expertly faded denim or tailored corduroy trousers this holiday season (and well beyond, of course), this wildly affordable cashmere crewneck has the potential to become your new favorite everyday sweater — all at a must-buy price right this instant, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save More Than 30 Percent On this Layering-Ready Merino Sweater from American Trench

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There’s no time like the present, as we often say, to upgrade your seasonal style game, and more specifically, your seasonal layering rotation with one of the best sweaters for men. I’d wager it’s also an apt time to go a step further and reach for one of the best American-made sweaters — not an easy thing to do in this day and age and in this economy, but a goal made all the easier by American Trench, long one of my favorite brands for its steadfast commitment to honest-to-goodness American-made production and stylish designs aplenty.

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The brand has a serious knack for putting plenty of care into every stitch, be it the company’s famed American-made American Blazer or its thick-knit, colorful and exceptionally high-quality USA-made socks. which happen to be a personal favorite of my own menswear rotation.

And the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater carries on that tradition and commitment to quality in fine fashion, and it does so at more than 30 percent off right now — talk about a heck of a deal for a hard-to-find American-made sweater from a top-notch producer.

There’s a sense of care and craftsmanship to the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater, which borrows from utterly classic Breton stripe sweaters famously worn by the French Navy.

With its rubbed cuffs and hem, it should prove a snug, comfortable layer ideal for wearing atop a white Oxford shirt to the office, out and about on a date atop a blue denim shirt or paired up in easygoing fashion over a long-sleeve cotton tee for laidback weekend style.

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When a sweater like the American Trench Merino Nautical Sweater comes along, complete with remarkable merino fabrication for temperature regulation and anti-odor properties, it’s certainly worth considering — and with winter’s worst weather rolling into town, you’re going to need a full assortment of the best sweaters for men. The good folks at American Trench can assuredly help.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Layering Game with this Billy Reid Henley Sweater

Best henleys for men.

When you think of layering up for the season at hand, and particularly layering up when casually rugged style is the name of the game, where does your mind wander? Do you think of the fall and winter style staple that is the timeless shawl cardigan, or perhaps the crisp and classic crewneck or V-neck sweater? Do you think of the lounge-ready hoodie?

Or do you think of a piece that falls somewhere in between those categories — a rugged hybrid selection like the henley sweater, especially the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater, might be precisely what you have in mind, yes?

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This piece lives up to its name, and then some, falling on the more laidback side of the equation as far as Billy Reid wardrobe essentials are concerned. The Alabama-based designer lends a casually cool, classic air to pieces that are normally more conservative, be it the Oxford shirt or the denim blue jean — and of course, elevated menswear like one of the best men’s blazers or James Bond’s favorite peacoat remain very much part of the designer’s offerings, year after year.

Billy Reid also strays into sportswear territory, like the heritage-inspired Dover Sweatshirt, which uses handsome elbow patches to class up an already super-soft crewneck sweatshirt. And that’s where the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater starts to work its magic in your menswear rotation.

Garment-dyed cotton gives it a lived-in look and feel, the designer says, while ribbed knit finishing at the cuffs and hem delivers a snug fit and a touch of visual appeal — it turns the henley into a thicker sweater, one you can even layer under a more lightweight cotton crewneck tee or, better still, a lightweight cotton henley for a dash of devil-may-care style attitude.

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Heirloom elbow patches and a timeless band-collar design help the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater achieve the perfect balance between a rugged layering must-have — beneath a waxed field coat might work wonders — and a refined staple you can use to dress down a crisp white dress shirt and tobacco-hued chinos ever so slightly.

Dark horn buttons are an elevated finishing design detail, giving this handsome sweater a wear-with-anything sensibility this winter. When the mood strikes, when you want a departure from the ordinary via your winter layering game, the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater could be just the ticket, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Filson’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale Offers Up Rare Discounts on the Best Outdoor Gear for Men

Filson menswear 2025 review.

There are times when you’re hard-pressed to find some rare, exclusive savings on one of the best heritage menswear brands on the market. As it turns out, ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals aren’t quite one of those times — it seems plenty of the best online menswear brands, even companies that don’t normally offer up all that many discounts — are getting in on the fun in a big way.

At least, it’s fun if you love the best rugged gear for men, which if you happen to be reading this blog, well, I assume you do! And that brings us to the famed Pacific Northwest gear purveyors at Filson, long one of my favorite brands and a reliable stalwart as far as the best men’s adventure supplies and apparel is concerned.

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Of course, it was with great interest that I caught wind of a hidden gem, so to speak, in a crowded market for top Black Friday sales and deals: The Filson Black Friday Sale delivers 25% off more than 100 products from the famed style and apparel brand, each as built to go far afield as the next.

It’s truly a sight for sore eyes (or at the very least, a sight for your wallet), as a host of tried-and-true Filson favorites are delivering nothing but the utmost in dependable performance and heritage-worthy great looks.

That’s certainly not hyperbole if you ask me: Peruse the wares on sale for a very limited time at the Filson Black Friday Sale,and be amazed at what you’ll find. The iconic Filson Tin Cloth Lined Short Cruiser Jacket is a brand flagship that gets the proverbial red-pen discount, while the Filson Rugged Twill Duffle Bag lives up to its hard-wearing name.

On the apparel front, the Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt is a legend in the category, with rich warmth and plenty of craft in every stitch. That Filson mantra (“unfailing goods since 1897,” lest we forget), definitely holds true even as gear goes on sale (and a heck of a sale, at that!) through discounts only available for a few more days via the Filson Black Friday Sale.

When a heritage sale comes a-knockin’ featuring a brand that’s hard to find at a discount, you best pay attention — and keep your credit card at the ready, of course. Cheers to holiday deals, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Versatile Bonobos Merino Crewneck is Now 50 Percent Off Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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We’ve reached the point in the holiday calendar where the frenzy is building to a fever pitch: Deals aplenty beckon, the promise of Thanksgiving dinner and a well-stocked beer fridge and bar cart await, and chances abound all the while to shop the best menswear deals around.

And while some brands are launching headfirst into Black Friday, there’s a very good chance that the full slate of deals from some of your favorite online menswear shops hasn’t quite rolled out — it’ll happen, rest assured, but for now, there are a few key deals to prime your palate, so to speak, and Bonobos has more than a few of ’em.

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Make no mistake, the Bonobos Sale section is always plenty well-stocked year-round with the brand’s trademark assortment of well-fitting chinos, effortlessly cool stretch dress shirts and casual buttondowns, and hybrid pieces made for laidback lounging, like sweater polos and distinctive button-front cardigans. The great thing about taking an early crack at the best Black Friday menswear deals, however, lies in finding versatile staples you can rely on even outside of the holidays.

Take the Bonobos Washable Merino Crewneck, a crisply designed style staple made with anti-microbial merino wool and designed to be thrown in the wash at a moment’s notice. Merino wool makes for an expert multi-season layer, with the ability to regulate your temperature and layer as easily over a long-sleeve tee or a simple T-shirt as with an Oxford buttondown, dress shirt or slightly more rugged chambray shirt.

The crewneck design goes with just about anything in your wardrobe, able to be worn over a dress shirt and tie at the office as well as underneath a blazer when you replace your traditional dress shirt. And right now as part of an early slate of the best Black Friday menswear deals, the Bonobos Washable Merino Crewneck is 50 percent and available in a wide array of sizes.

Note that when it comes to this easily wearable sweater, Navy Blue is my personal favorite for maximum versatility — and it also boasts the most inventory at the moment.

And while other Black Friday and Cyber Monday style deals surely await, is a wise bet — and quite easy, at that — to shop an everyday layering essential like the Bonobos Washable Merino Crewneck ahead of a prime time for seasonal savings. Good luck out there, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Triple Aught Design Service Sweater is an Underrated Blend of Performance and Style

The headline above hits the nail right on the head: Whether layering up for a day hike, gearing up to build a winter bonfire or taking a stroll to your favorite brewery, the right mix of performance and style is critical in the brisk winter months, with warmth of the essence.

And across this year in my many freelance writing pursuits, from the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam to the rolling hills of Scotland, I’ve found that Triple Aught Design expertly fuses substance, style and performance — especially in pieces like the Triple Aught Design Service Sweater shown above.

It’s an unheralded style staple from a brand that if you know, you know: Its gear blends the tactical and the rugged with the streamlined and stylish, and that’s what we’re all about during today’s Friday Find. The Triple Aught Design Service Sweater takes its design cues from thick-knit, heavy weight sweaters issued to British special forces in inclement weather, featuring a durable vertical rib knit and the use of modern 100% extra-fine, non-mulesed Merino yarn, a replacement for traditional wool.

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It makes the hard-wearing Triple Aught Design Service Sweater a useful staple for layering and for fighting odor while regulating temperature, complete with a tough fisherman’s knit rib design and full-zip front for a customizable fit and ventilation as you get from point A to point B on the go.

A zip chest pocket helps store your everyday carry essentials, while the raglan sleeve design amps up mobility in a big-time way (it’d be ideal for layering underneath a waxed trucker jacket or a field coat, at least in my humble opinion).

The handsome and rugged Triple Aught Design Service Sweater is rounded out by a stand collar finished with a rib knit, another useful touch for fighting back against the cold. And with its tailored fit, the brand says the tactically inspired Triple Aught Design Service Sweater works well on its own or layered up across the globe. Look to the unexpected this season when it comes to the best men’s sweaters, and your next #OOTD will reward you in kind with style and function hand in hand.