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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Donegal Crewneck Is a Refined Take on a Classic

It’s the little details that really elevate an outfit — the comfort and warmth of one of the best sweaters for men will be evident right away, after all (especially coming from a designer like renowned, award-winning American designer Todd Snyder). But what about the rest of a piece? Like a ribbed collar or a carefully stitched sleeve, or expertly textured fabric?

Those little things can take even your favorite sweaters from good to great, and that’s certainly the case with the Todd Snyder Donegal Crewneck Sweater.

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On the surface, Donegal fabric is more rough and rugged — it’s named for the region from which it hails, after all, and the knit is prized for its warmth and durability. But like one of the best flannel shirts, even pieces that are more straightforward or utilitarian take on a more refined air in the hands of Mr. Snyder himself.

It’s finely crafted touches like thin vertical ribbing at the hem and cuffs that elevate this sweater, but the slightly thicker knit ribbing at the collar gives the Todd Snyder Donegal Crewneck Sweater some character, too.

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It’s as if this sweater was pulled ready-made from the rolling hills of Ireland, then added to your cart alongside, say, some expertly faded Todd Snyder denim or Todd Snyder dress trousers for winter shindigs aplenty.

Wear it on cozy mornings at home in front, of the fire, wear it to the office with some of the best corduroy pants or wear it beneath your favorite peacoat for a night on the town — just be sure you’re splurging (ever-so-slightly!) on the Todd Snyder Donegal Crewneck Sweater this season.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 20 Percent On This USA-Made Billy Reid Sweater for Cyber Monday

Billy Reid men's sweater.

It’s getting increasingly difficult to make stylish menswear in the United States, and it’s even more difficult to find those menswear essentials on sale. But as with most things in most seasons, Alabama-based menswear designer Billy Reid has the solution.

And luckily for all of us, it’s part of the best Cyber Monday menswear deals up for grabs right now. As you might recall reading here on the blog, the famed designer (and a personal favorite brand of mine) has been offering the best menswear deals for Black Friday all week long, with some fan favorites and best sellers very much included. What does that have to do with one of the best men’s sweaters? In this case, my friend, quite a lot.

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That’s because Billy Reid is offering 20% off orders of more than $400, and the handsome Billy Reid American V-Neck Sweater happens to be $398. If I had to guess, that baseline price will get you over $400 (although you could always pick up a Billy Reid men’s shirt to go along with it, or stretch your order up over $800 to get 30 percent off).

So, what makes the Billy Reid American V-Neck Sweater worth that high price tag? Even on sale, that price tag is still pretty steep for one of the best men’s sweaters, but again, you can trust Billy Reid to deliver the goods. The Billy Reid American V-Neck Sweater is fashioned from USA-grown and spun organic cotton for a soft handfeel and sustainability, for starters. Your new favorite sweater also boasts a ribbed collar, cuffs and waists for a secure fit that should retain its shape.

It’s also knit with contrast-stitch elbow patches for a dash of variety, another tasteful touch that separates this fine piece from other sweaters in your closet. The Olive color is also flattering and a nice change of pace from charcoal, light grey or navy, whether you choose to wear it in spring or right now through the holiday season.

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And if I were you, I’d look to get the most out of the Billy Reid American V-Neck Sweater by pairing it with flattering dark blue jeans and your favorite Chelsea boots, not to mention an Oxford shirt and light khaki chinos at the office. Navy trousers would also be a suitable pairing for the Billy Reid American V-Neck Sweater for refined holiday occasions or long days at the office.

But before you can dream up stylish combinations, you need to make this sweater your own — and you need to score it at a nice discount during Billy Reid’s Cyber Monday sale. Once more, happy shopping, folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Shawl Cardigan from The Tie Bar Is an Essential Sweater for the Holidays

Best shawl collar cardigan for men.

There are certain essentials a guy needs on hand in the colder months, especially during the festive holiday season — this, of course, you know all too well if you read the blog. That includes dressy options like one of the best white dress shirts, and it goes for pieces that are both more rugged and refined in equal measure. Take one of the best shawl cardigans for men, one that you can find right now at The Tie Bar.

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The silhouette has been embraced by everyone from Steve McQueen to Daniel Craig over the years, and it’s a piece I personally love. So, let’s up the ante even further with help from my friends at The Tie Bar. Yes indeed, the maker of some of the most affordable men’s ties on the market is now making one of the best men’s sweaters, and I’ve had the chance to check it out firsthand in recent weeks.

The Tie Bar Cable Shawl Cardigan is an impressive layering option in its own right alongside the brand’s crisply cut dress shirts and expertly fashioned, cost-effective ties. And it’s got plenty to love about it, starting with the richly crafted cable detailing, just like they used to make ’em in the old days.

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That detailing gives it texture and depth, while the shawl collar frames the face and allows you to show off a dress shirt and tie (or a classic chambray shirt). Particularly in a classic burgundy color, it’s an especially seasonally friendly sweater to wear at home in front of a roaring fire or as a fine layering option at a holiday party. I haven’t even mentioned the best part — you can find it right now at The Tie Bar for a mere $98.

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Plus, the cotton and wool blend should prove both toasty and yet not overly stuffy. When you want one of the best men’s cardigans to shake up your winter layering in essential fashion, reach for The Tie Bar’s handsome shawl collar sweater, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater Is a Perfectly Rugged Fall Style Move

There are some times when it makes perfect sense to go with a rugged classic, times when a brisk breeze beckons and you need a layer to stand up to that weather. In those times, my friends, I’d certainly reach for the Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater. If you’ve kept up with this very blog, you know that the Alabama-based designer reinvents the classics on a near-daily basis, and in this instance, that means taking inspiration from a burly, old-school fisherman sweater and then turning it into the one and only Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater.

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That also means using rich and rugged 100 percent wool construction, a handsome raglan-sleeve knit for mobility, and then offering up classic colorways like navy and olive for the instant smash hit that is the Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater.

If that sounds like precisely what you need in your knitwear rotation this season, give Billy Reid a shot, be prepared to invest (the Billy Reid Fisherman Sweater will set you back $298), and then revel in cozy comfort this spring. It’s yours for the taking, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Wellen Fisherman Sweater is a Rugged Fall Classic

There’s no time quite like the present to take stock of your inventory of the best sweaters for men, right? Crisp fall days aplenty beckon, and with that comes the chance to layer in rugged, sustainable style. Wait… sustainable style?

Yes, it’s possible in the fall months thanks to Wellen, an in-house brand at Huckberry making perfectly casual style essentials with a focus on fabrics and fibers that are good for the environment (and good-looking, to boot).

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It’s on fine display here with the Wellen Seawool Fisherman Crew, a rugged fan favorite from Wellen that seems to get better and better with each passing season. It’s part of the ever-stylish lineup of Huckberry men’s sweaters, but it stands out even in a crowded field, all thanks to its effortlessly cool good looks — and the right balance of sustainability, too.

You see, with the Wellen Seawool Fisherman Crew, the fabric really makes all the difference — you see, it’s not just rugged and seriously cool, it’s got that crucial sustainability factor. The Wellen Seawool Fisherman Crew starts out humbly enough, with material woven from recycled plastic bottles and oyster shells. Y

es, that’s right: Your new favorite sweater is crafted from oyster shells (in part), and it manages to retain warmth while offering classically good looks, thanks to that fisherman knit.

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The Wellen Seawool Fisherman Crew is also quick-drying and anti-microbial, so you can wear it more frequently in between washes (which also saves water, and in another way, the environment itself!).

It seems the good folks at Huckberry have thought of everything, from sharp style to a range of rich, seasonally friendly colors and of course, a timeless sense of cool. Make your next sweater purchase the Wellen Seawool Fisherman Crew, and reap the benefits all fall ong.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Shawl Collar Sweater – Spring’s Best Laidback Sweater

Best sweatshirt for men.

If you’re anything like me, perhaps you enjoy swerving ever-so-slightly from the norm, even when it comes to normally more laidback style scenarios. After all, spring style essentials are always the right way to go, and it’s all the better if you switch things up a bit when you least expect. Take the lineup at Huckberry, for instance. It’s full of distinct changes of pace — for instance, when you might be tempted to reach for a more casual athletic logo sweatshirt, reach instead for the Relwen Shawl Collar Sweater. The change is simple, really: Any time you might wear a crewneck sweatshirt, swap that out for one of the best men’s sweatshirts while retaining that air of casually rugged appeal.

Best casual sweatshirt for men.

The Relwen Shawl Collar Sweater is a Huckberry Bestseller for a reason, and part of an entire lineup of classically inspired yet modern gear from Ohio-based Relwen. The brand takes basics like the chino or the quarter-zip sweater, reinterprets them with modern fabric, then injects them with an air of cool, unique style.

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Case in point, of course, is the Relwen Shawl Collar Sweater. The French Terry fabric blend is soft and pliable, and plenty ready to layer over other spring style essentials, be it a rugged chambray shirt or your favorite henley. The shawl collar frames the face, while the unique button placket on the Relwen Shawl Collar Sweater is a nice style swerve from, again, the more traditional crewneck sweatshirt.

Best of all, you can wear the Relwen Shawl Collar Sweater in all the same ways as you’d wear that crewneck sweatshirt, and then some: Try it at the office with stretch chinos or on the weekends with tapered joggers. Just make sure you pick one up in good time for the rest of the spring season. Happy shopping, folks.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater Is 30 Percent Off Right Now

Best men's sweater for winter

Although the days are positively flying by this winter, perhaps you’ve noticed one thing: It’s still bitterly cold out there, and that means you still need to bundle up in winter menswear essentials aplenty. Naturally, that’s where my friends at Taylor Stitch can help, and in a major way if you shop early and often this week. Now, as you’ve no doubt seen in shopping the brand, the Taylor Stitch Last Call section is something of a hidden gem, giving you instant access to an entire range of winter men’s style moves at discounted prices.

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And while rugged picks like one of the best men’s jackets are always worth shopping at full price from the San Francisco brand, it’s the Taylor Stitch Last Call section that really delivers some serious bang for your buck. Case in point: Today’s featured deal, the chance to save 30 percent on the rugged Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater. It’s quite simply a standout deal for a classic men’s sweater, in this case made from modern, temperature-regulating merino wool in a thick, chunky fisherman-style ribbed knit.

Did I mention the Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater comes in two timeless colors for pairing with everything from tan chinos to inky blue selvedge denim? Yes indeed, and for good measure, the Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater boasts a double-knit ribbed neck for maximum warmth and coverage on blustery winter days.

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And again, it bears repeating: The Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater is 30 percent off for a limited time, with a solid range of sizes available. The next time you need to layer up this winter, reach for the Taylor Stitch Fisherman Sweater — and save some hard-earned cash in the process.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Crewneck Is Made from Recycled Italian Cashmere

Best cashmere sweater for men.

The new year is, of course, an ideal time to really lean into some crucial style upgrades, and that includes investment-level pieces you might not have considered previously. In fact, stepping things up a notch and buying for quality over quantity seems to be a nice New Year’s men’s style resolution of sorts, and that’s where your new favorite winter sweater enters the equation (and your wardrobe), and it hails from one of your favorite menswear designers, for good measure.

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The sweater in question? That’d be the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater, as essential and investment-worthy a style upgrade as any you’ll make this season. And yes, it’s quite the investment at $398, but the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater might prove to be the coolest, most versatile and high-quality sweater you’ve bought in some time.

Of course, you know the famed American menswear designer quite well if you read the blog, seeing as his namesake brand excels at making rugged shawl cardigans and of course, this sustainable cashmere sweater (and plenty more). Just what can one of the best men’s sweaters bring to your wardrobe? Reader, I’m glad you asked.

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The Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater is billed by the brand as a “feel-good sweater in every sense,” and it’s hard not to argue with that logic. It’s visually appealing in terms of rugged texture, but it’s the fabric itself that really makes this refined cashmere sweater such a sustainable style winner.

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It’s made from 95 percent recycled cashmere — and the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater is made in Italy, for good measure — and then blended with 5 percent wool for even more warmth and cozy comfort.

The Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater also boasts that seriously cool waffle-stitch knit finish, and the crewneck collar is both casual enough to make this a weekend sweater, yet stylish enough to pair up with one of the best Oxford shirts for men at the office in the new year.

And again, yes, the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater is pricey at $398, but an array of neutral, easy-to-style colors makes this a wise investment rather than a fun splurge (at least, in my humble opinion!). The next time you want to amp up your sweater rotation in a major way, consider investing in the best with the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Sweater.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Quarter Zip Sweater is the Casually Rugged Layer You Need This Winter

Best winter sweater for men.

First off, my friends: Happy New Year once again, and thanks for joining me as I talk about winter style essentials aplenty to start the new year. Let’s hone in on one casually rugged must-have to add to your seasonal wardrobe ASAP, though. You’ll find it, of course, at Huckberry, the San Francisco and Austin-based retailer of some of the most rugged, versatile menswear and gear on the market.

And for all those times when you’re in need of stylish seasonal basics, yet don’t want to drop too much cash for something that’s difficult to wear, well, that’s when Huckberry enters the equation. This is where the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip enters the equation: It’s an accessible basic that’s actually not so basic: It’s rugged, it’s visually appealing and it’s just plain cool.

And while quarter zip sweaters might normally seem like the type of sporty style you’d wear golfing, there’s a time and a place for one of the best quarter zip sweaters, particularly one crafted by Huckberry’s own Flint and Tinder.

Best quarter zip sweater for men.

It’s, of course, the details big and small that make the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip so much more than just your average quarter-zip, starting with the thick, ribbed-knit design with flecked detailing for plenty of warmth and visual interest. The blend of lambswool and nylon also adds a sturdy yet easily wearable appeal, whether styled atop your favorite henley or one of the best Oxford shirts on the market.

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But perhaps the most notable, refined-yet-rugged part of the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip? That would be the waxed cotton elbow patches, a durable touch that turns this sweater into one you can wear as a top layer or mid-layer during winter adventures far afield (or closer to home, fetching more firewood or picking up a growler from your favorite brewery).

Yes indeed, the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip can really do it all, be it as a casual sweater to wear with the best blue jeans or as a visually appealing, unique sweater for Casual Friday this winter (seriously). Plus, the raglan-style sleeves on the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip broaden your shoulders while offering range of movement, and snug ribbed cuffs provide a secure fit as you layer this stylish quarter zip sweater all winter long.

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Last but not least, the Flint and Tinder Highlands Guide Quarter Zip comes in cool color options aplenty, be it rich Burgundy, Light Grey or crisp Navy. The next time you want a durable, versatile sweater that’s anything but basic, be sure you’re rocking this seriously cool Huckberry sweater.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Todd Snyder Wool Shawl Cardigan – Winter’s Most Rugged Sweater

Best shawl cardigan for men.

Building a proper menswear wardrobe is all about keeping things well-rounded, about having reliable pieces that can function well in multiple situations — and of course, it’s about finding men’s style essentials that are, well, fun to actually wear (on Christmas Eve and well beyond!). Imagine that, ehh? One of the best cardigans checks those boxes, as you might be able to see above — it’s retro, it’s rugged, it’s easy to layer and it’s just a classic men’s style pick from one of America’s best menswear designers. Let’s carry on, shall we, and dive into the Todd Snyder Boiled Wool Shawl Cardigan — and why? Because it’s a standout example of the style, my friends.


Especially in the winter months, when grey, cold weather is the norm, it’s worthwhile to invest in a few cozy, rugged, comfortable pieces that can actually make dressing for the cold weather just a bit fun, or at the very least… more stylish. For my money’s worth, the Todd Snyder Boiled Wool Shawl Cardigan hits all the right notes.

One of the best shawl cardigans for men is assuredly an indisputable winter style essential and a personal favorite of this writer when the thermostat plunges in Brooklyn. Helpfully, the Todd Snyder Boiled Wool Shawl Cardigan is just about everything you need in the style, from quality to rugged appeal — and yes, it’s fun to layer up like Daniel Craig in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo every now and again!

The specs on the Todd Snyder Shawl Cardigan set it apart from the pack — and yes, they make it very much worth your while when it’s time to invest in one of the best sweaters for men this winter. Sadly, you won’t find the Todd Snyder Shawl Cardigan in the Todd Snyder Winter Sale, but don’t let that discourage you.


It boasts a classic fit, making it easy to layer over an equally rugged men’s chambray shirt or one of the best flannel shirts, and the shawl collar adds bulk, warmth and visual appeal (there’s a reason style icons like Steve McQueen loved the shawl cardigan, after all). The Todd Snyder Shawl Cardigan comes in two crisp, classic colors (Olive and Navy), and it’s rounded out with three front pockets for visual appeal.

When you want a dependable, rugged, essential winter sweater, move the Todd Snyder Shawl Cardigan to the top of your seasonal shopping list, and get that credit card at the ready — again, it’s worth the investment.