Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tees – A Modern Spin on an All-Time Classic

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Here at this Brooklyn style blog, we place a priority on the classics — classics that hold steadfast and true, with longevity, durability and rugged good looks in mind. The timeless white T-shirt is a perfect example of a staple that’s often imitated, never duplicated — at least, in the hands of Buck Mason, the best T-shirts for men face some stiff competition.

So it goes with the latest USA-made men’s T-shirt from Buck Mason, the California purveyors of many a timeless style staple made modern. The Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee harkens back to the good old days, when T-shirts were first worn to great (functional) effect by the U.S. military and later, by icons of fashion like Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando and James Dean (you know the drill, right?).

Now available in a durable two-pack in crisp colors made to pair with anything (white and black, to be specific), the Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee gets every detail right, starting with the use of USA-grown cotton.

And in the year 2025, your new favorite T-shirt follows many of those same style Q’s, looking great in the process. More dressed down than Buck Mason’s breezy linen polo, this casually rugged tee fits right in alongside traditional favorites like a pair of Buck Mason blue jeans, plus leisurely staples like stretch chino shorts and even drawstring lounge shorts.

The point is, one of the best T-shirts for men (yes, like the handsome Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee) isn’t something you have to think too hard about wearing — merely throw it on, marvel at its perfect fit and standout construction, and go about your day.

Buck Mason knit the new Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee — again, available in a handy two-pack option for maximum utility — at Buck Mason Knitting Mills in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, while the tees were then knit and finished in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles (a stellar spot for plenty of the best USA-made menswear at the moment).

By eliminating side seams on this tubular T-shirt, the brand came up with an expertly fitted tee that drapes cleanly and looks simply great no matter what. Midweight Supima cotton and high-quality construction make the difference — a T-shirt is no longer just a T-shirt when it comes to the hard-working, utterly classic Buck Mason Toughknit Tubular Tee. The best is yours for the taking, my friends.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on Basics By Taking 20 Percent Off Any Three Aether Apparel Performance Tees

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It’s never a bad thing to have a well-curated, consistently available stock of the best basics for men close at hand: Great, high-performing, even stylish socks, boxer briefs and a selection of stylish men’s T-shirts come to mind.

The right T-shirt is particularly important, especially one that’s an investment in terms of price — see the above option from Aether Apparel, my friends. A properly designed tee can serve as a base layer on a light day hike, as an easygoing piece of loungewear and as a comfortable base on a cool summer night beneath a zip hoodie, a bomber jacket or a denim jacket.

Finding one of the best T-shirts for men, one that can meet all three of those pursuits and then continue to perform while looking great is what I might call the sweet spot, and that’s where Aether Apparel’s line of summer T-shirts comes into play.

I’m especially impressed by the 100 percent pima cotton build of the Emery Pima Crew Tee (which is more suited for everyday wear than hitting the gym), but the brand also makes soft, eye-catching pima cotton pocket tees in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve varieties, among other options from the L.A.-based performance meets style brand.

The great news? You can buy any three Aether Apparel T-shirts and save 20 percent on your order, including Aether Apparel women’s tees for that special someone in your life. Aether Apparel tees are the perfect blend of classic fit, soft fabric and rich, versatile colors you can easily mix and match — particularly with Aether Apparel selections in shades like olive, grey and navy.

In my experience, Aether Apparel T-shirts like Emery Pima Crew Tee wear as nicely with drawstring lounge shorts as they do with classic light wash denim and chukka boots — and that’s a valuable style essential to have in your arsenal of casual style tools.

Remember: The next time you want to refresh your basics drawer with the right mix of utility and great looks in mind, keep in mind that right now, you can buy any three Aether Apparel T-shirts and save 20 percent on your order. Happy shopping and we’ll see you out there, folks.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Vintage Soft Wash T-Shirt – A True Modern Classic

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We often talk here on this Brooklyn style blog about adorning your wardrobe with the classics, with modern updates to staple pieces that can stand the test of time, look great while doing so and deliver a dash of casually rugged style to your menswear wardrobe — in any season, of course.

That holds true with the basics from the ground up, but it’s particularly important when selecting one of the best T-shirts for men, and that’s where our friends at Huckberry deliver a winner (yet again I might add).

After all, you can wear one of the best men’s T-shirts for work or play, for BBQs or lounging on the front porch, for day hikes or days in the garage, for afternoons at the brewery and just about everything in between.

Yessir, when it comes to your weekend style ensemble, there’s not much that can get as much done as the humble T-shirt — you best make yours a great one, like the Flint and Tinder Vintage Wash T-shirt. This hard-working T-shirt builds off the classics, like the simple yet sturdy tees favored by guys known only by their last name: McQueen, Brando, Dean… the list goes on. In the annals of menswear, the right T-shirt simply delivers the goods, and you can trust Huckberry to come up with their own spin on an iconic favorite.

There’s plenty to love about the Flint and Tinder Vintage Wash T-shirt, starting with the fact that it’s made in the USA and finished with a garment-wash treatment for an exceptional level of softness. The use of 4.5 oz. cotton, in my experience, makes this T-shirt soft and highly wearable: It holds its shape and structure over time, whether you select one in a crisp color like Black or my personal favorite, Olive (you can see me wearing a Flint and Tinder pocket T-shirt in a very similar construction and color above, over on my Instagram).

Yes, to say I’m a big fan of the Flint and Tinder Vintage Wash T-shirt in its many variations — including Classic or Tall fits, plus eight timeless colors — is an understatement, and I think you’ll start to feel the same way about the Flint and Tinder Vintage Wash T-shirt the more you wear it.

Better still is the fact that you can bundle multiple options of the handsome, easygoing yet hard-wearing Flint and Tinder Vintage Wash T-shirt and save — buy three, in fact, and save 15% on the Flint and Tinder Vintage Wash T-shirt. The next time you reach into your T-shirt drawer, in search of a tee to wear with light wash jeans, chinos or even laidback lounge shorts, make sure it’s this best-selling Huckberry T-shirt.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Pocket Tee is an Elevated Take on a True Classic

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In my experience, it’s a special thing to be able to lean on a certain men’s style essential whenever you need it, whenever the occasion calls for it. In my book, especially in the heat of summer, a well-designed, well-made T-shirt is a must for laidback lounging, for Brooklyn brewery outings and backyard grilling, even for layering underneath a soft-shouldered blazer.

So when you (and I) find a stylish T-shirt that rises above the ordinary — heady words, but it’s true — it’s worth going all-in and upgrading your basics drawer. Of course, if you’ve read this Brooklyn style blog over the years, you know that Buck Mason are experts when it comes to making some of the best T-shirts for men. That certainly holds true across its entire lineup, from curved hem pima cotton tees to thick Field-Spec cotton T-shirts, plus stylish men’s henleys aplenty.

And you might have also stumbled across the Buck Mason New Arrivals section, always a prime place to jumpstart your style imagination and inspiration. Yes, at Buck Mason, even the classics like a humble pocket T-shirt get an elevated, refreshed upgrade: Take the Buck Mason Vintage Jacquard Pocket T-shirt, which reimagines the trusty T-shirt as something eye-catching and made to be worn all on its own (or perhaps beneath a lightweight blazer, yes?).

The Buck Mason Vintage Jacquard Pocket T-shirt gets the details right in every way possible, using a substantial yet still lightweight midweight cotton that they’ve then rounded out with contrast jacquard stripe stitching.

It’s a handsome treatment that gives this T-shirt an air of refinement, believe it or not, and the Buck Mason Vintage Jacquard Pocket T-shirt is one you should feel as comfortable wearing with the Buck Mason Carry-On Suit as with Buck Mason Deck Shorts, for instance.

In the brand’s classic range of earthy colors and tailored, stylish fits, it’s a winner for when you want the casual nature of a T-shirt, blended with the elevated look of a subtle pattern. How can it get any better than that as far as the best men’s summer style is concerned, my friends? For your next T-shirt, make it the reliable and brand-new Buck Mason Vintage Jacquard Pocket T-shirt.

See Now, Buy Now: Flint and Tinder’s American Heavyweight Pocket Tee is a Casual, Everyday Must-Have for Spring and Summer

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There are certain steps in the process to building a wardrobe filled with men’s style essentials that can represent a bit of a turning point, at least in my experience. Finding a pair of stylish leather boots or a perfectly fitted pair of jeans is a milestone in any season, for instance.

But when you invest in the best when it comes to your more casual, everyday basics — like finding one of the best men’s T-shirts — well, that’s when you’ve truly rounded a corner heading into a new season. In fact, as we often talk about here on the blog, you’ll find upgrades like that in every category within the friendly confines of Huckberry’s well-stocked digital outlet (to say the very least).

And when you buy less, but buy better, when you invest in your basics and discover a never-before-seen level of quality, reliability and dependability, that’s when your wardrobe of spring style must-haves gets even better.

The Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt definitely qualifies in that regard, and learning more about one of the best American-made T-shirts is a wise way to start a new spring week. The hard-working, well-made Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt checks plenty of the proper boxes when it comes to ramping up your T-shirt drawer.

In fact, in my experience, your new favorite T-shirt goes well beyond just serving as an undershirt or a base layer (although this handsome pocket T-shirt is definitely more than ready to add style and substance to any #OOTD featuring a stylish lightweight jacket).

The Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt starts with a substantial yet soft 8.5oz. cotton construction, which is made all the better by garment-washing and dying for added softness. In a plethora of helpful, stylish colors, your new favorite pocket tee should fit tailored in a flattering manner, rather than baggy or oversized (which seems to be the trend these days among T-shirts). When in doubt, take your normal T-shirt size in any shade of the stylish, versatile Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt.

Fear not, because in any color — and whether worn on its own or beneath a waxed trucker jacket — this American-made T-shirt is the sort of casual, everyday style upgrade that’ll offer a noticeable difference from the jump.

With the Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt, that extends from its rugged good looks to its clean fit and exceptional fabric — each of which makes it worth the higher asking price compared to other T-shirts on the market. The next time you reach for a new casual tee in a laidback style scenario, make sure it’s the Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt.

See Now, Buy Now: This Proof Merino T-shirt is A Performance-Ready Take on the Classic Tee

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Despite the fact that it can be difficult at times to improve upon a classic, that hasn’t stopped the good folks at Huckberry and Huckberry in-house brand Proof from trying. The company puts a performance spin on the best basics for men, including the humble and trusted T-shirt. And as we move slowly but surely from winter into early (early) spring, one of the best T-shirts for men is the sort of piece that can serve you well in matters of style and performance.

Over the years, Proof has also made some of my favorite pairs of pants for work, but today’s focus is all about the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt. It’s been a staple of the Huckberry and Proof lineup for years (Proof launched in 2018), and it tends to get better with time and with each new edition — that’s a great thing to hear when it comes to the best performance menswear, is it not?

And although it looks simple on the surface, the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt — available in dozens of color combinations to suit every sense of style and wardrobe — this stylish performance T-shirt for men delivers the goods when it’s all on the line.

In my experience, that means the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt wears exceptionally well in terms of comfort with tapered joggers and white leather sneakers for a long day of travel — Huckberry put the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt to the test across a weekend of endurance pursuits, after all.

Plus, the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt wears easily and subtly beneath a light wash denim trucker jacket and stretch five-pocket pants when you want to go more casually cool, as well. Through it all, the difference is in the details when it comes to your new favorite T-shirt.

The Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt blends merino wool for anti-microbial and moisture-wicking properties, plus nylon for stretch and durability, while its classic fit should work well on a number of different body sizes (I prefer an XL in my rotation of T-shirts from Huckberry). It’s also built with UPF 30+ for sun protection, and the use of nylon allows the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt to spring back into action — and to its proper size — after being machine washed.

If you want a T-shirt that stands up to hiking, to spring weekend coffee runs, to global travel and to everything in between — all the while looking great and standing up to repeat wear in a wide range of colors — then yes, the Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt is one of the best T-shirts a guy can buy right now, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: Dress for Cool Summer Nights with This Vintage Long-Sleeve Tee from Huckberry

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In my experience, sometimes, you don’t know how valuable some casual men’s basics can be until you’ve gone without them. For instance: On a cool summer night around a bonfire or during a beach sunset stroll, ever been caught without an extra layer? I’m not talking about a heavyweight flannel shirt or a thick hoodie — I’m talking about something like one of the best long-sleeve tees to throw on atop your favorite pair of lounge shorts, especially one from our friends at Huckberry.

It’s an underrated style essential that’s served me well on many a summer beach vacation, especially as cooler weather beckons through the end of late summer. And today, well, you’re in good hands, since Huckberry’s new Trumbull line of American-made basics delivers one of the best long-sleeve tees for men.

It’s an indisputable workhorse, a well-made tee in its own right and a casually cool menswear move to end the season. Heavyweight cotton construction (garment-washed for softness) gives the Trumbull Vintage Wash Long-Sleeve Tee a lived-in feel, just like the kind of tee you’d unearth from a lakehouse closet on a crisp night.

And yet, this stylish men’s long-sleeve tee sits ready and waiting in your T-shirt drawer or your favorite weekender bag without missing a beat — since, well, you’ve hopefully already added it to your cart in a trio of stylish colors.

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With its durable made-in-Detroit construction, its relaxed fit (ideal for layering atop a short-sleeve tee with room to move), and its vintage-style look, it’s a perfectly neutral basic you can even layer beneath a trucker jacket alongside blue jeans.

But for transitional style — especially in coastal settings where you need a warmer layer alongside your go-to shorts — I’d say the Trumbull Vintage Wash Long-Sleeve Tee is a surefire bet as far as laidback summer style goes. Try this one on and report back in the comments if you’re a fan. Cheers and thanks for reading!

See Now, Buy Now: This Wellen Performance Tee is the Most Versatile T-shirt For Men in Your Wardrobe

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A guy’s wardrobe needs the basics, the daily men’s style essentials that can do the heavy lifting — and at the same time, it also needs some versatile pieces that take the notion of basics a step further, like one of the best T-shirts for men. We’re not talking just any ole cotton T-shirt around these parts today, though, and that’s all thanks to the good folks at Huckberry.

We’re talking all about the new Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt, a wardrobe workhorse adept at everything from trail runs to coffee shop strolls, beach vacations and much more.

The key to its versatility, and the fact that it performs like, well, a true performance T-shirt while looking like (as Huckberry says) “your favorite cotton T-shirt”? That’d be the use of CoolSoft Fabric, which pulls sweat away from your skin and dries four times faster than cotton.

Yes, you read that correctly: The Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt is a heck of a performance T-shirt, packed with a laundry list of versatile, durable features. Those include an athletic fit that hugs the arms, plus a side seam gusset for added mobility, and all the while, this stylish yet performance-minded T-shirt even keeps your valuables safe via a hidden pocket designed to hold your keys, ID or workout gels.

No matter which way you choose to wear the Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt — with workout shorts and some of the best men’s running sneakers, or alongside chino shorts and canvas sneakers for a more laidback, off-duty look — it’s guaranteed to stand up to anything and look positively great while doing so. As Huckberry says: We’ll see you out there, folks.

The Sunday Sale: This Todd Snyder Tee is a Breezy Casual Style Option for Summer

Some of my favorite style essentials for men are picks that don’t add too much hassle or fuss to your menswear wardrobe. Picks like one of the best T-shirts for men, for instance, and especially one from a trusted menswear brand like Todd Snyder.

The right T-shirt, one with super-soft fabric, a flattering fit and subtle style details, can prove as invaluable when worn on its own as when layered beneath your favorite denim jacket or an unbuttoned camp collar shirt. In my experience, one of the best T-shirts for men is worth spending a bit more money on, particularly when it’s made by one of the country’s finest menswear designers. But since we’re talking deals today, I’ve got even better news for you.

That’s right: The Todd Snyder Made in L.A. Homespun Pocket Tee lives up to its name in every way possible, and that only gets better when you consider the fact that it’s on sale right now for nearly 30 percent off. It’s a standout wardrobe addition, especially in a color like Hickory, which wears well with cream-colored jeans, with light wash denim or even with olive or light khaki chino shorts.

The Todd Snyder Made in L.A. Homespun Pocket Tee also features signature details from the designer, like a button chest pocket. Plus, garment-dyed slub spun jersey cotton should prove ultra-soft, breathable and nicely textured — your standard undershirt, this is not. You see, the Todd Snyder Made in L.A. Homespun Pocket Tee can stand out handsomely all on its own, and when you throw in a nice discount, you’re getting a downright steal that changes the game for your T-shirt rotation.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big On this Performance T-Shirt from Reigning Champ & Huckberry

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Every guy needs a solid handle on truly classic summer style essentials, the sort of pieces that are the cornerstone of a casual wardrobe. And yes, this even includes one of the best black T-shirts for men, an indispensable style move on the road, at home and in between.

As simple as it might seem, the right black T-shirt can work with just about anything in your wardrobe when you want neutral, casual style, and my friends at Huckberry and Reigning Champ have cracked the code in that regard.

In matters of style, for instance, that versatility works as well with olive chino shorts as it does light wash jeans, but in the case of the Reigning Champ Solotex Mesh T-Shirt, it’s geared more towards performance. And beyond that, this T-shirt can be had for quite the nice deal right now — it’s normally priced close to $100, quite the splurge for a T-shirt, but you’ll find that the Reigning Champ Solotex Mesh T-Shirt is up for grabs for about 25 percent off right now.

The difference is in the details, with stretchy, moisture-wicking performance fabric — and yet, this flattering T-shirt doesn’t look all that much like a typical workout tee, which helps with its styling potential, at least in my experience.

The Reigning Champ Solotex Mesh T-Shirt also boasts a flattering fit (and it comes in both a Heather Grey and Black) — raglan sleeve construction also delivers mobility and a tailored finish, whether you wear this tee on its own to the gym or layer it underneath a rugged chambray shirt.

Not every style essential needs to be flashy — sometimes, the right move for training, for casual days and for easygoing style is a crisply cut performance T-shirt in a wear-with-anything color… kind of like the Reigning Champ Solotex Mesh T-Shirt. Cheers to versatility (and savings), my friends.