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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save as Much as 75 Percent on the Best Men’s Style for Winter at the Billy Reid End of Season Sale

Billy Reid winter menswear.

When the going gets tough, when brisk winter weather rolls into town, you’ve got two options, it seems: Layer up properly and in refined stye, or let the season get the best of you. And if you can layer up in refined style while rocking some of the best winter menswear, that’s all the better — it’s the name of the game at this Brooklyn style blog.

And of course, it’s paramount if you’re able to add some affordable men’s fashion to your wardrobe at the very same time. And that, my friends, brings us to today’s ultra-valuable and eye-catching Tuesday Steal entry, offering up some seriously prime savings on winter menswear: The Billy Reid End of Season Sale is positively packed with jaw-dropping deals aplenty, and you can save as much as 75 percent off right now — the fun’s just getting started, isn’t it, folks?

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If you keep up with the digital pages of this Brooklyn style blog, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of the Americana-inspired, utterly classic, rugged-meets-refined stylings of the legendary Reid, who’s been designing heirloom-quality menswear across the board for well over two decades. That goes for the peacoat worn by James Bond as readily as it does the timeless Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt, an expertly crafted spin on a Western favorite.

That also holds true for the brand’s ultra-soft, versatile tailored Moleskin Pants, crisply cut wool jackets and handsome Oxford shirts — to name but a few selections that have gone under the proverbial red discount pen via the Billy Reid End of Season Sale.

The selection for sale (now through February 3rd!) also includes tailored wool overcoats, crisply cut, office-ready trousers, wear-with-anything long-sleeve polos and rugged-meets-refined henleys. Keep in mind that all you need to do to make the most of the Billy Reid End of Season Sale (again, now through February 3rd!) is to use the code LASTCHANCE at checkout.

A variety of luxe everyday sweaters, ultra-soft polos and eye-catching plaid and subtly patterned buttondown shirts are also on offer (for a limited time, my friends) via the must-shop, positively outstanding Billy Reid End of Season Sale. These savings only roll around once a season, so you’d do well to scour the market for online savings aplenty.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take Up to 50 Percent Off the Best Winter Menswear at this Billy Reid Sale

Billy Reid winter menswear.

It’s like I often say here on this Brooklyn menswear blog — when given the chance to shop some of the best winter menswear at a discount, or really, the best menswear in any season, it’s high time you strike while the iron is hot. After all, the chance to score refined, versatile menswear from a top-notch designer — like Billy Reid, as luck would have it –doesn’t come around all that often.

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And the Billy Reid Winter Sale right now is serving up some of the best of the best across the board — it doesn’t hurt that these are selections, from the utterly classic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat to durable-yet-handsome blue jeans, a rugged henley and the brand’s elegant cardigans — that you can actually wear right now, in the midst of the brisk season at hand.

In this neck of the woods, I’m a fan of everything from Billy Reid’s rugged hunting jacket to, of course, the famed peacoat worn by James Bond. And right now, this sale serves up stellar discounts (and a crop of Final Sale items) on long-sleeve polos, textured printed shirts, moleskin trousers and a luxe take on the classic crewneck sweater, among other style staples.

In the right hands, even the laidback hooded sweatshirt gets a luxurious finish, something you can certainly see for yourself when you scour the offerings up for grabs at the Billy Reid Winter Sale.

The famed Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt in a number of plaid designs and rich winter colors also gets marked down in price, and easygoing selections like quarter-zip sweaters are under the gun in terms of discounts — for a limited time! — within the Billy Reid Winter Sale.

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Again, it’s a joy to see so many winter style essentials on offer at prices you don’t tend to find all that often with an ultra-premium, elegant designer like Billy Reid — and yet, with Americana inspiration in every stitch and plenty of dependability and attention to detail, I’m willing to bet that just about anything you score during the Billy Reid Winter Sale will deliver what you seek.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Hunting Jacket is a Rugged Outerwear Upgrade This Winter

Billy Reid Hunting Jacket.

One of the things I love the most as I scour the market for the best winter style essentials? That’d be stumbling upon a piece that calls to mind vintage style inspiration while leaning heavily on rugged, modern fabrication — talk about quite the combination, right?

And one of the best field jackets certainly qualifies as a surefire seasonal style upgrade, and the Billy Reid number shown at the top of the page checks those boxes.

It’s inspired by classic hunting and field jackets as well as a piece sourced from Billy Reid’s 2022 menswear collection — not exactly a massive throwback, to be sure, but one worth your time and hard-earned cash from an acclaimed menswear designer, yes? The Billy Reid Hunting Jacket toasts 20 years of the famed designer’s namesake brand, one I’ve long admired –I have a feeling I’d love the brand just as much even if they didn’t make James Bond’s favorite peacoat, but that pedigree certainly doesn’t hurt.

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The Billy Reid Hunting Jacket boasts a stand-up, moleskin-lined collar for protection from the elements, plus an ultra-sturdy, hard-working Halley Stevensons waxed cotton exterior. Add in the onion fabric liner (in signature Billy Reid colors), and you’ve got a weather-ready jacket built for just about anything — and when it comes to Halley Stevensons, the Scottish company has been delivering some of the toughest fabrication on the market for generations.

Two exterior hip hand-warmer pockets are joined by exterior hip flap patch pockets for your everyday carry essentials, while hits of golden-brown detailing (another Billy Reid signature) cement the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket as both a rugged, modern classic and a highly functional-yet-stylish casual jacket.

Billy Reid seems to suggest pairing the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket with a richly crafted shawl collar sweater and wool trousers, and this sturdy waxed jacket would also wear more than fashionably with dark blue indigo jeans, trusty broken-in leather boots and a thermal henley — casually rugged style at its finest, at least in my experience.

While the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket isn’t nearly as refined as other Billy Reid men’s outerwear — including the brand’s selection of tasteful wool overcoats and the utterly iconic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat — this handsome jacket delivers the sort of go-between, everyday style well-suited for blustery, brisk days aplenty.

And although the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket isn’t cheap (it’ll run you $698), there’s an investment-level quality to this piece — and other Billy Reid menswear selections, of course. If that sounds like something you can get on board with, then you’ve found your new go-to casual winter coat.

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 Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Walton Jacket is an Elevated Blazer for the Best Holiday Occasions

My friends, the holiday season is nearly upon us — act accordingly, and your entire wardrobe will be accounted for, and then some, as you prepare for seasonal soirees, dressy occasions, holiday parties aplenty and even days at the office. I say live a little and invest in the best, particularly when it comes to one of the very best blazers for men — a piece you can wear day in and day out, in fact, especially when made the right way by famed menswear designer Billy Reid.

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The right blazer can almost feel like a suit of armor, elevating even more simple style staples like blue jeans and an Oxford shirt. And the Billy Reid Walton Jacket is a near-perfect example of one of the best men’s sportcoats, with a timeless design and structure to compete with the best men’s blazers on the market.

The Billy Reid Walton Jacket is billed as a “longtime favorite” of fans of the Alabama designer across his more-than two-decade career, made from basketweave virgin wool in a rich shade of tan brown that’s finished with crisp, classic details like patch pockets. The Billy Reid Walton Jacket is three-quarter-lined for added shape and structure plus a flattering fit (look for the company’s signature pelican motif in the lining itself).

And the half-canvas construction of the Billy Reid Walton Jacket will wear exceptionally well over time, molding to your body ever-so-slightly with each wear.

And yes my friends, when it comes to the Billy Reid Walton Jacket, you’re certainly going to want to get the most bang for your buck: Team this refined, handsome blazer with everything from charcoal corduroy trousers and a blue Oxford shirt to a henley and blue jeans for a blend of high-low style (of course, the designer does a standout job producing each of those menswear staples, too).

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Finishing touches like dark horn buttons and pick stitching on the lapel give this refined jacket a further elevated touch when it comes to refined design — would you expect anything less from one of the country’s best menswear designers, as I often say?

I certainly wouldn’t, and that’s why it’s more than worth investing in a truly versatile men’s sportcoat like the Billy Reid Walton Jacket ahead of a prime time of year for putting your best foot forward. Good luck out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Billy Reid Dover Sweater is a Luxe Take on a Sportswear Classic

Some things just feel absolutely right when it comes to the season at hand, like reaching for pieces with a touch more texture and style than what you’d wear in warmer weather.

So while a lightweight crewneck sweater might prove an apt layering move on the beach in the summer, you’re going to want something with more heft, character and style for the brisk climes of autumn and winter — the best fall style essentials from someone like iconic Alabama designer Billy Reid go a long way in that regard. Keep reading, and I think you just might agree.

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Billy Reid has a knack for bringing a touch of rugged edge to refined classics, like his ability to class up the legendary Western shirt (as we talked about on this blog earlier this month, of course). And the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater falls in much the same category, elevating the sportswear fabric of the original Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt in pleasing fashion.

While the OG version of the Dover Sweatshirt was made from soft cotton, the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater uses a textured blend of wool and cotton for some added character. The luxurious spin on the sportswear nature of the crewneck sweatshirt only gets even cooler and more premium from there: The Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater is fitted out with handsome suede elbow patches for a truly professorial, old-school touch.

Having tried past versions of the Billy Reid Dover Sweatshirt, the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater is a true testament to what Billy Reid does so well: Elevating the familiar into an elegant realm, which in this case involves using merino wool for the ideal blend of form and function that we love so much here at The Style Guide.

The ever-versatile Grey colorway of the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater wears stylishly with just about anything else in your wardrobe, be it olive chinos and tan leather Chelsea boots, luxe corduroy trousers and a navy peacoat, or expertly cut blue jeans alongside a casually rugged chambray shirt.

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Billy Reid says this ever-fashionable sweater is “the perfect sweater to wear solo, or to use as a bottom base layer,” and I tend to agree. If you feel like your crewneck sweater game could use a helpful upgrade this season, you’ve come to the right place with the Billy Reid Luxury Dover Sweater.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt – An Elegantly Rugged Seasonal Shirting Move

Best Western shirts for men.

Is there any American menswear designer out there that does a better job at taking rugged staples and giving them an elevated, even luxe feel? There are certain names that come to mind (Todd Snyder among them), but Alabama-based Billy Reid and his namesake label tend to do a positively stellar job at taking the familiar and the rugged, and then blending them in a new, altogether fresh way. That’s lofty praise, while also saying a lot: What does it all mean for you?

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It means that if you want a rugged-yet-elegant flannel shirt, one that leans on both Western heritage and classic plaid patterns, you’ve found your match in the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt this season. From the angled Western-style chest pockets to the dusty, Southwest-inspired Brown/Dark Forest colorway (Billy’s signature shade of brown, to be exact), the details and the thoughtful design are evident in every single stitch.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt amps up the plaid pattern in a serious way (a large-scale way, as the name would indicate), and also offers a layering-ready standard fit, so you can style this handsome plaid flannel shirt on its own or atop a thermal henley or a pocket tee.

Smoke mother-of-pearl buttons add a refined touch, while the placket is finished with the award-winning designer’s signature ribbon stripe detailing. The effect is eye-catching and utterly classy, at least in my experience wearing top-of-the-line Billy Reid menswear.

You’ll also notice contrast diagonal stitching at the pockets of this newfound autumnal favorite, which Billy Reid says is “our modern take on an old-school style.” They’re certainly correct when it comes to that modern spin on a tried-and-true favorite, which just so happens to be the sort of pieces we love to feature (and wear!) here at this Brooklyn style blog.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt, particularly when styled with dark blue jeans or even navy chinos, puts a tailored spin on a rugged favorite, but it’s perhaps at its best when worn with light tan chinos or even dark tan, bourbon-hued corduroy pants. The custom cotton fabric should prove lightweight enough to layer, but not too flimsy in the fall and winter cold.

The best part about the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt is the fact that you can use it to dress down a charcoal blazer, or fall right in line with your favorite shawl cardigan — the options are practically limitless when it comes to this versatile, old-school-meets-new-school Western plaid buttondown. Layer up accordingly in the weeks ahead, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Plaid Shirt Takes Luxury To a New Level This Autumn (And Beyond)

Best fall shirts for men.

Once you’ve tried out a premium upgrade to a sort of everyday basic — like a newer, better, more premium and precise take on the tried-and-true fall flannel shirt — then it becomes hard to go back to anything else. A lofty sentiment though that might be, the best fall shirts for men epitomize quality construction and a handsome, rugged, classic-meets-modern design.

Again, that’s a high bar to clear, but in my experience, Billy Reid (the Alabama-based designer of a slew of modern icons) delivers accordingly, and that holds true with new arrivals from Billy Reid, here just in time for autumn’s finest weather and foliage.

The Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt updates the time-honored fall plaid pattern of a sturdy buttondown shirt, giving it a slightly faded effect that turns it into something as easily worn with dark blue jeans and a navy blazer as with, well, those same blue jeans and broken-in leather boots.

The Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt manages to feel classic and yet modern at the same time, boasting all the proper details one might expect from a designer known for outfitting James Bond in the Bond Peacoat over the years.

In fact, the rugged-yet-refined Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt is a prime layer to wear beneath the iconic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat, boasting the kind of design that can be worn untucked with Billy Reid denim or tucked in alongside wool trousers and a midweight V-neck sweater (at the office or out on a date, mind you).

There are plentiful stylish features built into the Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt, from the hidden buttondown collar (which gives the collar structure and shape without looking overly casual) to the shirt’s heirloom ribbon detailing at the hem.

That last touch on the Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt is a Billy Reid classic, one that helps make this shirt feel so much more than a buttondown to be thrown on at a moment’s notice (although you can certainly do that, too!).

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With its mother-of-pearl buttons and soft brushed cotton construction, the handsome and versatile Billy Reid Melange Grid Wilson Shirt speaks to the idea that even the everyday essentials can be made better — take heed and dress accordingly this fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save a Whopping 70 Percent On the Perfect Men’s Fall Shirt at Billy Reid

Best fall shirts for men.

If you follow this style blog on the regular, it might seem that we’ve been preparing for fall for weeks at a time — and, well, that’s largely true, since opportunities arise rather quickly to amp up your #menswear rotation for fall.

Starting with shirting (and starting with savings on shirting, no less) is as good a way to go as any, and the menswear masters at Billy Reid have precisely what you need to add a fresh outlook to your style roster heading into a new season.

It gets even better: One of the most versatile shirts for men is a whopping 70 percent off via the award-winning Alabama menswear designer, and although it might sound too good to be true, it’s certainly worth a closer look.

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A holdover from last season, yet every bit as wearable now and into fall as any offering from the designer’s namesake brand, the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt is meticulously crafted and features a multi-season, linen-like weave. Don’t let that fool you when it comes to the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt (marked down below $70 right now!).

Helpfully, the shirt boasts easygoing everyday construction, with the kind of fit that looks especially great untucked with expertly faded blue jeans — but the real kicker with the crisply cut Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt is its fall and winter-ready Honey Plaid design, with a tasteful faded melange look.

All the details have assuredly been accounted for when it comes to the reliably stylish Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, which also boasts a split spade chest pocket in a contrasting variation on the shirt’s handsome plaid pattern.

And although it’s woven from 100 percent cotton, the weave itself is looser — that means it won’t prove too thick or too stuffy to wear beneath a shawl cardigan or underneath a classic V-neck sweater this fall and winter.

The company recommends wearing it alongside a pair of the brand’s stellar chinos and elegantly rugged leather chukka boots, and when it comes to the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, I’d tend to agree.

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And the best part is, I’d wager you’ll find plenty of ways to wear such an affordable yet stylish shirt, including atop a thermal henley alongside indigo selvedge jeans this fall and winter. With a shirt as well-fitting and well-crafted (and as affordably priced!) as the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, the possibilities in your style lineup are endless when it comes to one of the best shirts for men. Shop and save while sizes are still up for grabs, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These New Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are the Ideal Transitional Pair of Men’s Denim

Billy Reid men's denim review.

As we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn style blog, it might seem strange to be talking about early fall menswear, even as summer continues to roll on in fine fashion. But in the menswear world, things tend to move quickly, and assuredly, some of your favorite online menswear brands are already starting to roll out early fall men’s style collections, including award-winning American designer Billy Reid’s latest offering.

I’m talking about the kind of gear that’s well-suited for the changing seasons and brisk weather ahead, be it the right denim shirt, a new pair of rugged work boots or a lightweight sweater. Look closely and you’ll find more than a few pieces (like the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans shown here) that get the job done as far as bridging the gap between summer and early fall.

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While a pair of the best light wash jeans are plenty useful in your summer style rotation, consider shifting back towards a slightly more substantial pair for early fall — and if that pair happens to come in a rich series of earthy tones, like Billy Reid Cochran Jeans, that’s all the better, at least in my experience.

These handsome jeans are crafted from a blend of 98 percent garment-dyed cotton and 2 percent stretch, and the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are modeled after the brand’s best-selling (and equally fall-appropriate!) Moleskin Jeans.

Either would serve your fall style rotation well, particularly in a versatile and seasonally friendly color like British Khaki (for now, the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans also come in a deep Moss Green and a crisp Asphalt colorway).

In fact, take a look at the latest crop of New Arrivals at Billy Reid, and you very well might find more than a few pieces you can trot out right now, before fall hits in earnest (See: Sweater polos and henley sweaters in particular).

The details are concerned when it comes to your new favorite pair of men’s jeans, including eye-catching leather-backed rivets and custom antique brass hardware, along with the company’s signature embossed leather patch.

These boutique touches make the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans an investment-level pair of men’s jeans, the kind you can wear with a sleek white Oxford shirt at the office or with a grey henley on the weekends (and that’s just two style combinations that’ll go a long way for you this season).

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With a trim fit and a mid rise, these should prove flattering, effortlessly cool and more than worth the price tag — that’s all you can ask for in a pair of the best jeans for men, and the Billy Reid Cochran Jeans are more than ready to welcome the new season ahead.