Editor’s note: We took a brief break — a rare vacation day! — from our weekly Friday menswear recap yesterday, but expect two posts on the best men’s s style this weekend. Cheers!
So much of the world of men’s style, in my view, comes down to taking something you’re familiar with, and then ramping it up ever-so-slightly & in a way that makes you enjoy wearing it all the more. Take one of the best long-sleeve crewneck shirts (perhaps the kind you’re reaching for on a brisk Saturday morning like this one).
Maybe your favorite crewneck is a bit worse for the wear, or maybe you’d like a stylish crewneck T-shirt that’s comfortable enough to wear at home with your favorite joggers, and yet cool enough to wear underneath a rugged trucker jacket for grabbing Saturday afternoon beers.
Sounds near impossible, right? Well, folks, as with most impossible things in the menswear world, top men’s style designer Billy Reid hits it out of the ballpark again with the Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew, a subtly stylish, cozy and functional layer for all of life’s easygoing pursuits.
The best part is, this ever-versatile crewneck toes the line between T-shirt, thermal shirt and sweatshirt, moving between categories rather seamlessly.
The Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew has the characteristic V-stitched collar of your favorite crewneck sweatshirt, the luxe cotton and cashmere blend of a more traditional sweater for the office, and the waffle stitching of a thermal — yes, you read all of that correctly. Billy Reid recommends layering it under, well, a bit of everything, be it your favorite winter blazer or a rugged flannel shirt or that aforementioned waxed trucker jacket.
And while the Billy Reid Mini Waffle Crew might seem pricey for a long-sleeve tee, it’s also a cozy loungewear piece, and a well-made one at that. Where else can you find a simple tee-sweater hybrid that works in so many ways, for your weekend and beyond? Of course, Billy Reid is the place to go in my book, and I hope you feel the same way.
The demands of winter weather seem never-ending at times, both in matters of style and performance, but if you read this men’s style blog on the regular, I’d wager you’ll be plenty prepared when it comes time to layer up. It all starts outward and works in, especially when it comes to one of the best winter jackets — a winter jacket like the classic, all-time great Billy Reid Bond Peacoat.
It’s likely not the first time you’re reading a Billy Reid Bond Peacoat review on this here blog, of course, but a refresher is always necessary when dealing with something as cool, functional and stylish as James Bond’s favorite peacoat.
Of course, the Alabama-based designer specializes in rugged staples made refined (and refined staples made rugged) for the modern man, from soft-shouldered blazers to one of the best fisherman sweaters and much, much more. The peacoat has real-world functional roots, trusted by the U.S. Navy and other seafarers, and it’s made its way onto dry (yet snowy) land in recent years, thanks to its burly and highly functional build.
The Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is packed with all the bells and whistles a stylish man could ask for in a winter peacoat, made from a thick and warm wool-blend fabric and finished with handsome detailing like a leather trim underneath the back collar (and yes, the OG model is the same peacoat worn by James Bond in Skyfall— how can you go wrong?).
This year’s edition of the Billy Reid Bond Peacoat retains that same charm and worldly appeal, with genuine horn buttons, strategically placed handwarmer pockets and a double-breasted cut that’s flattering no matter whether it’s paired with wool dress trousers or dressy, crisp dark blue jeans.
And yes, the famed Billy Reid Bond Peacoat is a splurge at nearly $800, but it’s an heirloom piece that’s as handsome and fashionable as it is functional — and it’s likely a stylish winter jacket you’ll have for years and years. That’s as great of a reason to invest in your new favorite peacoat as any, so step right up to the plate and swing away, my friends.
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.
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.
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.
It’s certainly not the first time I’ve said it this week, and it won’t be the last — it’s an outstanding time, and I mean positively outstanding, to shop the best deals for Black Friday.
Not just any deals, of course: There are plentiful savings in more menswear categories than you can shake a stick at, whether it’s buying a pair of the best men’s jeans, stocking up on the best holiday gifts at Huckberry or saving big on a new Shinola watch.
Naturally, that’s just the tip of the iceberg as we dive wholeheartedly into the best Black Friday menswear deals (and more) to kick off your weekend. Of course, those deals will run well into Cyber Monday shopping, so there’s really no time to waste. Take note: Over at Maxim.com as part of my many freelance writing pursuits, I covered more than 70 of the best holiday weekend shopping deals. Yet here today on the blog, I’m going to do things a little differently.
You see, I’ve decided to dial things down to the 10 best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for guys. It’s a crowded market out there, you’ve got minimal time to shop between taking of, well, everything else this holiday weekend, and besides, shouldn’t you make a beeline for the best online menswear brands anyways?
Make no mistake: Just because a brand doesn’t make this list doesn’t mean I don’t endorse ’em fully as a menswear resource. It’s just a new way to look at your wardrobe and your purchasing habits. So, without further ado, the below Cyber Week menswear deals get my seal of approval. Happy shopping out there my friends! Cheers!
Huckberry: The proper way to lead off holiday weekend shopping? With one of the best online menswear shops, where you can shop hundreds of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Flint & Tinder and many more. Learn more.
Bespoke Post: Get up to 40% off Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at the well-stocked NYC retailer, with savings on everything from bar cart essentials to rugged menswear and EDC gear. Learn more.
Todd Snyder: One of the country’s best menswear designers is giving you up to 25% off sitewide with the code BLACKFRIDAY25, with other deals to follow on Cyber Monday.
Filson: For a limited time, save 30% on a rare, exclusive selection of rugged menswear from the Pacific Northwest retailer. Learn more.
Mott and Bow: The NYC brand well known for making some of the best men’s jeans is running a standout deal, delivering up to 40% off sitewide on men’s jeans, T-shirts and menswear bundles. Learn more.
Billy Reid: As we talked about last Sunday covering top menswear deals, the Alabama-based designer is serving up 20% off orders of more than $400, 30% off orders of more than $800, and 40% off orders of more than $1,200. Learn more.
Taylor Stitch: Another one of my personal favorite brands is going gangbusters, offering 20% off select full priced items and up to 50% Last Call sale items, no code needed, through the weekend. Learn more.
Shinola: The famed watchmaker (and one of my personal favorite brands) is offering 25 percent off sitewide on the best men’s watches and more for its 10th anniversary. Learn more.
AETHER Apparel: The technically focused, savvy menswear brand — known for making gear that’s as ready for the trail as a night on the town — is running a rare sale, giving you up to 30% off sitewide for the holiday. Learn more.
HELM Boots: The Austin-based bootmaker of some of the best boots for men is running its biggest sale ever, offering 30% off sitewide for the holiday. Learn more.
As for me, well, I’ll be doing some shopping of my own this weekend from the above brands (and plenty more), and I’ll be enjoying cold local craft beer as I trek back to Michigan for a brief holiday weekend respite after some time in Florida (follow along with my Instagram for all the fun!).
Hopefully, this guide serves you well as you scour the market for the best holiday shopping deals. And one more thing: I’m wishing you a restful weekend filled with great times with family and friends, the finest whiskey on the market, cold beer, delicious food and stylish menswear.
I’m thankful for your support, and I’m hopeful that this blog will continue to prove a stylish resource for you and yours in the weeks, months and years to come! Onward!
If you’ve been scouring the market for the best menswear deals — especially from ultra-premium brands that tend to retail for a pretty penny — then today’s Sunday Sale has precisely what you need. And the timing couldn’t be better, as we roll into a holiday week and prep for a busy, stylish holiday season.
When times like these come around, I tend to keep a weather eye out for a deal — a deal kind of like the Billy Reid Black Friday Event.
The famed menswear designer, who puts luxe spin on timeless classics, is offering up a real double whammy of a Black Friday menswear sale, including 20% off orders of more than $400, 30% off orders of more than $800, and 40% off orders of more than $1,200. Those are savings not to be missed, even if the award-winning brand tends to stretch your budget a bit at full price.
But while we’re here, why not cruise through one of the best online menswear shops and stock up on the best holiday style essentials, yes? Sounds like a plan to me — and good luck out there, my friends!
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.
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.
There’s always a lot going on, it seems, in the menswear world (which you know all too well if you keep up with this blog!). There are plentiful collaborations to sort through on a daily basis, but when one has a narrow focus for a great cause — in this case, sustainably making some of the best men’s jeans on the market — it’s enough to make you sit up, take notice and secure your pair ASAP.
In this instance, the new collaboration in question is one I’ve personally tried out and can certainly vouch for: To keep it simple, Billy Reid and Citizens of Humanity just made your new favorite pair of jeans. Join me as we dive in a bit further, yes?
The idea is fairly simple, and I think you’ll love the results. The all-American designer, best known for making James Bond’s peacoat of choice (along with rugged-yet-luxe takes on the classics) teamed up with one of his personal favorite brands on a stylish denim capsule collection. Not a bad thing to keep in mind as holiday dressing season ramps up, right?
And the idea is about as customized as it gets, too: Billy Reid took on the Adler Jean, a fan favorite at Citizens of Humanity, and worked with the brand to design three exclusive washes, ranging from a dressy, crisp dark blue indigo to a more casual, faded indigo stretch jean.
I’ve tried out the Medium Indigo Jeans and have found them comfortable, made to move and made to go everywhere from a brewery to a Brooklyn rock show. The denim fabric is also soft right out of the box, and the little details are a work of art (seriously!).
And the fit is of the utmost importance here, too. It’s also worth noting that since this is ultra-premium men’s denim we’re talking about here, these are an investment at $278 — but trust me when I say that in my personal experience, they’re more than worth it.
These lean more towards a slim-straight fit in my experience, with a higher rise, a more full waist and a taper down to the ankle. In short, the Billy Reid x Citizens of Humanity Jeans hit all the right notes, all the while featuring details like a handsome custom leather patch and subtle branding. Folks, your new favorite pair of jeans awaits.
I’d guess that, if you read the blog on the regular, your wardrobe has more than a few of the best men’s style essentials, particularly on the footwear front when it comes to, say, the best chukka boots for men. But what about when things get shaken up a bit and your favorite menswear designer re-enters the men’s footwear space in a big way, just in time for fall?
That’s what Alabama-based Billy Reid is doing with the reintroduction of Billy Reid footwear, which should provide plenty more competition for your rotation of the best men’s boots. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
Now, I already wrote about new boots from Billy Reid yesterday on the blog, but let’s talk about a highly versatile pair in particular. After all, the collection includes just two new pairs for now: First up, we’ve got the Billy Reid Paglia Moto Boots, made in Italy from overdyed pebbled leather with a slight edge to it.
Those boots are sleek and dressy yet road-ready, but we’re here today to talk about the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots. They’ve certainly got the pedigree you’d expect from a designer known for making one of the best pea coats and the best dress shirts on the market,
The Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots are very nearly what you’d precisely expect from a designer with a commitment to timeless style and craftsmanship. Light brown kudu leather gives these a bit of texture right out of the box, but these stylish men’s chukka boots will develop their own distinctive patina over time.
Comfort flex soles provide ease of movement out of the box — these shouldn’t feel overly stiff or uncomfortable. The famed menswear brand has even burnished the toe cap for a bit of a rugged-meets refined feel when it comes to the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots.
The profile on these should prove streamlined enough to dress up with the best corduroy pants or your favorite pair of chinos, yet classic brown leather chukka boots also wear very well with timeless dark blue denim.
Keep in mind that although the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots are an investment (they’ll set you back $448), you’re getting a truly classic pair of men’s boots that can be dressed up or down, a pair that’s made in Italy from the finest materials on the market. It sounds to me like your new favorite pair of chukka boots could be just a few clicks away.
My friends, here we are on the brink of what promises to be another most excellent fall weekend — it might be a blustery and rainy one in New York City yet again, but I’m equipped with the proper fall style essentials for the task at hand, including my trusty Shinola leather watch (and many more).
With today’s post (or yesterday’s post on the best shirt jacket for men), hopefully, you feel the same way. On that note, let’s talk some of the best fall boots — and from an unlikely source, at least until recently: Billy Reid. You see, the famed Alabama-based menswear designer, one of my favorite brands and menswear companies, period, hadn’t made footwear in recent years — that all changes now though, with two classic styles that should cover plenty of style scenarios.
Billy Reid footwear now includes both a sleek pair of leather moto boots and a stylish pair of chukka boots, and you can certainly look for much more on two of the best pairs of shoes for men this weekend on the blog (hint, hint). I don’t know about you, but it’s an exciting prospect that one of the best menswear designers in the country is now making some of the best men’s boots — it’s almost worthy of a toast, don’t you think?
And a toast or two was once again the focus of my week, as I trekked to the lovely, rolling hills of Kentucky and Bourbon Country itself. The mission? Visit the historic Castle & Key Distillery outside Lexington as part of my spirits and freelance writing pursuits, a trip that included a tour of its famed grounds and plenty of sipping on Castle & Key Restoration Rye.
Speaking of rye whiskey, you should also check out my latest Maxim.com feature on an excellent new rye whiskey from the spirits innovators at BHAKTA. But in the meantime, back to Castle & Key.
We also visited charming Lexington restaurants like Eppings on Eastside, and spent a very memorable day sipping bourbon and watching horse racing at the iconic Keeneland race track. Consider this just a taste of what’s to come regarding this heralded, fast-growing spirits company.
It was once again another reminder that I’m so fortunate to do what I do, be it covering menswear on this very blog or trekking around the country visiting the best distilleries and menswear factories in the business.
For now, I’m going to put some Billy Reid men’s boots on my wish list, and later, I’ll be enjoying some Castle & Key bourbon on a crisp fall night. I hope you consider doing the same! Cheers, and thank you for reading!
In my experience, the best menswear essentials are the pieces that, as I often say, can do more than one thing well — the sort of picks made to go the distance, like the Billy Reid Leroy Shirt Jacket. The famed Alabama brand, led by Reid himself, nails the perfect balance between rugged and refined, including one of the best shirt jackets for men.
And this particular number is one of the best layers for shoulder season: Those nights when it’s breezy and a touch brisk, yet not quite chilly enough for your winter outerwear rotation. The Billy Reid Leroy Shirt Jacket is part of the Fall 2023 Billy Reid Collection, with enough durability to be worn now and into the months ahead in just about any way you see fit.
The key here is the use of waxed cotton fabric from Scottish fabric maker Halley Stevensons, which is then turned into a remarkably rugged piece lined in cotton for softness and finished with a double-layer collar for durability.
The vintage match pocket on the Billy Reid Leroy Shirt Jacket is an exceedingly cool touch, proving that great style (and versatility) is all about the details this season (and beyond). Find out for yourself with the Billy Reid Leroy Shirt Jacket today, my friends.
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