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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 Friday Read: The Very Best Black Friday & Cyber Monday Menswear Deals to Shop Now

Best Black Friday deals at Huckberry 2023.

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.

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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.

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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 Black Friday deals 2023.
  • 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.

AND: A bonus “sale” of sorts. Now, the good folks at Buck Mason aren’t one to offer up discounts, but you should keep an eye out online for a new drop in the Buck Mason Vintage Collection this afternoon (Friday). Again, the best vintage menswear could be yours for a very, very limited time at Buck Mason. Bookmark that page accordingly.

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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!).

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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!

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop the Billy Reid Black Friday Event Early for the Best Menswear Deals

Billy Reid Black Friday Sale 2023.

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.

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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.

Those savings also extend to the best menswear gifts for him (or just something special for yourself), including Billy Reid men’s shirts, a pair of the best jeans for men or a rugged Billy Reid sweater. The great news is, you can get those savings online right now — or else in store at Billy Reid, and the designer’s retail locations are a refined, timeless setting (as seen above, of course).

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!

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.

See Now, Buy Now: Billy Reid Teamed Up With Citizens of Humanity On Your New Favorite Jeans

Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid

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?

Best indigo blue jeans for men.

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!).

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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.

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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.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Indianola Chukka – A New Classic Pair of Fall Boots

Best fall chukka boots for men.

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?

Best leather moto boots for men.

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.

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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.

Best men's chukka boots.

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.

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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.

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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.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Men’s Footwear from Billy Reid & Classic Fall Whiskey from Castle and Key

Billy Reid men's footwear.

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).

Best chukka boots for men.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Billy Reid’s Leroy Shirt Jacket is the Perfect Early Fall Layer

Best men's shirt jacket.

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.

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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.

Best shirt jacket for men this fall.

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.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Bold Plaid Tuscumbia Shirt – A Refreshed Version of A Classic

Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt review.

When I shop my favorite menswear brands, I tend to look for consistency and reliability, and of course, a distinct sense of style. That’s where Billy Reid often comes into play: The classic-meets-modern Alabama menswear brand makes iconic pieces with a fresh sensibility, be it the best shirt jacket for breezy nights or a rugged indigo Western shirt.

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They also have their own lineup of tried-and-true classics, like the flagship Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt. Here’s where it gets even better: They update some of the brand’s best pieces in every season in new colors and fabrications, each cooler than the last, like the Billy Reid Bold Plaid Tuscumbia Shirt.

It arrives just in time for fall, and it’s a nice change of pace from a more standard (yet always classic!) blue or white Oxford shirt, for instance. The fun doesn’t stop there, though.

Best men's shirt from Billy Reid.

The iconic modern brand already calls the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt a “cornerstone of lived-in luxury,” what with its use of custom brushed plaid cotton (in the case of this shirt). The plaid pattern itself on the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt is also rich and visually appealing, with plenty of layers to it.

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That gives it a bit of an edge in terms of style over other more classic red plaid shirts, for instance — the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt is crisp enough to wear beneath your favorite fall blazer in dressier style situations for the season ahead. The next time you need a shirt that refreshes an already-iconic design, opt for this number from Billy Reid.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Billy Reid Knit Jacket is a Perfect Layer for Cool Summer Nights

Best lightweight shirt jacket for men.

Part of bulking up your wardrobe of menswear essentials (at a proper pace, not too suddenly!) is all about preparation, and about building a rotation that’s got you ready for just about anything. That holds true for the dog days of summer, and especially if you find yourself squeezing in one last beach vacation, for instance.

Here’s the rub: While it might be blazing during the day, it’ll cool off at night, and whether you’re on your back patio or sipping a cold beer around a bonfire, you’ll need the right gear for the job at hand. Enter one of the best shirt jackets for men, a crucial piece you can wear with ease now and on into fall.

Best shirt jackets for men.

And of course, you can trust one of your favorite menswear brands to deliver a reliable option. That’s where the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is going to exceed expectations in terms of comfort and rugged style.

Part tailored jacket, part sweater, all versatility.

It doesn’t hurt that one of the best men’s shirt jackets can pull double-duty at home or on the road, particularly one made from a soft, sweatshirt-like cotton fleece. It’s also constructed similar to a handsome Billy Reid shirt, with geometric flap pockets, elbow patches and antique brass snaps — assuredly, the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is a major upgrade from a beach shop hoodie.

Wear it over a breezy cotton T-shirt or your favorite henley, but just make sure the Billy Reid Summer Fleece Knit Jacket is close at hand in the next few weeks ahead. Oh, and did I mention it’s on sale? Sounds like a deal worth shopping right now.