When a modern menswear brand known for making utterly cool, classic men’s style essentials — everything from one of the best indigo sweatshirts to a timeless chambray shirt — dips its toes into the realm of the best men’s sunglasses, it’s assuredly worth considering.
In fact, it’s worthy of more than your consideration when checking out the new Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line — it’s worthy of an addition to your cart (and your wardrobe) ASAP, at least in my experience.
The lineup is a sight to behold (pun intended) as Buck Mason sunglasses hit on all the right notes from the acclaimed Los Angeles brand. You’ll find three expertly crafted styles in a range of Italian acetate colors, which are then built out with functional polarized lenses and durable five-barrel hinges.
Each style reflects classic Mid-Century design cues, drawing inspiration from Italian racing sunglasses, plus classic ’50s and ’60s looks favored by Steve McQueen. The resulting new Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line is about as effortlessly cool as it gets, with prices that won’t break the bank (these custom-made men’s sunglasses will set you back $248).
It doesn’t hurt that the brand-new, ultra-cool Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line is seemingly designed to pair up in expert fashion with a full range of Buck Mason menswear, from breezy T-shirts to rugged chambray shirting and the company’s lineup of soft-shouldered, expertly tailored suiting.
The next time your everyday carry essentials could use a luxe-yet-affordable, utterly classic upgrade, reach for a pair of shades from the expertly done Buck Mason men’s sunglasses line — things sure are looking up on the bright side, I’d say.
I don’t know about you, but in my experience, the best menswear essentials are the ones that truly stand the test of time, all the while providing versatility and modern good looks. It might seem like a high bar to clear, but that’s where Buck Mason enters the fray (and your wardrobe, of course).
And in addition to its lineup of iconic, hard-working pieces like the best American-made T-shirts, stylish men’s chinos and expertly faded denim (to name but a few), the Buck Mason Japanese Chambray Service Shirt simply delivers exceptional style.
Of course, the Buck Mason Japanese Chambray Service Shirt is a staple in my own wardrobe, as chambray shirts have been for years, and this particular number gets all the details right.
It’s made in a classic-fit design for layering atop your favorite Buck Mason henley or a sturdy heavyweight tee from the brand, while the light wash 5 oz Japanese indigo yarn-dyed chambray should age nicely and wear crisply in a number of seasons (fall very much included). Two patch-and-flap chest pockets offer utility for your everyday carry, while the handsome Buck Mason Japanese Chambray Service Shirt should very easily get better with age.
That’s the kind of style staple I can see working handsomely any day of the week, and hopefully, you feel the same way — see you out there, my friends.
A guy’s wardrobe should revolve around the right blend of utility and style — being prepared for as many style scenarios as possible without missing a beat or feeling out of place. Sounds like a tall order, right? In my experience, I’ve found that Buck Mason covers just about every casually rugged, casually cool style scenario you could ask for, from sunrise to sunset and beyond.
In some instances, that might mean something like one of the best USA-made tees, and in another, it might mean a classic men’s polo for the office. Yet sometimes, it also requires thinking outside of the box — as in, adding another layer to your summer menswear #OOTD when you need it.
What I mean to say is, for the end of summer and the start (slowly but surely) of breezy nights, a piece like one of the best crewneck sweatshirts just seems to fit the bill. And Buck Mason has doubled down on that idea with the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt, using classic sweatshirt construction and rich indigo dye to hit all the right notes.
Soft-brushed French Terry cotton makes all the difference when it comes to the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt. Specifically, threads dipped and dyed (before knitting) give it that characteristically rich, deep blue look. It also hits all the right details in terms of classic men’s sweatshirts, including a double-layer V-stitched neck (originally meant to serve a functional purpose during workouts).
Contrasting threads at the collar, cuffs and seams separate this handsome, classically styled sweatshirt from the pack, and it’s a given that the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt will only get better with age.
The famed modern American brand has also come up with a sweatshirt featuring an even deeper indigo fade (so the sweatshirt looks lighter with age), but for my money’s worth, this version of the Buck Mason Indigo-Dipped Loopback Sweatshirt is as good as it gets.
Just as we roll into another July weekend, perhaps you’re feeling as if your summer menswear and gear could use a bit of a refresh, or just a few more selections to help you get over the hemp. This Friday, and many other days here on the blog, I recommend diving into Filson menswear, which runs the gamut — from the road to the river and back. In my personal experience, they’re a brand that always delivers, be it rugged good looks, standout performance in any season, or a mix of the two.
Be it quick-drying swim trunks, carefully crafted T-shirts, some of the best lightweight buttondown shirts or the very best waxed canvas bags on the market, Filson is a nearly indispensable part of my summer wardrobe — I’d imagine you feel the same way.
If not, consider this a friendly summer weekend reminder, especially as things continue to heat up out there. And for more Filson reviews on this blog, click that link. Now, onward to business — what’s still left on your summer reading and shopping list?
I’ve recently been sent an exciting read I’m looking forward to checking out, the classic tome “A Really Big Lunch,” by legendary Michigan writer Jim Harrison. In fact, my newfound writer pal and fellow Michigander Matt Medendorp sent this volume my way.
It’s an iconic book that’s long been on my list, and t should prove an apt read to while away hot summer days in Brooklyn (cold beer not far out of reach, of course). Have you had the chance to check out that title? I’ll deliver my own review once I’ve pored through its pages!
For a few more summer recommendations to guide your own weekend, keep on scrolling through below, my friends. Cheers!
Out of all of my favorite menswear brands, Buck Mason delivers some of the most consistent surprises, or pleasant surprises rather, while staying in its lane as a purveyor of modern-meets-classic, Americana style. What do I mean by this? Well, expertly crafted Oxford shirts, the best blue jeans and perfectly cut T-shirts do the trick. And you can find all of this close at hand in the new Buck Mason x J. Press menswear collection, a retro-meets-21st-century offering showcasing what both brands do best. Read about it more via my latest for Maxim.com.
Here’s something a tad more illustrious and luxurious than just one of the best Oxford shirts, and it’s got some flair going for it ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, too. Omega, the official watch brand of James Bond and the Official Timekeeper of the Olympics (since 1932, no less!) just debuted a stunning Paris 2024 special-edition watch, and it’s a stunner made from Bronze Gold alloy. Read all about it via another feature from yours truly at Maxim.com.
Let’s go from talking about classic menswear and luxury watches to some “news you can use” right away, so to speak, via the good folks at Huckberry. The lineup of Wellen menswear at Huckberry already focuses on sustainability and style, and it gets a revamp here with a new lineup of Wellen performance gear you can wear, well, just about anywhere. And accordingly, I wrote about possibly your new favorite daily T-shirt over on the blog earlier this week — give it a look, my friends.
That’ll wrap up today’s Friday Read quite nicely indeed, if I do say so myself. To follow along with my weekend adventures in Brooklyn, be sure to give me a follow on Instagram. And to keep up with more stylish menswear for summer, tune in tomorrow and Sunday for a duo of featured weekend men’s style picks. Cheers and thanks, as always, for reading!
Improving upon a classic can be tough sometimes, especially if it’s a true summer style staple like one of the best polos for men. But revamping the classics is the name of the game for Buck Mason, as you very well know if you read the blog frequently. And it certainly holds true with a classically cut polo updated with modern, ultra-soft fabric, as is the case with the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo.
In my experience, finding wardrobe workhorse pieces comes down to selecting the proper fabric and fit – and with one of the best men’s polos, the right option feels as comfortable as a T-shirt, just with more polish. The key with the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo is the use of a cotton jersey that’s been garment-dyed for the ultimate in comfort — that same treatment holds true across a range of stylish, essential colors, too.
While some polos for men might feel too stuffy or preppy at times, the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo is practically the opposite of that: It’s as comfortable as Buck Mason’s USA-made T-shirts, yet with the crisp look of a wear-with-practically-anything two-button polo. It also boasts a two-button placket for a look that’s just a bit more laidback than a three or four-button placket — again, the wearability of a T-shirt, yet with the casually cool polish of a polo.
Helpfully, the Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo features a flattering slim fit and comes in Buck Mason’s range of versatile, dusty colors, from Faded Black to Dusty Olive. And because of its logo-free look and straight hem, it looks as at home with a pair of your favorite chinos or chino shorts as it does with Buck Mason men’s jeans (to name but a few combinations).
The Buck Mason Sueded Cotton Polo is a polo you don’t have to think too hard about wearing, and you certainly don’t need to worry about it looking great — that’s a guarantee, and in my experience, Buck Mason delivers authenticity and good looks in every stitch.
Summer is flying by evermore swiftly, but not in a bad way, at least not in my neck of the woods: There are park strolls, beach days, boardwalk visits and brewery beers, and with more of the same on the way this weekend, I’m trusting my favorite Buck Mason menswear to carry me, well, everywhere.
In my experience, the brand gets the details right with an all-American assortment of super-soft tees in dusty colors, expertly cut jeans, hard-working shorts, breezy camp-collar shirts and some of the best swim trunks on the market (to name but a few categories in which Buck Mason excels).
If you feel the same way, then you know this to be true, but if not, it’s worth considering picking up a few Buck Mason menswear essentials — head here to read more about how it makes some of the best men’s T-shirts, the best chambray shirt and much more. It’s like I said: From summer rooftop happy hours to breezy weekend brewery visits, rock concerts and everything in between, Buck Mason delivers.
I anticipate more of the same this weekend as I try to stay cool in the Brooklyn heat, menswear and cold beer very much included. And for your own stylish summer pursuits, here are a few essential reads to kick things off the right way — we’ll see you out there, my friends.
Speaking of staying cool in the heat, I know at least one way to combat rising temperatures while putting your best foot forward in matters of style. That’d be one of the best short-sleeve shirts, and I covered a selection of my favorites at a range of price points over at Maxim.com. Shop accordingly and stay cool (and stylish), my friends.
If you keep up with the blog on the regular, you’re well-aware that I find it hard to pass up a deal, particularly a deal on the best men’s chinos from one of my favorite brands. In this instance, that deal hails from the good folks at Taylor Stitch and Bespoke Post, where you can find savings of 30 percent on the Taylor Stitch Foundation Pants in the brand’s wear-with-anything Democratic fit.
Let’s ring in the weekend with one last menswear selection for the taking, shall we? Over at Huckberry, I think you’ll be pleased to find that the company’s in-house sustainable menswear brand, Wellen, dreamed up a stylish short-sleeve shirt for men that perfectly merges fashion and function, all thanks to a moisture-wicking fabric and a quick-drying design. Take it on the links, to a summer BBQ and everywhere in between, my friends.
That’ll wrap up today’s Friday Read quite nicely indeed — hopefully, that trio of stylish menswear picks is enough to sort you out in terms of some prime reading and shopping suggestions for the seasonal heat. Be sure to check back tomorrow for our trusty Style Pick of the Week, and then again on Sunday for a discount on some fine menswear via the Sunday Sale. Cheers and as always, thanks for reading!
In my experience, when you find a brand making menswear essentials you know and love, it’s a wise move to venture back to that brand when they seem to *swim* into a new category: In the case of my friends at Buck Mason, that means Buck Mason swim trunks could quickly become a go-to favorite.
The recently introduced category brings the iconic modern menswear retailer’s emphasis on the classics to the forefront, and in a major way. The best men’s swim trunks are now being crafted by the Los Angeles-based brand, and they’re here not a moment too soon in the summer heat.
The Buck Mason Diver Cloth Swim Shorts are as timeless as it gets in every way possible, starting with the fabrication and fit. Unlike baggy cargo swim shorts of days gone by, these stylish men’s swim trunks boast a tailored cut and a shorter inseam — not to mention hard-wearing recycled nylon construction.
These swim shorts are also lined with nylon for support and comfort, but it’s the retro-leaning design (including a front-buttoned pocket) that drives home the proper blend of form and function.
Whether in a sharp Olive Drab or a crisp, darker shade, the Buck Mason Diver Cloth Swim Shorts are as essential as one of your favorite T-shirts from the famed brand. In my experience, they make a worthwhile addition to your next summer beach packing list (and then some).
Even in the high heat of summer, it pays to be prepared in matters of style. That’s how your author feels here at The Style Guide, whether you’re in search of tips on how to dress for a summer wedding or how to dress for a rock concert. That’s why we’re here after all, right?
While I don’t have any summer weddings on the docket this weekend, I did attend a Brooklyn rock concert last night (more on that in a moment), and I can’t help but turn towards brands I trust for both occasions — this summer weekend very much included.
You might have guessed, but the brand in question — one that’ll have you wearing one of the best summer suits as easily as one of the best indigo henleys — is Buck Mason, and there’s hardly a better note on which to kick off a breezy Brooklyn weekend, I’d say.
From rugged chambray shirting to soft-shouldered tailoring fit for weddings and rooftop happy hours, I find myself reaching consistently for staple pieces from the Los Angeles brand, even ones as seemingly simple as one of the best USA-made T-shirts. And for the record, this is no sponsored post — just a wholehearted style recommendation heading into a weekend of Brooklyn BBQs and cold beer.
And as to the versatility of the brand’s offerings, from rock concerts to wedding receptions — Buck Mason black jeans in particular were a go-to style move as I trekked to the famed Warsaw Concerts venue to see avant-garde rockers Shannon and the Clams last night with my blonde-haired sweetheart Mary.
Shannon’s EP (which I covered at Atwood Magazine, alongside a new single release) was among the music that helped bring us together, and the show was a very fitting one to attend side by side. Of course, style is the name of the game at a Brooklyn show, and my favorite black jeans more than did the trick (perhaps you saw the rest of my rock concert look over on my Instagram?).
Whatever your preferred beverage and song of choice happens to be this weekend, here are a few fitting Friday Reads to get the rest of this thing started the proper way.
If you missed out on some of the blog earlier this week, you’re in luck, because we’re running it back right now. How so? Well, simply peruse my post yesterday covering one of the best weekender bags and featuring none other than a favorite brand, Detroit-based lifestyle outfitters Shinola. The company’s handsome Canfield Carryall is an investment piece, to be sure, but one that’s as stylish as it is functional for summer road trips aplenty.
Here’s one for fans of both finely crafted whiskey and its natural summer pairing, a summer bonfire. Or rather, famed rye whiskey purveyors WhistlePig went a step further, partnering with outdoor fire pit and gear maker Solo Stove on a whiskey bundle. A whiskey bundle? Yes indeed, featuring a new whiskey release, a co-branded portable outdoor fire pit and more. Read my take on the collab right now at Maxim.com, my friends.
And without further ado, let’s roll into the weekend with one more choice style pick from yours truly. If you’re anything like me, you might sometimes find it hard to part with your favorite pair of jeans as the mercury climbs. But there’s a stylish replacement close at hand via Todd Snyder, who designed a pair of five-pocket pants with the style and polish of chinos, yet the fit and comfort of denim. Taken altogether — particularly the breezy linen-blend fabric — and they’re the perfect denim alternative for guys, as I covered this week here on the blog.
With that, I’ll bring this week’s edition of the Friday Read to a well-timed close (happy hour awaits on the horizon later today, and there are deadlines to meet, after all). If you didn’t quite find the summer menswear essentials you need from Buck Mason, for instance, rest assured that two weekend posts will cover other must-buy men’s style picks for summer — and with that, let’s get ready to toast to the weekend! Cheers and thanks, as always, for reading.
Buck Mason already has a knack for making reliable, standout and stylish basics like one of the best men’s T-shirts, not to mention expertly crafted, faded blue denim and chambray workshirts. So, using indigo is no challenge for the all-American menswear brand, and your new favorite henley proves that quite handily.
What makes this one of the best henleys for men? For starters, Los Angeles-based Buck Mason nails the fit and construction, using a midweight 70 percent jersey cotton and 30 percent hemp blend for both durability and breathability. The yarns are dip-dyed in indigo before knitting, giving each henley and each thread distinctive character.
Like other favorite indigo items in your rotation, like a pair of selvedge jeans or a denim jacket, it’ll also get better and softer with age. For a new twist on an old favorite, look to Buck Mason to shake up how you wear one of your favorite henleys.
There are times in certain style situations where the classics can more than suffice. Take the humble white T-shirt, or rather, one of the best white T-shirts for men. It’s a certified style winner, worn over the years by the likes of Steve McQueen and Daniel Craig, and now perfected by Buck Mason. Yes, that’s right — it should come as no surprise that Buck Mason excels at delivering one of the best men’s white T-shirts, as evidenced by the Buck Mason Toughknit Classic Tee.
As the famed modern menswear brand notes it features a “perfect fit,” made all the better by USA-grown midweight cotton for, well, a perfect fit and feel. Better still is the fact that it’s made in the United States at Buck Mason’s Pennsylvania mill, another surefire sign of quality.
And again, to up the ante even further, it’s the sort of T-shirt that looks positively great with classic jeans, with Buck Mason shorts or even as a complement to a lightweight blazer this season. When in doubt, opt for the classics — like this picture-perfect take on a white T-shirt from Buck Mason.
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