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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Canvas Outfitter Jacket is a Classic Upgrade for Your Autumnal Gear Lineup

For as easy as it might be to say that they don’t make ’em like they used to in matters of the best gear for fall — and the best outerwear, and the best base layers, right on down the list — it’s all the more notable when a heritage brand steps up to the plate time and again.

And while they no longer make all their gear right here in the United States, in my experience, the heritage outfitters at Filson deliver the goods in rugged, reliable and yes, stylish fashion — especially the brand’s lineup of Filson men’s jackets, including the handsome and hard-wearing Filson Canvas Outfitter Jacket shown above.

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The brand also has a knack for making finely crafted waxed jackets, field jackets, flannel shirts and beastly, thick wool jackets — the list goes on, of course, but it’s all yours for the taking as you peruse a steady stream of Filson New Arrivals ahead of the best season in menswear. And it can all start with a durable work jacket, one as ready for dive bar beers as for day hikes or evening bonfires (to name but a few of my favorite fall pursuits).

The Filson Canvas Outfitter Jacket takes its toughness and easygoing-yet-rugged style points from barn coats and from classic cotton canvas construction, not unlike outerwear from other famed workwear brands like Carhartt. Built to resist abrasions and tears from dust and debris, as well as windy conditions out there in the field, you’ll also notice this handsome work jacket for men features patch hand pockets for additional cargo, along with a chest pocket and chip-resistant buttons.

As I tend to say, if it seems like Filson has taken care of every last detail in one of the best fall jackets, for men, I’d say that, well, it’s because they certainly have. Take special note of the cozy corduroy collar and the rugged Kangaroo shade of the jacket shown here, giving off a pleasing fall look that wears as well with grey canvas work pants as with black jeans or your favorite pair of perfectly faded blue jeans — on or off the clock, for that matter.

Reinforced shoulders with raglan-style stitching are ideal for mobility, while the fit should prove agreeable enough to layer with flannel shirting, your favorite henley or a thick and burly fisherman sweater.

And with a price that clocks in just below $200, it seems to me this is as solid a deal for a work jacket as for a dependable style move as you belly up to the bar and grab a cold PBR. At least, that’s just one way I can see myself wearing a newfound favorite in this hard-working Filson men’s jacket. Embrace the season at large, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt – A Dependable Addition to Any Autumnal Wardrobe

Best work shirts for men to wear this fall.

If you’ve sensed anything over these past few days at this Brooklyn style blog, it might be that it’s never too early to gear up for a picture-perfect autumn as far as your fall style essentials are concerned. That goes for the boots you step into as well as your trusty denim, and moreso now than ever, the best top layers — from classic chambray shirting to the perfect henley to a dependable overshirt (like the one seen above from Criquet Shirts) — are as crucial as it gets.

For tailgates and yard work and backyard bonfires — and just about anywhere that rugged style is called for — you’re going to want to be properly equipped for brisk, breezy days and beyond. And the Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt could be just what you’re searching for right now, my friends.

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In the same way that the Austin, Texas-based company embraces the warmer months with luxe buttondown shirts and a modern update to the classic “Arnold Palmer”-type polo, the brand takes fall head-on by the horns with durable gear selections aplenty.

That starts with the fabric blend used for this useful (as the name would imply) utility shirt, featuring construction including 85% Cotton, 7% Nylon, 7% Tencel and 1% Elastane for just enough stretch and bounceback potential.

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That fabric is washed for softness right out of the box, while the olive-tinged Fern color wears well with everything from light wash denim to dark blue jeans or rock n’roll-ready black denim. Two front-button patch pockets offer up critical everyday carry space, as the left chest pocket features an added tool or pen slot for whenever you need to really get down to business.

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Heck, in addition to its rugged good looks, one buyer said “the color is even better in person,” never a bad sign if you want a handsome yet useful addition to your casually cool style rotation.

Other Criquet shirts take on a Western vibe, my personal favorite Criquet shirts for men feature soft corduroy fabric construction, and the Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt embraces a hard-working vibe that manages to look great off-duty or on the clock, sleeves rolled up. For your next fall road trip or a day takin’ care of business, don’t forget your new go-to workshirt.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The 3sixteen Trucker Jacket Takes a Fresh Look at a Menswear Classic

Best trucker jackets for men.

For as much as the menswear pantheon — and indeed, this weekly Friday Find series — is about diving into the unknown or the unexpected, sometimes, you needn’t look far to find the right gear and goods, especially when it comes to the best fall style essentials. That leads us to the effortlessly cool trucker jacket shown above: It comes from a brand that’s had some serious buzz among fans of high-quality denim for years now.

Hence, why you might not need to look far to know what NYC-based 3sixteen denim is all about. But that doesn’t mean a host of 3sixteen Fall/Winter Arrivals aren’t worth a closer look at the moment, especially if you’ve tried out the brand (or read about ’em on this blog here).

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The new-meets-old 3sixteen Umber Twill Trucker Jacket reaches back into the past to bring you an updated spin on a classic, using the Lee 101 trucker jacket as inspiration. Known first as the 101J and introduced in the 1930s, Lee claims the style as the first true trucker jacket of sorts, and the legend grows from there.

To craft the 3sixteen Umber Twill Trucker Jacket, the modern denim-focused upstart kept design details like its rounded flapped pockets, adding touches like hidden front panel pockets and reinforced elbows. Not a bad way to update a classic, ehh? The boxy fit that hits above the hip is accented by broader shoulders, just like road-ready riders might have worn one of the best trucker jackets back in the day.

Even more crucial in terms of durability and fall-ready style is the Umber shade of garment-dyed 100 percent cotton twill, which should only prove softer over time. Gunmetal YKK shanks add durability to this handsome and hard-working jacket, the kind you can wear with ease atop a white tee and alongside black denim and tan leather boots.

The layering possibilities are nearly endless when it comes to classic workwear style, and your new favorite trucker jacket should certainly live up to your investment this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt is a Surefire Fall Wardrobe Staple for Men

Best flannel shirts for men.

It’s as fitting a time as any to look both forwards and backwards at your menswear rotation and your lineup of soon-to-be-critical early fall gear, I’d say — and it’s even more fitting that this opportunity falls on #ThrowbackThursday, as you might call it. It’s even more timely that Huckberry gets in on the fun ahead of Labor Day weekend style opportunities with an entire host of must-wear classics that blend both the heritage and the modern.

Of course, the finely crafted flannel shirt seen above from Huckberry friends Flint and Tinder gets the job done, and that’s an understatement — let’s explore more, shall we?

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Huckbery already takes plenty of style inspiration from some of the most, well, stylish periods in American history specifically, like that of the Mid-Century Modern era, when the country was shaped by dapper men who rolled up their sleeves and got to work. That gives us the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt, and now, it gives us a new, cold-weather-approved version via the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt — just in time for fall fashion moves aplenty, my friends.

If the Oxford shirt is your daily workhorse most of the year — accented by the a chambray shirt or a stretch dress shirt worn with a soft-shouldered blazer, for instance — then the Architect Shirt is cut from the same mold (if not the same cloth), with the same amount of easygoing yet polished versatility in mind. Is this handsome shirt the kind that Frank Lloyd Wright might have worn?

We might not ever know, but it’s worth trying to find out, as the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt boasts classic lightweight flannel construction, flattering details like a chest pocket for a dash of visual interest, and enough color and pattern options to make it a true daily staple in your wardrobe.

Cut from a midweight yet comfortable 6 oz 100% cotton flannel, this shirt comes in a whopping nine colors and patterns fit for the modern man (that’d be yourself!), while it also boasts reinforced elbow patch construction that gives it the ability to layer up and stand up to just about anything (at least in the office or at the whiskey bar).

You’ve assuredly got options aplenty in matters of style when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Flannel Architect Shirt, but whether worn with dark blue jeans or with expertly crafted stretch chinos, there’s a sense of both retro and modern versatility you’re not going to want to miss — Huckberry approves, so do I, and so should you, my friends. ‘Tis the season for the best fall menswear!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take An Extra 15 Percent Off the Best Gear for Men Right Now at Huckberry

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Step right up, step right on up and gear up for the best season in menswear with a few crucial style finds and some serious savings right now, my friends. The best men’s gear from Huckberry is every bit as good as advertised, from handsome leather loafers to durable shirting, performance shorts, rugged everyday carry essentials and much more — oh so much more, my friends.

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And it’s high time you hopped on over to the Huckberry Sale on Sale, where you can take an additional 15 percent off on-sale style and gear finds now through August 30th. As often seems to be the case at the famed retailer — one of my personal favorites and one of the best online menswear shops — there’s a bit of everything for the taking, from the LUCA Drift Penny Loafers shown above to discounted gear from fan favorite brand Flint and Tinder.

You’ll also find an enviable lineup of daily menswear essentials from the likes of Relwen — in fact, it’s a downright steal to score an office-ready shirt like the Relwen Highland Blues Shirt.

Yessir, I’d say you can count on the fact that the Huckberry Sale on Sale is one of the better finds around at the moment as far as both style and savings are concerned. Huckberry certainly seems to know this, adding that “most of the sales you know will have a tough time competing with this,” and that sentiment certainly rings true, at least in my experience.

Rugged gear from the likes of Patagonia, plus a vast array of boat shoes, durable leather chukka boots, classic henleys, shirt jackets, sneaker boots and even sunglasses are also getting the proverbial red-pen markdown via the Huckberry Sale on Sale — what will you find next to add to your style and gear rotation? You’ve got until August 30th to get the job done as we look towards early fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Harrison Jacket – One of The Toughest, Coolest Jackets on the Market Right Now

Best waxed jackets for men.

Whenever you start to feel a slight chill on the breeze as we move through August, there should be one item in particular you reach for — a great, durable waxed jacket. Provided it’s cool enough outside, that is — and knowing which rugged waxed jacket to select can save you plenty of headache and hassle when it comes to facing fall head-on, in casually cool style.

And as the headline says, my friends, well, they’re might not be a cooler, tougher jacket on the market at the moment than the Billy Reid Harrison Jacket, a handsome, stylish and highly functional addition to your roster of fall style essentials from the award-winning Alabama-based designer.

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Already makers of the famed peacoat worn by James Bond, in addition to breezy classics like the Pensacola Polo and the iconic Billy Reid denim shirting lineup, the Harrington Jacket turns the page towards fall in timeless, effortlessly cool fashion. The Billy Reid Harrison Jacket starts out with the good stuff, one might say, using a waxed cotton, water-resistant shell design from famed waxed fabric makers Halley Stevensons.

This durable waxed jacket kicks things up a notch, using dependable antique brass snaps and a custom blanket stripe fabric lining for warmth and comfort, not unlike other designs featuring your favorite waxed cotton build.

Offered in a standard fit for ease of movement, this Billy Reid waxed jacket also uses the brand’s custom ribbon stripe at the hip pockets, and the snaps themselves feature Billy Reid’s signature striped finish, for good measure.

Storm flap pockets add another level of protection and functionality to this weather-ready jacket, which as Billy Reid notes incorporates all of the reliable expertise of Halley Stevensons dating back to 1864.

“We’ve taken this classic style and reimagined it with a luxe, waxed shell,” Billy Reid says of this utterly perfect fall style find, with the utility to layer over a henley on a day hike or pair with a Billy Reid denim shirt when the occasion calls for more casually rugged style.

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It might be tough to find a piece of gear that’s both as cool and as functional at the moment, as the Billy Reid Harrison Jacket, but if you do end up finding one, feel free to drop me a line. Here’s to looking towards fall the right way, 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.

See Now, Buy Now: The Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket is a Durable, Stylish Layer for Shoulder Season

While we can’t all take the opportunity to go as far afield as the stylish fisherman and explorer shown above, there are certain menswear essentials that can spur you on to bigger and better things — or at least, to more rugged comfort and style in the best time of year for men’s style (that’d be right now, autumn!).

There’s a tricky balance to strike, as right now, it’s not quite prime time to break out a shearling jacket or perhaps an extra-warm puffer, but durability and weather-ready performance is the name of the game. Instead, the right design and fabrication goes a long way, and that’s where the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket enters your shoulder season rotation in style.

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And the brand in question, California’s own Aether Apparel, delivers a fresh take on a classic, as the best men’s field jackets now have some serious competition on the market. The company seamlessly combines technical fabrics and silhouettes with sleek, modern style meant to go from the city to the trail and back again.

One look at the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket should tell you everything you need to know, starting with its four-way stretch, hand-dyed Japanese ripstop fabric. With its foldover collar designed to shield you from the elements, and two front-snap chest pockets, the jacket is practically primed for urban exploration.

And yet, don’t let the ripstop fabric fool you — the brand designed the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket with room to layer, so you should readily be able to layer a fisherman sweater or a thermal henley underneath. This ruggedly casual jacket should also prove a prime seasonal move for temperatures down to the mid-40s, which should allow you to move swiftly between the seasons in style.

Available in crisp, neutral Mineral Green or Desert Tan, the olive hue of the Mineral Green option might prove best suited for the stylish climes of the fall season — whether paired with deep blue indigo jeans, dark tan chinos or grey canvas work pants.

The Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket is the perfect example of a highly technical piece that can function as a style move when worn the right way (again, a trusty fisherman sweater would prove an apt fashion decision as a layering piece). In matters of form and function, the Aether Apparel Baxter Jacket is a winner in my book.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Taylor Stitch Bourbon Corduroy Ojai Jacket Is Handsome Fall Style Personified

Best chore jackets for men.

Now that we’re past the first day of fall — always a momentous time on my own personal calendar for a number of reasons — it’s high time you kicked things into high gear as far as your array of autumn style essentials is concerned.

The best menswear for fall expertly balances rugged appeal with versatility, rich texture and even seasonal, carefully considered colorways — as luck would have it, the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket checks each of those boxes in a handsome silhouette that nods in expert fashion to iconic French chore coats.

And it’s all thanks to the good folks at Taylor Stitch, a brand I’ve admired for a decade and one that has some serious chops as far as the variety of its classic-meets-modern menswear rotation.

The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is every bit as much of a brand staple for the San Francisco outfitter as its expertly crafted Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, a modern version of the timeless Oxford shirt. Its array of sturdy cotton tees, the Heavy Bag Henley, its two different cuts of chinos and of course, the utterly cool Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket are also heavy hitters, to be sure.

And while it’s a high bar to clear, the casually roguish stylings of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket might just be the best-suited of the bunch for fall, particularly in eye-catching, richly crafted organic cotton corduroy in a mighty tempting shade of Bourbon.

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With top and side-entry hip patch pockets and a chest patch pocket for your everyday carry, plus secure ring-back buttons, this jacket is as functional at the workshop or drafting table as it is stylish enough for sipping on a speakeasy Old Fashioned.

Whether layered over a rugged organic cotton henley or worn atop a Taylor Stitch chambray shirt for high-low style, this is a surefire seasonal winner — and an expert Friday Find pick, if I do say so myself. Good luck layering out there this fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This American Trench Keystone Hoodie Is A Perfect Example of a Fall Classic

Best hoodies for men.

Every so often, a menswear essential comes along that’s at once utterly classic, a true throwback to a bygone era, and yet perfectly suited for today’s times.

And as fall rolls into town assuredly and steadily, perhaps you’ve started to think about your wardrobe of casual fall style basics — for tailgates, pumpkin patch visits, evenings around the bonfire and mornings on the trail. And that’s where a modern update to a throwback icon — say, a new example of one of the best hoodies for men — can more than serve your wardrobe well. Of course, that’s also where the USA-made menswear purveyors at American Trench just so happen to serve your wardrobe well, too.

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The American Trench Keystone Hoodie is a truly perfect example of a classic staple made modern, a callback to when the hoodie was an American style icon, first in the gym and then just about everywhere a hearty sweatshirt was required. With its burly construction and standout good looks, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie reflects its origins on the banks of the Schuykill River. What does that mean for your casual wardrobe? It means that your fall weekends just got a heck of a lot more stylish, dependable and cozy, my friends.

The American Trench Keystone Hoodie is built from a sturdy yet soft 12oz. fleece that looks burly and beefy, complete with a crossknit exterior and a silhouette that’s exclusive to American Trench. And while the Pennsylvania-based brand also excels at crafting USA-made blazers and its famous American Trench Coat, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie is casual style and craftsmanship perfected, particularly with its reinforced side panels and contrasting brass eyelets for an elevated touch.

Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem help this handsome hoodie sit well on your frame, whether worn on its own or layered beneath a denim trucker jacket, while the large hood should prove especially useful on brisk fall mornings in the yard (or at that tailgate).

To that end, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie should prove highly durable: It doesn’t hurt that it comes in a range of classic colors, including a Philadelphia Eagles-approved dark green and an eye-catching Natural option.

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For reliable everyday style — with expertly faded blue jeans or even with tan stretch chinos and a trucker jacket for a high-meets-low look — Navy or Black might prove your best bet, particularly as the hard-working, extremely well-made American Trench Keystone Hoodie is selling mighty quickly at the moment (note that it’s on sale for $75 right now, a downright steal for one of the best hoodies for men).

Amp up your casual style in a major way with a hoodie that’s so well-made, you’ll wonder why you weren’t wearing one before.