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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel Is a Perfect Essential for Fall

Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel

When opportunity arises to dress in fine fall fashion with some of the best new menswear, I’d urge you to jump on it ASAP. That’s certainly the case with today’s featured style selection, one that hails from Huckberry and famed in-house brand Flint and Tinder.

You see, the Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel lives up to its name and then some, joining a rotation of some of the most rugged menswear around (and that’s really saying something when it comes to Huckberry). It’s about as versatile a flannel shirt as it gets, with the ability to function handsomely as a rugged shirt jacket, as a mid-layer beneath a field jacket, or as a stylish flannel shirt you can rock all on its own.

A selection of rich plaid colors bolster its wearability all through the fall season, especially when it comes to, well, cabin weekend getaways and the like. Again, the Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel lives up to its name, particularly with its rugged build and seasonally friendly style and performance.

Corozo nut buttons and chest patch pockets are standout details that should prove especially handy when wearing this stylish flannel as a true shirt jacket, something I’d certainly recommend.

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When it comes to appealing fall style and timeless durability, plus plain old-fashioned good looks, the Flint and Tinder Cabin Flannel hits the mark in every way possible. Don’t trek upstate without it in your weekender bag, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt Is an Expert Early Fall Layer to Try Now

Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt.

When certain dates on the calendar start to creep ever closer, like the official first day of fall, I like to start readying my wardrobe as soon as humanly possible. Certain pieces, like my array of short-sleeve shirts for summer, are swapped out in favor of more rugged picks like one of the best chambray shirts, and that process usually includes a healthy dose of Huckberry menswear.

So it goes with the latest and greatest from Flint and Tinder, the brand-new Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt — it’s another finely crafted, mighty tempting selection from the in-house brand at Huckberry, and it just might become your newest go-to layer this season.

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Already the purveyor of one of the best waxed trucker jackets on the market, plus perfectly complementary faded jeans, stylish stretch chinos and more, the good folks at Flint and Tinder always seem to hit the mark when it comes to rugged, classic and easygoing-yet-useful pieces.

Naturally, this corduroy overshirt fits the bill quite nicely, with a garment-dyed wide wale corduroy construction that should prove ultra-soft right out of the box.

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Double flap chest pockets and a straight hem — more like a chore coat than a traditional shirt jacket – give the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt an air of utility, while rich color options deliver style points aplenty. It also doesn’t hurt that the new Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt retails for just under $100, a fair price given the quality I’ve come to expect from Flint and Tinder.

The rich Harvest Gold color of the Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt might prove an especially apt seasonal choice, particularly alongside faded blue jeans. And when layered atop a henley or a thermal shirt, the pleasingly rugged, casually cool Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt is well-suited for fall bonfires, cozy cabin mornings and layering beneath a trusted field jacket. As the seasons shift, make sure the handsome Flint and Tinder Corduroy Overshirt is in your wardrobe and ready to go, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: An El Tesoro Tequila Trip & The Best Waxed Jackets from Huckberry

It’s hard to believe it’s Friday, and it’s even more difficult for me to believe that I’m back in the States after a whirlwind week that touched on a bit of everything as it relates to my many freelance writing pursuits. In covering everything from menswear to watches, I attended New York Fashion Week last week and saw new watches from Breitling and new (old) vintage menswear from L.L. Bean, as you might have seen on my Instagram.

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And then from there, it was time to get down to the real business seen at the top of the page: A lightning-fast, 48-hour trip South of the Border earlier this week with none other than El Tesoro Tequila. It was part of a trip to sample expressions new and old at the famed La Alteña Distillery in the highlands outside of Guadalajara, and it was well worth the short turnaround time.

It was also well worth adding another arrow to my quiver, so to speak, in terms of covering spirits for sites like Maxim.com (in addition to the fine menswear you see on this site and at my other bylines).

The absolutely gorgeous agave fields proved a stunning highlight, as did a distillery tour that included sampling tequila right from the still (a high ABV mixed with a dangerously delicious taste and old-world craft). We also sampled some stellar El Tesoro flagship expressions and enjoyed an excellent, stone oven-fired traditional Mexican lunch. Most notably for yours truly: The chance to sample a top-secret, as-yet-to-be-announced release that uses, let’s say, some distinctive aging processes.

In fact, it builds on the El Tesoro legacy as the oldest traditionally made tequila in the world, and again, it was well worth the short yet highly informative, highly delicious visit. Look for much more on my trip to Mexico in the weeks ahead!

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Now, let’s shift gears here from some of the best tequila on the market to some of the best fall menswear, as I find the two go hand in hand quite nicely these days. That holds especially true if you’re shopping just about any new collection from the good folks at Huckberry, very much including the new Huckberry Waxed Jacket Outpost.

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A full lineup of versatile, rugged and nearly too-good-to-be-true waxed jackets is dropping every week as we roll into fall, and if you haven’t yet experienced the joy of the wear-with-just-about-anything Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, there’s positively never been a better time.

In fact, I trust Huckberry menswear to help me crisscross the continent and the globe, as I wore my tough-as-nails Proof Rover Pants out into the agave fields (watch my Instagram soon for a recap post, of course). In my experience, the brand’s gear is as reliable as it gets, whether you opt for a classic Huckberry ballcap or something more sturdy and yet refined, like its Rhodes Footwear lineup of boots.

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Either way –with excellent El Tesoro Tequila or hard-working Huckberry menswear — you can’t go wrong any way you slice it this fine early (early) fall weekend. Check back tomorrow for the first of two regularly scheduled fall weekend style posts, and let’s raise a glass in fine fashion, my friends. Salud!

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save on this Stylish Vintage Leather Card Case from Huckberry & Flint and Tinder

I don’t know about you, but in my experience, the little details actually tend to make a big difference, especially when it comes to everyday carry essentials like one of the best leather wallets for men.

When a piece is crafted with rugged construction and durability in mind, as with the Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet, you tend to be able to tell right away. And when that piece is up for grabs at a discount, as with today’s edition of the Sunday Sale, well, consider it your lucky day.

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The Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is yet another standout piece from the famed in-house brand at Huckberry, which has a knack for delivering modern takes on the classics, from expertly faded blue jeans to the best pocket T-shirt and now, a stellar addition to your rotation of everyday carry essentials.

TThe Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is built with space for five cards for simple, sleek storage, and the natural leather is finished with waxed edges for, as Huckberry says, “added durability and a polished finish.

It comes in two handsome colors, including sleek Black and rustic Brown, each of which should get better with age. And that process will certainly happen more quickly than you might expect, in a positive fashion: The Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is sure to become a daily staple in your rotation of EDC essentials.

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And when you consider the fact that the durably crafted, tough yet stylish Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is available now for under $40, well, that’s a deal not to be missed, at least in my book. Happy shopping and savings out there, my friends — cheers!

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Smart Casual Summer Style from Huckberry

When some things work, you know it right away in terms of your wardrobe of menswear essentials. That’s the topic up for debate — or rather, no debate at all — in today’s Friday Read, and that’s thanks to my good friends at Huckberry.

The classics are the classics for a reason, in terms of both effortless style and versatility, and the famed retailer just gets that right in every way possible via the latest and greatest Huckberry Smart Casual offering.

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The Huckberry Smart Casual offering has a little something for everyone, especially headed into a packed Brooklyn weekend for yours truly (and beyond, of course). For days at the office and wedding weekends in particular, Huckberry just delivers, and that holds true from season to season and situation to situation.

As the brand says, the Huckberry Smart Casual rotation includes breezy polos, iconic T-shirts, rugged leather jackets and expertly faded denim, to name but a few favorites. These are the kind of pieces you can mix and match with effortless ease, particularly leading from summer into early fall.

For smart casual style, look no further than the Huckberry Smart Casual rotation this weekend — that’s my latest and greatest #menswear tip heading into the weekend, and you can look for more where that came from very soon indeed.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Utility Blazer is a One of the Best Men’s Jackets for Spring and Summer

Best lightweight blazer for men.

As I scour the market for the best men’s style essentials, I emphasize pieces with character, rugged appeal and versatility – if you’ve got the chance to make a selection from one of your favorite online menswear brands that hits the mark in all three areas, that’s a winner.

And while you’ve got options aplenty for the best blazers for men this spring and summer, I know I can trust Huckberry to deliver a seasonal design that’s just different enough from the pack.

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The world of tailoring can feel a bit stuffy and sometimes uncomfortable, but the Flint and Tinder 365 Utility Blazer challenges that notion handily. Case in point: The versatility of a lightweight spring sport coat? Check.

The sharp design of an old-school sportcoat, the sort that features details like casual patch pockets and a useful, eye-catching throat collar latch? Check and check. Oh, and the rugged appeal that only Huckberry and Flint and Tinder can bring to the table? Yes, check and check in that regard as well.

Flint and Tinder 365 Utility Blazer

The best blazers for men call to mind casual Fridays and perhaps evening rooftop dates and coastal getaways, but some blazers are better-suited for the office than for the sort of effortless cool that some spring and summer situations need. But in my experience, the Flint and Tinder 365 Utility Blazer hits the mark nicely in all facets.

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Available in four effortlessly cool colors in classic shades (like Khaki, Navy and Olive), this stylish lightweight sportcoat can dress up jeans ever so slightly. It can also pair up expertly with the Flint and Tinder 365 Chinos for a suitably casual-yet-classy suited look.

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A breathable cotton-spandex blend delivers lightweight comfort and stretch, while an interior chambray pocket can store some EDC valuables. This is the sort of men’s blazer you can rock day in and day out, starting now through the high heat of summer, and you’ve got Huckberry to thank for that. Upgrade your wardrobe accordingly this season.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A London Jaunt & The Best Spring Menswear for Travel

Best waxed jackets for men this spring.

I don’t know about you, but reliability and rugged style is something I can’t quite get enough of when I build out my wardrobe of spring style essentials, let alone my wardrobe of the best travel gear. And travel has indeed been top of mind for this Brooklyn style writer as of late, to say the least, and that’s where versatile, tough-as-nails, dependable picks like my Flint and Tinder Ripstop Stretch Field Jacket (as shown above) have more than proven their worth.

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Across the past week, I’ve found myself not in Brooklyn, but in multiple locales across Ireland and England as part of my many freelance writing pursuits, including covering the best spirits and the best spring menswear on the market.

Perhaps you’ve been following along with my travels on Instagram — those travels included time in Dublin, Tullamore and Galway, courtesy of famed Irish whiskey maker Tullamore DEW.

And those travels have also taken me down to London, all in the name of a brief stopover between yes, another spirits press trip. My London trip, of course, has proven more leisurely, and more focused on the best beers in London than Irish whiskey.

I also made time to visit a favorite London spot, Rough Trade Records, in addition to plenty of strolling across the city listening to The National, my very favorite band. What else can you ask for from a trip, right??

I’m far from done, though. From foggy London, I’ll trek to Germany and into the Black Forest with Monkey ’47 Gin, all on a quest to learn about the forthcoming release of this year’s edition of the Monkey ’47 Distiller’s Cut bottle. How’s that for an adventure where the journey is the destination?? For all these pursuits, I’ve certainly had to stay ready in terms of both form and function in my wardrobe.

And again, that’s why I’ve packed my favorite travel duffle bag with the best spring menswear from Huckberry (like that rugged men’s jacket shown above). After all, everything from wind to rain, breezy days and blazing sunsets — in Ireland, England, Germany and beyond — call for stylish, reliable men’s style essentials.

For your next spring getaway, look to pack up accordingly — naturally, that’s where this weekend’s duo of menswear posts (Saturday’s Style Pick and Sunday’s sale rundown) will assuredly help out in fine form. Check back tomorrow, layer up in style and thanks, as ever, for reading!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-Shirt Is Your New Casual Style Move

When you come across men’s style essentials that are really, truly well-made, the kind of pieces that pass muster and keep you coming back for more, you tend to recognize it very quickly. That holds true even if it’s something as simple as one of the best T-shirts for men, and it becomes all that much more true if that casual style essential in question comes from the good folks at Huckberry.

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Put it this way: When you try something from the Flint and Tinder in-house line at the famed retailer, you know what you’re getting: Excellent quality, rugged durability and timeless looks, from your favorite pair of chinos to stretch denim to yes, one of the best men’s pocket T-shirts. And the Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt fits the bill in every way, shape and form — let’s take a look, shall we?

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It all starts with fabric and construction when it comes down to it, and the use of a garment-dyed, washed yet sturdy and heavyweight 8.55 oz cotton sets this tee apart from the pack. The Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt also features a ribbed collar with spandex and rebound to help it retain its shape, while the classic, not-too-baggy, not-too-tight fit of your new favorite pocket T-shirt should also prove flattering.

Best men's pocket T-shirt.

And that’s the other thing about the Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt, in any one of its crisp, versatile and neutral color options. It should prove incredibly wearable with everything from light wash denim (on its own) to stretch chinos, high-top sneakers and your favorite denim trucker jacket.

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While the Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt is pricier than your average T-shirt (or even a bundle of T-shirts from the bargain bin), it should wear exceptionally well and prove incredibly versatile this spring, summer and beyond. Invest in the best with the Flint and Tinder American Heavyweight Pocket T-shirt, and your wardrobe will thank you.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Flint and Tinder Sweater Polo is a Retro Style Classic Made Modern

Best sweater polos for men.

Most of the time, I find that the best menswear essentials draw something from both the past and the present, giving them a feel that’s both classic and yet current. That’s the case for pieces like one of the best Oxford shirts or a pair of the best blue jeans, for instance — both of which can be found at Huckberry, the key target of today’s style (and stylish) post.

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Take the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Sweater Polo shown above. First and foremost, it’s a hybrid style: The classic short-sleeve build and three-button placket of your favorite polo, merged with the heavier fabric and cut of a stylish sweater. And as luck would have it, the best sweater polos draw a little something from both the past and the present.

The style on which the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Sweater Polo is based was popular in the 1950s and ’60s — the Mad Men era of style, you might call it — but it’s just as fresh, current and crisp today. And it’s a new entry into the Flint and Tinder lineup, the in-house brand at Huckberry that makes some of the most rugged gear for guys — including one of the best American-made T-shirts on the market.

That being said, this handsome sweater polo is a more refined style move for when you want to go a bit more classy and cleaned-up — be that at the office with stretch chinos, heading to an easygoing weekend BBQ or perhaps enjoying a rooftop cocktail date night.

The Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Sweater Polo boasts a breathable weave and a touch of stretch at points needed for mobility, like the cuffs and bottom hem. It’s also garment-washed for added softness out of the box, and the design of this elegant sweater-polo allows you to unbutton multiple buttons or even rock the polo itself buttoned all the way to the top (what would Don Draper do?).

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It’s a change of pace from your rotation of the best polos for men, but not in a bad way — merely in a way that’s both retro and current, throwback and fresh. Consider it an ideal spring style move from your friends at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This American-Made Flint and Tinder Jacket Is Almost 20 Percent Off Right Now

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Utility and durability are the name of the game when it comes to your spring style essentials, especially the sort of gear you’re going to need on blustery, sometimes brisk and rainy days. Look no further, of course, than Flint and Tinder, the reliable-as-ever, rugged-as-can-be in-house brand at Huckberry.

And if you can find that gear at an outstanding deal, as with the Flint and Tinder American-Made Waxed Mill Jacket shown above? That’s all the better and indeed, that’s the name of the game today. Better still is the fact that your new favorite spring workwear jacket is just about 20 percent off via your favorite retailer.

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It’s all the better that the rugged, hard-wearing Flint and Tinder American-Made Waxed Mill Jacket carries on the brand’s legacy of some of the toughest waxed jackets on the market. And crucially, this jacket gets all the details right, as you’d expect from Huckberry and Flint and Tinder, of course.

Let’s start with the fact that it boasts lightweight, supple yet durable British Millerain Tekwax Evolution 6 fabric for a weather-ready finish. And then, there’s the fact that the fabric itself should develop a handsome patina while getting better with age on the outside. On the inside, the quilted interior lining provides warmth when layered over everything from a pocket T-shirt to your favorite henley.

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And as the name itself calls out, the Flint and Tinder American-Made Waxed Mill Jacket is crafted in Los Angeles from durable, exceptionally rugged fabric, complete with finishing touches like a corduroy collar and lined cuffs for comfort.

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Use the hip pockets or the zip chest pocket for your everyday carry, and get ready to love the fact that this handsome American-made jacket can be yours for one heck of a deal right (try under $240 on sale at Huckberry). Happy spring layering, my friends.