January 3, 2025January 2, 2025 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Starting 2025 The Right Way, In Style

It seems it was mere days ago I sat down to pen the last blog post of 2024 here at The Style Guide, your favorite Brooklyn style blog. And yet, time marches ever onward, and the beat goes on: We’ve hit the first Friday of 2025, and with it comes an optimal time to reflect for one final weekend before the new year kicks off in earnest.

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Of course, I’ve stayed just busy enough over the holiday season writing about top menswear and gear news and deals via my freelance writing for Maxim.com (and elsewhere!) but the pace has been considerably slower — all the better as we gear up for a new year, ehh? To that end, be sure to follow me on Instagram to take a look at what I’m wearing, listening to, sipping on and even reading as we roll through winter here in NYC.

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I’m always curious about, let’s say, menswear resolutions for the new year: What did you enjoy wearing in 2024, what trends are you bringing with you — and leaving behind — and what do you want to wear more of? For more on this topic, I always appreciate what Style Girlfriend has to say — check out that link for more, or read my Style Girlfriend interview with Megan Collins from the earlier days of this blog.

Heck, what brands, styles, trends or silhouettes might you like to see on this menswear blog in the year ahead? I often think about these questions as I peruse my favorite retailers, companies like Huckberry — and plenty more that you tend to read about frequently within the pages of this blog.

Kick off the new year right with gear from Huckberry

I’m all for retailers, brands and designers that seem to be on the cutting edge of all things luxe-yet-rugged, classic yet modern and fresh all the way around (yes, like styling a crisp wool blazer with a timeless Western shirt, which I’ll certainly be trying out sooner rather than later).

There’s always a certain ebb and flow to the year, after all, and yet, I’ve got a feeling that if you ease into things the right way — abiding by menswear classics with your own personal twist, for instance — things will all fall into place.

You can certainly find plenty of men’s style essentials that meet that particular moment when you shop companies like Huckberry, be it for a rugged waxed jacket, a cozy beanie or the perfect pair of chinos for your return to the office. Godspeed in your search, my friends.

For now, I’ll be kicking back this weekend with a cold beer, catching up on a dash of NFL action, and reading a new book (lately, I’ve been diving into “The Tender Bar”) as we plot out a well-paced start to 2025. As ever, thank you for reading and stay stylish!

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: An Austin Exploration with Bearface Whisky

In my many freelance writing pursuits — as you’ll see if you keep up with my Instagram — I get to trek across North America and occasionally, the globe in pursuit of all sorts of stories. Think menswear, watches and whiskey — yes, whiskey and more whiskey, indeed. It’s been a big focus of mine as of late, especially this fall as I trekked to Wisconsin with The Macallan (I’ve also written recently about the best American microbrews to try this fall, though!).

And this week, in addition to writing about, say, the best gear to buy from Filson, I also had the chance to put some of those pieces into action as I hopped a flight south to Texas (ATX, more specifically) as a guest of Canada’s Bearface Whisky. Bearface, briefly, ages its whisky in the elements in northern Canada, out among forests and fields and not in traditional rickhouses.

This gives it plenty of character well-suited to the wilds of ranch life outside Austin, and Rambling Rose Ranch was where I found myself this week tasting a suitable number of Bearface expressions (that’s Rambling Rose pictured above here).

Austin, with its downhome character (in certain pockets) and its deep Western roots proved a fitting tie-in for Bearface, hailing from western Canada and making some curious whisky (including one elementally aged using wild Matsutake, which I tried at a tasting dinner in Brooklyn last winter).

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It was yet another journey I’m thankful to get to experience in this freelance writing life, and it also included stops at Bearface-approved spots like the Firehouse Lounge and Midnight Cowboy. Other ATX favorites of mine include Zilker Brewing (as seen below) and Easy Tiger for a plentiful selection of outstanding local and regional beer.

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With that being said, there’s more on the way from my Austin experience — horseback riding on a ranch and a longhorn tour (as you might have seen on my Instagram) tend to go nicely with whisky inspired by the wilderness.

On this front here at The Style Guide, it’s back to menswear in Brooklyn this weekend, starting with tomorrow’s very fall-centric Style Pick of the Week. I think you’ll find you could wear it quite easily to enjoy some standout spirits — that’s the M.O. here at your favorite Brooklyn style blog, after all. Cheers and as always, thanks for reading!

March 15, 2021June 27, 2021 by Beau H.

The List: These are The Best New Gear Picks to Buy From Huckberry This Week

Stepping into early spring with the best new gear from Huckberry.

Does Huckberry need any introduction? Not if you need the best new menswear it doesn’t, and now is the best time to buy. The San Francisco retailer stocks the very best, most essential gear for spring, summer and beyond, all within its digital shelves, and they never seem to run out. Heck, I talked just earlier this month about the best new early spring gear from Huckberry, and I’ve been digging the site so much, I figured I’d come back and share a few more new spring men’s style favorites. How about it? Find these crucial gear picks below, and shop to your heart’s content.

Billy Reid Mini-Waffle Henley — $125

The right henley for spring layering from Billy Reid and Huckberry.

We’re not out of the woods yet as far as durable and necessary layering is concerned. This rugged henley from a premium menswear designer is the luxurious-yet-laidback basics upgrade you need right now.

Astorflex Greenflex Rough Boots — $165

Some of the coolest chukka boots on the market for spring.

If you don’t have a pair of Astorflex chukka boots in your rotation, consider this a great opportunity to pick ’em up. Heck, you might want to wear them quite often with that Billy Reid henley.

Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Denim — $128

Flint and Tinder All-American Stretch Jeans

These well-made jeans are agreeable in terms of price, style and fit.

Simply put, these light wash tapered jeans are a relaxed pick to wear every spring Saturday (and beyond).

Centric Instruments Lightwell Field Watch — $200

A durable watch to wear as much as you can this spring.

The return of spring weather means you need one of the best adventure watches, and this rugged, go-anywhere timepiece from Centric Instruments is a fine seasonal purchase.

Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts — $58

Classic chino shorts made to go anywhere this spring and summer.

This won’t be the first or the last time you read about the excellent and ever-popular Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts, some of the best men’s shorts for spring and summer. Think of them like Flint and Tinder chinos, turned into shorts.

Obra 240 Canvas Low Wrap Toe Sneakers — $130

Wear these sneakers with everything from shorts to chinos today.

Start to trade in your heavy snow boots for some of the best white sneakers on the market, a pair made with some visually interesting details and high quality in mind.

Wellen Seawool Easy Chinos — $98

The perfect pair of pants to wear to work from home these days? You be the judge.

Looking for a pair of pants you can wear on repeat through Zoom calls and spring weekend strolls? These sustainable wool trousers, with a drawstring waist, are what the doctor ordered.

Naglev Combat WP Boots — $280

The toughest boots you can lace up for that next spring outing.

What is spring if not the ideal chance to get out there and go off-trail? These rugged waterproof boots are based off hard-wearing combat boots, and they’re perfectly well-suited to any off-grid spring adventure.

Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt — $128

An update to the old-school Western shirt, and a very cool one, at that.

The latest and greatest Flint and Tinder shirt to grab my eye, this thing is seriously cool, perfectly rugged and ready for anything this spring.

Standard Issue Leather Gym Duffel — $279

An undeniably cool leather weekender bag from Huckberry’s Standard Issue line.

This stylish leather weekender bag sold out mighty quickly when Huckberry first stocked it, so now that it’s back, it’s the best bag to buy for a spring weekend getaway. How about it?

Alex Mill Short-Sleeve Slub Cotton Polo — $60

A relaxed polo to wear every spring weekend.

This breezy spring polo is every bit as easygoing as your favorite T-shirt, and it’s ideal for when temperatures start to warm up. Buy this one in two cool colors for more style points.

Relwen Windzip Popover — $218

Your new favorite popover for spring weather.

Last but certainly not least, score one of the best men’s pullovers for functional style points aplenty on casual spring weekend mornings — or really, any time you feel like staying warm against a seasonal chill.

If you’re anything like me, perhaps you find it tough to sort through the stellar gear being sold on the daily by Huckberry — ehh? It’s the truth, right? No matter what you seek this spring, from one of the best men’s pullovers to a stylish leather weekender bag to one of the best adventure watches, it’s all extremely well-made, fairly priced and yours for the taking this season. To see how I’m styling my Huckberry gear or to let me know what you picked up from this list, shout me out on Twitter. Cheers and happy shopping!

December 17, 2016December 8, 2016 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Rover Jacket

Editor’s note: Expect these posts weekly detailing one standout item coveted by yours truly. Sometimes, these fit within budgetary restrictions and other times, they’re expensive splurges worth saving for. For more Wish List items from Beau, head here, and to see other Style Picks, head here.

A one-of-a-kind jacket from a one-of-a-kind brand.

Here at your trusty neighborhood Style Guide, we love ourselves a dash of rugged, tough and versatile menswear. It’s handy to be able to dress in business casual style — and it’s even better to look great for your holiday party — but there are definitely times where you want to step out in something a little more functional and perhaps … heritage-inspired? The fine folks at Taylor Stitch get lots of love on this blog because, well, they simply don’t seem to strike out when it comes to the gear that you — and me — know and love and wear … a lot. They really check a lot of boxes when it comes to essential pieces like the Everyday Chambray Shirt, and dressier fare like the sharp, versatile Telegraph Suit — and if you need another sturdy, durable-as-heck and ultra-reliable piece of outerwear to add to your rotation? That’s what’s on the agenda today. Yes sir, the Taylor Stitch Rover Jacket is a piece of work, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s workwear-inspired and calls to mind the kind of jacket your grandfather might have worn (or still wears). Made with a tightly spun cotton canvas that’s impregnated with a natural wax, it’s the perfect alternative for those situations when you need something a bit more functional and longer in cut than, say, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. It’s cut to hit below the hip, and features three front button pockets for functionality you can’t beat — and yes, one of the pockets on the Rover Jacket can even hold your iPhone 6. Oh, and in the style department, this jacket is an A-plus, surefire winner.

Small, considered details — right down to the leather pull tab on the zipper.

The Field Tan Waxed Canvas is handsome and unique, a worthy complement to inky blue slim dark denim and even a pair of cognac leather boots. In fact, the Rover Jacket is also the perfect jacket to toss on over a slim grey crewneck sweater and navy chinos for a more a laidback — yet functional-as-heck — ensemble for your commute and a casual work day. Of course, it’ll ensure that when you do dress up a bit — think pairing a blue chambray shirt with a navy knit tie — you’ll stay warm and dry. The water-repellent, wind-repellent functionality means the Rover Jacket is heck of a piece to wear in nearly any condition — yes, even as you dress for the first snowfall. Since it’s fully in stock via the great folks at Huckberry, I’d recommend you snag the Rover Jacket as quickly as you can. For under $300, you get the kind of stylish looks and durable toughness that only Taylor Stitch can provide — seriously, if you don’t own any of the brand’s gear … take the plunge. It nearly goes without mentioning that the moleskin lining throughout various portions of the jacket– also wind-repellent — will keep you warm and comfortable whether your weekend pursuits involve chopping wood or fighting crowds for some last-minute Christmas shopping. Wearing this thing to shop? For sure. Heck he Rover Jacket is so stellar, stylish and functional, you’ll wear it everywhere — even to the mall.

Get the Taylor Stitch Rover Jacket in time for Christmas via Huckberry.

Happy shopping, good luck out there and stay stylish!

-Beau

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 by Beau H.

#OOTD: How to Dress Down a Summer Blazer

Editor’s note: You’ve surely seen this hashtag lots of different places, including on Instagram. But how does that carry over to real life? The #OOTD will take one great item and put together a versatile, stylish outfit around it. Look for past features here.

As we’ve talked about in past #OOTD entries here on The Style Guide, summer style — particularly at this point in the season — can be a bit tricky. Perhaps you feel you’ve exhausted all the ways to wear shorts in the summer that you can think of, or maybe you’ve even tired of styling linen pants in the heat. But, that’s where summer also works out well. Since it’s warm, you get a bit of leeway when dressing. And that means you can put together stylish combinations that are also unexpected. Those khaki suit trousers? Break them up from the rest of your suit. Throw in style staples that should already be in rotation — like a classic navy blazer — and you’re set with an #OOTD that works for traveling in warm weather or waltzing to Sunday brunch. Oh, and a great polo is also a must-have. But where to get all this great gear? Look no further than the below ensemble — and follow along on Instagram to get more daily styling tips (if you feel so inclined, that is).

Mashing up your favorite style essentials, from a crisp summer polo to a classic blazer and comfortable slip-on sneakers.

The Polo: Mack Weldon Vesper Polo, $68 — Yes, it’s true: The brand that makes your favorite long-sleeve merino tee is here with a new polo that’s crisp, well-tailored and made from very breathable micro-mesh knit fabric.

The Blazer: Grayers Cayman Blazer, $104.98 — At just more than $100, this blazer is a heck of a deal, made from 100 percent cotton and featuring Bemberg-lined sleeves (that’s the good stuff, FYI).

The Pants: Canvas by Lands’ End Stretch Chino Suit Trousers, $89 — Just when you thought you could only wear suit pants with a suit, along come these versatile chino trousers cut with a hint of stretch.

The Pocket Square: Ties.com White Edged Linen Pocket Square, $10 — A sharp navy blazer deserves a crisp white pocket square cut in a summer-appropriate weight, and at $10, this thing’s a steal.

The Sneakers: SeaVees Hawthorne Slip-on Standard in True Navy, $78 — A pair of classic white sneakers would also work here, but the navy plays nicely off the powder blue polo.

The Socks: Sock Genius Villa Park No-show Stripe Sock, $10 — The same spot you hit up to snag that pocket square can also hook you up with comfortable, stylish no-show socks for a nice deal.

The Watch: Armogan Spirit of St. Louis Chronograph, $225 — A sporty-yet-stylish polo calls for a slick watch inspired by the world of aviation, and the navy blue strap plays handsomely off the crisp white dial.

The Sunglasses: Sunski Madronas Sunglasses, $39.98 — Simple is sometimes better when it comes to great style, and that’s the case with these durable and very affordably priced shades via Huckberry.

Putting together an outfit when you’ve been dressing for the warm weather for a few months needn’t be all that difficult, even if at first it sounds taxing — especially when you’ve got pieces that combine subtle style efficiently. The base of the outfit is the same thing you might wear on the weekend — stylish slip-on sneakers — yet the other pieces, like the sharp polo and the navy blazer, are more suited to the work week. Yet in tandem, the combination works because the colors play well off each other and the overall ensemble — slightly sporty yet stylish — is very well-suited to summer. It’s going to be hot, and a breathable polo and cotton blazer work well together. Chime in with an #OOTD suggestion of your own at The Style Guide Facebook page in the meantime.

Do you own a new Mack Weldon polo yet? Would you style it with a navy blazer, or ditch the jacket and keep it casual?

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