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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Pique Pocket Tee – The Best Pocket Tee on the Market Right Now

Best pocket T-shirt for men

When is an item so seemingly simple on the surface actually so essential to your spring and summer wardrobe? When it’s one of the best T-shirts for men, that’s when. It’s a go-to in times casual and in times more rugged, be it on day hikes or brewery visits or days in the sun, and you needn’t cut corners when finding one of the best men’s T-shirts to add to your rotation. Who’s with me on that? In that case, allow me to introduce you to one of the coolest tees you can snag right now, a premium option from Huckberry: The Relwen Pique Pocket Tee has precisely the makings of your next casual wardrobe upgrade.

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As you might expect with all gear sold by Huckberry — the rugged-meets-refined-meets-versatile gear purveyors based out of San Francisco — it’s a keeper in every sense of the word. The specs on the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee make it so much more than just your average T-shirt, similar to how your new favorite summer sneakers (as sold by Huckberry) are also more than your average set of kicks. Now, you might know Relwen for making one of the best winter jackets — and other hard-wearing winter gear — but the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee lightens things up in a suitably stylish way.

Best pocket T-shirt for men

Although it looks like a standard tee, the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee is anything but that. Witness the use of mid-weight cotton pique fabric that feels good and looks even better (it’ll hold its shape over time). The split-tail bottom hem is also a nice touch that differentiates this tee from others on the market, while the tonal stitching on the ringer collar is a suitably old-school touch you can only expect from Relwen.

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The Relwen Pique Pocket Tee also comes in ever-versatile colors, like Dark Navy or a fun and summer-ready Pale Blue. Note the small logo on the pocket, a nice touch that’s not too gaudy — make no mistake, the Relwen Pique Pocket Tee looks great on its own, layered underneath a denim jacket or worn in breezy fashion underneath, say, a rugged short-sleeve shirt from Filson. Invest in this sub-$80 tee, and wear it plenty of days this summer.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Pick up the Best Spring and Summer Sunglasses from Sunksi at Huckberry

Best sunglasses for men.

How many boxes have you checked off as of yet in your never-ending search for the best gear for men? Especially gear that can help with warm weather style and adventure pursuits? If you still feel you’re missing a few of the best spring and summer style picks, well, I’m here to help. Let’s keep it simple by starting with your everyday carry, and notably, the best men’s sunglasses. After all, you’ve probably already shopped Huckberry — our featured retailer of choice today — for one of the best waxed jackets, and the most rugged boots. But you still need a pair of the best sunglasses for men, and that’s where the Sunksi Ventana are worthy of your consideration.

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Like Huckberry, Sunski was founded in San Francisco, which gives them a unique eye (pun intended) towards gear that’s polished enough for the city, ready to be worn on the coast and durable enough to handle just about anything in between. Over the years, the results they’ve yielded have been pretty impressive — like the Sunksi Ventana, for instance. Let’s get one thing out of the way first: These stylish sunglasses are insanely affordable, retailing for just $58. The Sunksi Ventana only get better the closer you look, though.

They feature a square frame, the sort of timeless look between a pair of Aviators and a pair of Wayfarers, which gives them enough versatility to sit comfortably among the best sunglasses for men. The Sunksi Ventana also feature plenty of craftsmanship-focused touches not normally found in sunglasses that sell for under $60. Try polarized lenses, for starters, finished off with what the company calls a “scratch-proof thermal hardcoat for maximum durability.” Your average pair of shades, these are not. The Sunksi Ventana also double down on the style points, thanks to the rich caramel amber polycarbonate frames.

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Stainless steel hinges add durability at that most crucial of stress points, turning the Sunksi Ventana into a pair of frames that look and feel much more expensive than they are. Because of the neutral nature of that square frame design, you could wear the Sunksi Ventana with everyone from the best lightweight jeans and a merino T-shirt, or else with your favorite spring blazer and off-white denim for a nice change of pace. Above all else, you should want to wear the Sunksi Ventana just about every single day this spring and summer, because they’re too well-made (and too affordable!) not to get the most out of them.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt is the Best Chambray Shirt to Wear Now

Best chambray shirt for men.

The next time you shop for spring style essentials — which you’re hopefully doing in earnest right now — you should be on the lookout for one of the best spring shirts for men. Scratch that: We did the hard work for you today at The Style Guide, so do yourself a favor and head on over to Huckberry. There, you’ll find just about one of the coolest, most essential men’s shirts to buy right now: The Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt, a stylish layer that lives up to its billing as a durable men’s shirt fit for work or play.

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If ever you’ve shopped the well-stocked digital confines of Huckberry, I’d wager you know what you’re getting yourself into — in the best way possible, though. The company doesn’t cut corners with rugged, subtly stylish yet truly real world-ready gear for guys everywhere. The Flint and Tinder line is, naturally, as essential as it gets. These are all-time classics revamped with hard-wearing fabrics, like Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt, which you can wear as a shirt jacket on a chilly spring morning or on its own when the day’s work is done and a bonfire beer calls your name. The specs are impressive, as you’d expect — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Best chambray shirt for men this spring.

Chambray as a fabric has been trusted by workers for its durability for decades, with interlocking fibers that make it an ideal workshirt to battle dust, dirt and grime. Of course, the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt lives up to those same hallmarks, what with its 100 percent cotton chambray fabric and twill tape placket lining, but it’s also got the effortless cool of an off-duty shirt jacket.

Style it atop one of the best merino T-shirts on spring weekends or for weeknight patio beers, then keep it close at hand when seasonal yard work comes knocking at your door. Naturally, the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt also works wonderfully if you layer it beneath one of the best men’s waxed jackets (another crucial spring menswear move).

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No matter how you wear it, the medium blue of the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt will prove a reliable style move, especially with tan chinos or with stretch five-pocket pants. Two front-button chest pockets offer space for EDC essentials (or perhaps just your trusted bottle opener), turning the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt into perhaps the most versatile shirt in your wardrobe. Heck, if you really want to get the most out of the Flint and Tinder Chambray Workshirt, consider wearing it beneath your favorite lightweight spring blazer with dark blue jeans for a suitable high-low contrast. The chambray shirt is one of the best spring and summer shirts to have around — and now, you’ve got one to call your own.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best Men’s Chinos, New Spring Sneakers & New Luxury Timepieces

Best men's chinos for spring.

Let’s step on into the weekend accordingly wearing some of the best men’s chinos for spring, shall we? The pair you see above comes from one of the best online menswear shops out there, one you know all too well if you read the blog regularly: Of course, that’s Huckberry, and those are the Relwen Flyweight Flex Chinos, some of the best chinos for men to wear all spring. Shop accordingly to start your weekend, the right way, my friends.

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I’ll be doing some shopping of my own this weekend, of course, but I’ll also be ringing it in the right way with some seasonal beers around Brooklyn and some jaunts around the borough, of course (weather permitting). I’m coming off a pretty momentous week, including an early-week trip to Boston to see NYC dance rock legends LCD Soundsystem — not once, but twice! — and I also saw another huge concert, a rescheduled Brooklyn concert by early-aughts rockers and personal heroes The Strokes! To see them in Brooklyn after a rescheduled New Year’s Eve show was a true joy. For now, I’ve got some more stories to knock out (a few of which you can read below!), and I’d encourage you to start spring in style. Cheers, my friends.

  • Here’s another essential spring style pick to start your weekend — head back on over to one of the best online menswear shops to stock up on the best men’s sneakers for the season ahead (and the rest of summer). From canvas kicks to leather-accented low-top sneakers and stylish high-top sneakers, believe me when I say the Huckberry Sneaker Shop won’t let you down.
  • It’s been a big few weeks in the world of luxury watches, which you surely know about if you follow me on Instagram or read my work at sites like Maxim. In that regard, I also wrote about the most affordable watches from the luxury watch extravaganza that is Watches and Wonders — read and shop my latest over at SPY, my friends.
  • I’ll leave you (briefly) with one more shopping pick for the weekend. It’s still plenty breezy from time to time, which makes it all the more crucial that your wardrobe is stocked with the right layers. Just yesterday on the blog, I wrote all about the best shirt jacket for spring from the trusted retailers at Bonobos. Make it yours ASAP.

That’s going to put a bow, so to speak, on the latest Friday Read. Be sure to keep it tuned here to shop the next Style Pick of the Week (coming up tomorrow!) and an outstanding Sunday Sale, all the better to shop and save. Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Viberg’s Scout Boots Are the Coolest, Most Rugged Spring Boots to Buy Now

Best men's boots for spring.

If you read this blog frequently, you know my philosophy: You can never have too much of a good thing, especially when that good thing revolves around stocking your closet with the best men’s boots for spring. Or really, any time at all, but especially spring, when the shifting weather and the promise of outdoor adventures aplenty awaits. That’s where the investment-level Viberg Scout Boots come into play, one heck of a pair of durable and rugged boots as sold by the durable and rugged gear purveyors at Huckberry.

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Perhaps you’re familiar with Viberg reviews or with my love of my own Viberg boots over the years: These boots are built to last, crafted with care in Canada by a family-owned company that can’t seem to stop passing down its knowledge on how to make the best boots for men. And folks, this is a very good thing indeed. The Viberg Scout Boots are but the latest in a long line of ridiculously well-made, dedicated and great-looking boots to come out of the confines of our neighbors to the north, and for starters, the Viberg Scout Boots are well worth the price tag (they’ll set you back $710). How exactly does that work out? Reader, keep scrolling.

The Viberg Scout Boots are some of the best men’s boots for spring and beyond for a few key reasons, chief among them versatility. You can wear the Viberg Scout Boots with a rugged henley and your favorite pair of blue jeans for easygoing spring style, yet you can also lace up the Viberg Scout Boots with hard-wearing work pants and one of the best waxed jackets when the situation calls for it. That’s because the Viberg Scout Boots are built to last with Rowdy Dachshund leather sourced from Chicago’s famed Horween tannery (makers of some of the best leather goods and best leather boots on the planet). These hard-working boots are also made with a Goodyear storm welt for added durability — the fact that the Goodyear sole can be replaced is a huge bonus, and a visually striking Vibram Morflex sole adds comfort and a smooth ride.

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If you ask me, the Viberg Scout Boots are some of the most reliable boots on the market at the moment, although sizes are going quickly right now. Vintage brass eyelets and waxed laces give these a slightly elevated touch, although one look at the Viberg Scout Boots is enough to see that they’re elevated in every way possible. Make this investment-worthy pair of boots your next pick-up right now. Once they’re yours, you’ll want to wear them as often as you can with your favorite spring style moves. Buy now, then thank me later.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Bonobos Sitewide Sale, Flint and Tinder’s 10-Year Collection & OMEGA x Swatch

Best deals on Bonobos menswear.

Now is as good a time as any — on a fine spring Friday — to jumpstart your weekend with the best deals on menswear, is it not? And I’ve got just the way for you to do that: With the Bonobos Sitewide Sale, of course. It’s a true rarity to get deals sitewide on the best Bonobos menswear — although you find some of the best chinos for men under $100 to begin with — but to knock those prices down even further on a wide array of style essentials is quite the treat. Here’s the catch: The sale starts next Friday and runs through April 3rd, but be sure to shop the rest of the Bonobos Sale Section in the meantime to save on new spring style moves.

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Shopping should be on your weekend to-do list, and it’s on mine, too — at least, adding to my style wish list is near the top of my latest round of “to-do’s.” Elsewhere, I’m going to be keeping busy writing for SPY — one of my new favorite Web sites at the moment for the best men’s gear. I’ve also got quite the listening recommendation for you: If you haven’t had the chance to check out one of my favorite bands of the moment, Aussie rockers Gang of Youths, soar on into your weekend with my Atwood Magazine interview with the band’s bassist, Max Dunn. That’s hardly all I’ve got for you coming up. The rest of today’s Friday Read will sort out your weekend in fine, rocking fashion, too. Thanks for reading!

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  • Speaking of Flint and Tinder, here’s another recent release from the famed in-house brand at Huckberry that I simply can’t get enough of — and I think you’ll feel the same way. It’s the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket, as covered by yours truly on the blog, that’s got the potential to become your new favorite spring jacket. Seriously. Read all about it and let me know in the comments below if you like what you see. Happy shopping!
  • If you keep an eye on the world of watches, as I do, perhaps you had your world rocked by an out-of-this-galaxy collaboration. Announced just yesterday, OMEGA and Swatch are teaming up on 11 new models of the iconic OMEGA Speedmaster. OMEGA x Swatch is one of the best watch partnerships I’ve seen in some time, so be sure to give my latest for SPY a deep dive — and keep an eye out for a Swatch store near you.
Best Shinola watch for men.

Here’s one more for all you watch lovers out there. It’s no secret that I can’t get enough of stylish Shinola men’s watches, and I particularly love the Shinola Runwell Watch. This classic timepiece got an update via a new edition of the Shinola Runwell in Matte Gray, which I happened to cover on this very blog just yesterday. If you’re in need of a durable, rugged and affordable new watch, I’d say that’s the one to buy. Alright, onward to the weekend. Make it a great one!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Now is the Best Time to Buy a Waxed Jacket at Huckberry

The best waxed jackets for men.

If you’ve kicked off your search for one of the best men’s jackets for spring this week — and right on time as we roll into March — hopefully, you’ve scouted out the right resource. Sure, there are certainly many places you can go to find one of the best waxed jackets, but if you know what’s good for yourself and your wardrobe, you’d do well to save on your next waxed jacket at Huckberry. Of course, you hopefully already know the lauded San Francisco retailer for essentials like the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, a Huckberry bestseller that also tends to show up on sale from time to time.

You need a new waxed jacket this spring

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But beyond that, it makes perfect sense that Huckberry would offer rugged waxed jackets from the likes of Barbour, Schott and naturally, Flint and Tinder. This is an assortment that includes durable waxed cotton field jackets, vests and shirt jackets, most of which are on sale right now as we move into a new season. And even if there aren’t a ton of deals to be had at this very moment, the best men’s waxed jackets at Huckberry aren’t a bad score in their own right, clocking in at under $300 for durable options from Flint and Tinder (that’d be the iconic waxed trucker jacket). A waxed cotton jacket, often lined with cotton flannel and made to be layered with other rugged early spring style staples, is going to help you move into a new season with ease. Don’t miss out on today’s offerings from Huckberry — I’ll leave you to it. Here’s to shopping and saving, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These GORUCK Boots from Huckberry are the Rugged Winter Boots to Buy Now

Best rugged winter boots for men.

Getting dressed for nasty winter weather, or really, any excursion off-grid, just got easier — that is, if you shop the impossibly rugged GORUCK MACV-1 Boots at Huckberry. They’re some of the best winter boots you can buy right now, and if you feel like your footwear rotation could use a refresh these days as we slog through foul weather, there’s no better pair to buy. At least, that’s in my opinion – the striking, hard-wearing GORUCK MACV-1 Boots caught my eye immediately, and perhaps you feel the same way. But what about the brand GORUCK — what do they do, and is GORUCK any good? Allow me to answer those questions right off the bat by saying that yes, GORUCK gear certainly stands up to Huckberry’s rigorous testing system. Naturally, you already know Huckberry for stocking and selling picks like the best outdoor watch and the best, most stylish gloves for winter, but consider these boots another worthy addition to your gear rotation. Back to GORUCK briefly, though.

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The brand was founded on building military-gear everyday carry gear that’s tough as heck and wear-tested through all sorts of conditions (founder Jason McCarthy is an ex-Special Forces Green Beret). The brand’s specialty is durable backpacks, hence the name GORUCK (“to ruck” is to get your gear from point A to point B in a backpack). Helpfully for you and me both, the GORUCK MACV-1 Boots are built to those same exacting standards, all for an agreeable price ($160 at Huckberry). The best men’s winter boots are worth even more than that, though.

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They’re billed as all-terrain boots, with a 6-inch height that should be more than agreeable to wear with everything from your favorite pair of blue jeans to some durable flannel-lined work pants. The tough, gets-better-with-age Challenge Leather™ upper is built out with CORDURA (the same material found in bulletproof vests) and nylon webbing for added durability. Yes indeed, the GORUCK MACV-1 Boots are about as well-designed as it gets, right down to the foam insert, the wide toe box for breathability, and shielding drain holes to keep sand and debris out. If you’ve been searching for a pair of the best casual men’s boots for rugged adventures, brewery visits and more, you’ve found them in the GORUCK MACV-1 Boots.

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Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the leather on these boots is quite eye-catching and stylish, not unlike a pair of boots you’d wear in less adventurous situations or better weather. The GORUCK MACV-1 Boots are truly a go-anywhere pair of casual boots this season, especially if your plans take you out of the city. Best of all, the GORUCK MACV-1 Boots are overbuilt in a great way, made to break in over time and yet won’t wear out quickly on you. Throw in the fact that you can style ’em casually with, again, your favorite pair of blue jeans, a trusty henley and a classic shawl cardigan, and you’ve got a winning pair of the best men’s boots. Happy rucking, folks.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Huckberry’s Annual Winter Sale, NYFW, The Best Crewneck Sweatshirts & Savings at DSTLD and Topo Designs

Huckberry Annual Winter Sale.

Let’s start the weekend on the right note, a rugged and very well-made note, at that. I could be talking about any number of things, but really, I’m talking about the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale, a just-launched offering of some of the most rugged gear for men, only available now through Sunday. If you keep up with the blog, you know how much I love Huckberry, San Fran purveyors of some of the best gloves for men, the most affordable slippers and a heck of a lot more (like the best waxed trucker jacket on the market, among other picks. Through the Huckberry Winter Sale, you can get the savings of your dreams — seriously — with up to 50 percent off on gear you’re not going to find anywhere else. Don’t let me have all the fun — go shop this sale and feel free to report back on your purchases.

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That’s not the only menswear-related offering I’m excited about this weekend. This Friday marks a pretty neat in-person menswear opportunity, too. It’s one of two annual presentations of the up-and-coming men’s fashion showcase known as New York Men’s Day, which was previously part of New York Fashion Week: Men’s and now serves as part of New York Fashion Week in general. It’s being presented by Perry Ellis, the iconic prep sportswear brand that now blurs the lines between classic and modern — 10 new designers get to showcase their collections, including a look at Perry Ellis menswear itself.

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I always love checking out emerging designers and seeing how broader, runway-type trends might trickle down into future collections. And of course, it never hurts to connect with fellow menswear writers and editors! To keep up with all the fun, head to my Instagram and give me a follow (events run into early next week, too!). For now, here are plenty more menswear essentials to get your weekend rolling the right way.

Best jeans for men.
  • How’s this for another deal you can’t pass up? It won’t be around for long, though: Now through February 14th, get 50 percent off sitewide at DSTLD with the code TREAT50. The LA-based denim brand specializes in inky blue denim, super-soft T-shirts, minimal cashmere sweaters and more. If you’ve been waiting to score some of the best men’s blue jeans, this is the sale to shop.
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Best on sale winter gear for men.
  • Speaking of savings on the best winter gear, there’s a lot to love — as always — at Colorado-based Topo Designs. The makers of some of the best outdoor gear are giving you up to 60 percent off via the Topo Designs End of Season Sale, now through February 21st. You don’t need any code, so do yourself a favor and get shopping — will ya?
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  • I’ll send you into the weekend with a useful reading and shopping suggestion, at least in my opinion — a crewneck sweatshirt finds its roots in athletic wear, yet it’s just as at home these days under a blazer or worn casually with jeans. This versatility makes it downright useful in the winter months, which is why I wrote all about the best crewneck sweatshirts for men at AskMen. Layer up accordingly, my friends.

How’s that for a few menswear sales to keep the start of your weekend rolling in style? Before I let you go, here’s one more pick for you to consider as you’ve got your credit card at the ready. The best boots on the planet are made carefully and with rugged style in mind, like the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots, yes? If you see a new pair of boots in your future, might as well make ’em Wolverine — read more about the Wolverine 1000 Mile Moc Toe Boots here on the blog. Alright, then. You know what to do. Here’s to the weekend!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get Some of the Best Winter Slippers for Less Than $80 at Huckberry

Although winter continues to roll on along at a chilly pace, perhaps you’ve realized that your wardrobe is missing a little something extra in the way of the best slippers for men. Better still, perhaps you still want to snag some of the best winter slippers while saving some of your hard-earned cash in the process. It might sound like a tall task, but it can be done via the Huckberry Sale Section, which is a standout place to go at the moment to get the Greys Outdoor Slippers. They’re part outdoor shoe, part cozy indoor slipper, with all kinds of standout style built right in, and you can get them for less than $80 right now at Huckberry.

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If it sounds too good to be true, rest assured that this deal is very real, and it’s only around for a limited time. It’s never too late to score your new favorite slippers, and the list of pros only grows from there — beyond the fact that you can get the Greys Outdoor Slippers for under $80 right now, of course. Naturally, you should also consider scoring some of the best winter menswear at Huckberry as you consider buying these stylish hybrid slippers, but let’s take care of business first (I.E. Making these new slippers your own).

There’s certainly lots to love about the Greys Outdoor Slippers, starting with that covetable low price tag, and the features really give you multiple pairs of shoes for one low price. How does that work out? Well, it’s simple, really. The Greys Outdoor Slippers feature a warm wool-blend upper, available in neat shades like Navy or Grey, but it’s then finished off with a durable, grippy rubber outsole. This touch turns the Greys Outdoor Slippers into a pair of shoes you can wear outside the house, perhaps alongside your favorite winter sweatpants to grab firewood or a coffee shop pitstop (seriously).

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The Greys Outdoor Slippers are also handmade in Portugal, just like other pairs of your favorite winter shoes, and they’re also finished off with a back leather pull tab for added style points. Better yet, that wool-blend upper design means you can wear the Greys Outdoor Slippers with or without socks for all-day, at-home comfort. And at their current price, the Greys Outdoor Slippers truly are one of the best deals on the market for some of the most versatile slippers you’re apt to find (and wear). Act accordingly today, folks.