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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: Shop Smart Casual with Huckberry’s Latest 9-to-5 Offering

Best smart casual style for men
My friends, you don’t need me to tell you that the folks at Huckberry offer up some of the best menswear essentials day in and day out, season after season. From one of the best men’s chambray shirts to essential waxed jackets for men, the San Fran retailers have you covered from head to toe in every possible scenario. That’s also the case with Huckberry’s latest curated offering: Call it the Huckberry 9-to-5 Collection, a carefully selected assortment of the best smart casual style for men.
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What exactly does that mean? Well, there’s something for everyone in the offering — you could also call it the Huckberry Smart Casual Collection. From super-soft tees to crisp-yet-easygoing polo shirts, the best men’s Chelsea boots, expertly faded denim and the best men’s chinos, the hand-picked assortment offers up something for everyone.

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Huckberry has everything you need

Whether your style leans more rugged or more refined, more business casual or more of a hybrid look (think a T-shirt layered underneath a soft-shouldered blazer, for instance), this expertly designed array of your new favorite style essentials is — to put it one way — quite perfect. There’s lots to shop there right now, so I’ll wrap this post up and let you get on with adding the best new menswear to your cart.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch x Huckberry Long Haul Jacket Is Your New Spring Go-To

Best men's denim jacket for spring.

There are some menswear partnerships that just make so much sense, you almost don’t have to think about ’em. Like the way that Todd Snyder teams up with Champion to update rugged style staples, or the way that Huckberry and Taylor Stitch have partnered on your new favorite denim jacket for spring and summer. It could be one of the coolest men’s jackets of the moment, in fact, and it perfectly merges everything you love about the two San Francisco brands, including an old-school, rugged appeal that’s still fresh and modern.

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The jacket in question is an update of the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket, a longtime favorite of mine here on the blog, and it plays off all the hallmarks you expect from that silhouette. The fit is clean and hits above the waist, with relatively slim sleeves and high armholes for a surprisingly tailored denim jacket. Of course, those are but a few of the touches that make it one of the best jackets for men at the moment.

The incredibly cool Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket is made from soft organic cotton denim, all the better for a soft fit that only gets better with time the more you wear it. This rugged denim jacket has also been washed for a vintage look and feel, but again, it’s only going to get better with age. It already looks like you’ve had it for years, which makes this one a nice change of pace against more polished Taylor Stitch chinos, for instance. The Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket also boasts eye-catching, nicely detailed antique copper YKK donut buttons and rivets, plus zig-zag stitching under the collar and along the front placket for added durability.

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Taken altogether, both the details big and small make the Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket one worth owning and wearing as often as possible this spring and summer. It gets all the better when you team your new favorite denim jacket with, say, a Taylor Stitch merino tee for go-anywhere, laidback-yet-cool style. Regardless of how many lightweight jackets you’ve got close at hand, the Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket is one of the coolest to buy right now — guaranteed.

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 Friday Read: Spring Gear from Huckberry, A New Jacket from Buck Mason & The Best Slim Wallets

Best spring shorts for men.

Here’s to lounging all the way into a nice Easter weekend, right, my friends? And here’s to doing it in style with a pair of shorts like the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts, which you can get right now at Huckberry. It’s not the last time you’ll be seeing these shorts on the blog, and it’s mighty fitting that they’re available in time for what’s shaping up to be quite the warm spring (at least in my neck of the woods). Do yourself a favor and go on: Get your new favorite shorts.

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It’s the kind of style move I’ll be looking to make around Brooklyn myself this weekend, and it’s promising to be a busy one, at that. In addition to my ongoing writing work at SPY — more on that in a second — I’m going to be making the trek out to hip, industrial Brooklyn neighborhood Bushwick to see a show at eclectic venue Elsewhere. The show in question?

A concert by Scottish post-punk rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks, a band that I reviewed this past fall for Atwood Magazine. Give them a listen for a mix of alternately dreamy and sharp post-punk, and be sure to keep up with all the fun on my Instagram. Here’s to the rest of your weekend and your Friday Read below.

Best spring jacket for men.
  • If you’ve been on the hunt for a new spring jacket, I’ve found one of the best spring jackets to buy now, courtesy of the good folks at Buck Mason. It’s the Buck Mason Ghia Storm Stopper Driver Jacket, a play off the classic Harrington jacket that you can rock with just about any other casual spring style staples in your wardrobe. Shop accordingly, my friends.
  • Minimal, sharp and sleek style is the name of the game these days, and that’s no more true than when it comes to your everyday carry. Well, do I have something for you. My writing at SPY is one of the more fun parts of my weekly slate of projects, and I had a great time covering the best slim wallets for men. Upgrade your daily haul by slimming things down today.
  • Here’s a helpful one from this very blog if you need to upgrade your basics game as well as your daily carry: Head over to Arvin Goods — and check out this blog post on sustainable socks — to get the refresh (and the eco-conscious style!) your sock drawer needs.

That’ll bring this suitably spring style read to a close today: Stay safe out there, stay stylish and hey, Happy Easter!

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.

See Now, Buy Now: The Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket is One of the Best Men’s Jackets for Spring

The best men's lightweight jacket for spring.

Stop the presses, everyone: I think I’ve just found your new favorite jacket for spring, and I’ve got some even better news. It’s coming your way from the good folks at Flint and Tinder, the much-loved in-house brand at Huckberry perhaps best known for making everything from a USA-made Oxford shirt to one of the best waxed jackets on the market. Take those same design principles: Rugged good looks, durable design, classic styling potential and wrap ’em all up into one perfect spring jacket, and that’s what we’re dealing with when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket. It’s a crucial part of the just-launched, aptly named Flint and Tinder Fatigue Collection, which blends the toughness of old-school military garb with the versatility that today’s modern man needs. It’s one of the best men’s jackets for spring, the kind of casual, go-anywhere staple you’re never going to tire of wearing.

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To hear Huckberry tell it, the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Collection has been a long time coming, drawing inspiration from the sort of treasure trove finds you unearth at Army-Navy surplus stores or vintage stores in equal measure. There’s no doubt that prized pieces like the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket blend both a historical feel and modern-day wearability with ease — how’s that for one of the best men’s spring jackets, right?

Best men's field jacket for spring.

Available in a classic Fatigue Green or an eye-catching Field Camo as shown above, the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket is both perfectly on-trend and yet absolutely timeless. The shirt jacket design of the hard-wearing, 99 percent cotton-1 percent spandex Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket works well with just about anything else in your spring wardrobe, be it a classic pocket T-shirt, a durable henley or an Oxford shirt. The shirt jacket design offers up space for EDC essentials (note the two chest pockets), while the fit on the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket should prove easy to layer without restricting your movement if you wear it atop another buttondown shirt.

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Plus, side hand pockets amp up the wearability (and storage space!) of the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket even further — as if this rugged shirt jacket could get any better. The breezy stretch cotton design is also a winner for the early days of spring, when you need a lightweight layer that’s not too bulky. The Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket is also packable in your favorite leather bag for weekend getaways, but those crucial pockets make it a highly useful jacket to wear during day-to-night travel. At just a shade under $150, the Flint and Tinder Fatigue Jacket is subtly stylish and yet packed with useful features — not to mention an air of retro cool — which makes it a worthy choice for your next spring jacket purchase. Layer up accordingly, folks.