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by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Line of Trade Welder’s Jacket Is As Good As It Gets, and It’s On Sale at Bespoke Post

Mining the past for heritage style inspiration is always a wise move in terms of rugged appeal and classic good looks, is it not? That’s what so many of my favorite menswear brands, and so many of the best online menswear shops for guys, tend to do, and there are times when it all comes to a head in eye-catching, must-buy fashion. Take the handsome jacket seen above (and below), yes?

The good folks at Bespoke Post certainly have a handle on heritage style for the modern man, as best seen in the Line of Trade roster of gear — Americana inspiration and classic good looks in rugged silhouettes are the name of the game, and the Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket delivers the goods, and then some. Add in the fact that it’s marked down nearly 40 percent — well below $300 — and the design becomes even more appealing, does it not?

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The Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket gets its good looks from classic work jackets of days gone by (as Bespoke Post says, it’s “a reimagined workshop jacket in genuine suede,” with equally genuine nods to 1940s metalworker jackets, yet this time done up in more luxe material at a standout price.

The Line of Trade Suede Welder’s Jacket uses a snap button front and large snap hip pockets for easy mobility and storage potential aplenty for any tools of your own trade. The foldover tab collar is a rugged touch that offers a further dash of utility, while articulated elbows and double-needle stitching deliver both durability and performance where you need it the most.

It’s a highly affordable and altogether lovely take on a timeless silhouette — to hear Bespoke Post tell it, Line of Trade itself was “inspired by masters of their trades – men of independence, skill, and effort,” and this modern twist on a style staple is about as essential as can be

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is as Classic As It Gets For Proper Winter Style

When winter weather does its absolute worst, when it seems like there’s no relief in sight, it’s like we’ve talked about here on this menswear blog: The best defense is a good offense, or in this case, the best winter style essentials from brands you can count on should help you deftly fight the cold in proper style.

And when it comes to the rugged, Americana-inspired style purveyors at Line of Trade, the Bespoke Post-owned and inspired brand assuredly delivers in every stitch (at least, in my experience!). Let me put it this way: If you want the right mix of rugged appeal, winter performance, style points and good looks in spades, this is one brand to shop — over and over again, at that.

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In fact, there are certain winter style essentials from the brand that are a cut above the rest, even in a crowded market where the quality of winter gear from heritage-minded brands seems to get better with each passing season. And on that note, meet – or re-meet – the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, a durable and rugged style staple with old-school appeal in every thread.

The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is quite simply a do-it-all, goes-with-almost-anything casual shirt with style points aplenty to spare. Crafted from a ultra-soft yet sturdy 100 percent cotton flannel fabric, the company itself says “Line of Trade custom-designed the Summit Plaid Flannel Shirt’s exclusive patterns for a lineup of flannels that’s a touch above ordinary – and unlike none other.” Of course, that’s high praise, but in my experience wearing the handsome Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, the brand lives up to its billing — and then some.

Featuring an array of rich plaid patterns and retro-minded colors, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt truly feels timeless, whether worn with stretch cotton chinos, corduroy trousers or classic dark blue jeans.

Complete with crisp finishing touches like a left chest patch pocket and mitered double-button cuffs, this hard-working yet stylish flannel shirt deserves its place in your rotation — in at least one color, if not multiple given the highly affordable $75 price tag. Winter has indeed met its match, at least as far as the best men’s flannel shirts are concerned, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket – A Modern Take on a Rugged Classic

At the best of times, menswear can be downright fun, can it not? I’m talking about those moments when you stumble upon a piece that harkens back to yesteryear, to classically rugged style, yet somehow, that style staple manages to feel fresh and new.

The best trucker jackets for men, when done the right way, call back to the open road decades ago, and when updated by an all-American brand like Line of Trade, yes indeed, they can certainly feel fresh, fun and downright cool-as-heck and utterly pleasing to wear.

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Are you with me still? Good, great, grand — the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket is the sort of menswear staple to ring in the season, one made with an exceptional blend of quality, craftsmanship and affordable-as-can-be pricing.

It’s worth a closer look, especially as temperatures continue to plummet across December and beyond. If casually rugged style is the name of the game this season — which it very much is — then you’ve found a winner in this handsome, old-school-inspired trucker jacket. Let’s see what really makes the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket tick, shall we?

Right off the bat, you’ll very much recognize the Americana inspiration coursing through every stitch of Line of Trade menswear, as past Line of Trade reviews on this very site seem to indicate. The brand has a knack for taking the throwback-minded and making it modern in matters of fabric and fit, and the pleasingly rugged yet cozy-and-comfortable Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket fits the bill quite nicely.

As the company (founded by Bespoke Post, and available via the famed retailer as well as its own site) tells it, this hard-working take on a classic “enhances a classic trucker with soft, warm, deep-pile sherpa lining and heavyweight construction built for colder months.”

I certainly couldn’t have said it better myself when it comes to the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket, and in my experience testing this jacket, it’s both exceptionally soft on the inside and yet substantial on the outside without being too bulky or overpowering.

Quilted interior sleeves aid in warmth and a sense of easy-on, easy-off wearability, and I can’t help but appreciate durable finishing touches like metal shank buttons and four easy-access pockets, all in the mold of the timeless trucker jacket.

Especially when paired with a rugged henley or layered over a fisherman sweater, I’d wager supreme warmth is all but guaranteed when it comes to the Line of Trade Montana Corduroy Trucker Jacket — it’s now easier than ever to bundle classic style, rugged performance and seasonal comfort in one stylish package, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Line of Trade Waxed M-65 Jacket Updates an Icon, and It’s On Sale for Black Friday

When the time comes to update a positively rugged classic, it’s wise to turn to a retailer you can trust — and when the time comes to search for a fresh perspective on a modern menswear and military icon, again, that trust is essential.

And one of the best online menswear shops certainly delivers the goods ahead of the holiday season, putting a fresh spin on a timeless, functional style staple — just in time for savings on some of the best Black Friday menswear deals, no less.

In this case, the style staple is the M-65 field jacket, and the retailer delivering a fresh outlook on a tried-and-true selection is Bespoke Post, New York City purveyors of modern-meets-classic gear for guys across the board.

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You see, the Line of Trade Waxed M-65 Field Jacket represents everything you know and love about hard-wearing, adventure-ready style, with useful touches like oversized flap patch pockets and other helpful design details found in the best field jackets for men. So, that’s a prime place to start your shopping search.

But there’s plenty more at play when it comes to the Line of Trade Waxed M-65 Field Jacket, which plays off the 1960s standard-issue military silhouette, this time with a cleaner, more trim fit and seriously upgraded, sturdy fabrication. Line of Trade, the Americana-inspired offshoot of Bespoke Post, has a knack for knowing that reliable, fashionable yet sturdy pieces make the man, and the use of a 10oz. waxed cotton shell kicks things off in positively tough-as-nails fashion.

One of the best men’s field jackets then gets a heavyweight striped flannel lining for added warmth in adverse conditions, while heavyweight twill at the collar and placket further bolsters its durability.

The company even added gusseted cuffs and articulated elbows for enhanced mobility — if you ask me, Bespoke Post thought of just about everything when it comes to the Line of Trade Waxed M-65 Field Jacket. A stand-up collar with a button throat latch and dependable contrast stitching finishes things off in truly tough fashion, for good measure.

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Perhaps even more importantly, your new favorite waxed jacket is 25 percent off as part of the Bespoke Post Black Friday Sale. Yes, believe it or not, Bespoke Post is already offering up some of the best deals of the season on the best gear for men, very much including this newly iconic men’s field jacket. Save big on the handsome and tough-as-nails Line of Trade Waxed M-65 Field Jacket, then use it as often as possible when brisk weather comes rolling through town this season.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You’ll Want to Wear These (Discounted) Utility Pants from Line of Trade All Season Long

Has there ever been a better time to step out wearing rugged, utilitarian pants that meet the mantle of form and function? Fall’s many pursuits, which we love so dearly here at this Brooklyn style blog — from whiskey bar visits to park strolls and leaf-peeping — call for gear that’s fit for the season, with a touch more texture, rugged appeal and sturdy style than what you’d wear in the spring and summer.

Of course, the good folks at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade know all about the best menswear for fall (and beyond), with Line of Trade’s hearty focus on Americana style proving utterly perfect for the season at hand (at least, in my experience).

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The Line of Trade Utility Pants, which you can now find online discounted via the famed New York City retailer, are well-suited for autumnal pursuits and then some — all of the above very much included. The fact that you can score a pair of the Line of Trade Utility Pants on sale now is a heck of an added bonus, but the dependable specs make ’em a downright steal no matter the full price.

The Line of Trade Utility Pants, you see, feature durable fabrication you can count on to resist wind, rain, abrasions, dirt and debris (and spilled beer or whiskey, mind you). The 12 oz heavy grain cotton twill offers what Bespoke Post calls “uncompromising longevity and classic workwear looks,” and I’d have to agree with that sentiment.

The company went so far as to reinforce the knee patches for extra durability, while the classic (but not baggy!) fit offers plenty of room to move.

The Line of Trade Utility Pants are bolstered by carefully considered design touches meant to hold tools or your everyday carry, including front slash pockets, two large back pockets and a utility tool pocket. And since the details make the difference when it comes to the best work pants for men, the Line of Trade Utility Pants are fashioned with a custom leather back patch.

Color options like the handsome Raven pair up well with burnished brown Chelsea boots, dependable pull-on leather work boots or perhaps even chunky olive green high-top sneakers for off-duty pursuits.

And while sizes are selling quickly when it comes to the Line of Trade Utility Pants, there are still some options available online at Bespoke Post as far as the best men’s work pants are concerned. Act wisely and swiftly to amp up your seasonal wardrobe in highly reliable fashion, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Rugged Line of Trade Chore Jacket Is a Prime Fall Layering Move from Bespoke Post

Best chore jackets for men to buy this fal

As you join me in scouring the market for the best autumnal menswear, keep in mind that versatility and utility can go hand in hand with rugged style points aplenty. There’s a reason we keep saying it’s the best season for menswear, what with its rich potential for layering, dependable fashion and plain old good looks — and if your wardrobe leans more casual for seasonal getaways aplenty, then one of the best chore coats, especially one from my good friends at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade, can assuredly deliver the goods.

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You very well might be surprised at how much wear you can get out of a piece like the Line of Trade Cooper Chore Coat, a newfound favorite from the in-house Americana brand at Bespoke Post.

Crafted for the modern man who’s as at ease at home in the city or at a downtown cocktail bar as he is strolling along wooded trails during a cabin getaway, the handsome and utterly stylish Line of Trade Cooper Chore Coat is also a downright steal at just about $70 right now.

Yes indeed, compared to other style selections on the market that echo similar style and craftsmanship, the hard-working Line of Trade Cooper Chore Coat takes the cake as far as the best chore coats for men are concerned. With the Line of Trade Cooper Chore Coat, it starts, as always, with the fabrication and construction. Broken-in 100 percent soft-washed cotton construction gives it a true lived-in look and feel, especially in a classic shade of military-inspired olive.

That colorway means the Line of Trade Cooper Chore Coat should wear well with everything from deep blue indigo jeans to light tan or rust chinos, and grey canvas work pants and trusty Blundstone leather boots should deliver the style points you need on the go.

Three patch pockets, including one with a helpful button at the chest, provide critical everyday carry storage space, while the foldover collar is a classic touch you can use to fight back against fall breezes when layered over a thermal henley or a durable chambray shirt. For completely reliable and utterly classic style you can certainly trust, the Line of Trade Cooper Chore Coat gets the job done — and then some, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Line of Trade Sweater from Bespoke Post is an Expertly Crafted Style Steal

Best fall sweaters for men.

As we move into the best season for layering and menswear overall, I’d urge you — like me! — to take a good look at your roster of menswear essentials. Hopefully, that roster includes pieces fit for layering like one of the best sweaters for men.

There’s a wide world out there when it comes to men’s sweaters, from the hard-working shawl cardigan to the office-ready V-neck sweater and the layering friendly merino wool crewneck, to name but a few options I personally love.

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At times though, you need to up the ante even further with rugged texture and burly construction in mind. That’s where you’re going to find precisely what you need on this fine fall Sunday at Bespoke Post — enter the handsome Line of Trade Norfolk Waffle Sweater, a discounted steal that delivers plenty of great looks and functionality in a durable package.

The Line of Trade Norfolk Waffle Sweater, fashioned from a ribbed blend of cotton and acrylic for texture, stretch and softness, positively delivers the rugged good looks every collection of sweaters needs this season, from the ribbed crewneck collar to the ribbed cuffs for a perfect fit and eye-catching style.

And unlike wool sweaters, the Line of Trade Norfolk Waffle Sweater should prove able to be layered comfortable atop a long-sleeve tee and beneath a denim jacket, for instance — all without overheating, which is sometimes a concern with beefy wool sweaters.

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The set-in sleeves are a prime example of craftsmanship, the kind not often found on a sweater that retails for less than $50 on sale. Bespoke Post even recommends you wear the hard-working, layering-ready Line of Trade Norfolk Waffle Sweater atop a buttondown shirt (say, a white Oxford shirt), and that look should deliver style that’s as casually rugged as it is ready for a date night on the town.

Available right now in both Green Oak and Charcoal Heather, either option provides autumn-approved versatility and variety, with the functionality and warmth to match. For the season at hand, it doesn’t get better in terms of savings than this stylish Bespoke Post sweater.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket is a Certified Early Fall Style Classic

If there’s been one theme as of late on this Brooklyn style blog, it’s that it’s never too early to start thinking ahead as far as the best fall menswear essentials are concerned — they call it “shoulder season” for a reason, after all, and a classic-meets-modern retailer like Bespoke Post assuredly has you covered for seasonal style situations aplenty.

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The New York City brand, which is famous for delivering some of the best online subscription boxes for men, has plenty going for it in its own right these days, including a full lineup of durable, Americana-inspired menswear via Line of Trade.

If you’ve kept up with my Line of Trade reviews on this blog, you’ll know that you can shop the brand via its own site or else through Bespoke Post, and with the new Line of Trade Fall Collection hitting digital shelves, the time has never been more optimal to shop one of the best waxed jackets for men — the Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket certainly fits the bill for rugged fashion ahead of brisk days and nights ahead.

The hard-wearing, hard-working Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket starts off with durable 10 oz waxed cotton canvas on the outside, finished off with a soft, warm heavyweight cotton flannel lining.

Dependable details like brass shank buttons lend it both rugged appeal and utility, while the waxed jacket on the tough-as-nails Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket will begin to develop its own patina from the first time you try it on (think of the Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket as a different take on the shorter cut of, say, the famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket).

A contrasting brushed cotton twill collar lends a sense of heritage style and timeless design, while slant hip pockets are accented by a single button chest pocket for your everyday carry essentials.

This utterly classic jacket is a perfect homage to old-school ranch jackets, the kind you could wear to really get down and dirty — and yet, with an updated fit, it’s suitable for wearing atop a thermal henley for a brewery or distillery visit, and you can surely take the Line of Trade Waxed Ranch Jacket out into the field, upstate and back again while breaking it in with each passing wear.

Best of all might be the fact that the water and wind-resistant build of this jacket is fairly priced at $168 — that’s a downright steal considering the wear you can get out of what could just become your new favorite fall jacket. Here’s to the approach of the best season in menswear, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Line of Trade Madras Shirt is an On-Sale Style Steal to End Summer

Best madras shirt for men.

Summer’s last gasp, that sprint to the finish before Labor Day, still brings with it opportunities aplenty to style your favorite summer menswear essentials — and perhaps pick up a piece or two to keep handy when the time rolls around for a warm-weather getaway.

Preparation makes perfect, which is why I often scour the Bespoke Post Sale section for finds that work in the current season at hand, as well as future seasons — and that’s where the Americana-inspired designers at Line of Trade tend to come in handy with classics made modern, as you well know if you’ve read this New York menswear blog.

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The brand, originally started by Bespoke Post (and now also shoppable on its own Web site), takes throwback styles and updates them with better fits and fabrics, like the Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt. Madras is an iconic fabric with a history stretching back to India, one that eventually made its way into modern menswear as a New England prep style staple (as Bespoke Post so sagely notes).

You can now inject a bit of that style into your own late summer rotation with the Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt, and you can do it all for more than 50 percent off. That means certain colors and sizes of the Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt are selling mighty quickly at the moment, so take heed.

And yet, the good news is, Line of Trade menswear tends to be quite affordable in its own right, particularly if you scour the Bespoke Post Sale section for other in-season style staples made by Line of Trade. This stylish shirt was also part of a Bespoke Post subscription box offering earlier this season, as seen below, but this handsome madras shirt is all yours for the taking on its own right now — and from one of my favorite online menswear retailers, no less.

In the meantime, the yarn-dyed lightweight cotton of your new favorite summer buttondown shirt should prove plenty easygoing at the beach, at a BBQ or strolling the coastline — chino shorts and canvas sneakers or stylish leather boat shoes would prove worthy companions for this modern update to a timeless style.

If I were you, I’d jump at the chance to greet the end of summer in style with a fast-selling, easy-to-wear Line of Trade Wellfleet Madras Shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Breakers Beach Cardigan Was Made for Breezy Summer Nights

Best lightweight cardigan for men.

No matter where your summer adventures take you, preparation and even thoughtful curation of your wardrobe is going to save you many a headache down the line. Getaways far afield, to the coast and the cabin and perhaps even to the fire pit in your own backyard call for summer style essentials that can rise to the occasion — get caught without the right layer on an unexpectedly cool summer night, and you’ll feel it right away.

Think of this way: For all those times you might have thought to yourself, “It could get cold. Better grab another layer,” well, you tend to remember those times you (or your partner!) could have used an extra sweater, right?

Something like the Line of Trade Breakers Beach Cardigan to carry you through sunset into the evening, cold beer in hand, yes? Meet your new favorite lightweight summer sweater, a category that might be overlooked at times, but that proves downright useful when you need it the most.

The good folks at Line of Trade — an utterly classic Americana retailer that spun off from our friends at Bespoke Post — specialize in turning old favorites (like the rugged denim shirt) into modern classics, like the perfectly easygoing beach sweatshirt, made all the more polished in the crisp shawl-collar design of the Line of Trade Breakers Beach Cardigan.

The secret to your new favorite lightweight men’s sweater for summer lies in its fabric, of course: A breathable, slightly stretchy cotton pique knit fabric gives this sweater structure, shape and even moisture-wicking properties in case your bonfire starts to run a little too hot.

The Line of Trade Breakers Beach Cardigan, upon closer inspection, is lightweight and textured, bolstered by a shawl collar to protect you from summer breezes that might turn a tad chilly. What the brand calls a generous cut allows you ample room for layering over a long-sleeve tee, over a henley or over a polo or a washed-out denim shirt.

This handsome, rugged yet lightweight cardigan is truly timeless in Vintage Navy, but a Heather Stone option calls to mind the color of a trusty hooded sweatshirt you’d throw on at the beach in days gone by.

And yet, the Line of Trade Breakers Beach Cardigan is all grown up, as ready for wearing with faded jean back on dry land as it is alongside lounge shorts on the sandy coast. The next leg of summer is here, and you’ve found the perfect sweatshirt for the season ahead with the Line of Trade Breakers Beach Cardigan.