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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket – A Revamped Take on a Huckberry Bestseller

It can prove tricky to take on an all-time modern menswear classic and update it accordingly, improving upon it all the while — but that’s what Huckberry has done by throwing down the proverbial gauntlet, so to speak, in taking a new, fresh look at the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket. Yes indeed, it’s true: Flint and Tinder took its iconic, best-selling Waxed Trucker Jacket and retooled it in an entirely new fabrication just in time for spring, and it’s assuredly one of the best trucker jackets for men you can buy now.

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The trucker jacket is a casually rugged style move all on its own, ideal for layering up over a T-shirt, a short-sleeve henley or a printed camp collar shirt for a mix of high-low style. Throw in the fact that Flint and Tinder kept the same silhouette as its legendary Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, and it’s clear that the Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket has plenty going for it.

Its unlined design starts with tough yet supple, hard-working British Millerain Ranger 6 dry-wax cloth — Millerain, of course, is known for designing some of the sturdiest, toughest waxed fabrics on the market, so suffice to say, the good folks at Huckberry got this one correct in every sense of the word.

As its names suggests, the dry finish on the Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket switches things up from the typical waxed cotton fabrication, as Huckberry notes, and this rugged jacket just so happens to be water and wind-resistant. Side waist pockets and a button flap chest pocket deliver the crucial everyday carry storage and performance you expect from Huckberry’s lineup of fan-favorite trucker jackets, and custom Flint and Tinder hardware (another feature noted for its distinctive durability) finishes off the handsome Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket in sturdy fashion.

As per tradition with Huckberry’s lineup of Americana-inspired styles, casually rugged looks aplenty are yours for the taking with the Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket — Dark Olive, Fatigue Green or an especially striking shade of blue should prove plenty wearable with everything from expertly faded blue jeans to inky black selvedge denim or light grey Flint and Tinder 365 Pants.

The Flint and Tinder Dry Wax Trucker Jacket delivers the promise of durable, hard-working performance and eye-catching style, as one should certainly expect (at least in my experience) from the good folks at Huckberry. What more can you ask for from one o the best jackets for men to wear this spring, period? Cheers to dependable layering in the season ahead, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Tecovas Moc Toe Boots are a Rugged Solution to Winter’s Worst Weather

Sometimes, the menswear world is as much about solutions as it is about style — as much about form as it is function, and that’s where the right pair of the best men’s boots can often go a very long way. Particularly as winter weather still continues to pummel the country, you need the right gear to get the job done, even if the job involves a casually rugged outing to your favorite dive bar.

And with their sturdy construction, work-approved performance, durable specs and even some style points to match, a pair of work boots from a somewhat unexpected source like Tecovas might just be the footwear upgrade you need to close out the season at hand.

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The Tecovas LongHaul Moc Toe Work Boots fit the bill perfectly in terms of lightweight performance, dependability and the proper style points when you prefer to wear your leather moc toe boots a bit more casually off-duty. And yes, Tecovas is perhaps best known for its stylish Western boots for men, but don’t sleep on Tecovas sweaters, tough trucker jackets and Western-style shirting — all of ’em pair perfectly with the best moc toe boots for men, of course.

At times like these — and especially as we head into the casual, brisk and breezy climes of spring — a set of boots like the Tecovas LongHaul Moc Toe Work Boots can work wonders for your wardrobe. They boast a bevy of nearly five-star customer reviews, always a positive, and are truly work-approved in matters of specs and design.

The Tecovas LongHaul Moc Toe Work Boots are built with wateproof leather for multi-season performance, with a composite safety toe and cushioned footbed for supreme comfort and job site-ready reliability.

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And for added comfort for long days on your feet, a dual density outsole delivers rebound and cushioning, while the gusseted tongue on these tough work boots should also aid in mobility — it assuredly seems like Tecovas thought of just about everything in matters of utility, which is just about all one can ask for when it comes to the best work boots for men, ehh?

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And yet, when worn more casually with inky blue indigo denim or grey selvedge, the handsome and hard-wearing turn into a bona fide style move you should be proud to wear in casually rugged fashion. When duty finally comes calling, the Tecovas LongHaul Moc Toe Work Boots are ready to heed the call with the right blend of form and function — sounds to me like you could use a new pair of boots, yes? Lace ’em up accordingly, folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This American Trench Keystone Hoodie Is A Perfect Example of a Fall Classic

Best hoodies for men.

Every so often, a menswear essential comes along that’s at once utterly classic, a true throwback to a bygone era, and yet perfectly suited for today’s times.

And as fall rolls into town assuredly and steadily, perhaps you’ve started to think about your wardrobe of casual fall style basics — for tailgates, pumpkin patch visits, evenings around the bonfire and mornings on the trail. And that’s where a modern update to a throwback icon — say, a new example of one of the best hoodies for men — can more than serve your wardrobe well. Of course, that’s also where the USA-made menswear purveyors at American Trench just so happen to serve your wardrobe well, too.

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The American Trench Keystone Hoodie is a truly perfect example of a classic staple made modern, a callback to when the hoodie was an American style icon, first in the gym and then just about everywhere a hearty sweatshirt was required. With its burly construction and standout good looks, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie reflects its origins on the banks of the Schuykill River. What does that mean for your casual wardrobe? It means that your fall weekends just got a heck of a lot more stylish, dependable and cozy, my friends.

The American Trench Keystone Hoodie is built from a sturdy yet soft 12oz. fleece that looks burly and beefy, complete with a crossknit exterior and a silhouette that’s exclusive to American Trench. And while the Pennsylvania-based brand also excels at crafting USA-made blazers and its famous American Trench Coat, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie is casual style and craftsmanship perfected, particularly with its reinforced side panels and contrasting brass eyelets for an elevated touch.

Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem help this handsome hoodie sit well on your frame, whether worn on its own or layered beneath a denim trucker jacket, while the large hood should prove especially useful on brisk fall mornings in the yard (or at that tailgate).

To that end, the American Trench Keystone Hoodie should prove highly durable: It doesn’t hurt that it comes in a range of classic colors, including a Philadelphia Eagles-approved dark green and an eye-catching Natural option.

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For reliable everyday style — with expertly faded blue jeans or even with tan stretch chinos and a trucker jacket for a high-meets-low look — Navy or Black might prove your best bet, particularly as the hard-working, extremely well-made American Trench Keystone Hoodie is selling mighty quickly at the moment (note that it’s on sale for $75 right now, a downright steal for one of the best hoodies for men).

Amp up your casual style in a major way with a hoodie that’s so well-made, you’ll wonder why you weren’t wearing one before.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Line of Trade Flannel Shirt Is Your New Everyday Go-To This Season

The right wardrobe for fall calls for reliability and rugged appeal — the sort of pieces, as we so often talk about, that you can wear consistently and stylishly, especially in these increasingly casual times.

So, while a dress shirt or even a chambray-style dress shirt can often suffice in the dressiest situations out there, one of the best flannel shirts is a wise move to keep close at hand as your “daily driver,” so to speak.

And when you find a stylish men’s flannel shirt, one that you can wear with corduroy trousers as easily as with dark blue jeans, that’s just the ticket. As I’ve found out over these past few weeks putting stylish new fall gear to the test, well, that’s where my friends at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade can help out.

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Throw in the fact that the best men’s flannel shirts are often made with affordability and comfort in mind — and a lightweight build compared to. say, flannel shirt jackets — then you’re in business and on the go.

At least, all of those attributes hold true with one of my favorite flannel shirts, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt.

As you’ll recall if you’ve had the chance to try out one of these standout flannel shirts — or any product from the Bespoke Post-approved brand, for that matter — then you’ll know that there’s a combination of style, classically rugged appeal and, in the case of the newest edition of the Summit Flannel Shirt, a supreme focus on ultra-soft brushed cotton flannel.

The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt gets its standout quality from the use of soft brushed cotton flannel, the kind that’s lightweight enough to wear on its own and yet able to layer easily atop a thermal henley or beneath a stretch cotton blazer.

It doesn’t hurt that your new favorite flannel shirt comes in a handful of classic plaid patterns as sold by Bespoke Post (and you can also pick it up directly through Line of Trade, as luck would have it).

In my experience, the handsome Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is nearly the perfect flannel shirt, with a lighter weight than a classic shirt jacket and a look that more than readily wears well with everything from a charcoal blazer to a durable pair of blue jeans. When you want quality that won’t quit, in a timeless plaid design and featuring super-soft fabric, look out for the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt — it’s your new daily driver, as they say.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Tin Cloth Lined Field Jacket – A Hard-Working Jacket Made for Fall

If something is so well-made that you can’t quite think of a way to improve upon it, then you just might have come across some of the rugged menswear that’s a staple of the Filson lineup. The all-American brand, hailing from the Pacific Northwest, has a knack for making some of the toughest gear on the market, and that frequently includes its waxed outerwear, usually fabricated from its Tin Cloth waxed cotton fabric.

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Originally fashioned for the toughest conditions imaginable in the Pacific Northwest, the lineup now includes new updates to old favorites — like the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket, which delivers a fresh outlook on a hybrid of the field jacket and the barn jacket (to say the least).

As you’ll find out when you dig deeper as far as the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket is concerned, this piece is truly overbuilt in the best way possible — remarkable fabrication and construction go a long, long way when you’re dealing with extreme conditions, do they not?

In this case, it’s the use of water-resistant waxed canvas that delivers sturdy toughness in the field, accented by the company’s classic Dark Tan shade and a plethora of pockets.

The water-resistant waxed canvas sheds rain and wind with ease, while the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket features wool-lined hand pockets and divided cargo pockets with extra room to store your everyday carry essentials. The Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket also features a wool-lined collar for added warmth, while the slightly longer cut and roomier fit lend themselves to an admirable number of layering options for the colder months ahead.

Consider the handsome and impossibly rugged Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket a hybrid between the outfitter’s shorter, trucker jacket-style Cruiser Jacket and something like the classic L.L. Bean Field Coat — all admirable options in their own right, but each with their own staying power and durable quality.

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You’ll note that the hard-working design of the jacket also includes inner elastic ribbing at the cuffs, all the better to deliver a secure fit while keeping out wind and rain this season. Sturdy brass hardware makes all the difference, as does the option to add or remove optional, additional Filson liners when it comes to the wearability of the Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket.

Don’t fret if you want to invest in the best with one of the finest outerwear and menswear companies on the market — the remarkably well-made Filson Lined Tin Cloth Field Jacket has you sorted out right now.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket Ahead of the Fall Season

Today’s Friday Find — where we kick off the weekend with a quick look at a standout must-buy you might not have known about yet — perhaps isn’t quite as much an unearthing of a rare gem as it is a look at a handsome, stellar piece of exceptional outerwear from a company doing things the right way. Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog, you happen to know that company as San Francisco’s own Taylor Stitch.

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Yes, my friends, you very well might have seen the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket on the blog here over the years (I first covered it in my series of Taylor Stitch reviews a decade ago, in fact!), and it’s back once more — and there are plenty of reasons to invest in one of the very best jackets for men right now.

The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket has plenty going for it — it just might be one of the best leather jackets on the market, with the pedigree and construction (and style points!) to match.

In addition to utterly classic, well-fitting and remarkably well-made daily essentials like the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt (a personal favorite in my own style rotation), the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is an investment worth the extra cash (it’ll run you $1,248 this year in one of three incredibly well-crafted shades of rich ready-to-break-in steerhide leather).

Yet again, the good folks at Taylor Stitch took great care in working with San Fran’s own Golden Bear — a heritage jacket maker with a remarkable pedigree, and that shows in detailed fashion thanks to the use of hard-wearing yet supple chrome-tanned, drum-dyed 3.5-oz. full-grain steerhide.

Built out with Thinsulate insulation for added warmth, not to mention a custom YKK antique brass zipper, it’s clear that one of my favorite menswear brands once again went the extra mile to deliver one of the best jackets for men in every stitch.

The hidden snap collar features eye-catching zig-zag stitching on its underside (turn it up for an extra dash of “classic cool”), while its pockets are lined with flannel — and the fit, as ever, is trim and cut for rugged layering perfection. It certainly won’t be the last time you hear about the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, as I tend to so often say this time of year.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save a Whopping 70 Percent On the Perfect Men’s Fall Shirt at Billy Reid

Best fall shirts for men.

If you follow this style blog on the regular, it might seem that we’ve been preparing for fall for weeks at a time — and, well, that’s largely true, since opportunities arise rather quickly to amp up your #menswear rotation for fall.

Starting with shirting (and starting with savings on shirting, no less) is as good a way to go as any, and the menswear masters at Billy Reid have precisely what you need to add a fresh outlook to your style roster heading into a new season.

It gets even better: One of the most versatile shirts for men is a whopping 70 percent off via the award-winning Alabama menswear designer, and although it might sound too good to be true, it’s certainly worth a closer look.

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A holdover from last season, yet every bit as wearable now and into fall as any offering from the designer’s namesake brand, the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt is meticulously crafted and features a multi-season, linen-like weave. Don’t let that fool you when it comes to the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt (marked down below $70 right now!).

Helpfully, the shirt boasts easygoing everyday construction, with the kind of fit that looks especially great untucked with expertly faded blue jeans — but the real kicker with the crisply cut Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt is its fall and winter-ready Honey Plaid design, with a tasteful faded melange look.

All the details have assuredly been accounted for when it comes to the reliably stylish Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, which also boasts a split spade chest pocket in a contrasting variation on the shirt’s handsome plaid pattern.

And although it’s woven from 100 percent cotton, the weave itself is looser — that means it won’t prove too thick or too stuffy to wear beneath a shawl cardigan or underneath a classic V-neck sweater this fall and winter.

The company recommends wearing it alongside a pair of the brand’s stellar chinos and elegantly rugged leather chukka boots, and when it comes to the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, I’d tend to agree.

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And the best part is, I’d wager you’ll find plenty of ways to wear such an affordable yet stylish shirt, including atop a thermal henley alongside indigo selvedge jeans this fall and winter. With a shirt as well-fitting and well-crafted (and as affordably priced!) as the Billy Reid Shadow John Shirt, the possibilities in your style lineup are endless when it comes to one of the best shirts for men. Shop and save while sizes are still up for grabs, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket – One of the Best Blazers for Fall and Winter

Best fall and winter blazers for men.

We talk often on this Brooklyn style blog about the right tools at hand when it comes to seasonal dressing — the proper selections to buy and wear in just about any scenario, whether dressed up or dressed down, mixed in with tailoring or with more casual looks.

The best navy blazers for men seem to fit the bill in terms of a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ sort of versatility, at least in my experience, and when you’re able to find a stylish blazer for men in a seasonal fabric, I’d say you should jump at the chance to bolster your rotation of men’s style essentials for fall, and my good friends at Buck Mason have you covered.

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That certainly holds true for the Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket, an autumnal update to the brand’s famed Carry-On line of suiting (which you might recall from other Buck Mason reviews on this blog). Ahead of cool fall days and nights, a hearty blazer in a luxe fabric could be just what the doctor order: And my friends, the doctor is indeed in town as you layer up with the Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket.

Inspired by utterly classic navy blazers worn on Ivy League campuses (part of a style movement lovingly called by Buck Mason “Ivy Prep”), this handsome blazer is unstructured and yet boasts strong natural shoulders and 3-roll-2 construction (that means the Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket actually features three buttons, but the lapels roll to make it look like a two-button jacket — it’s a rakish touch that adds some attitude to traditional tailoring, at least in my experience).

The elegant Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket features casual patch pockets and a single center-back vent, making it more casual than a traditional two-button suit jacket (or even a navy blazer that features back double vents). But it’s the fabric that really makes the refined yet accessible Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket one of the best men’s blazers for fall and winter.

Boasting a classic fit that should still prove nicely tailored, the deep navy of this stylish men’s blazer makes it adept for pairing with a dash of everything in your rotation, from olive chinos and a white Oxford shirt to tobacco corduroy trousers and a light blue chambray shirt.

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Take it for a spin in high-low fashion by wearing this navy blazer atop a grey thermal henley alongside dark blue jeans (you can find both at Buck Mason). With classically cool style, Ivy Prep roots and durable construction in a sturdy blend of 95 percent wool and 5 percent cashmere, the Buck Mason Woolen Cashmere Carry-On Jacket is the height of accessible luxury for your rotation of men’s blazers this season.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Rugged Hybrid Chelsea Boots from Huckberry & LUCA Belong In Your Closet

Best Chelsea boots for men.

Stepping from one season into the next can sometimes start, quite literally, with the proper first step as far as your footwear rotation is concerned — among a host of #menswear essentials, that is. And for bridging the gap between the end of August and the start of fall, I’d wager that a pair of the best Chelsea boots for men get the job done handsomely, especially a pair as designed and sold by the good folks at Huckberry. Yes indeed, for what lies ahead, the durable, rugged LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots could be your best bet. Scroll on for more, my friends.

Save the heavy-duty work or snow boots for when temperatures really plummet — instead, opt for a pair with a hybrid design and rugged utility, like the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots. They’re the best of both worlds, they’re designed and sold by a standout in-house brand at Huckberry, and they’re on sale right now — how can it get better than that? Let’s count the ways, my friends.

The hard-working, hard-wearing LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots do exactly as they say, blending the supple nature of a full-grain leather or suede Italian upper with a cupsole sneaker outsole for plenty of springy rebound and comfort.

The LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots also boast cushioned removable insoles and a leather lining that should mold to your foot over time, whether you wear these handsome leather sneaker boots with expertly faded blue jeans, with olive chinos or with grey canvas work pants.

The LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots also feature front and back pull tabs for easy-on, easy-off access, while the cupsole base contrasts nicely with the leather upper. Huckberry notes these pull-on boots feature a versatile silhouette made to be worn with a variety of outfits — I’d even go so far as to wear these with dark blue jeans, a light blue chambray shirt and a navy stretch cotton blazer for a mix of high-low, business casual style.

It doesn’t hurt that the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots are on sale right now through Huckberry in sizes up to 13 and in four crisp, easy-to-style combinations of leather or suede. With supreme comfort top of mind and a polished silhouette you can dress up or dress down, these could just be the most dependable boots in your early fall footwear rotation — take the LUCA Terra Slip On Chelsea Sneaker Boots for a spin and let me know how they treat you.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This American Trench Field Shirt is as Durable and Dependable As It Gets

Best American-made menswear

We’ve been talking plenty as of late on this New York City style blog (by way of rural Michigan, remember that!) about how to best prepare for the season ahead while also dressing stylishly for the close at hand.

Curating a wardrobe of reliable stylish men’s basics that actually aren’t so basic is a curious proposition at times — how can a guy possibly be prepared for every circumstance out there? Well, start by looking at the fabrics and fashions you need for your day-to-day life — I think you’ll find that the American Trench Field Shirt as shown above might fit the bill nicely.

It’s hard work, folks, but brands like American Trench — and their selection of the best USA-made menswear — make it easier to dress in versatile, reliable, durable fashion, as my American Trench reviews have so often found here on this Web site (which started 12 years ago this month — how about that!).

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And that certainly holds true in today’s more casual times, where the right, rugged-yet-stylish buttondown shirt can go a long way — from a road trip weekend to a day in the countryside and perhaps even back at the office (if your office leans more creative and casual).

That’s plenty of boxes to check, but the American Trench Field Shirt might just meet the moment for all of those situations — as summer winds down and early fall ramps up, of course. You might say it’s one of the best American-made shirts for men, a tall order these days as so much production has been phased out of the country.

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But what’s made to last often stands the test of time in matters of style and function, and that’s what American Trench does very well, at least in my experience. In the case of this particular shirt, it all starts with sturdy cotton twill fabric, the kind that resists dust and debris out in the field while wearing stylishly back in the city.

The Pennsylvania-based American Trench says the substantial Japanese cotton twill, which is then fashioned in America into the shirt you see here, “positions the Field Shirt to take on the demands of everyday wear,” with military-style sleeve buttons, eye-catching angular chest pockets and a fit that wears well either tucked or untucked.

In my experience, the military roots of the American Trench Field Shirt should pair up nicely with faded blue jeans, dark indigo selvedge, black jeans or perhaps even chinos in a contrasting shade. And the American Trench Field Shirt is practically positioned as an overshirt atop a thermal henley or a pocket tee — starting now and rolling into fall. For reliable fashion you can trust, I’d wager that a well-made pick like the American Trench Field Shirt is ready to go the extra mile.