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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Cotton-Linen Supply Shorts – A Breezy Summer Must-Have

On this fine Saturday at your favorite Brooklyn style blog, you could certainly say the timing has never been better if you’re of the mind to stock up on some new summer style essentials for the final stretch of the season here.

The Huckberry Sale section delivers the goods you need — from A-to-Z during the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale — and the lineup now includes a pair of stylish men’s shorts that are practically a must-buy.

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For seasonal BBQs, relaxing days in the yard, even getaways upstate and far afield, the Relwen Cotton Linen Supply Shorts supply precisely what your menswear rotation needs in matters of fresh looks and utility — and then some. Best of all is the fact that they’re on sale right now from a trusted brand, as the Ohio menswear masters at Relwen nail the delicate blend of rugged style, performance and modern good looks.

Relwen is a fan-favorite brand at Huckberry for a reason, supplying a range of modern updates to military heritage styles, like the utility shorts and pants of the 1950s and ’60s — that makes the Relwen Cotton Linen Supply Shorts as suited for outdoor pursuits — like pitching a tent or throwing another log on the bonfire — as for brewery beers and leisurely park strolls. The blend of 75 percent cotton and 25 percent linen has breezy structure and durability, while 4-ply seams enhance their toughness.

Patch flap pockets turn the Relwen Cotton Linen Supply Shorts into true utility shorts for hauling your everyday carry, while the 8.5-inch inseam is a longer and more traditional touch — these are far from baggy cargo shorts of days gone by.

And the handsome Relwen Cotton Linen Supply Shorts are finished with a seamless waistband featuring button side tabs — another upgraded touch that just might turn these into some of the best summer shorts for men.

A gusseted crotch helps with ease of movement, while the fit should prove clean and tailored. Note the reinforced hip patch pockets for good measure — these are shorts made for work and play in equal measure.

Available right now on sale in a trio of classic colors and quite few waist sizes, you’re going to want to step into these durable, reliable and stylish Relwen men’s shorts while they’re still around — and still on sale. Scoop up the essential Relwen Cotton Linen Supply Shorts ASAP at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Rum from Andres Brugal, New Bluetooth Headphones & The Top Menswear Color Trends of 2025

As you know if you keep up with this blog on the regular or follow me on Instagram, I wear a lot of hats in this freelance life, including covering a range of topics that fall under the “men’s lifestyle” umbrella, from flannel shirts to sturdy pocket knives to the best leather boots and yes, luxury spirits.

This week covered off on nearly every single one of those bases in my many writing (and extracurricular) pursuits — take, for instance, the ultra-luxurious Andrés Brugal Edition 02 rum as shown above.

I was fortunate enough to get an exclusive first look at the rum for Maxim, and also fortunate enough to attend a launch event celebrating the very rare liquid itself. But spirits weren’t my only focus this week: A new luxury Audemars Piguet watch (just a bit out of my price range) debuted in a vivid shade of green, while my focus elsewhere shifted to some of the best new spring menswear of 2025.

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As you know if you read this blog, a wardrobe refresh is in order with the changing of the seasons, from the best new Taylor Stitch sweater to buy now, right on through to a durable and dependable Buck Mason x Lee trucker jacket.

So, we’ve got fresh updates to classics — in the spirits, watch and menswear worlds, of course — and plenty to look forward to on an early spring weekend in Brooklyn for yours truly. Here are a few more choice reads and style selections to start your weekend right way, my friends.

  • Speaking of fresh spring style finds to power a new season, how’s this for an introduction to some “freshness” in your wardrobe? For my friends at Cool Material — where I’ll be writing semi-regularly these days! — I covered the top menswear color trends of 2025 and how to wear ’em. I also spotlighted some key selections from top style brands, ones you know, love and have seen on this blog. To start a new season off right, give these picks a look at Cool Material, my friends.
  • The theme of today’s Friday Read seems to be wearing many hats, or testing out plenty of categories in that elusive and ultimately fun “men’s lifestyle” space. And as you know if you follow me on Instagram, I’m serious about my music and about my audio equipment to guide the process. That’s why I jumped at the chance to test out the new H20 Audio RIPT LITE Headphones. They’re compact, they’re built for performance — mainly zipping around Brooklyn on foot, on my end — and they’re also ideal for athletes who value a secure pair of headphones for a variety of pursuits. They’re also a better deal than Apple AirPods, for instance, and I’ve found that they stay put and boast long battery life. If you’re in the market for some new headphones, you might want to snag a pair of the H20 Audio RIPT LITE Headphones.
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  • Let’s send you off into the weekend the right way — with one more stylish shopping selection, of course. That’d be my pick for a discounted men’s blazer, the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer from my good friends at Huckberry. I covered it here on the blog earlier this week, and it’s up for grabs in a versatile Navy color for weeks on end of seasonal style enjoyment. Happy shopping, my friends.
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That’ll wrap up this guide to new spring style trends and gear quite nicely, I’d say. What’s on your seasonal wish list? If you have plans to hit the road or the trail, might I suggest checking out a selection or two from the performance-driven gear rotation via Proof and Huckberry?

The Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt, with moisture-wicking, anti-microbial properties and plenty of durability, is a personal favorite. And with that: Let’s gear up, get out there and make the most of this spring weekend! Cheers to style, spring sips and more, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: An El Tesoro Tequila Trip & The Best Waxed Jackets from Huckberry

It’s hard to believe it’s Friday, and it’s even more difficult for me to believe that I’m back in the States after a whirlwind week that touched on a bit of everything as it relates to my many freelance writing pursuits. In covering everything from menswear to watches, I attended New York Fashion Week last week and saw new watches from Breitling and new (old) vintage menswear from L.L. Bean, as you might have seen on my Instagram.

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And then from there, it was time to get down to the real business seen at the top of the page: A lightning-fast, 48-hour trip South of the Border earlier this week with none other than El Tesoro Tequila. It was part of a trip to sample expressions new and old at the famed La Alteña Distillery in the highlands outside of Guadalajara, and it was well worth the short turnaround time.

It was also well worth adding another arrow to my quiver, so to speak, in terms of covering spirits for sites like Maxim.com (in addition to the fine menswear you see on this site and at my other bylines).

The absolutely gorgeous agave fields proved a stunning highlight, as did a distillery tour that included sampling tequila right from the still (a high ABV mixed with a dangerously delicious taste and old-world craft). We also sampled some stellar El Tesoro flagship expressions and enjoyed an excellent, stone oven-fired traditional Mexican lunch. Most notably for yours truly: The chance to sample a top-secret, as-yet-to-be-announced release that uses, let’s say, some distinctive aging processes.

In fact, it builds on the El Tesoro legacy as the oldest traditionally made tequila in the world, and again, it was well worth the short yet highly informative, highly delicious visit. Look for much more on my trip to Mexico in the weeks ahead!

Best waxed trucker jacket for men.

Now, let’s shift gears here from some of the best tequila on the market to some of the best fall menswear, as I find the two go hand in hand quite nicely these days. That holds especially true if you’re shopping just about any new collection from the good folks at Huckberry, very much including the new Huckberry Waxed Jacket Outpost.

Huckberry waxed jackets review.

A full lineup of versatile, rugged and nearly too-good-to-be-true waxed jackets is dropping every week as we roll into fall, and if you haven’t yet experienced the joy of the wear-with-just-about-anything Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, there’s positively never been a better time.

In fact, I trust Huckberry menswear to help me crisscross the continent and the globe, as I wore my tough-as-nails Proof Rover Pants out into the agave fields (watch my Instagram soon for a recap post, of course). In my experience, the brand’s gear is as reliable as it gets, whether you opt for a classic Huckberry ballcap or something more sturdy and yet refined, like its Rhodes Footwear lineup of boots.

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Either way –with excellent El Tesoro Tequila or hard-working Huckberry menswear — you can’t go wrong any way you slice it this fine early (early) fall weekend. Check back tomorrow for the first of two regularly scheduled fall weekend style posts, and let’s raise a glass in fine fashion, my friends. Salud!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save As Much as 60 Percent Via Todd Snyder’s Sale Right Now

Todd Snyder Summer Sale 2024

Are some of the best menswear deals on the market seemingly too good to be true? Yes, perhaps, but I’ve found that’s rarely the case with Todd Snyder.

The award-winning American designer consistently creates some of the most picture-perfect men’s style essentials on the market, and that includes everything from one of the best men’s T-shirts to one of the coolest trucker jackets around.

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The even better news is, a slew of those style essentials can now be yours via the vaunted Todd Snyder Sale section. Now, you’ve got the chance to take up to 60 percent off Todd Snyder sale essentials, and that includes an extra 20 percent off on-sale staples right now.

Simply use the code SALE20 to start knocking a few bucks off, well, a bit of everything. The designer’s perfectly executed summerweight short-sleeve shirts, just in time for the end of the season, are up for grabs, as are some of the best Todd Snyder T-shirts for men.

A range of linen shirts and shorts also join in on the fun via the Todd Snyder Summer Sale — and remember, that deal gets you up to 60 percent off with the code SALE20 for a limited time only. Scoop up those savings in style now, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt from Huckberry Is Made for Breezy Spring & Summer Days

Best linen shirt for men for spring and summer.

There are certain fabrics that make certain men’s style essentials indispensable as the thermostat climbs, like linen. Its breezy open weave keeps you cool from sunrise to sunset, whether in suiting, trousers or in the stylish linen shirt shown at the top of the page.

And yet, here’s the thing with linen, at least in my experience: The fabric wrinkles easily, which some might appreciate for its easygoing, devil-may-care sense of style. And yet, if you want one of the best linen shirts, but one with a true wrinkle-free approach, well, consider yourself in luck.

The good folks at Huckberry, and Huckberry in-house brand Wills, have come up with the perfect solution — a wrinkle-free linen shirt meant to upgrade all your spring and summer style pursuits, no extra ironing required.

The Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt (available in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve versions) stands apart as one of the best shirts for men, and the difference is in the details. It’s made from a classic, breathable linen blend that looks great, retains its shape and again, resists wrinkles.

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Along with that, it retains the timeless details of your favorite Oxford shirt, including a face-framing buttondown collar and a chest pocket — the Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt is at once casual and yet polished, the sort of shirt you can wear with your favorite blazer and stretch chinos as readily as you can rock it untucked with expertly faded light wash jeans.

The Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt — again, in either short-sleeve or long-sleeve designs — also keeps things simple and versatile in terms of style. Take your pick from options like Marled Blue or a Natural colorway, each of which should wear nicely with spring and summer style moves like olive or tan chinos, dark blue jeans, navy seersucker trousers or your go-to summer shorts.

Best of all? The fact that the Wills Wrinkle-Free Linen Shirt should live up to its name, keeping things crisp, casually cool and effortlessly stylish. In my experience, that’s what your spring and summer style #OOTD needs.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save More Than 20 Percent On The Best Travel Bags for Spring from WP Standard

Best travel bags for men.

As your travel plans start to take shape for spring road trips and beyond, perhaps you’ve come to the realization — just in the nick of time! — that your road trip bag is due for an upgrade. And what better place to go than a spot known for making some of the best leather bags for men? That’d be the fine folks at WP Standard, with a penchant for ridiculously precise handmade quality, great looks and utility.

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The even better news? WP Standard bags are now more than 20 percent off with the code SPRING, and not a moment too soon as you gear up to hit the road again after a long winter.

That offering includes a selection of some of the best travel bags for men, especially pieces like the Leather Travel Tote seen above. Consider it an ideal companion to your standard rolling carry-on, or else use it as a weekender bag of sorts for overnight or quick trips.

Best leather weekender bag for men.

100 percent full-grain leather and handsome brass hardware separate WP Standard leather goods from the pack, as you well know if you’ve read the blog and my previous WP Standard review. An internal pocket and carry-on-approved size makes the WP Standard Leather Travel Tote — among other stylish, refined-yet-rugged WP Standard bags — perfectly well-suited for spring and summer travel.

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That holds true whether you toss this duffel in the back seat of your, catch a quick train ride or hop on a cross-country flight. And again, my friends: Bear in mind that some of the best leather bags for men are now more than 20 percent off with the code SPRING. The season has sprung, and your everyday carry essentials are going to return upgraded and better than ever.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Sea Culture Brand Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket – A Casually Rugged New Favorite

If you’ve been swinging by this very blog as you search high and low for essential winter menswear, the kind of pieces you can layer up with to get out there and get after it, then you’re in luck.

That’s because we’re tackling another installment as far as the best jackets for men are concerned, and it’s a new offering from a New York State clothier I’ve come to admire: Sea Culture Brand.

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The upstate New York company uses soft, sustainable fabrics and A-plus, classic-meets-modern designs to dream up everything from one of the best men’s henleys to the perfect men’s jacket for spring, and they’ve taken things a step further this winter. That’s apparent with the recent introduction of the Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket, which plays off the timeless style of the trucker jacket and ramps things up with winter comfort and style in mind.

Best trucker jacket for men.

The Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket starts off simply enough, with a handsome, worn-in twill cotton fabric exterior in a deep, versatile navy color. This rugged trucker jacket is then beefed up with an interior 100 percent polyester liner for quilted warmth. The fact that the lining of the Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket is a contrasting, stylish red is a nice touch, as is the branded upper-sleeve patch for vintage style.

Accordingly, Sea Culture Brand also made sure the details were on point, including side slash hip pockets and front chest pockets for your everyday carry. But the coolest part about the Sea Culture Montauk HWY Trucker Jacket is the vintage-inspired, chain stitch detailing on the back, calling out Montauk’s famed waterfront in a seriously cool manner.

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It’s one of my personal favorite details of this stylish casual jacket, but its warmth and functionality doesn’t hurt, either. Branded buttons and easy-access zip front really drive home the idea that this is a highly useful winter jacket that doesn’t skimp on style points either, so give this brand a good look as you plan out your next winter #OOTD.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Huckberry & Zodiac Just Launched a New Super Sea Wolf Diver

Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 2023

There are few things I love more in the world of menswear essentials than keeping tabs on what the good folks at Huckberry are up to at any given moment. The famed retailer specializes in rugged gear made for a life of adventure (or simply, gear made for a camping trip or a brewery visit).

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They make their own standout waxed trucker jackets and durable dress boots, and the list goes on. So when the San Fran and Austin-based retailer deems a company worthy of a partnership, the results are certainly worth paying attention to — and shopping, of course.

And the latest and greatest Huckberry partnership to hit digital shelves is quite the looker: That’d be the new Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze, an updated take on the classic Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, with a revamped design as only Huckberry can dream up.

Best new dive watch for men.

And that’s quite the lofty bar to clear, seeing as Huckberry holds its gear to rigorous standards — and seeing as how the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf is already impossibly hard-wearing and dive-ready. The Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze updates a classic, as the original Super Sea Wolf was introduced in the 1970s for U.S. Navy Seals.

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Huckberry looked to iconic, old-school brass diving helmets as inspiration for the handsome 44mm stainless steel case, and the movement inside is also up to par for adventures aplenty. Crucially, the Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze features SuperLuminova-marked indices and hands for maximum visibility, while Zodiac’s Swiss-made STP 1-11 automatic mechanical movement powers the watch from within.

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The Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze is also dive-ready, with 200 meters of water resistance, an impressive 44-hour power reserve and a unidirectional rotating bezel that should come in handy for waterlogged excursions. Of course, this watch is simply plain cool on or off dry land, and it comes outfitted with a brown suede strap (for casual wear) and a black rubber strap (for pursuits in the water).

Bear in mind that only 182 units of the Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze were made, so it’s worth acting now if you want to amp up your watch rotation in highly functional, stylish, hard-wearing fashion.

The perfect pairing might be a Huckberry waxed trucker jacket (or swim trunks and a breezy pocket tee near the water), so snap one up and head on out. And if you just want to wear this watch to grab a cold beer on dry land, I’d support that. Cheers to another standout Huckberry collaboration, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Step Out in Style This Winter With Stylish Men’s Chelsea Boots from HELM

When a great thing comes along — like, say, a pair of stylish men’s Chelsea boots from one of your favorite boot brands — it’s always a wise bet to give them a good, long look, right? That’s my philosophy, and like a moth to a flame, whenever HELM Boots releases a new pair of stylish men’s boots, I’m first in line to check them out.

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In fact, that’s particularly the case with the HELM Finn Boots, the brand’s just-launched pair of Chelsea boots, and a design more than five years in the making. I’ve had the chance to check out these seriously cool Chelsea boots around my home neighborhood of Brooklyn since they launched last week, and allow me to step right up and say: These are some of the best men’s boots to buy now, period.

Best black leather dress boots for men.

They’re built very well from the ground up with double-stitched, resoleable Blake stitch construction, and HELM’s signature white midsole is a visually appealing touch on either the black Krumenauer leather or one of two additional, handsome shades: Sienna and a rich Brown leather, another HELM Boots signature. The Sienna pair looks especially appealing, with rich texture to complement plenty of winter outfits.

These boots are sturdy yet supremely comfortable right out of the box, an experience I’ve also had with other HELM men’s boots in the past. Note that the Black leather pair is also fully lined in soft black leather.

And crucially, the custom rubber lug sole adds plenty of traction and grip on slick city streets. I appreciate the sleek, dressy black leather colorway of the HELM Finn Boots, perhaps a wise purchase to make as you shop for winter dress boots this season. The reinforced pull tab also feels sturdy yet supple, while small touches like a soft shoe bag and the brand’s custom sock liner quote within the boot really round things out in a premium way.

In summary: Searching for a pair of the best new boots, or a set of stylish Chelsea boots to round out that winter footwear rotation? You know where you’ve got to go… to HELM Boots now to get your new go-to pair of Chelsea boots. Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Gift This Stylish Cashmere Beanie for Under $100 Right Now from Todd Snyder

Best cashmere beanies for men.

Shopping for the best gifts for the stylish man in your life is difficult enough, right? After all, there’s a plethora of options when it comes to the best luxury menswear essentials, but few that are actually agreeable in terms of price (and it’s also difficult enough to shop for the man who seems to have everything). That’s where the Todd Snyder Gift Guide can help you cruise through your shopping list as you search for the best gifts for men. Witness today’s standout pick, the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Beanie.


You might think of it as checking all the right boxes when it comes to the best beanies for men (not to mention the best affordable gifts for men), and it’s yet another example of how Todd Snyder gets so many things right on the menswear front. You could certainly splurge with one of the best shirt jackets from Todd Snyder, for instance, but why not shop a bit more affordably, yes? And it’s truly possible to blend affordability with refinement and style from one of the country’s best menswear designers.

Best winter beanie for men.

To wit, the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Beanie hits the right notes in terms of utility (every guy needs a standout winter hat, yes?), as well as luxe design. The Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Beanie is made from wool and recycled cashmere, as the name would imply, and it’s crafted in Italy for under $100.

That’s a downright steal considering the quality and style points you’re getting in one relatively affordable stocking stuffer for the stylish guy. Bonus points for the fact that the Todd Snyder Italian Recycled Cashmere Beanie is available in 11 — yes, 11 — seriously cool colors and patterns. Think of it like one of the best affordable gifts for men, and consider picking one up for yourself, too.