See Now, Buy Now: Embrace Breezy Summer Style with This Luxe Criquet Shirts Buttondown

For as essential as it is to build a closet well-stocked with the best warm-weather style essentials — from polo shirts to pocket tees, chino shorts to linen trousers — there’s plenty to be said for going out on a limb stylistically every once in a while.

So, while your trusty polo shirt is a quintessential style move for everything from a BBQ to the office (when you select the right polo in the right fabric, that is), you’ve also got other options as far as the best short-sleeve shirts for men are concerned. Indeed, that’s where Criquet Shirts can help, my friends.

My past Criquet Shirts reviews have talked about the brand’s old-school-style polos, like the kind that true gentlemen like Arnold Palmer used to wear. If you haven’t yet picked up a Criquet Shirts polo, it very well might be time — but let’s explore what else the brand has to offer, shall we?

An extended placket, a crisp collar, a flattering fit — yessir, Criquet Shirts certainly makes some of my favorite polos. But as far as switching things up from the ordinary is concerned, the classic camp collar shirt — in this instance, the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt — is a reliable change of pace, at once retro and modern at the same time.

The camp collar shirt first shot to popularity as a more casual sporting (and yes, camping-friendly), with the lay-flat open collar also making it a prized workwear staple at times (or at least, a more casual shirt that your grandpa might have worn to work on his hot rod, ehh?). The Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt takes a more breezy, beach-friendly approach in terms of color and pattern, which is never a bad thing to have handy.

Guayabera shirts are the main source of design inspiration for the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, which blends both cotton and linen chambray in a super-lightweight, ultra-comfortable fabric. The slightly more relaxed fit breathes easily, while the straight hem and lay-flat Cuban collar are utterly classic touches.

Criquet Shirts went all the way as far as resort-friendly style is concerned, using coconut buttons to give a sense of true leisure and expertly easygoing style to the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt.

Embroidered pattern options are yours for the taking with the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, which should wear more than handily with natural-hued linen trousers or light khaki stretch chinos — based on the color you select, of course.

Either way, as you wear the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, you’re gaining a sense of luxe, leisurely style every time you reach for the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt, no matter the color or pattern you choose. When you want to switch things up from a polo without going overboard, a camp collar shirt is (at least in my experience) a surefire style home run — the Criquet Shirts Desi Shirt knocks it out of the park, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: These LUCA Canvas Sneakers from Huckberry are an Instant Summer Classic

Best canvas sneakers for men.

There’s certainly a wide world out there as you scour the market for the best men’s shoes and indeed, the best men’s sneakers to keep you light on your feet with style in mind this summer.

The more thought you put into your footwear rotation, from crisp leather loafers to light and breezy suede chukka boots and yes, the canvas sneakers shown above, the more you’ll be covered, literally, for just about any style scenario imaginable through the high heat of summer.

Of course, you can find just about anything you need at Huckberry as far as the best shoes for men are concerned, period, but let’s take a closer look at something easygoing, easy to wear and eternally stylish: Yes, the humble canvas sneaker puts in the hours, and this time, it’s got some new specs and a new design outlook via in-house footwear brand LUCA at Huckberry.

The brand looks to perfect smart casual footwear, blending gum rubber outsoles and sustainable suede and leather uppers with the likes of Chelsea boot, chukka boot and laidback sneaker construction, and the LUCA Canvas Sneakers are the latest entry to join your lineup of footwear so casually cool and stylish, you won’t even have to think twice about lacing ’em up.

Canvas sneakers boast more laidback style than ultra-crisp white leather sneakers, along with more durability — you can scuff ’em up just a touch without worry, and that goes for everything from boardwalk strolls to weekend coffee outings and dive bar beers once the blazing sun sets.

The LUCA Canvas Sneakers are crafted from organic cotton canvas, with a flexible yet sturdy rubber outsole and Strobel construction, encouraging what the brand calls “lighter and more flexible wear” — consider me impressed, and certainly looking to lace up a fresh pair of kicks from Huckberry and LUCA.

Better still is the fact that the design of the LUCA Canvas Sneakers is simple, clean and minimal. Pair up your new favorite canvas sneakers with everything from olive chino shorts and a grey polo to a camp-collar shirt and stretch chinos, or else go ultra-casual with a short-sleeve henley and classic light wash jeans.

As with other Huckberry summer style essentials, you needn’t overthink how to wear the LUCA Canvas Sneakers — they’re as essential and yet laidback as it gets, as ready for a summer BBQ as a coastal road trip. A pair of stylish men’s shoes like the LUCA Canvas Sneakers are to be treasured and yet worn often, through all of your favorite seasonal pursuits. Lace these up accordingly, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: The Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo is an Ultra-Comfortable Menswear Wardrobe Upgrade

Now that we’ve sprinted past Memorial Day, perhaps you’ve noticed one of two things: Your menswear wardrobe is finally retooled for the season at hand, or else, you need just a few more essential selections to round things into form, from the office to the links to the beach and back.

One style that can pass muster in each of those locales, especially when done the right way? The best polos for men are up for the challenge, with sporty sensibility, casually cool office style and good looks (plus comfort) that fits right in at the boardwalk or the driving range.

The normally preppy polo gets a masterful remix in matters of comfort and style in the hands of Mack Weldon, a longtime favorite of this Brooklyn style blog — best known for its boxer briefs and comfortable basics, the company now turns that same ultra-comfortable lens towards the best polo shirts for men.

In the case of this fine late spring Wednesday, it’s the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo that earns our attention (and possibly … a spot in your menswear rotation). It lives up to its billing and then some, with a super-soft 100 percent Pima cotton build that rivals other Mack Weldon T-shirts.

In my experience (and as you’ll see in my past Mack Weldon reviews), I’ve found the brand’s basics to be plenty comfortable while also retaining their shape and structure throughout the day, from T-shirts to the fan-favorite Mack Weldon Vesper Polo (which is now a covetable final sale item!). The Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo should carry on that same sense of style and softness, complete with a more relaxed fit and a more casual open collar, plus a two-button placket for a crisp look and feel.

Priced under $80 and available in a pleasing array of solid colors and patterns, including the breezy striped option shown throughout this post, the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo feels as at home with stretch chino shorts as with moisture-wicking golf performance pants, or else perhaps even linen trousers and leather loafers at the office.

The Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo blends the comfort of your go-to T-shirt with the elevated nature of a polo, all without feeling too fussy (or breaking the bank), at least in my experience.

With a dozen color and pattern options available across the board when it comes to the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo, it could prove a fine replacement for your favorite dress shirt or perhaps even a T-shirt when you feel like stepping up your game ever so slightly. That’s what Mack Weldon is all about, after all, and the Mack Weldon Pima T-Shirt Polo proves that point quite handily — tee one up for your wardrobe, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Just Made the Perfect Pair Of the Best Light Wash Jeans for Men

Best light wash jeans for men.

It’s something we tend to talk about often here on this Brooklyn style blog: Shifting your favorite menswear essentials from one season to the next, all the while keeping your eye on the proverbial ball and knowing when to carry some of your favorite men’s style picks from one instance or situation to the very next.

For some of us (yours truly very much included), that might mean finding a way to wear your favorite pair of leather boots — even in the summer months — and for others amongst us (yours truly also included) that might mean working a pair of the best light wash jeans for men into your style rotation.

And if you appreciate rugged-meets-refined takes on utter style classics, from the peacoat to the denim shirt to the retro camp collar shirt — blue jeans included — the style aficionados at Billy Reid have just what you need. How about it, ehh?

It’s easier said than done in some situations and climates, but if I had to wager, I’d say a pair of the best light wash jeans for men should fit the bill quite nicely as we move from spring slowly but surely into summer.

After all, a pair of the best men’s jeans is hardly ever out of fashion, and all the better if they come in a seasonally friendly light wash. And that, my friends, is where the Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Elijah Jeans enter your fashion rotation in these next few weeks.

For multiple seasons, the acclaimed Alabama menswear designer has teamed up with the ultra-fashionable California denim company on pairs of perfectly tailored, expertly crafted, remarkably well-fitting jeans in a variety of eye-catching washes, and that includes this latest run of high-quality designer men’s denim.

There’s an air of top-notch quality and craftsmanship to the partnership, as one would only expect from the same brand that makes the peacoat worn by James Bond (lest we forget). Even the leather back hip patch, with a custom logo, represents the best of the best — at least in my experience — when it comes to dependable style and eye-catching good looks.

The Citizens of Humanity x Billy Reid Elijah Jeans use regenerative cotton this time around, with a remarkably supple amount of stretch and durable yet soft, easygoing fabric — plus, a tailored fit that flatters, rather than restricts.

As Billy Reid notes with this pair of your new favorite blue jeans, “the Elijah Jean takes the same craftsmanship of the best-selling Adler jean and opens the leg a bit more for a wider fit that offers more flexibility and motion without compromising on style.” If that sounds right up your alley as far as a new pair of stylish men’s blue jeans, I’d say you’re in luck on this fine spring day, folks.

See Now, Buy Now: This Flint and Tinder Terry Polo is a Retro-Minded Yet Modern Style Essential

There are times when grab-and-go style is of value — when you want to throw on something seemingly simple yet stylish and utterly comfortable. In recent years, that’s where the Johnny collar polo — a polo sans buttons yet boasting the typical form of one of the best men’s polos — has come into play this time around, and the good folks at Huckberry know just what they’re doing in offering up a solid, agreeable and affordable take on a newfound favorite.

It’s got plenty of retro style going for it, with the build and complexion of something that, say, Don Draper might wear in “Mad Men” (the show, after all, is having a resurgence now that it can regularly be viewed on streaming platforms, ehh?).

Guilty as charged when it comes to the throwback nature of wearing one of the best polos for men, and the same sense of fashion and expert, sharp and yet effortless good looks can certainly be yours when you add the latest from the Flint and Tinder Spring 2026 Collection — the Flint and Tinder Towel Terry Cloth Polo — to your rotation, my friends.

If you ask me, the Flint and Tinder Towel Terry Cloth Polo has all the makings of an easygoing new style favorite, as suitable for wearing to the pool alongside tailored swim trunks as with lightweight stretch chinos and leather loafers. Like we said earlier, the Flint and Tinder Towel Terry Cloth Polo boasts the same hallmarks as a leisurely polo shirt, sans the buttons at the collar, complete with a chest pocket for classic visual appeal.

The midweight knit (available in two wear-with-anything colorways) should prove comfortable on hot and balmy beach days, while the tailored-yet-versatile fit should prove accessible, rather than overly baggy or overly tight.

When the call of a breezy day on the water beckons, I’d wager that the Flint and Tinder Towel Terry Cloth Polo — in both its stylish colorways — should more than serve its purpose as a retro style favorite made modern (very modern, indeed). Cheers to the season at hand, and wearing one of the best polos for men to take it all in.

See Now, Buy Now: These Randolph Aviator Sunglasses are an Utterly Classic Addition to Your Everyday Carry This Season

You could make the case that just as there are men’s style staples that look positively great on every guy — from the navy blazer to the chambray shirt to the henley — the same certainly holds true for your everyday carry.

And while options abound in the world of the best men’s sunglasses, from the easygoing, artistic slant of Wayfarer-esque shades to the retro-minded nature of circular shades, it’s quite hard to get any more classic and crisp than the best aviator sunglasses for men. Find a company that knows a thing (or two, or three!) about making ’em, like Randolph USA, and your everyday carry is set for a serious upgrade — all with military heritage in mind, no less.

As for my own eyewear collection, I’ve been a fan of the USA-made company since I visited their Massachusetts factory back in 2023 — perhaps you’ve been a fan of the best aviator sunglasses even longer. And since then, I’ve written about a dash of everything from the old-school style purveyor, including a new Cole Hauser x Randolph collaboration (inspired by none other than Yellowstone), plus collaborations with the likes of American menswear icon Todd Snyder.

That brings us back around quite nicely to the utterly classic, truly timeless and eternally stylish Randolph USA Aviator Sunglasses, a supremely well-crafted example of the style — and one that makes perfect sense for your rotation if you want to invest a bit more in a pair of USA-made shades.

Randolph aviator sunglasses review.

The Randolph USA Aviator Sunglasses come with an almost infinite number of customizable options, be it polarized or non-polarized lenses, plus four different lenses sizes according to your face size and shape — the smallest lens size option clocks in at 52mm.

Better still, each of the four handsome frame and lens combinations can be customized further with your prescription — yessir, with your prescription for an even greater degree of crystal-clear vision and performance that tactical professionals and stylish guys everywhere can certainly get behind.

The Randolph USA Aviator Sunglasses also carry on a long pedigree of military-approved frames developed by Randolph since the company was founded in the early 1970s — talk about an everyday carry addition you can assuredly trust.

And about that prescription option: Randolph USA is working with SkyRx tech, a feature I certainly appreciate as a glasses wearer and aviator fan. To hear Randolph USA tell it, “whether taking to the skies in an F-18, or cruising the California coast, SkyRx provides you with the ultimate Rx visual experience.” How’s that for a confident wearing experience? That being said, it’s perfectly suitable to rock a pair of your new favorite aviator sunglasses sans prescription — they’re just as reliable, durable and stylish as ever, at least in my experience.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses are Some of the Best, Most Affordable Men’s Sunglasses You Can Buy Right Now

Have you been keeping an eye on things at Huckberry lately? The do-it-all men’s retailer offers up some of the best gear for guys across the board, as we so often talk about, from stylish shirting to dependable overshirts, one of the best waxed trucker jackets on the market and a mix of rugged, hard-working EDC gear. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, my friends, as we so often say on this blog.

And although the fan-favorite retailer has a new logo and a bit of a new, fresher look, the best menswear on the market can still be found at Huckberry — at least, that’s the case in my experience. Naturally, that sentiment applies to the best-selling, still-as-great-as-ever Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses shown at the top of the page — more on your new favorite sunglasses in a second. What holds true is that reliable performance and great looks are what your spring and summer gear lineup need, and that’s what my good friends at Huckberry deliver.

When it comes time to stock up for summer with affordability and performance in mind, it’s best not to overthink it all that much — for instance, you’re going to need a pair of the most affordable sunglasses, but it’s high time you stepped things up from a bargain-bin pair. That’s where Huckberry excels — taking old favorites and giving them a fresh coat of paint at a highly agreeable price.

It certainly feels that way (and wears that way) as far as the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses, which take their cues from classic sunglass silhouettes while using hard-wearing scratch-resistant lenses and heavy-duty plastic — these are the kind of sunglasses you needn’t worry about kicking around a bit or putting to the test on the beach, on the water or on the road.

The great thing is, the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses come in a range of crisp color combinations suited for every guy, while design is neither oversized nor undersized — simply classic and perfectly at home with summer staples like stretch chino shorts and a camp collar shirt. These are also ideal for wearing on the water with tailored Huckberry swim trunks (note the use of 100 percent UVA/UVB resistance in their design).

As it turns out, I’d wager the Huckberry Weekenders Sunglasses are everything you could want in a pair of the most affordable sunglasses for men, and then some — at $60, the hardest part just might be picking more than one pair to add to your everyday carry.

They even feature Huckberry’s famed (and as-good-as-ever tagline) on the interior temple (that’d be “See You Out There), plus the Huckberry logo at the temple itself — wear these hard-working, stylish sunglasses with pride, and put that extra cash towards more cold beer for your cooler this season. You know what to do next: Get out there, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: The New Halfday Double Decker Travel Bag is One of the Very Best Travel Bags for Men to Buy Now

When the time comes to hit the road in style, you’re going to want to be prepared — trust me.

Or rather, the last thing you’re going to want to worry about is the very bag you’re packing up — instead, focus on the next #OOTD and the ensembles within as you plot out a bit of anything and everything this spring and summer. That’s where one of the best weekender bags comes into play, of course, and where a bag like the newly introduced Halfday Double Decker Weekender Bag enters the fray, complete with designs on becoming your new favorite weekender bag for men.

Perhaps you’re already familiar with the likes of the Halfday Double Decker Weekender Bag, or at least with the brand’s new and improved take on both the garment bag and the duffle bag. In fact, Halfday Travel delivers a true two-for-one deal with its exceptional, fan-favorite Garment Duffle in a variety of sizes, featuring a highly useful and ingenious, built-in garment bag design that zips right into a compact, TSA-approved men’s duffle bag.

The Halfday Double Decker Weekender Bag goes a step further, adding another level by way of a compartment that’s ready for, well, just about anything you can pack into it, especially shoes and an additional, highly stylish outfit for weekend adventures. And with 45 liters of carrying capacity, this durable, stylish men’s weekender bag checks the proper boxes in terms of utility, reliability and good old-fashioned looks, too.

Featuring a structured upright frame for easy access, this sleek weekender bag is also built with its own sleeve for adding it to your rolling suitcase, as Halfday Travel calls this streamlined men’s weekender bag a very fitting, incredibly useful “double stacked weekender made for easy packing.”

And as tends to be the custom with durable, dependable bags like the Halfday Double Decker Weekender Bag, the brand used water-resistant Taslan lining and an exterior developed from water-resistant 420D Oxford polyester. Then, your new favorite weekender bag was finished with matching hardware and compatible straps in monochromatic fashion.

If it seems like this travel company has thought of just about everything as far as the best travel bags for men are concerned, I’d wager that yes, yes indeed, the Halfday Double Decker Weekender Bag goes above and beyond what you might expect from one of the very best spring and summer men’s travel bags, my friends. We’ll see you out there on the road this season, indeed.

See Now, Buy Now: These Amberjack Suede Chukka Boots are Some of the Most Comfortable Chukka Boots You Can Wear This Spring

Most comfortable chukka boots for men.

For as much as spring is about stepping back into stylish sneakers and embracing the lighter climes of the season, there’s still a plethora of style essentials you should consider keeping handy — essentials that are as useful now as they are come fall, like a pair of the best suede chukka boots.

Spring is a transitional time, where it might still be brisk and breezy on some days, and a pair of reliable chukka boots could deliver the proper mix of style points, comfort and support. That idea of blending comfort and support with style points is at the core of the best chukka boots for men, like the ones on offer from New York City upstarts Amberjack.

You’re likely familiar with the brand from perusing the pages of this blog, as the company has long said it makes “the world’s most comfortable dress shoes,” and I’d tend to agree after wear-testing yet another pair of Amberjack men’s shoes via the Amberjack Chukka Boots in Grizzly Suede.

Of course, we last talked about how Amberjack has stepped into making some of the most comfortable sneakers on the market, but these boots should prove of particular interest if you want a pair of shoes that toe the line between dressy and casual, crisp shoes that can wear as easily with light wash denim as with olive chinos — that’s what the Amberjack Chukka Boots in Grizzly Suede offer up, at least in my experience wearing the famously comfortable brand.

The real key with the Amberjack Chukka Boots in Grizzly Suede is the athletic outsole built with dual functionality for rebound and support — yet, the overall look is more tailored and streamlined than that of a typical dress sneaker or hybrid dress-sneaker boot.

These also feature anti-slip traction across the outsole, with a durable TPU construction and a soft-impact heel — for hours on my feet at a recent late winter wedding, these stylish men’s chukka boots proved more than comfortable (and stylish!).

Amberjack chukka boots review.

The heat-activated insole on these Amberjack chukka boots and other chukka boots molds to your foot without proving too overbearing (I’ve found that some other removable insoles can run a bit too thick). In matters of style points, I appreciate the slightly taller shaft height and the crisp four-eyelet construction, lending them a dressier feel than desert boots or other types of chukka boots.

Of course, in matters of style points, you can find these Amberjack men’s boots in four other shades of leather, but the Amberjack Chukka Boots in Grizzly Suede are my pick of the moment for the best chukka boots for men. When you lace up your own pair, I think you’ll feel the difference almost immediately.

See Now, Buy Now: This Lightweight Wills Chore Coat from Huckberry is a Reliable Layer on Cool Spring and Summer Nights

Best chore coats for men to wear this spring.

Don’t let the warmer temperatures fool you this season: There are certainly going to be days and nights where cooler weather rolls back into town, and you’re going to want to be prepared.

While I’m willing to bet you’ve safely stowed away your hefty winter parka or shearling leather jacket, there’s something to be said for keeping one of the best men’s chore coats close at hand, with its tightly woven, durable yet lightweight build and rugged appeal.

And since those are the boxes we’re looking to check today, there’s one place you’re going to want to go, and that’s Huckberry — how could it be any other brand, ehh?

And although the site just got a truly excellent-looking makeover by way of a refreshed design, the quality and consistency of its slate of in-house brands should remain steadfast and highly appealing, and it’s with that longevity in mind that we dive into the versatility of the Wills Cotton Linen Chore Jacket for your rotation of the best spring menswear, my friends.

There’s an elevated, modern-meets-classic appeal to the Wills lineup of menswear at Huckberry, be it the brand’s super-soft cashmere sweaters, breezy tailoring or slightly more rugged selections like the c.

To hear Huckberry tell it, this classically inspired jacket “blends classic workwear utility with breathable comfort,” and in this instance, that means your new favorite chore jacket boasts a 70 percent cotton, 30 percent linen build for added structure and texture (that holds true whether you pick it up in Dark Olive or a dressier, blazer replacement-friendly Dark Navy).

The utilitarian nature of the Wills Cotton Linen Chore Jacket takes its cues from timeless French workwear jackets, with a button front, a foldover collar, button cuffs and two hip patch pockets. While it’s polished enough to wear over a white Oxford shirt alongside light khaki-hued chinos, you can also embrace full-on workwear with selvedge denim and an off-white henley, plus broken-in leather boots, this season.

The Wills Cotton Linen Chore Jacket should prove serviceable when worn over a breezy slub pocket tee or a contrasting chambray shirt in cooler climes, with a fit that leans classic yet tailored without veering too far into ultra-slim or ultra-relaxed territory. Think of it like a grab-and-go jacket that can do everything from replace a blazer (based on your office dress code, that is) or serve as a handsome, functional travel jacket.

One of the best chore coats for men brings a heck of a lot to your wardrobe, at least in my humble opinion — give it a shot this spring from the revamped Huckberry site and see for yourself.