April 12, 2023April 10, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Layer Up for Spring with this Buck Mason Canvas Jacket

Leave no stone unturned in your search for the best menswear essentials for spring, starting with your new favorite jacket for breezy spring days. Take a cue out of the Buck Mason style playbook — one that focuses on rugged-yet-versatile upgrades to modern classics — and reach for something like one of the best chambray shirts, then round things out with today’s featured style pick. That pick in question is the Buck Mason Canvas Rider Jacket, a style modeled after vintage outerwear that manages to look just as fresh and dependable today as it might have decades ago.

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It’s modeled after workwear jackets, like the kind made years ago by brands like Dickies, yet with a bit more modern flair in terms of fit and design. The Buck Mason Canvas Rider Jacket boasts soft sueded cotton canvas in a 7.5oz. weight, which should prove ideal for throwing on atop one of Buck Mason’s stylish T-shirts or your favorite spring polo on breezy, casual days.

Beyond that, the Buck Mason Canvas Rider Jacket comes in a highly wearable Sand color: It fits right in with lighter, breezier spring color palettes, no doubt about it. Plus, if you prefer the casually cool, vintage-minded stylings of other Buck Mason menswear must-haves, this jacket should fit seamlessly into your wardrobe.

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Other details on the Buck Mason Canvas Rider Jacket are a bit more subtle, from the slanted hip pockets (like other classic workwear jackets) or the button cuffs, which you can flip up for a bit more comfort and airflow. Of course, the Buck Mason Canvas Rider Jacket also features three-piece workwear sleeves for a touch of added mobility.

And yet, this jacket might best be worn with a pair of classic Buck Mason jeans, a soft T-shirt and your favorite chukka boots for laidback spring pursuits aplenty. When you’re searching for a go-to, casually rugged spring outerwear option, this rugged, durable canvas jacket from Buck Mason is a new must-have.

April 10, 2023April 6, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Sunski Sunglasses Are A Steal at Under $60 From Bespoke Post

Perhaps you, like me, like to head to a one-stop shop when it comes time to gear up for spring — a one-stop shop to find, say, the best sunglasses for men, along with other choice favorites. Perhaps that’s a place like Bespoke Post — they assuredly curates and sell one of the best subscription boxes for men, but the Bespoke Post Shop is also worth your time and hard-earned cash.

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It’s treasure trove of the best gear for men, from home goods to bar cart essentials to today’s pick of choice, the affordably priced Sunski Dipseas Sunglasses. And when I say affordably priced, I really mean it — these subtle, stylish shades retail for under $60 at full price right now, and that’s a deal that’s just too good to pass up.

Available in both Tortoise and Bronze, the Sunski Dipseas Sunglasses give you the quality and style points of a much more expensive pair from a major retailer, yet you can feel good about shopping through Bespoke Post (the NYC company has a penchant for supporting smaller businesses).

Made from recycled polycarbonate and boasting durable stainless steel hinges, the Sunski Dipseas Sunglasses also boast lenses designed that offer 100 percent UVA and UVB protection. Of course, they do this at the same time as they feature a frame design that’s just the right amount of retro cool.

The Sunski Dipseas Sunglasses would wear especially well with your favorite spring polo and tailored chinos, or with a laidback pocket tee and chino shorts — any time you need subtly stylish shades that won’t break the bank, reach for the Sunski Dipseas Sunglasses. Better still, sign up to join the Bespoke Post subscription box program while you’re at it: Affordable style and gear is now well within you reach.

April 5, 2023April 4, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Step Out This Spring with This Classic Billy Reid Linen Shirt

When you really get down to it, you need workhorse pieces (true spring style essentials, indeed!) in your wardrobe that can move seamlessly from day to night, especially if you’re still getting in the mindset of heading back to the office (again). What’s a guy to do? Easy enough: Head over to a trusted retailer like Billy Reid, and look for something easygoing yet polished, especially in the realm of stylish men’s shirting.

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The Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt is already a certified modern classic, and it just got even better: Namely, the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Linen Shirt takes the timeless silhouette, does it up in breezy linen, then sets you on the path to effortlessly cool spring and summer style. How about it, ehh?

Sounds like a plan to me, and because it’s Billy Reid (one of the country’s best menswear designers!), you’re getting quite the value for the price — sure, the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Linen Shirt retails for $198, but trust me when I say it’s worth it.

The build of the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Linen Shirt is, of course, 100 percent linen for plenty of lightweight breathability this season, and it’s also been garment-dyed for an even more laidback, breezy look. Mother of pearl buttons round out the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Linen Shirt in luxe fashion, while the brand’s signature ribbon placket detail is a nice touch that looks quite cool when this shirt is worn untucked (in my humble opinion!).

For good measure, the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Linen Shirt comes in a range of vibrant and classic colors, all the better to add a little flair to your spring and summer wardrobe (especially when you pair this stylish linen shirt with classic Billy Reid jeans or crisply cut trousers).

Because this well-tailored shirt is a pricier pick-up than other classic buttondown shirts, I’d wear it underneath a tailored cotton blazer at the office, and then out on the weekend with off-white jeans or chinos. Get the most out of your return to polished dressing this season, and your wardrobe will reward you in spades.

April 3, 2023April 2, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These American-Made Red Wing Chukka Boots are Perfect For Spring

When the time finally rolls around to step into spring — as in, right about now — you need to be prepared with spring style essentials aplenty. If you read the blog on the regular, you know this much to be true, and if you’re new to the world of The Style Guide, allow me to introduce one of my favorite brands: Red Wing Heritage, makers of some of the best boots for men, and reliably sold by the fine folks at Huckberry.

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Perhaps you’re already familiar with Red Wing Heritage — they’ve got a decades-long pedigree, a hard-working history of making tough leather boots, and plenty of modern style points (and fans!) to back them up. That brings us to the Red Wing Heritage Weekender Chukka, a classic pair of durable, dependable shoes that are ideal to wear as we step into spring. How so? Reader, I’m glad you asked.

The Red Wing Heritage Weekender Chukka has all the hallmarks of a highly dependable boot for breezy spring days and slippery city streets, from the use of Copper Rough & Tough S.B. Foot Tanning Company leather to the Hill outsole and comfortable ComfortForce® footbed. That combination should make them the ideal blend of comfort and style, and of course, that rich Copper leather will only get better with age the more you wear the Red Wing Heritage Weekender Chukka.

Better still is the fact that they’re made in America, a surefire sign of quality and durability you can count on. Perhaps most ideal of all is the price: Right now, these rugged men’s chukka boots are up for grabs at Huckberry for under $250. Your new favorite pair of spring boots is well within reach, my friends.

March 29, 2023March 26, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Outerknown Pocket Sweatshirt is the Laidback Layer You Need This Spring

If you ask me, part of the fun that comes with building a wardrobe of menswear essentials is stumbling across a piece that looks like it’s already a much-loved favorite, already a piece you’ve had for years on end. Take the Outerknown Sur Pocket Sweatshirt. It’s got plenty of the right style details going for it, starting with the garment-dyed finish for what the famed sustainable brand calls a “soft, lived-in feel.”

That alone makes it one of the best sweatshirts for men, especially in terms of laidback spring style, but as with all things Outerknown, there’s plenty more to love about this ultra-sustainable brand.

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Hopefully, you’re at least a bit familiar with Outerknown, the brand founded in part by surfing legend Kelly Slater — and founded with a fierce mission to produce some of the best sustainable menswear on the market, no less. They’ve done that through using upcycled and recycled fabrics, plus eco-friendly materials, including hemp (which grows with far less water than other crops) and organic cotton (which cuts out harmful chemicals in the production process).

Both of them are front and center in the Outerknown Sur Pocket Sweatshirt, and you can also find a similarly sustainable approach when it comes to the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt and one of the brand’s stylish polos, to name but two Outerknown must-haves.

The entire Outerknown Men’s Collection is focused on that sustainable approach, which just so happens to yield some seriously stylish results, for good measure. The Outerknown Sur Pocket Sweatshirt, available in five pleasingly faded colors for utterly classic warm-weather style, looks just like a classic sweatshirt you’d find tucked away in a lakehouse closet or at a vintage shop, with all the right details (including raglan sleeves and that useful chest pocket).

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It’s made from a 55 percent hemp-45 percent organic cotton blend, with the kind of soft, easygoing feel that pairs up perfectly with everything from tailored joggers to chino shorts for a spring bonfire. It just doesn’t quite get better than the Outerknown Men’s Collection, this sweatshirt very much included, so upgrade your spring layering game in eco-conscious fashion right now.

March 20, 2023March 19, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Add to Your Everyday Carry With This Stylish Leather Brief from WP Standard

If you’ve gotten a bit too used to working from home and now, all of a sudden, need to start dressing for the office again, well, start with the basics: Get your wardrobe in line with office-ready essentials, yes, but first…address your everyday carry. Yes, it’s truly best to start with the building blocks, like a stylish leather briefcase you’re going to use every single day (and then some).

The best place to start your search for your new favorite EDC gear? Let’s go with WP Standard, the Texas-based leather goods brand with a knack for making heritage-quality picks fit to use, well, every single day.

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We talked recently on the blog about how WP Standard makes one of the best leather duffle bags, but when you need something a bit more streamlined, that’s where the WP Standard Woodward Brief enters the equation. As the brand itself says, this handsome, full-grain leather bag is a “perfect companion for your daily commute,” and I’d venture to say that it’s also one of the best travel bags.

Solid brass hardware provides a handsome touch, and the padded laptop compartment on the WP Standard Woodward Brief makes it an ideal way to transport your valuables. Plus, handy external pockets deliver another degree of utility to the WP Standard Woodward Brief. Plus, as with other variations on the best leather bags, the WP Standard Woodward Brief will only get better with age, developing a patina unique to your personal style. What’s not to love about that? The journey to getting back out there and upgrading your EDC starts… now.

March 13, 2023March 8, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: WP Standard Is Making One of the Best Leather Duffel Bags for Men

As a new season dawns, perhaps you’ve got one thing on your mind: Planning your next (or your first!) spring getaway, and doing so by packing up plenty of your favorite travel style essentials into, well, one of the best duffel bags for men. The right gear is nothing without the proper means to transport it, and if you can do so in rugged, heritage-minded style, that’s certainly all the better.

From the pages of this blog, you’re likely well-acquainted with other brands making the best leather jacket and the best leather goods, like my friends at Satchel & Page. Let me introduce you now to a brand that’s going to make a serious run for your money, too: That brand would be WP Standard, an upstart brand with an intense dedication to quality and craftsmanship (and yes, that includes the best leather goods for men across the board).

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The Texas-based brand began humbly enough, when founder Ryan Barr set out in 2009 to craft guitar straps out of finely crafted leather. A trip to a Mexican tannery and years working in his basement workshop set the brand on the path it walks today: The WP Standard lineup of leather goods is extensive, handsomely crafted and expertly curated, from leather house shoes to stylish leather wallets and of course, one of the best duffel bags for men on the market. In fact, if you’re searching for a high-quality duffle bag for under $500, the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag is an excellent, meticulously crafted option.

These days, WP Standard uses a team of artisans to turn its finished leather into remarkably cool, built-to-last products like the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag. The difference is in the details, and at a glance, the good folks at WP Standard have really knocked this one out of the park. 100 percent full-grain leather makes up the heritage-quality WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag, further bolstered by brass hardware for a suitably antique-looking finish.

Fittingly, it comes complete with a leather luggage tag to help you keep a watchful eye on your bag as you zig-zag across the country and the globe. An interior pocket provides space for other valuable leather goods and EDC essentials — for instance, the brand makes a refined leather toiletry kit — while the entire design of the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag is carry-on friendly.

If you ask me, this is one stylish leather duffle that’s about ready to go on as many adventures as you are, and naturally, the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag will develop a rugged patina over time. And again, it’s worth remembering that the WP Standard PanAm Duffle Bag retails for under $500 — talk about a steal for your new favorite travel bag.

March 8, 2023June 12, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Prospector Hoodie is the Casually Rugged Layer You Need This Spring

It might seem like casual, off-the-clock menswear is one area you can treat as a bit of an afterthought, right? After all, we’re talking about hoodies (like the Filson Prospector Hoodie, shown above!) and tailored joggers, but there’s a way to step up those menswear essentials.

And if the pandemic and the changing of the seasons has taught us one thing, it’s that your laidback, off-duty garb could soon become daily wear (especially if you’ve got to brave the elements and could use an extra layer or two).

Don’t just take my word for it, though: Invest in some of the best spring menswear essentials with a new hoodie from Filson, one of the hardest-working, hardest-wearing brands on the market.

But it’s just a hooded sweatshirt, right? Guess again, my friends. A pick like the Filson Prospector Hoodie is an indispensable workwear piece for those who value cozy warmth and functionality, and it can do just as much for your casual wardrobe, too. In fact, I’ve got some great news for you about the category in general.

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There are absolutely companies, like American Giant, making one of the best men’s hoodies with an added level of quality and attention to detail top of mind, and if you ask me, that’s very goods news for your off-duty wardrobe — very good news indeed. And of course, as one might expect, Filson is leading the charge in that regard.

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The Filson Prospector Hoodie ups the ante in every regard as far as rugged dependability and durability is concerned: This isn’t any bargain-bin hooded sweatshirt, and it’s got the price tag ($115) to match. If it’s anything like my past experience with Filson menswear however, it’s going to live up to that lofty price tag — and then some.

Crucially, the Filson Prospector Hoodie is made with what the brand calls a thick cotton-blend fleece, all the better for insulating warmth when layered beneath a Filson waxed jacket or atop a rugged Filson thermal henley.

The Filson Prospector Hoodie should prove remarkably warm as a mid-layer (try it beneath a Filson vest) or a grab-and-go top layer for casual style situations aplenty. The drawstrings and eyelets feature a metal finish for added reliability, too. Crucially, t’s shrink-resistant, with a wide rib-knit hem and cuffs to deliver a snug fit and extra coverage.

Plus, Filson has designed the fabric to resist pilling, and that’s a good thing – whether you select the deep Redwood version or the workman-like, highly visible Laser Green color for extreme conditions, the Filson Prospector Hoodie is sure to become a new essential, casual spring layer. Invest in your new favorite hoodie now, then reap the rewards all spring long.

March 6, 2023March 5, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket Is the Perfect Casual Jacket for Spring

Sometimes, stepping into a new season is all about turning back the clock. Take the good folks at Buck Mason, a brand with a knack for taking old-school styles and updating them in a way that results in nothing less than, say, one of the best spring jackets for men (among many other throwback staples at which the brand excels). Whether it’s an eye-catching rugby polo or one of the best thermal henleys, there’s something special about gear made to last — especially when the piece in question is the impossibly cool yet highly functional Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket.

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Helpfully, you’ll find it within the carefully curated Buck Mason Spring Preview section, an enticing look ahead at breezy weather and breezy layers, from the famed selection of Buck Mason T-shirts to perfectly executed lightweight sweaters and of course, the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket.

It all starts with the fabric when we’re talking spring jackets, especially one of the best spring rain jackets, and this vintage-inspired jacket is built with yarn-dyed cotton-poly weather cloth, perfect for standing up to spring breezes. Of course the throwback inspiration behind the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket is applause-worthy, too.

That’s because the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket takes its cues from deck jackets, with a seemingly simple design that actually packs in tons of functionality. It’s fully lined in nylon and finished off with corduroy cuff and collar accents in old-school fashion (turn up the collar for added protection from the elements), while the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket also boasts a drawcord waist for a snug fit.

For good measure, the Tanker Green color is utterly classic, almost as cool as a jacket you’d discover in an old Polaroid, while the combination of both a zipper and button front offers even more protection from the elements. The price tag on the Buck Mason Storm Stopper Deck Jacket is agreeable considering it could easily morph into an everyday, casual spring jacket as well as a highly dependable jacket on breezy, rainy days.

It’ll set you back $228 at Buck Mason, not a bad price for your new favorite spring jacket. It’s the kind of casually rugged jacket meant to be worn with Buck Mason jeans or even stretch chinos, whether on the road or at home around town, and it’s never too early to prep for the season ahead.

March 1, 2023February 27, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Lace Up these Classic Astorflex Chukka Boots from Huckberry for Early Spring

Check your calendar and turn the page into a new month: It’s, rather incredibly, now March, and that means you should be full-steam ahead when it comes to stocking up on the best menswear essentials for early spring (and well beyond, of course). As you know if you read the blog frequently, there are a few sources your Brooklyn style writer trusts when it comes to early spring style essentials, and chief among them — at least for the purposes of today’s post — is Huckberry, the San Francisco brand with an eye for what looks great and wears well for the modern man, season after season.

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And today’s main goal? Stepping out of your sturdy winter boots into a pair of the best chukka boots for men, an early spring must-have you can lace up now and wear well into the summer months. In fact, the Astorflex Brownflex Boots manage to improve upon the chukka boot itself, a truly timeless footwear style boasting a soft, supple crepe rubber sole.

They also feature the kind of versatile design that wears incredibly well with everything from stretch chinos to a pair of your favorite blue jeans. Let’s dive into the pair you need now, yes?

The boots in question, of course, are coming to you courtesy of Astorflex, the long-running Huckberry favorite with a penchant for crafting some of the most stylish chukka boots for men, all at a family-owned Italian factory and all using sustainable materials and production processes. You certainly recognize Huckberry for crafting the best rugged lace-up boots for more brisk fall and winter climates, but what about chukka boots for spring? Enter the Astorflex Brownflex Boots, a new and improved pair of the best men’s chukka boots here to welcome a new season.

The key when it comes to the Astorflex Brownflex Boots? They were custom-developed for the good folks at Huckberry, featuring upgraded touches like a leather lining, not to mention a custom last that follows the foot’s natural shape. Those are but two touches that lift the Astorflex Brownflex Boots a cut above a more standard pair of chukka boots, and they’re crafted from soft suede leather — available in four handsome shades for maximum versatility.

They’ll stand out handsomely and stylishly when worn with everything from some of the best blue jeans for men to olive or tan chinos, and things only get better from there, since they’re priced below $200. The next time your spring footwear game needs an upgrade, get your hands on a pair of the Astorflex Brownflex Boots.

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