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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Huckberry x Timex Black Max Watch – A Rare and Rugged Wrist Game Upgrade

Huckberry x Timex review.

I’m often on the lookout for the latest and greatest gear, from the coolest new men’s watches to the right pair of leather boots or the perfect henley — or some combination of all of the above, which can readily be worn at the same time (as you well know if you keep up with this blog!).

And so when two respected brands I love come together to craft a rugged watch, you could call it a perfect meeting of the minds, one that makes so much sense, it’s enough to keep you coming back for more — and so it goes with Huckberry x Timex, an ongoing partnership that’s resulted in some highly rugged, hard-wearing watches with plenty of style points.

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The latest in the Huckberry x Timex series is no slouch either, to say the very least. The Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max, which just debuted yesterday, in fact, takes things to the next level in terms of Huckberry’s penchant for rugged and durable gear, combined with the Timex knack for using historical inspiration to craft wildly useful modern watches.

Available for a limited time only, the Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max harkens back to the 1970s and racing watches of the era, bringing back what the famed American watchmaker calls one of its most sought-after vintage collectibles. The meeting of the minds simply couldn’t be more perfect, at least in my book, featuring a bold racing dial and a blacked-out titanium case for plenty of durability.

The Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max also features what looks to be a matte-finish stainless steel band to complement its hard-wearing 41mm case. And within, you’ll find a reliable quartz movement, while the crown itself features the Huckberry logo.

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It’s yet another sturdy watch from a brand well-known for crafting ’em the right way, and at highly affordable prices, to boot. It’s also priced to sell at just $249, making the new Huckberry x Timex 1979 Black Max a worthy addition to your shopping cart (and your everyday carry) this holiday season.

It’s also suited for adventures off-grid, boasting 100 meters of water resistance — all in a strong, dependable Huckberry-approved design. If I had to guess, I’d say your new favorite adventure watch just might have arrived.

by Beau H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker Jacket – An On-Sale Rarity at Huckberry

Suffice to say, there are no shortage of absolutely outstanding Black Friday and Cyber Monday gear deals to shop out there from your favorite online menswear shops. It seems you can save on a little bit of everything — and I mean, everything — if you know where to look.

From home goods to bar cart must-haves, durable waxed jackets, cozy flannel shirting, utterly classic sweaters and handsome leather boots — to name a brief smattering of categories — there’s savings to be had around every corner, particularly if you shop the discounted wares at Huckberry.

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Naturally, I’m willing to bet you knew that Huckberry’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals were outstanding in their own right, but the real joy comes in digging deeper into Black Friday Huckberry discounts, does it not? The Americana retailer is offering a series of exclusive drops across the weekend, including today’s rarity of a find (as far as the best denim jackets are concerned, that is).

And if you play your cards right and layer up properly, you can still make one of the best denim jackets for men work for you — and again, it’s rare enough that it’ll be worth it to score one on sale through Huckberry’s Black Friday weekend sale.

Folks, meet the Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker, which repurposes Huckberry’s knack for perfecting the trucker jacket silhouette, all the while using rare and durable, utterly classic Cone Mills denim hailing from North Carolina.

The Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker is one heck of a find, made in America from sturdy 12.75oz. rigid Cone denim secured from the legendary American denim producers at Cone Mills. When that factory’s USA location finally shuttered pre-pandemic, its factory in Yecapixtla, Mexico took over the sort of production that denimheads absolutely love.

The result is the same hard-wearing, remarkable denim fabric fashioned into timeless silhouettes — even more incredible (and certainly worthy of today’s Style Pick) is the fact that the Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker is 30 percent off right now as part of Huckberry’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Plenty of sizes are available when it comes to this reliable trucker jacket.

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It’s going to break in and look better and better with each wear, while classic design details like slanted flap chest pockets and custom hardware cement its easily wearable, durable appeal. For 30 percent off as part of a special run of Huckberry holiday sales, you might not find a better deal right now than the Flint and Tinder Cone Mills Denim Trucker.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt – A Truly Timeless Holiday Style Staple

What’s the essence of the best holiday style for men? Is it an outfit that’s entirely festive and adorned with Christmas colors? Or is it something cozy and utterly classic, centered by pieces that are a bit timeless — pieces that your forefathers might have worn, no less? In my experience when it comes to how to dress for Christmas, I’d go with the second of those two options: Crisp, classic, elegant when needed and versatile in every sense of the word. Here’s where the Americana menswear masters at Buck Mason enter the equation, specifically with one of the best flannel shirts for men.

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With its warming fabric and often a classic array of rich holiday plaid fabrications, the best flannel shirts for men are a tried-and-true style move — the kind we talk about so often here on this Brooklyn style blog — that hits the sweet spot for months at a time in terms of the best cold-weather style.

And while Buck Mason has been making hearty, Americana-inspired flannel shirts for some time now, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt represents a new entry into the brand’s shirting rotation — and perhaps your own, at that.

The Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt twists the classic flannel overshirt ever-so-slightly, using the throwback silhouette of the camp collar shirt, the kind your father or grandfather might have trusted time and time again. It’s a wise move by Buck Mason, as the camp collar shirt has an easygoing nature that lends a sense of debonair flair to a classy cold-weather look, like one centered around Buck Mason corduroy pants or more casually with a pair of cuffed, expertly faded Buck Mason Japanese denim.

For its part, Buck Mason stuck to three eye-catching, distinctive plaid combinations and a boxy, classic fit when designing this new spin on the flannel shirt. With its soft-brushed interior, the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt should feel incredibly soft on its own or layered in more easygoing, rugged fashion over a thermal henley.

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When it’s time to put your best foot forward, simply reach for this shirt and some crisply cut chinos and brown leather chukka boots, or else style the Buck Mason Cabinessence Flannel Shirt in tailored-yet-leisurely fashion with a soft-shouldered blazer, corduroy trousers and leather Chelsea boots. This stylish, retro-meets-modern flannel shirt is an instant twist on a classic, and your seasonal wardrobe is all the better for it.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Stretch Knit Flannel Shirt – Your New Everyday Shirting Essential

It’s hard to go wrong with a closet packed chock-full of style essentials you can trust day in and day out, but the challenge is building out that closet, like a menswear toolbox, is it not?

And yet, therein lies the fun of the menswear world: When you’ve carefully curated your wardrobe in terms of quality, style and effortlessly classic appeal, as with gear from my friends at Huckberry, the options are nearly limitless and the style potential keeps on going and going.

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I’ve certainly found that to be the case over the years with Huckberry’s Flint and Tinder lineup, an offering focused on rugged menswear and gear that just won’t quit. And if you’ve read this Brooklyn style blog and my Flint and Tinder reviews, you know that the brand is famous for quality and timeless, enduring style — including its waxed trucker jackets, of course, and its new lineup of the best men’s flannel shirts.

The Flint and Tinder Stretch Knit Flannel Shirt is the latest and greatest shirt to join that rotation, featuring rugged good looks, modern fabric and that sense of classic style you can only get from the best flannel shirts for men. Call it a modern spin on a classic, as we so often love to write about and wear — at least in my neck of the woods.

And in my experience with Flint and Tinder flannel shirts, you’re getting rich quality, durability and classic good looks in one package — just in time for the holiday season, when the right flannel shirt can pull double or triple duty with expertly faded blue jeans, corduroy trousers and even a soft-shouldered navy blazer and charcoal flannel dress pants.

The hits certainly keep rolling when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Stretch Knit Flannel Shirt and its rich array of color options in terms of style points, while four-way stretch knit fabric and a contrasting collar and cuffs work together for the perfect balance between form and function.

The Flint and Tinder Stretch Knit Flannel Shirt also features dual chest pockets for a blend between a shirt jacket and a traditional flannel buttondown, and the weight of the shirt itself should prove hearty and prime for layering atop thermal henleys and chambray shirting alike.

The Flint and Tinder Stretch Knit Flannel Shirt also hits the nail on the head in matters of style points: Just one look at the eye-catching array of plaid colorways is enough to make you want to stock up. That’s what the season is all about, at least if you ask me: Finding the pieces you love to wear, then making ’em work for you, and the Flint and Tinder Stretch Knit Flannel Shirt gets the job done handily in that regard, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: VERO Watches Open Water 41 Watch – The Most Reliable Tool Watch in Your Everyday Carry

In the very same way that you put plenty of thought into the boots you lace up, the denim you wear, the henley you select and the hard-wearing waxed jacket that you rock during the brisk autumn and winter months, consider your everyday carry essentials just as vital. Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog, you know that all too well — in the best way possible.

And if durability and rugged appeal plus performance is the name of the game, then upstart watchmaker VERO Watches has just what you need to amp up your everyday carry, and then some. And in my experience testing out the handsome and reliable VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch as shown above, it’s a brand worth knowing, wearing and putting to the test.

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You see, testing out the durable-as-can-be VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch has been high on my to-do list for some time, especially as I crisscross the country and the globe in my many freelance writing pursuits.

The company calls themselves “champions of the modern American field watch,” a claim that’s hard to dispute given their partnerships with everyone from the U.S. Forest Service (yes, really!) to Realtree’s rugged outdoor camo.

It all makes for compelling performance, style and utility, as the decade-old Portland, Oregon company looks to change the way watches are made, starting with flagship standbys like the VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch.

Boasting matte bead blasted stainless steel fabrication and an impressive 656 feet of water resistance, this reliable watch can go just about anywhere you like — I myself have worn it to Charleston, South Carolina dive bars and on cross-country flights without missing a beat.

The VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch is crafted from tough 316L stainless steel, while its DLC coated 60-click unidirectional bezel is firm, sturdy and designed to perform from sunrise to sunset (and then some).

The movement is Swiss-made but US-assembled with the rest of the watch, but the coolest part about the highly wearable VERO Watches Daybreak 41 Watch might be its fiery orange dial — there’s simply no other watch in my collection like it, which makes it a highly appealing prospect given its functionality and its blend of form and fashion.

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SuperLuminova markings give the dial plenty of legibility, and it doesn’t hurt that your new favorite dive watch boasts a 4.98 out of 5-star-rating average across the VERO Watches site.

While this brand isn’t as massive (yet!) as other American watchmakers, it’s remarkable to see what they’ve done in just a decade when it comes to making some of the best American watches. Count on timepieces like this one to get the job done — I know I certainly will.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater – An Impeccable Seasonal Style Classic Retursn

The slow but sure return of fall brings a sense of comfort, at least to this Brooklyn style writer. Old favorites return to your rotation, rugged and versatile, comfortable layers take center stage, outerwear takes on the brisk climes of the season, and some pieces — particularly the best fall menswear from Taylor Stitch — take center stage once more.

If it looks like something your grandfather might have trusted on a cold autumn morning, there’s a good chance it belongs in the classic men’s style rotation of your own today.

The San Francisco brand puts its own spin on Americana with an eye toward modern updates to the classics, like one of the best shawl cardigans for men — the piece at the heart of today’s weekend style highlight, of course.

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It’s hard not to love what the brand does, including a series of the best chore coats for men, richly crafted indigo denim, classic Oxford shirts and of course, some of the best men’s sweaters — often inspired by hard-working sweaters worn on the coast and on the water.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater, a longtime fan favorite, makes a much-heralded return — having tried this sweater over the years, including this year’s utterly classic edition — I can tell you that this sweater is nearly destined to become a tried-and-true favorite of your own this season.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is built out with 100 percent seed-stitched BCI cotton for plenty of texture and depth, giving it a rugged appeal that’s hard to pass up as you look to layer for cozy weekends at home and cabin getaways this season.

Ribbing at the cuffs and bottom hem offers distinction and a secure snug fit, whether you layer over one of the best cardigans for men atop a chambray shirt, an Oxford shirt or one of the brand’s soft-but-sturdy long-sleeve T-shirts for an easygoing sense of weekend style.

The Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater comes in the brand’s signature tailored chest sizing for a flattering fit that should still prove easy to layer, while the shawl collar frames the face handsomely and can even be turned up at the neck against the cold.

It doesn’t hurt that the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is finished with dark horn buttons in a flattering style detail, while colors like Charcoal and Navy should prove remarkably classic and versatile. It also makes a fine addition to the brand’s rotation of fisherman sweaters, sturdy crewneck sweaters and even sporty jersey cotton hoodies and crewneck sweatshirts.

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Fatigue Olive and even a pleasing shade of Natural add variety to your seasonal layering rotation, and this sweater should prove at ease over everything from a stretch dress shirt and knit tie to your favorite chambray shirt alongside expertly crafted Taylor Stitch chinos. The next time the opportunity strikes to layer up in style, the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is the proper way to go, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots -A Fresh Fall Footwear Staple

Best chukka boots for men.

We’ve been talking a lot lately on this style blog about building outfits with, well, building blocks in mind, or a series of autumn style essentials you can trust to come through in the clutch. I’m talking about the sort of reliable and versatile pieces you can make work for you in just about any style situation. That holds true with the razor-sharp dark blue jean or the charcoal blazer, not to mention the white Oxford shirt, the chambray shirt or the casually rugged henley.

Of course, you can find each of those picks at Huckberry — the site of today’s stylish selection for your weekend reading enjoyment.

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But what about on the footwear front? Laidback high-top sneakers and durable leather lace-up dress boots offer options on opposite ends of the style spectrum, but somewhere in between might be the best chukka boots for men — as wearable with chinos or dark blue jeans, stylish enough to team with tobacco-hued trousers or dark brown corduroy pants.

And from there, you can mix and match a pair of chukka boots like the Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots with just about any #OOTD combination your heart desires.

The highly versatile, crisply designed Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots hail from a family-owned European factory that you perhaps know very well from their production of effortlessly cool crepe rubber sole desert boots from fabrications like suede and leather.

Those boots break in wonderfully over time while retaining their durability and standout build, and the more sturdy, sleek design of the Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots also makes them a more elevated style winner for what Huckberry calls ‘smart casual’ style situations.

They’re fully lined in leather for extreme comfort right out of the box, while the stacked rubber heel is a durable upgrade from the more laidback crepe rubber outsole on other editions of Astorflex chukka boots (the Astorflex Greenflex Boots, to be more specific).

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The two-eyelet construction is sleek and streamlined, and the Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots should develop a handsome patina (or else, they can be polished to a nice shine, depending on how dressy you want your new favorite pair of chukka boots to get).

The Astorflex Brownflex Chukka Boots are also marked down under $200 right now, and that’s the perfect blend of affordability and dependability you can trust.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt – An Elegantly Rugged Seasonal Shirting Move

Best Western shirts for men.

Is there any American menswear designer out there that does a better job at taking rugged staples and giving them an elevated, even luxe feel? There are certain names that come to mind (Todd Snyder among them), but Alabama-based Billy Reid and his namesake label tend to do a positively stellar job at taking the familiar and the rugged, and then blending them in a new, altogether fresh way. That’s lofty praise, while also saying a lot: What does it all mean for you?

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It means that if you want a rugged-yet-elegant flannel shirt, one that leans on both Western heritage and classic plaid patterns, you’ve found your match in the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt this season. From the angled Western-style chest pockets to the dusty, Southwest-inspired Brown/Dark Forest colorway (Billy’s signature shade of brown, to be exact), the details and the thoughtful design are evident in every single stitch.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt amps up the plaid pattern in a serious way (a large-scale way, as the name would indicate), and also offers a layering-ready standard fit, so you can style this handsome plaid flannel shirt on its own or atop a thermal henley or a pocket tee.

Smoke mother-of-pearl buttons add a refined touch, while the placket is finished with the award-winning designer’s signature ribbon stripe detailing. The effect is eye-catching and utterly classy, at least in my experience wearing top-of-the-line Billy Reid menswear.

You’ll also notice contrast diagonal stitching at the pockets of this newfound autumnal favorite, which Billy Reid says is “our modern take on an old-school style.” They’re certainly correct when it comes to that modern spin on a tried-and-true favorite, which just so happens to be the sort of pieces we love to feature (and wear!) here at this Brooklyn style blog.

The Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt, particularly when styled with dark blue jeans or even navy chinos, puts a tailored spin on a rugged favorite, but it’s perhaps at its best when worn with light tan chinos or even dark tan, bourbon-hued corduroy pants. The custom cotton fabric should prove lightweight enough to layer, but not too flimsy in the fall and winter cold.

The best part about the Billy Reid Plaid Western Shirt is the fact that you can use it to dress down a charcoal blazer, or fall right in line with your favorite shawl cardigan — the options are practically limitless when it comes to this versatile, old-school-meets-new-school Western plaid buttondown. Layer up accordingly in the weeks ahead, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer – An Expert Seasonal Layering Find

Best fall blazers for men.

It’s like we keep saying here on this Brooklyn style blog: There’s arguably never been a better season for menswear than right now, this fine autumn, with a wide variety of textures, colors, layers and remarkable menswear essentials for the season at hand. That goes for everything from rugged waxed jackets to textured fisherman sweaters, durable henleys, expertly faded jeans and much more — outer layers aplenty very much included.

Of course, your friends (and my friends!) at Huckberry have the basics covered and then some, and that goes for pieces that deliver a distinctive spin on a classic — in this case, that’d be one of the best blazers for fall from Flint and Tinder.

The silhouette is then flipped on its head in the new Flint and Tinder Fall 2025 Collection, and the end result — among other stylish, rugged offerings — is the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer, an unstructured spin on the wool blazer that blends the chore coat and the blazer in handsome fashion.

The key, as with other Huckberry menswear essentials made to take on the brisk breezes and fall foliage, is in its dependable fabrication, starting with twice-boiled thick wool for warmth and a soft, lightweight feel.

The Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer boasts the traditional lapels, patch pockets and button front of a stylish blazer, yet that unstructured design gives it a dash of devil-may-care appeal — flip the collar up and wear this as a transitional piece of outerwear or a reliable travel jacket, style points very much included.

The four-button front placket is a stylish, eye-catching change of pace, as is the range of colors in which you can score your new favorite fall and winter blazer — would you expect anything less from Huckberry?

The famed Americana brand has also built out the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer with enough variety to suit every sense of style — simply look at the range of available color options and finishing touches like the use of corozo buttons. And with a hybrid jacket like the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer, you’ve got options as to how you wear one of the best fall jackets for men.

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Team it with a henley and faded blue jeans for high-low style appeal, wear it atop a white Oxford shirt with olive chinos for a classic, office-ready look, or rock the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer over a chambray shirt for a look that’s utterly timeless. The best fall blazers for men and women give you style options aplenty, no matter which color you select — the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer is no different, so shop accordingly this season.