December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 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.

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.

November 18, 2023November 17, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Lined Denim Short Cruiser Jacket – A Rugged Seasonal Staple

‘Tis the season, if you ask me, to layer up in rugged fashion, and there’s no time like the present to add a few tools to your rotation in that regard. Take the Filson Lined Denim Short Cruiser Jacket, for starters. The silhouette is a classic from the famed Pacific Northwest brand, which already makes some of the most rugged and finely crafted menswear on the market.

That lineup includes one of the best flannel shirts and the toughest work jacket out there, to name but a few essentials from the century-plus-old brand. Well, my friends, in time for Thanksgiving (and well beyond), get ready to ramp things up even further.

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That’s because the Filson Lined Denim Short Cruiser Jacket is built to impossibly tough standards, with rugged detailing throughout — but beyond that, it’s also on sale right now for 30 percent off. Yes, that’s right, my friends.

Filson, which rarely runs sales, just launched the Filson Black Friday Shop, featuring some excellent discounts on durable, dependable picks from the brand. That rotation includes outerwear, selvedge denim, Filson Tin Cloth bags and shirting, and each is crafted to the brand’s exacting standards. How’s that for a holiday menswear deal, ehh??

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But back briefly to the Filson Lined Denim Short Cruiser Jacket (it’s marked down below $320, now through November 26th). It’s made from raw indigo selvedge denim from Cone Denim Mills, an increasingly rare commodity utilizing some of the best selvedge denim on the market.

Then, Filson lines the Filson Lined Denim Short Cruiser Jacket with its Alaskan Guide Brushed Flannel fabric for exceptional warmth. Metal shank buttons provide standout durability, while the hip length of the Filson Lined Denim Short Cruiser Jacket provides coverage for days working in the yard or nights at your favorite brewery.

When you throw in the fact that it’s up for grabs at a discount for a very limited time, well, I’d say you’ve just found your new favorite winter jacket. What more could you ask for from Filson?

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket

How do you take a certified style classic like one of the best men’s waxed jackets and make it even better? Well, in the case of my friends at Huckberry, that means updating the already famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Hudson Jacket with all-new, custom fabric from one of the best waxed jacket makers on the planet.

It might sound too good to be true, but when it comes to the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket, seeing is believing.

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It’s already part of a full rotation of the best waxed jackets for men over at the rugged, ever-versatile retailer, and the Flint and Tinder line is already quite hard to beat. In the case of this jacket, it’s the use of British Millerain Tekwax Evolution 8 weather-resistant waxed canvas that gives it plenty of durability and seasonal performance, especially on brisk fall days.

It can also stand up to chillier weather thanks to the flannel interior lining, but the real difference maker here with the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket is the unique blackwatch plaid pattern. There are also seriously cool color options available in the everyday version of this hunting-inspired jacket, but that plaid pattern is about as rich and stylish as it gets for the season at hand.

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Of course, this all doesn’t come cheap, as the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket will set you back about $400 ($398, to be exact).

But given Huckberry’s know-how at finding partners who make the best stuff on the planet (in this case, the best men’s waxed jackets) is something you can trust in, and something that makes it worth the higher price tag. If I were you, I’d add the Flint and Tinder Special Edition Waxed Hudson Jacket to your style rotation ASAP.

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Indianola Chukka – A New Classic Pair of Fall Boots

I’d guess that, if you read the blog on the regular, your wardrobe has more than a few of the best men’s style essentials, particularly on the footwear front when it comes to, say, the best chukka boots for men. But what about when things get shaken up a bit and your favorite menswear designer re-enters the men’s footwear space in a big way, just in time for fall?

That’s what Alabama-based Billy Reid is doing with the reintroduction of Billy Reid footwear, which should provide plenty more competition for your rotation of the best men’s boots. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Now, I already wrote about new boots from Billy Reid yesterday on the blog, but let’s talk about a highly versatile pair in particular. After all, the collection includes just two new pairs for now: First up, we’ve got the Billy Reid Paglia Moto Boots, made in Italy from overdyed pebbled leather with a slight edge to it.

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Those boots are sleek and dressy yet road-ready, but we’re here today to talk about the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots. They’ve certainly got the pedigree you’d expect from a designer known for making one of the best pea coats and the best dress shirts on the market,

The Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots are very nearly what you’d precisely expect from a designer with a commitment to timeless style and craftsmanship. Light brown kudu leather gives these a bit of texture right out of the box, but these stylish men’s chukka boots will develop their own distinctive patina over time.

Comfort flex soles provide ease of movement out of the box — these shouldn’t feel overly stiff or uncomfortable. The famed menswear brand has even burnished the toe cap for a bit of a rugged-meets refined feel when it comes to the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots.

The profile on these should prove streamlined enough to dress up with the best corduroy pants or your favorite pair of chinos, yet classic brown leather chukka boots also wear very well with timeless dark blue denim.

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Keep in mind that although the Billy Reid Indianola Chukka Boots are an investment (they’ll set you back $448), you’re getting a truly classic pair of men’s boots that can be dressed up or down, a pair that’s made in Italy from the finest materials on the market. It sounds to me like your new favorite pair of chukka boots could be just a few clicks away.

October 14, 2023October 11, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt – Your New Everyday Fall Flannel Shirt

Every year, as crisp weather rolls into town, I sort out my wardrobe and try to go back to basics — I’m sure you’re much the same way, and we’ve surely talked a lot about fall style essentials aplenty these past few weeks. Well, that shows no signs of slowing down today, as we’re knee-deep (or neck-deep?) into talking about a certified seasonal style classic, one of the best flannel shirts for men.

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Yessir, the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is a personal favorite of mine, and it calls to mind the rugged, durable shirts worn by my great-grandfather, my grandpa and my dad on brisk fall and winter days.

Beyond that though, your new favorite flannel shirt is built to last, it’s as functional as ever and yes, it’s got a dash of style points thrown in, to boot. I wear my own version of the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt about as often as I can, and I always welcome seeing this timeless staple in new fall colors (keep scrolling for more).

Like the trusty Filson Tin Cloth Work Jacket, it’s a design rich with history from the Filson archives, which is precisely the kind of fall style move you can hang your hat on (literally, in this case). The Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is one of the sturdier shirts in the brand’s rotation, made from a tightly woven and brushed cotton twill that makes it warm when you need it to be warm — perhaps atop a Filson thermal shirt — and yet comfortable on more temperate days.

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Two oversized flap chest pockets provide the utility you need as a true workshirt, but the Filson Alaskan Guide Flannel Shirt is also a fine option as one of the best men’s flannel shirts when worn in casual style situations (perhaps with your new favorite pair of blue jeans, for instance).

However you choose to wear it, in whichever color you’ve got your eye on, this durable shirt goes the distance — and then some. Don’t round out your fall wardrobe without it.

September 30, 2023September 29, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: RRL Slim Fit Selvedge Denim – A Rugged Pair of Men’s Jeans for Fall

It can sometimes feel overwhelming sorting out all the men’s style essentials you feel you might need on hand for fall. Seeing as the current season is arguably the best for menswear — from the layering potential to the return of the best boots for men and other cold-weather favorites — you’ve got a lot of ground to cover.

Let’s check off one box today though in fine fashion: A pair of the best men’s jeans, the sort that can grow with you through the season ahead and beyond. The sort of stylish men’s jeans that perhaps hung in your closet for summer, yet are now ready to take centerstage. Yes indeed, I’m talking about a pair of the best jeans for men as found in the new Huckberry Denim Shop (keep on scrolling, my friends).

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Naturally, the Huckberry Denim Shop isn’t the only place worth shopping broadly today as you look for a new pair of jeans to add to your rotation. Let’s up the ante a bit and go a touch more premium and rugged than perhaps you might be used to wearing.

After all, you want jeans that are built to last, especially in these more casual times — jeans that can add rugged appeal to weekend getaways and fall bonfires, and perhaps even at the office. Allow me to introduce you to the RRL Slim Fit Selvedge Jeans from Huckberry’s denim offering.

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For the uninitiated, RRL is the truly Americana-inspired, vintage-leaning, ultra-rugged offshoot of Ralph Lauren and Polo Ralph Lauren; if it’s durable denim, faded shirting and super-cozy sweaters you seek (among others), RRL has you covered. And that goes for these hard-working, seriously cool jeans, too.

The RRL Slim Fit Selvedge Jeans stand out from the already-excellent Huckberry crop of jeans for more than a few reasons, starting with the use of 12.4 oz. Japanese selvedge denim. That denim (at least in the pair shown here) features a mix of bronze and olive yarns that should break in nicely over time, although you can also find the RRL Slim Fit Selvedge Jeans in a range of other dark, dusty and indigo shades.

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Regularly priced anywhere from $295 (like the Olive pair seen here!) to $459, these handsome jeans also feature USA-sourced rivets and hardware, to go along with USA-made production. And in virtually any shade, you can style the RRL Slim Fit Selvedge Jeans with everything from a henley and a waxed trucker jacket to your favorite Oxford shirt and a pair of the best fall boots for a business casual look.

The best part is, they’ll get better with each and every wear, and that’s one less thing to worry about as you plan out your next fall #OOTD.

September 23, 2023September 22, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Tecovas Knox Roper Boots – Perfectly Rugged Men’s Boots for Fall

When the weather turns brisk, when you can feel crisp leaves underfoot and a slight chill in the air, that’s when it’s high time you broke out a pair of your new favorite boots. In fact, in my experience, I’d recommend you make that pair of boots in question a rugged pair from a bootmaker like Tecovas.

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The Western boots brand, founded in 2014 in Austin, Texas, now makes dozens of different boots in various styles, from tried-and-true cowboy boots to the rugged Knox Roper Boots seen at the top of the page.

If you’ve been hesitant about dipping your toes (quite literally) into the Western boots trend, a pair of sturdy roper boots (originally made for wearing on ranches and in fields and barns) are a reliable alternative. And the Tecovas Knox Roper Boots hit all the right marks in terms of durable performance and rugged appeal, to say the least.

Made from rich bovine wheat leather that’s only bound to get better with age, they bridge the gap between work boots (with a wedge sole) and traditional Western boots, complete with resolable Goodyear welt construction. The Tecovas Knox Roper Boots also feature Western detailing on the upper, including a V-shaped, reinforced opening with pull straps. The boot also rests atop a comfortable yet dependable Vibram wedge outsole for traction and all-day comfort.

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Think of the Tecovas Knox Roper Boots as an easy-on, easy-off alternative to lace-up boots, with much of the same stylish appeal. They’re the ideal pair of boots to wear with dark blue jeans (perhaps also from Tecovas), and perhaps one of the best men’s henleys from the fan-favorite brand. Make the Tecovas Knox Roper Boots your next fall footwear purchase, and then reap the benefits in terms of style and performance all season long.

September 16, 2023September 14, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Mott and Bow Stone Jeans – Early Fall’s Best Jeans for Men

The best jeans for men, that ever-indispensable part of a guy’s wardrobe, the sort of staple item that can put in the work and keep going — well, they shouldn’t be all that hard to find, right? You might think that to be true, but sometimes, the going gets tough. What’s a guy to do? Well, that’s why we’re here today.

Enter Mott and Bow, the NYC-based direct-to-consumer brand that makes some of the best men’s denim, all the while using premium Italian cotton denim, exceptional wash techniques and fair pricing. Ideally, you know the brand for making your favorite everyday blue jeans, but let’s dig a bit deeper beyond that today.

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The Mott and Bow Stone Jeans (available in both Slim and Straight cuts) could in fact be the perfect pair of men’s jeans you need this early fall. The Medium Grey color — as shown here, and available in sizes up to 42 — is a nice change of pace from summer’s light wash denim, it’s got plenty of character, and it’s also a bit edgier than a pair of classic dark blue jeans.

Although Mott and Bow, one of my favorite denim brands, also does those dark blue jeans (and more!) exceptionally well, I’d wager you might be on the hunt for a pair of men’s stretch jeans in a slightly different shade every so often.

If you want denim to wear with, say, a flannel shirt or a henley and a trucker jacket this fall, denim that clocks in at a medium-weight 11.5 oz. with helpful two percent elastane for stretch, then these are some of the best men’s jeans to buy now.

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I’ve personally tried these, and I love the durable yet stretchy fabric and the medium grey color — I can only hope you’ll feel the same way. The best men’s denim for fall is but a few clicks away, my friends. Go to it, wear ’em with pride, and thank me later.

September 9, 2023October 15, 2024 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Le Alfre Classic White Oxford Shirt – A New Wardrobe Staple

In my experience, you’d be surprised how often a menswear selection that seems suited simply for one situation is actually well-suited for, well, several. Take one of the best men’s Oxford shirts, for instance. This classic shirt has preppy roots in more modern times, and was even named for the Oxford cloth used to make the original shirts Scotland years ago.

Combined with its buttondown collar and crisp color options — often in white or light blue — the Oxford shirt was a tried-and-true style staple for plenty of business casual and dressed-up situations (aside from black tie affairs). Here’s where today’s Style Pick of the Week swerves ever so slightly.

You see, the best Oxford shirt for men these days has a touch more flash in terms of style potential: It can be dressed up with a classic navy blazer like days gone by, but the right shirt can also be worn in ways that are casually cool, and that’s what leads me to the Le Alfre Le Blanc White Oxford Shirt.

It all starts with the vision of the brand and founder Brandon Snower, who wanted to revamp the traditional buttondown shirt for the modern man.

Consider that aim achieved, as I’ve found that NYC-based Le Alfre makes some of the best Oxford shirts under $100. And while its classic shirts have a contrasting white “banker” collar, the Le Alfre Le Blanc White Oxford Shirt goes all in on a more monochromatic take.

This style, made in Portugal from 100 percent soft Portuguese Oxford cotton, boasts timeless details like a buttondown collar, plus premium touches like Mother of Pearl buttons. Double-button rounded cuffs are also a more casual touch (unlike square cuffs found on some traditional dress shirts), and the Le Alfre Le Blanc White Oxford Shirt is made by Portugal’s oldest shirtmaker, to boot.

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As Le Alfre says, “simple is always classy,” and this shirt just works (and works). If I were you, I’d wear it untucked with dark blue jeans and handsome brown leather lace-up boots for high-low, casual style, and I’d team it with tobacco chinos and tan leather loafers (plus a navy blazer) at the office or for evening cocktails. Rethink what you thought you knew about the Oxford shirt, and start dressing accordingly this season.

September 2, 2023September 1, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Billy Reid Bold Plaid Tuscumbia Shirt – A Refreshed Version of A Classic

When I shop my favorite menswear brands, I tend to look for consistency and reliability, and of course, a distinct sense of style. That’s where Billy Reid often comes into play: The classic-meets-modern Alabama menswear brand makes iconic pieces with a fresh sensibility, be it the best shirt jacket for breezy nights or a rugged indigo Western shirt.

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They also have their own lineup of tried-and-true classics, like the flagship Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt. Here’s where it gets even better: They update some of the brand’s best pieces in every season in new colors and fabrications, each cooler than the last, like the Billy Reid Bold Plaid Tuscumbia Shirt.

It arrives just in time for fall, and it’s a nice change of pace from a more standard (yet always classic!) blue or white Oxford shirt, for instance. The fun doesn’t stop there, though.

The iconic modern brand already calls the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt a “cornerstone of lived-in luxury,” what with its use of custom brushed plaid cotton (in the case of this shirt). The plaid pattern itself on the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt is also rich and visually appealing, with plenty of layers to it.

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That gives it a bit of an edge in terms of style over other more classic red plaid shirts, for instance — the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt is crisp enough to wear beneath your favorite fall blazer in dressier style situations for the season ahead. The next time you need a shirt that refreshes an already-iconic design, opt for this number from Billy Reid.

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