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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat Updates the Peacoat in Rugged, Timeless Fashion

Especially as winter weather encroaches on your day-to-day, it can prove positive to have sturdy style staples at the ready, especially utterly classic selections in your winter outerwear rotation. That’s nothing new if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, but some brands do it much better than others (again, nothing new if you read this fresh outlook delivered near-daily from Brooklyn).

Take Taylor Stitch, the San Francisco-based brand carving out its own place in the menswear pantheon of timeless brands with a sharp take on fashion icons. You very well might know the brand for its crisp take on Oxford shirts, super-soft flannel shirts, chamois shirt jackets and exceptionally well-fitting chinos — and the list goes on when it comes to modern classics.

That certainly holds true for the peacoat, with its heritage on the decks of U.S. Navy ships and later, on dry land in foul winter weather.

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Often built from thick and sturdy wool (in this case, hard-working Melton wool), the style is a tried-and-true must-have for the modern man — where the sleek topcoat works well atop your favorite suit or blazer, consider something like the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat a go-between.

Particularly when paired with durable blue jeans, richly crafted leather boots and your favorite henley, the peacoat is a certified menswear staple. And as the famed San Francisco brand says, “the Mariner honors the time tested peacoat design” in modern fashion. Keep on scrolling for a closer look, would you?

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat uses a thick and hard-working 19-oz. 71% wool and 29% nylon fabric blend for weather resistance and a touch of comfortable stretch and plenty of durability. Finishing touches like organic cotton twill lining make for an easy-on, easy-off-, easy-to-layer wearing experience, while the classic peacoat design featuring a six-button front remains the same, even as Taylor Stitch streamlines the fit of the dependable winter outerwear style.

The Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat (billed by the fan-favorite brand as “at once elegant and rugged”) comes in a rich Sable color for maximum versatility, not to be outdone by the effortless versatility of a shade like Navy. And while sizes of the Taylor Stitch Mariner Coat are moving quickly, you’d do well to upgrade your style rotation at once — before winter’s worst weather hits.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: These are 10 of the Very Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales to Shop Now

Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales 2025.

If you’ve been reading this Brooklyn style blog across the past few weeks and months (and indeed, years!), hopefully, you’re on board with the idea that buying less can mean buying better, investing in top-notch gear across the board. Taking a bit of extra time and putting some extra thought into curating your wardrobe gives you a sense of versatility and wearability no matter the situation (be it rugged or more formal), and naturally, your favorite online menswear brands can surely help.

And given how cluttered the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals market happens to be these days, it certainly pays off to buy less, but buy better. Tracking down your favorite gear and menswear retailers pays dividends, especially if those retailers — like the good folks at Huckberry or Bespoke Post or Todd Snyder are offering up previously unheard-of discounts on a range of premium gear for the holiday season.

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So, at a time when you could feasibly shop hundreds upon hundreds of deals, yours truly has tried to make the process a bit more simple: Save your time and hard-earned cash by shopping 10 of my favorite Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from some of the best online menswear shops for guys.

Keep it simple, take it easy this weekend, craft your perfect Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich and crack open a cold one: ‘Tis the season, after all.

Now I don’t know about you, but all that holiday shopping has me craving a delicious Friday dram or a cold beer (although you very well might be able to get that decanter and rocks glass set right now at Bespoke Post on sale).

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It’s tough to select just one top Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale, but ideally, this carefully curated list of 10 top-notch Black Friday deals to shop will get you thinking about upgrading your style game the right way, buying thoughtfully in the process. We’ll be back tomorrow with the first of two weekend style entries, but for now, here’s to a great post-Turkey Day shopping spree, plenty of delicious leftovers and some great menswear headed to your doorstep in no time. Cheers, my friends!

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.

The Friday Find: The Taylor Stitch Bourbon Corduroy Ojai Jacket Is Handsome Fall Style Personified

Best chore jackets for men.

Now that we’re past the first day of fall — always a momentous time on my own personal calendar for a number of reasons — it’s high time you kicked things into high gear as far as your array of autumn style essentials is concerned.

The best menswear for fall expertly balances rugged appeal with versatility, rich texture and even seasonal, carefully considered colorways — as luck would have it, the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket checks each of those boxes in a handsome silhouette that nods in expert fashion to iconic French chore coats.

And it’s all thanks to the good folks at Taylor Stitch, a brand I’ve admired for a decade and one that has some serious chops as far as the variety of its classic-meets-modern menswear rotation.

The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is every bit as much of a brand staple for the San Francisco outfitter as its expertly crafted Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, a modern version of the timeless Oxford shirt. Its array of sturdy cotton tees, the Heavy Bag Henley, its two different cuts of chinos and of course, the utterly cool Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket are also heavy hitters, to be sure.

And while it’s a high bar to clear, the casually roguish stylings of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket might just be the best-suited of the bunch for fall, particularly in eye-catching, richly crafted organic cotton corduroy in a mighty tempting shade of Bourbon.

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With top and side-entry hip patch pockets and a chest patch pocket for your everyday carry, plus secure ring-back buttons, this jacket is as functional at the workshop or drafting table as it is stylish enough for sipping on a speakeasy Old Fashioned.

Whether layered over a rugged organic cotton henley or worn atop a Taylor Stitch chambray shirt for high-low style, this is a surefire seasonal winner — and an expert Friday Find pick, if I do say so myself. Good luck layering out there this fall, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: There’s Never Been a Better Time to Buy the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket Ahead of the Fall Season

Today’s Friday Find — where we kick off the weekend with a quick look at a standout must-buy you might not have known about yet — perhaps isn’t quite as much an unearthing of a rare gem as it is a look at a handsome, stellar piece of exceptional outerwear from a company doing things the right way. Of course, if you read this Brooklyn style blog, you happen to know that company as San Francisco’s own Taylor Stitch.

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Yes, my friends, you very well might have seen the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket on the blog here over the years (I first covered it in my series of Taylor Stitch reviews a decade ago, in fact!), and it’s back once more — and there are plenty of reasons to invest in one of the very best jackets for men right now.

The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket has plenty going for it — it just might be one of the best leather jackets on the market, with the pedigree and construction (and style points!) to match.

In addition to utterly classic, well-fitting and remarkably well-made daily essentials like the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt (a personal favorite in my own style rotation), the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is an investment worth the extra cash (it’ll run you $1,248 this year in one of three incredibly well-crafted shades of rich ready-to-break-in steerhide leather).

Yet again, the good folks at Taylor Stitch took great care in working with San Fran’s own Golden Bear — a heritage jacket maker with a remarkable pedigree, and that shows in detailed fashion thanks to the use of hard-wearing yet supple chrome-tanned, drum-dyed 3.5-oz. full-grain steerhide.

Built out with Thinsulate insulation for added warmth, not to mention a custom YKK antique brass zipper, it’s clear that one of my favorite menswear brands once again went the extra mile to deliver one of the best jackets for men in every stitch.

The hidden snap collar features eye-catching zig-zag stitching on its underside (turn it up for an extra dash of “classic cool”), while its pockets are lined with flannel — and the fit, as ever, is trim and cut for rugged layering perfection. It certainly won’t be the last time you hear about the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, as I tend to so often say this time of year.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30 Percent On The Best-Selling Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt Right Now

Even as the mercury rises ever higher this summer season, it seems there are still style staples that pass muster just about anywhere, so to speak: The best men’s buttondown shirts, particularly a shirt with an Oxford shirt-esque design, fits the bill nicely if you want truly seasonless, efficient, effective style (seemingly) no matter the weather.

And in my experience, the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt certainly qualifies as a standard style staple for the modern man, with its reliable design, its expert use of fabric and color across several varieties, and its easy-wearing appeal — no matter what.

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Yes indeed, that’s high praise as far as one of the best Oxford shirts for men is concerned, but it lives up to it — and you can score at least one style of the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt on sale right now (a rare sale, at that). Crafted from a reliable 4oz. 100 percent organic cotton for softness and a weight that’s wearable on most days (even in the summer), the Jack Shirt is also garment-washed — that gives it softness right out of the box, something I tend to look for in the best men’s shirting.

The fabric in this case is what makes this version of the best-selling, fan-favorite Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt a winner — it’s an indigo plaid that’ll only get better the more you wear it. It also happens to be 30 percent off right now, and is built out with classic Taylor Stitch details, like a rounded chest pocket and the brand’s signature Jack shirt collar.

And as you’ll recall with other Taylor Stitch menswear styles, the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt comes in the brand’s helpful chest sizing for a pleasing, tailored fit.

Other signature Taylor Stitch touches, like double-stitched buttonholes and a design that forgoes pleats, are also front and center in what might just become one of your new favorite buttondown shirts, whether paired with expertly washed chinos or styled with lounge shorts from your favorite menswear brand (that’s Taylor Stitch today, right)? When you crave a reliable, stylish shirt in any season, reach for the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Jack Shirt is a Prime Seasonal Style Move

Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt review.

When the high heat of summer rolls around, it’s nice to have a closet you can rely on at a moment’s notice, especially a selection of stylish men’s shirts that fit the bill nicely for plenty of laidback occasions. It’s all the better if you’ve found a brand you can trust from day to night — a brand that manages to put the same attention to detail into its seasonal wares as its year-round offerings, like the good folks at Taylor Stitch.

The San Francisco brand has been a longtime favorite of mine for its attention to detail in men’s shirting and its respect for updating the classics with a fresh twist — like the indigo fabric used on the shirt above (more on that in just a second).

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So, while the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt is an undisputed style classic in all four seasons, well, I’d wager that the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt is even more well-suited for summer, making it one of the best short-sleeve shirts for men.

It boasts organic cotton Oxford fabric in a flattering short-sleeve cut — remember, the brand offers shirts in helpful, tailored chest sizing. Elegant touches like a casual, rounded chest pocket mean that even the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt has something in common with the best Oxford shirts on the market.

Better still is the fact that the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt comes in both Indigo Stripe and Black Seersucker options for variety in a well-curated wardrobe rotation. And yet, the handsome indigo number of this variation of the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt might be your best bet, particularly if you prefer wearing shades of tan and earth tones in your selection of chino shorts and five-pocket pants.

And another thing to love about the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt? The fact that you can dress it up ever so slightly with tan chinos and leather loafers, or else keep it casual and breezy with khaki chino shorts or even grey lounge shorts (both of which Taylor Stitch sells, of course).

Between the handsome fabric, the thoughtful construction and the expert attention to detail, the Taylor Stitch Jack Short-Sleeve Shirt is your new go-to move for summer BBQs, casual hangs in the backyard and all sorts of summer outings.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: AC/DC in Cleveland & The Best Summer Workwear From Huckberry

AC/DC Cleveland 2025.

Well, my friends: It’s official. For the second time this month, I’ve managed to squeeze in a properly iconic, truly rocking show by Australian icons and personal heroes AC/DC. If you’ve been reading this Brooklyn style blog for years, you know I tend to dabble in music writing — among my many other freelance writing pursuits, of course — and that I’ve got a true love for guitar-driven rock music.

It all started with AC/DC years ago, as I wrote on this very blog when I saw AC/DC in Tampa Bay just a few weeks ago, and if you’ve kept up with me on Instagram, you’ll see I haven’t slowed down one bit (and neither has my first favorite band!).

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This week saw a trek to Cleveland for a mix of business and pleasure: In the midst of writing about the best leather chukka boots for men, I made time to trek back to the Midwest once more in pursuit of the best craft beer, the best summer menswear from Huckberry and certainly, the pursuit of the all-encompassing power of genre-defining, game-changing rock music.

I’ve also covered a lot of ground when it comes to all things music on this very blog, including how to dress for a rock concert and how to dress in rock n’roll style: For me, that meant a combination of rugged Taylor Stitch denim and a classic T-shirt purchased earlier in the day at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame — what a pairing, ehh?

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For visiting the likes of Great Lakes Brewing, stopping by iconic Cleveland dive bar ABC The Tavern and then turning things up in high-voltage fashion for a blistering, hard-rocking show, they were the right pick indeed — you can (and should!) check out my other Taylor Stitch reviews for a road map to the best seasonal menswear, and for a look at how those denim jeans are working for me, please do see my Instagram below. Cheers!

I’ve stayed plenty busy even on the road, covering the likes of the Huckberry x Ford capsule collection at Maxim.com — rugged workwear aplenty is the name of the game — and carving out time to taste the best Cleveland craft beer. It goes without saying, but the fun continues back in Brooklyn this weekend with two summer style blog posts for your reading and shopping pleasure.

For now, I’m going to reflect fondly on my time in Cleveland, and my time seeing one of the greatest rock bands on the planet, over a cold beer or two. Join me, won’t you? Cheers to the weekend, cheers to summer style essentials and as always, long live rock n’roll!

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The AC/DC PWR UP Tour, the Best Spring Weekend Menswear & Tampa Bay Craft Beer

AC/DC PWR UP Tour.

It’s not every day that a blog post via my Brooklyn style blog leads off with a reference to AC/DC — nor an AC/DC show on the horizon, right?? The Aussie rockers were my first favorite band years ago growing up in Michigan — where I’ve spent much of the past week reconnecting with family and friends (and attending my high school class reunion!). Yes, if you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ll have seen all of that fun — and Michigan craft beer — and more.

I’ve come a long way since those days ridin’ down the highway back in Michigan jamming out to those legendary rockers, but my latest excursion south to Florida brings the promise of another show by an iconic band, this time in Tampa Bay.

If you’ve followed along with the blog over the years, especially as I’ve talked about live music adventures in Brooklyn and even how to dress for a rock concert, plus how to dress in rock n’roll style, my tastes have certainly changed, but the band still holds a very, very special place in my heart. In fact, this will remarkably be my fourth time (dating back to 2008!) seeing Acca Dacca. How about that!?

And that all means that, thanks to a timely Christmas gift from my mom… my dad and I get to see these giants of rock n’roll this very weekend in Tampa Bay! It’s a departure from the norm (although “If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)” still holds a prime placement on my Spotify!), but so great and a positively exciting return to my roots, in a way, all the same.

Again, long before I started this Brooklyn style blog and later had the chance to travel to the French Riviera, cover the finest spirits in the world and write all about my favorite menswear, well, there was AC/DC.

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And as a wise author once wrote in Esquire years ago, a band like AC/DC will never die — the world will always need a band like AC/DC. Lofty praise considering most of my coverage skews towards the best new gear and watches, yes? But again, perspective is important, as is the chance to just plain old rock out.

If you happen to have any recommendations for Tampa — perhaps some of the best Tampa Bay craft beer via Cigar City? — then those selections truly are welcomed (and you can let me know via Instagram!).

As for my wardrobe in the Florida heat, I look forward to wearing a new duo of menswear from Taylor Stitch (canvas fatigue-inspired shorts and a simple black T-shirt from Taylor Stitch, namely). Just like the straightforward, high-voltage rock music of AC/DC, sometimes, keeping things simple is best — and pays the most dividends in terms of consistency over time, ehh?

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For now, keep your eyes peeled here for a duo of weekend style blog posts as I boogie my way across Florida and make my way back home early next week to Brooklyn — there’s nothing like a return to form via an iconic rock band though, is there?

I look forward to getting down to some good old-fashioned rock n’roll this weekend, just like the old days — thanks for reading, thank you for following along, and remember: Rock n’roll ain’t noise pollution, folks. Cheers!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take 40% Off The Perfect Bomber Jacket for Spring From Taylor Stitch

There are jackets that fall squarely in the performance category, there are jackets that are more stylish than truly functional, and then, there’s the rare jacket that manages to toe the line nicely in both respects. Finding one of the best jackets for men this spring that’s on sale ups the ante even further, and so it goes with the Taylor Stitch Last Call section and the performance-minded yet sleek, sharp Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket.

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It falls squarely in the realm of a highly reliable, streamlined bomber jacket — not quite a puffer jacket in a technical material with a flashy color, not quite a windbreaker you’d wear on a morning jog, but certainly ready for the worst weather spring has to offer.

For good measure, the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket happens to be on sale in a range of sizes (a whopping 40 percent off, in fact), but why is it worth adding one of the best bomber jackets for spring — an underrated one, no less — to your rotation? Stick with me on this one, my friends.

Taylor Stitch men's jacket review.

It’s as if the San Francisco-based brand made the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket specifically with the city’s temperamental weather in mind: Sunny and breezy one second, blustery and foggy the very next. The Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket starts with a recycled nylon exterior finished off with a DWR finish to repel wind and rain, and it’s then reinforced with organic cotton and nylon at the yokes and collar — this gives it a one-two punch in terms of both style and utility.

The collar is even lined with tricot for comfort when flipped up against the cold, and the vertical quilting of the durable yet lightweight Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket is filled with 120 grams of insulation (comfortable enough to wear over a T-shirt or henley, far lighter than your traditional winter puffer jacket or parka).

Helpfully, you can layer the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket over a straightforward tee or over, say, a cotton crewneck sweater in the spring months, or even in colder weather far afield. You can even customize the fit of this streamlined bomber jacket, thanks to the two-way front zipper design.

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And as with all things Taylor Stitch, at least in my experience, the helpful details — like side-entry zip chest pockets and slant hand hip pockets — are accounted for, and then some. A reliable, stylish bomber jacket made from recycled materials, all offered up at an on-sale steal? Sounds to me like the Taylor Stitch Ember Jacket could be your new favorite spring jacket, my friends.