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by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Get This Taylor Stitch Western Shirt for 50 Percent Off at Huckberry

Shopping for the best menswear essentials on the market, especially at a site like Huckberry, requires a keen eye for finding the gear that’s going to best serve you. So, while the well-stocked Huckberry Sale section right now has tons of cold-weather gear marked down to low, low prices, the real key is to look for some of the best deals on summer menswear that you can buy right now. In the case of today’s Sunday Sale, the summer menswear deal in question is a great one: 50 percent off one of the best men’s Western shirts of the moment from Taylor Stitch.

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That brings the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt down to 50 percent off right now, just a shade over $60. Bear in mind that it’s made from sturdy 8oz. organic cotton, the kind that only gets better with age, so it’ll function nicely as an overshirt on breezy summer nights — yet you can also wear it unbuttoned over your favorite T-shirt atop stretch chino shorts plenty of times in the season ahead. Rest easy knowing that plenty of sizes are available right now, and then get ready to shop and save at Huckberry.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Hawthorne Shirt – The Best New Summer Shirt

Best short-sleeve shirt for men to buy now.

The building blocks of a guy’s summer wardrobe should include reliable staples, no doubt about it, and some welcome changes of pace, too — take the best men’s short-sleeve shirts, for instance. Think of your classic polo or a short-sleeve buttondown, and then think of some slight variations to those tried-and-true staples — that’s where the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Hawthorne Shirt comes into play. Taylor Stitch has a way of taking the classics and switching things up, and that’s certainly what they’ve done with this organic cotton camp-collar shirt.

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The camp-collar style is a throwback that’s quickly turned into both a modern trend and still a classic, with a lay-flat collar that’s easygoing and definitely laidback. The organic cotton is washed for a textured look and feel, and this stylish short-sleeve shirt also boasts a textured striped design. The real kicker, though, is the tailored fit, which lends it a polished air (unlike some more relaxed Hawaiian shirts).

The Sand color of this Taylor Stitch shirt wears well with just about anything (including your favorite light wash jeans or even off-white chinos), and the quality is second-to-none — as you’d expect from Taylor Stitch. It’s a stylish short-sleeve men’s shirt for summer that you can count on, and there’s no denying you need more than a few of those right now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This New Taylor Stitch Oxford Is Your Favorite Breezy Spring Style Move

Best Oxford shirt for men.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the good folks at Taylor Stitch come right on back through with another round of the best men’s style essentials for spring, summer and yes, well beyond those two seasons. The San Francisco brand is, of course, a perennial favorite of your friendly Brooklyn style writer, be it making one of the best merino T-shirts or a rugged leather jacket to wear in breezier weather.

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Those two style staples are but two areas in which the long-running brand excels, but the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford has long been another piece worthy of a spot in your wardrobe. The Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt is impressive in any season, harnessing the versatile potential of the Oxford in a fresh, modern way. The fit is nicely dialed in via chest sizes, the collar is substantial but not overly large — with a nice roll that looks great unbuttoned or done up — and the cut is made to be worn tucked in or untucked.

If you’ve tried the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, you know there’s lots to love, and it gets even better when you take a look at the best new spring and summer colorways of the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, my friends.

Best Taylor Stitch Oxford shirt for men.

The Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt in Teal is particularly impressive, in a fresh, rich shade that wears well with the best indigo blue jeans or with Taylor Stitch’s slim chinos in equal measure. Of course, the especially breezy, dusty Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt in Natural is also a nice change of pace, presented in yet another exceptionally cool colorway that wears well with just about anything you can dream up (yes, even white or off-white jeans or five-pocket pants. Of course, the specs on the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt remain reliable even if you opt for a more classic color, like the always-wearable shade of light blue that sells out at a frequent clip.

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The organic rugby Oxford cotton on the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt is soft but durable, made to get better with each wash and each wear. And given the fact that you can team the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt with a lightweight blazer or worn more casually — unbuttoned over the Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee, for instance — it’s a solid bet that this could become your new favorite Oxford shirt. The best and brightest new colors of the Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt keep things cool and interesting, but the classics always win out. Stock your shopping cart with that in mind. Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch x Huckberry Long Haul Jacket Is Your New Spring Go-To

Best men's denim jacket for spring.

There are some menswear partnerships that just make so much sense, you almost don’t have to think about ’em. Like the way that Todd Snyder teams up with Champion to update rugged style staples, or the way that Huckberry and Taylor Stitch have partnered on your new favorite denim jacket for spring and summer. It could be one of the coolest men’s jackets of the moment, in fact, and it perfectly merges everything you love about the two San Francisco brands, including an old-school, rugged appeal that’s still fresh and modern.

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The jacket in question is an update of the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket, a longtime favorite of mine here on the blog, and it plays off all the hallmarks you expect from that silhouette. The fit is clean and hits above the waist, with relatively slim sleeves and high armholes for a surprisingly tailored denim jacket. Of course, those are but a few of the touches that make it one of the best jackets for men at the moment.

The incredibly cool Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket is made from soft organic cotton denim, all the better for a soft fit that only gets better with time the more you wear it. This rugged denim jacket has also been washed for a vintage look and feel, but again, it’s only going to get better with age. It already looks like you’ve had it for years, which makes this one a nice change of pace against more polished Taylor Stitch chinos, for instance. The Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket also boasts eye-catching, nicely detailed antique copper YKK donut buttons and rivets, plus zig-zag stitching under the collar and along the front placket for added durability.

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Taken altogether, both the details big and small make the Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket one worth owning and wearing as often as possible this spring and summer. It gets all the better when you team your new favorite denim jacket with, say, a Taylor Stitch merino tee for go-anywhere, laidback-yet-cool style. Regardless of how many lightweight jackets you’ve got close at hand, the Huckberry x Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket is one of the coolest to buy right now — guaranteed.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Merino Tee is the Best Men’s Tee to Wear As It Warms Up

Best merino T-shirt for men.

When done right, as it turns out, the best men’s basics are actually so much more than basic — this, I hope you know if you read this blog on the regular. Perhaps reading this site over the years has even turned you into a fan of venerable San Fran retailer Taylor Stitch, one of my favorite menswear brands and a company that excels at turning the basics into, well, so much more than basic. Take the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee you see above. Like the different-than-ordinary workwear style of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, or the uncommonly rugged shawl cardigan sweater from the brand, this merino T-shirt is so much more than meets the eye.

Merino in and of itself is a standout fabric to have in your wardrobe, especially in layers close to the skin — merino wicks away moisture, fights odor and bacteria and generally feels comfortable as heck. And over the years, that’s been my experience with pieces like the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee. I hope you’ll agree, but take a look for yourself below as we keep things rolling.

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The brand also stocks heavier tees made from more substantial cotton-blend fabrics (like the Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee), but as a base layer for commuting, hiking, grabbing beers or beating the heat in a shady park, the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee also excels as one of the best T-shirts for men — period.

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To get technical, the magic in this stylish merino T-shirt comes from the superfine 18.5-micron mercerized Merino wool, blended with Lycra for stretch. Without getting too technical, though, the mercerization process makes the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee super-soft, and it helps that the fabric has a nice, visually interesting texture. When you’re wearing the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee, it looks like a T-shirt made to be worn on its own — not an undershirt, for instance. For as rugged and essential as the Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag line of knitwear can be, the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee is another standout option to add to your basics drawer.

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It’s also helpful that the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee comes in a range of neutral colors, since this T-shirt is so soft and moisture-wicking, you’ll be able to wear it repeatedly (provided it’s not overused as a workout tee, for instance). The Heather Grey color of the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee pairs well with plenty of style moves in your spring wardrobe, be it olive chinos and your favorite chukka boots or khaki shorts and canvas sneakers.

Wear it casually with light wash jeans and a stylish military jacket, or take it for a spin beneath an ultra-lightweight, unlined blazer at the office. You’ll find plenty of ways to wear a tee as comfortable as the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee, and your wardrobe is all the better for it. Keep in mind it’s much pricier than a pack of cotton tees (the Taylor Stitch Merino Tee will set you back $68), but once you try this thing on, it becomes all the more worth it.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket – The Best Leather Jacket for Spring is Back

The best men's leather jacket.

It only comes around every so often, and when you see it, you assuredly know it. I’m talking, of course, about the never-ending search to scope out one of the best men’s jackets, especially a hard-to-find, seriously cool and impeccably stylish spring jacket like the much-loved Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket. It’s back in stock at the famed San Francisco retailer, and is better than ever in its current iteration: It’s a splurge-worthy, drool-worthy jacket, and one of the best leather jackets for men, to boot. And in some shape or form, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket has been a longtime favorite of this writer, going back to 2015 and right on through to 2022. If you’ve been on the hunt for a way to really invest in the best with a new leather jacket for spring, the remarkable, frankly incredible Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is the perfect pick-up right now.

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Now, it’s never easy to design or produce one of the best leather jackets for men: It takes care, attention to detail and a certain know-how, which is what makes the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket all the more impressive. It’s handmade in San Francisco by the outerwear masters at Golden Bear, who continue to take classic styles and produce them with time-honored methods for today’s modern man. Luckily, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is no different.

Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket

Available in three different stunning shades of leather, the Whiskey Steerhide edition of the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is your author’s personal favorite, with the potential to break in wonderfully the more you wear. It’ll mold to your body thanks to the supple 3.75oz. steerhide leather, which should prove tough enough to handle spring breezes and yet none too bulky when worn over your favorite T-shirt. Think of the rugged, tough-as-nails Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket like a change of pace compared to other Taylor Stitch menswear essentials, like a thick shawl cardigan for winter or a refined wool blazer. Finished off with Thinsulate insulation in a warm quilted lining, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is a multi-purpose jacket as at home on a chopper or behind the wheel as it is when worn with indigo jeans, rugged Taylor Stitch boots and a classic tee on a casual spring weekend.

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It’s worth considering another crucial point when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket — it’s certainly worth the investment-level price tag ($1,075), because it’s finely crafted and made to last and last. Right on down to the sturdy antique brass sleeve zippers and the front YKK two-way antique brass zipper, the details are thoughtfully executed and perfectly styled. Throw in touches like reinforced zig-zag collar stitching and gusseted shoulders for ease of movement, and the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is the ideal blend of practical function and rugged style. In short: It’s one of the best men’s jackets for spring, and you should shop accordingly.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is the Best Early Spring Jacket for Men

The best early spring jacket for men.

It’s one heck of a time to be searching for one of the best men’s jackets for early spring, and that’s why we’re gathered here today. In fact, I’d wager you already recognize the brand in question making your new favorite jacket, and that’s the perfectly balanced, rugged-yet-refined style purveyors at San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch. Hopefully, you recognize the brand from the blog over the years, seeing as they’re one of my favorite brands — and seeing as they can do it all in the world of menswear, from one of the best winter blazers for men to the carefully crafted Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, the durable and hard-wearing coat seen at the top of the page. You also likely know the brand from other layers, including one of the best shawl cardigans, but as we roll through March and you pore over Taylor Stitch reviews, it’s best to lighten things up just a bit.

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It’s just about time you swapped out your sturdy winter parka for something lighter yet no less durable and substantial, and the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket checks all the right boxes in that regard. It starts with the silhouette, modeled off old workwear jackets and yet streamlined for today’s modern man: It’s the right blend of a field jacket and a chore coat, with nicely sized hip pockets and one chest pocket for storing your everyday carry essentials on and off the job. It only gets better from there, of course, when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket.

The best workwear jacket for men.

The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket, crucially, really is made to be worn and lived in this season, crafted from 100 percent organic cotton that’s also been washed for a soft feel right out of the box. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is almost like the perfect hybrid between a blazer and chore coat, with sturdy front buttons that can be buttoned all the way up or worn more casually (with only two or three buttons done up, for instance), and that versatility also makes it one of the best jackets for men. The Washed Charcoal color is yet another marker of versatility and utility when you consider the rugged appeal of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket — you can wear this jacket with your favorite pair of blue jeans, with Taylor Stitch chinos and perhaps even with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants for quick, casually polished weekend outings.

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But when you really need a jacket that can get the job done — even if that job happens to involve everything from daily meetings to site visits — the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is the right way to go. Layer it up over an Oxford or chambray shirt to drive home its classic styling potential, or pair it with your favorite henley for a go-to laidback weekend look you can wear from day to night. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket should prove a hit in matters of style and functionality, and that’s about the best you can ask for from one of the best spring jackets for men.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater – The Best Men’s Winter Cardigan to Buy Now

The most demanding winter weather calls for the most rugged winter menswear possible, does it not? Enter the latest and greatest from Taylor Stitch, the instantly iconic, highly durable and highly stylish Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater. It’s one of the best men’s sweaters you can score right now, and you should act quickly if you hope to make it yours. Plenty of Taylor Stitch reviews will tell you all about how the brand excels at making gear across every season, be it one of the best winter sportcoats or an everyday flannel shirt you can wear to the office, to brunch or to the bar practically any time of year. But back to the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater, just one of the many excellent Taylor Stitch sweaters you can get your hands on right now. Why this sweater? As usual, I’m glad you asked.

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The eternally cool Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater channels the kind of throwback looks that made shawl cardigans such a hit back in the days of Steve McQueen, with a beefed-up collar for warmth and protection from cold breezes. This sweater is as functional as it is stylish, which is saying a heck of a lot considering the Natural Marled color (it also comes in equally rich, seriously cool Marled Navy). Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is a keeper, to say the least.

In fact, to this menswear writer, you could hardly pick a better piece of knitwear with which to build a winter ensemble than the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater. The textured seed-stitch cotton knit gives it weight and heft without going overboard, meaning you could wear the handsome, rugged Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater atop everything from a Taylor Stitch henley to a classic Taylor Stitch shirt (the brand was founded with a focus on shirting, after all). No matter how you choose to wear the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater — perhaps casually on the weekends with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants or to the office or out on a date with a pair of tailored chinos — it’s going to go the distance while looking great and keeping you plenty warm.

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Light horn buttons and those throwback-inspired color options ensure the Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater adds plenty of style points to any fall or winter look. You should even keep it handy as a house sweater on chilly spring days, but right now, the unbeatable and timeless Taylor Stitch Crawford Sweater is going to get the job done handily this winter. Bundle up with this sweater and you won’t miss a beat this season.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout, Huckberry Gifts & The Best Boot Socks

Taylor Stitch's Coldweather Clearout Can Save Your Winter Wardrobe - InsideHook

It’s time to kick off the weekend in fine form once again with some of the best winter menswear, and plenty beyond that, which you should expect from our weekly Friday Read roundups. I’ve been doing the Friday Read in some form since 2015, crazily enough, and it’s a big one in particular here in Brooklyn for your friendly neighborhood style writer: Today, believe it or not, is my 30th birthday! I started this blog from my bedroom in my college house back in 2013, and I’m stunned and amazed on a daily basis at the support and the readership here and on social media (give me a follow on Instagram!), not to mention ongoing interest in my other writing work at more than a few top menswear outlets. So, right off the bat: A massive THANK YOU for reading and supporting my work! I’ve already had a wonderful start to my birthday with a few incredible days in Florida with my family exploring Disney World (yes!) and the incredible Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which you no doubt saw if you, again, follow me on Instagram — what a way to kick things off!

Now, to business and to one of the best weekend menswear sales, yes? Sure thing, I don’t see why not. To get your weekend going, head to the Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout to take an additional 25 percent off Taylor Stitch Last Call items. It’s as simple as that, and it only runs until Sunday. Go right ahead and get on it, folks.

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So, that’s but one way to make sure the weekend gets rolling in the right direction. As for me, I intend on doing the same, starting with a day off around the borough heading to some of my favorite spots, like Prospect Park and Threes Brewing, plus the famed Sycamore Bar & Flower Shop. Beyond that, the weekend is only set to get better: Saturday night, I’m trekking into Manhattan to see the one, the only, famed Philly rock band The War On Drugs at the iconic Madison Square Garden! I wrote about my love of the band in my music and menswear newsletter, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to keep the weekend moving along in such rocking fashion. As for the rest of your weekend, here are a few other choice reading and shopping selections from yours truly. Thanks once again for your support and readership! Cheers!

  • It’s never too early to start shopping for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones, whether you check out my SPY guide to the best Valentine’s Day gifts or better still, shop the always well-curated Huckberry Valentine’s Day Shop. It’s got gifts for every sort of adventure partner in your life, and that’s something I appreciate. I know whoever you’re gifting will feel the same way, so start shopping!
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  • Now, last but certainly not least, here’s something to help you step into your weekend — literally, at that. Here on the blog just yesterday, I wrote all about the best men’s boot socks to upgrade your favorite pair of winter footwear. They’re courtesy of the sustainably made accessories brand Arvin Goods, and consider my Arvin Goods review a highly positive one: You need these socks on your feet. Head here to read the full dispatch.
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So, that’ll wrap up today’s birthday edition of the Friday Read (not something that happens all that often, I can assure you!). Here’s to a stylish and warm winter weekend, approaching NYC snowstorm and all. Again, thanks so very much for reading and for supporting my work! Lastly: CHEERS!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat – The Best Winter Blazer for Men

It always helps to have a reliable rotation of the best menswear brands in your closet when you need to get dressed in style in a pinch, especially through the frigid days of winter (at least where I am, in Brooklyn). Today’s menswear brand in question is a longtime favorite here on the blog: The great folks at San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch, purveyors of several “best-in-class” menswear picks, including a new essential you might not have considered from the brand. That new essential? One of the best blazers for men, or rather, one of the best sportcoats for men, and one that’s done up in a handsome plaid pattern for winter.

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You already know you can turn to the West Coast retailer for a little bit of everything, including a jam-packed rotation of the best jackets for men, but this recent introduction takes things up a notch in terms of refinement and tailored appeal. Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat is precisely the upgrade you need when the situation is more formal than simply throwing on one of the best shirt jackets, for instance. You might normally turn to Taylor Stitch for more casual menswear offerings, but the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat proves they can do slightly more formal selections with just as much quality top-of-mind. Of course, they haven’t overdone it, though.

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That’s a difficult balance to strike, but it’s one that Taylor Stitch manages to finetune correctly with the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat. Take the construction, for instance. The elegant yet classically “Taylor Stitch” sportcoat features a poly-cotton lining and minimal padding for a fit that’s tailored yet modern without overdoing it. It’s cut to move with you, not restrict you, as a heavily padded suit jacket or blazer might do. And the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat perfectly fits the definition if you want explore the difference between a sportcoat and a blazer. The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat features a plaid pattern reminiscent of when sportcoats were actually worn in the field — like hunting jackets — while a traditional blazer is solid in color (among other differences). In this case, it’s more technical, but it’s always useful to know the difference, ehh? The patch pockets on the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat also nail the “casual-yet-refined” vibe perfectly.

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Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat is one of the best men’s winter blazers (or rather, sportcoats), able to be worn seamlessly with Taylor Stitch chinos or a pair of the best blue jeans for men and your favorite winter boots. This blazer, with its modern fit and winter-friendly wool fabric, also wears well at the office with the aforementioned blue jeans and leather boots, or with corduroy pants and a crisp white Oxford shirt to hit the town. The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat can go anywhere you’d normally wear a regular blazer, or anywhere you want to project an air of casual, stylish and slightly rugged confidence. That makes it a must-buy winter jacket, does it not? Here’s to dressing for the rest of winter in style with the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat.