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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Shinola Runwell West Wind Watch Features Plenty of Functionality for Spring and Summer Excursions

Shinola West Wind Runwell Chronograph review.

At least in my experience, there’s no finishing touch quite as useful, as eye-catching or as game-changing as the right wristwatch. As you well know from reading this Brooklyn style blog, properly finishing off your latest #OOTD with one of the best watches for men is a purposeful, stylish touch that goes beyond simply using your phone to check the time, and companies like fan-favorite Shinola understand this all too well, in the very best way possible.

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One of the best men’s watches adds casually rugged style or else a touch of refinement to a look, it’s a further step in showing your attention to detail, and heck, it’s just plain fun, at least in my book, to rock one of the best men’s watches.

And the great thing is, brands like Detroit-based lifestyle brand and watchmaker Shinola make it relatively easy to get into the game, if you’ve not normally worn a watch or tend to go for a tried-and-true classic from a company like Timex (also one of the best affordable watchmakers for men, it should be said). But back to Shinola: The company looked to some of the earliest American watches to design its Art Deco-tinged Shinola Runwell Watch, its flagship model that’s now offered in a variety of crisp dial combinations plus leather, rubber or stainless steel straps.

Past Shinola reviews on this blog have dove into the utility and style points picked up by carrying an effortlessly cool Shinola Runwell Watch — it should be noted that although its watches are assembled in Detroit, they use Swiss parts, like a high-quality Argonite quartz movement (although Shinola has also expanded into automatic movements in recent years).

But the handsome Shinola Runwell Watch now has another counterpart in the brand’s lineup, the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph, a worthy complementary piece and a more expensive, retooled version of the famed Shinola Runwell Watch.

With an impressive 660 feet of water resistance (and plenty of capability to take on a simple ocean dip or pool swim), the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph might represent the brand’s most daring and dashing adventure watch to date, although the Shinola Monster lineup boasts plenty of rugged utility. But when it comes to the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph, you’re getting a nicely sized 42mm titanium adventure watch complete with a titanium strap or a crisp blue rubber strap option, plus added details like screw-down pushers and a screw-down crown to keep things watertight.

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To bolster visibility, the brand finished off the vivid blue dial with multi-layer C3 lum indexes for high contrast in low light (cave diving, anyone?), while the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph also boasts useful details like a 6-o’clock double date window, plus triple-chronograph utility (be sure to read up on Shinola’s suggestions for getting the most out of your Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph).

As we talked about earlier, the latest chronograph to join the Shinola lineup doesn’t come cheap: It clocks in at about $1,495, but it’s the sort of adventure watch you can dress up slightly (try it with a navy blazer, an Oxford shirt and rust-toned five-pocket pants) or style casually and simply with chino shorts and a pocket tee after a day on the water). For a handsome blend of rugged style and real-world utility, you very well might want the new Shinola chronograph watch on your wrist this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Go Casually Rugged with these New Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Jeans

It’s something we often talk about here on this menswear blog — the idea that a guy’s wardrobe should have plenty of classic selections for the utmost in versatility, from crisp and dressy selections like a classic cotton blazer or an Oxford shirt, right on down to more casually rugged picks like a pair of the best jeans for men. As someone who tends to wear denim just about every day, they’re a downright essential made to be dressed up slightly or styled in expert casual fashion.

And while some brands tend to cut corners, I’d wager that the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder have the proper formula perfected when it comes to casually rugged style, and that’s very likely an understatement if ever you’ve shopped the fan-favorite Americana retailer’s assortment, including in-house brands like F&T.

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In my book, the new Flint and Tinder Spring 2026 Collection, with a heavy dose of Americana and military influence, knocks it out of the park in that regard. Yes indeed, if you want fresh denim aplenty in utterly classic construction, a pair that harkens back to old-school denim, then the new Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim should deliver the hard-wearing style you seek.

Here’s what you’re getting with the handsome new Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim, alongside other durable military-inspired and throwback staples given new life in the company’s latest collection. The Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim starts with pre-washed 13.5oz 100% cotton selvedge denim for a sense of sturdiness and yet durable wearability, while the fabric itself is woven on antique looms for extra attention to detail.

And speaking of that attention to detail: The company left no stone unturned with these Huckberry-exclusive jeans (the brainchild of Huckberry Design Director Nick Kemp). The rugged Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim boast dependable copper rivets and bar tack stitching at key stress points for the longevity you need from your favorite blue jeans, while the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim are finished with custom Flint and Tinder hardware and a custom back suede logo patch for the ultimate in authenticity.

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Like other standout pairs of Flint and Tinder blue jeans, the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim should feature a positively outstanding fit (in this case, it’s Huckberry’s Athletic Straight Fit).

The Medium Wash pair should prove particularly appealing and stylish when worn with a waxed trucker jacket and a classic pocket tee, although I’d be willing to bet you can easily wear the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim with an Oxford shirt and leather chukka boots for easygoing-yet-polished daily style. When the time comes to select and style a new favorite pair of jeans this season, make sure the Flint and Tinder All Cotton Selvedge Denim are the ones you’re rocking.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The New Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection at Bespoke Post is Packed with Seasonal Favorites Aplenty

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Where do you start your search for the best spring menswear? What’s a guy to look for when it comes to the best gear and dependable, durable style? Sorting your way through the clutter is a challenging endeavor at times, but I’ve found plenty of brands that make that search easier than ever: Think rugged classics based on historical favorites, done up in tough fabrication while also mixing in easygoing, seasonally friendly style.

It’s a difficult formula to perfect, but the good folks at Bespoke Post and Line of Trade have done things the right way (and then some) via the new Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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For those new around these parts, perhaps you know Bespoke Post for consistently delivering one of the best subscription boxes for men — a mix of everyday carry essentials, seasonal outerwear, durable shirting and plain old useful accessories aplenty, delivered monthly.

It’s a great mix of thoughtfully curated gear for the modern man, but the New York City brand has branched out in recent years to design and develop its own menswear, including the distinctly Americana-inspired, throwback-tinged and simply cool-as-heck Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection.

It’s got a dash of something for everyone, from laidback zip hoodies to effortlessly cool drawstring shorts, crisp camp-collar shirts and durable rain jackets like the Line of Trade Portland Rain Jacket (a true fan favorite and one of the best rain jackets for men, at least in my experience).

In addition to its mix of reliable, performance-focused gear, the Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection also offers laidback style essentials aplenty for lounging and casual spring outings aplenty. Its heavyweight T-shirts in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve variations blend workwear with classic style, while the Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection also offers a mix of ultra-soft cotton and twill shirts, plus utterly rugged denim shirting, for good measure.

The Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection includes a mix of lightweight and mid-weight crewneck sweaters, while its famed Montana Trucker Jacket is still up for grabs with a cozy sherpa lining for especially brisk spring days.

A highly wearable and seriously cool service jacket is also a star of the show — at least in my opinion — within the timeless, stylish confines of the Line of Trade Spring 2026 Collection. What’s your favorite item from this timely spring offering? Take a look, load up your shopping cart and let’s get out there in this fresh new season, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Buck Mason Chinos are As Classic a Pair of Pants as It Gets These Days

What do you look for in an utterly classic, easily wearable pair of pants? Durability? Timeless good looks? Versatility? A combination of all of the above? It can be a tricky equation to perfect, but when you find the right pair, you know — especially if the name of the game is finding a set of trousers more polished than denim but not quite as formal as wool suit trousers, then a pair of the best chinos for men might prove just what the (style) doctor ordered.

And as ever these days, Buck Mason — the Americana-tinged brand with a slew of the best menswear essentials on the market to its name — is assuredly on the case with the Buck Mason Paperback Twill Maverick Chino.

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While the Los Angeles brand — initially inspired by America’s Rust Belt towns and classic workwear style — also does quite the standout job at delivering stylish blue jeans and effortlessly cool T-shirts and casual sweaters like the best quarter-zip sweater on the market — the Buck Mason Paperback Twill Maverick Chino is a step up in terms of dressy yet versatile appeal. You see, the Buck Mason Paperback Twill Maverick Chino takes the officer’s chino (a favorite of the U.S. Army decades ago) and turns it into a crisp, slim version of the style, with dependable fabrication to match.

If you ask me, the Buck Mason Paperback Twill Maverick Chino remind me of the kind of chinos my great-grandfather wore — always with a crisp white Oxford shirt and occasionally, a lightweight cardigan. It doesn’t get much more classic than that, does it? And these days, the Buck Mason Paperback Twill Maverick Chino upgrade that timeless look with fresh 7.8oz. garment-washed cotton twill for supple comfort and lived-in style right out of the box.

Available in two earthy colors (including the downright essential Uniform Khaki and vintage-inspired Fatigue), these stylish men’s chinos should prove an apt way to step from late winter into early spring, whether worn with a denim shirt, a simple yet stylish waffle crewneck sweater, or a polished Oxford shirt, sleeves rolled up as you get down to business.

Don’t settle for less than the utterly classic and crisp: Any way you style it — perhaps even with a laidback yet well-made Buck Mason T-shirt — the Buck Mason Paperback Twill Maverick Chino delivers effortless style in spades for the season ahead. Good luck out there and here’s to timeless good looks, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Wills Sweater Chore Coat from Huckberry Elevates Any Casual #OOTD In Every Season

At the best of times, you’ve got every base covered, so to speak, in your #menswear wardrobe — from sweaters to chore coats to the hard-working blazer and the classic Oxford shirt, the building blocks are the building blocks for a reason. And when you find a piece that toes the line between two different categories, the ante is upped even further. Versatility is the name of the game, and when a style essential delivers a bit of both (in the case of the sweater chore coat above, both rugged appeal and casual ease), well, that’s the sweet spot, at least in my experience.

And of course, the good folks at Huckberry have you covered in this regard, especially when it comes to the new Wills Sweater Chore Coat, which could prove a crucial part of your next winter #OOTD.

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Just introduced as part of an early look at spring menswear at Huckberry, the Wills Sweater Chore Coat carries on the sense of elevated ease and go-anywhere potential you’ll find across the rest of the Wills lineup, which also boasts luxe sweaters, casually cool sweater polos, crisp blazers and tailored trousers aplenty. The Wills Sweater Chore Coat, as we talked about before, rests somewhere between rugged and refined, which is never a bad thing to have more of in your rotation of winter style essentials.

And while some versions of the best chore coats for men indeed lean more rugged and are crafted from materials like tough cotton canvas, the Wills Sweater Chore Coat leans more refined and crisply tailored. That’s because of its sweater-like build, made from a soft cotton-nylon blend for durability and performance without losing its shape.

Finished with chore coat details like a chest patch pocket and two front hip patch pockets for your everyday carry, the Wills Sweater Chore Coat also features a lay-flat, shirt-esque collar that can be layered with ease atop your favorite denim shirt or a more rugged chambray shirt (or a henley, or a classic crewneck tee — you get the idea). With the Wills Sweater Chore Coat, the style world is your oyster, relatively speaking.

In easily wearable colors like crisp Navy or a light tan brown that would pair well with olive chinos or dark blue or black jeans in equal measure, the Wills Sweater Chore Coat delivers the right mix of crisp, easy-to-layer ease. As Huckberry so aptly puts it, this handsome chore coat delivers “the comfort of your favorite sweater with chore coat utility,” and that’s a perfect balance for your menswear wardrobe, at least in my book. Would you expect anything less from Huckberry? I should think not, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed Jacket Is Your Next Go-Anywhere Casual Layer

Flint and Tinder waxed jacket review.

If there’s one thing on my mind every time I step out into the snowy streets of Brooklyn, it’s the need — a deep need — for a darn good, tough-as-nails, hard-wearing winter coat these days. Not just any coat meets that mantle — the best winter jackets for men need to layer with ease, fight off wind and sleet, and look good while doing it — in casually rugged fashion, of course.

And while your rotation of the best winter menswear probably has a durable parka or a puffer jacket at the very minimum, rugged versatility and variety is never a bad thing. In fact, every guy can use a stable of options as far the best men’s winter jackets are concerned — and as I always say, if you can find one up for grabs at a discount within the confines of, say, the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale, you should certainly make haste.

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That brings us to a seasonal layering staple, one you can wear well into spring when the snow finally tapers off: That’d be the hard-working, sleek Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket, just the latest foray into the best waxed jackets for men from the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder. It’s the best of all worlds, I say, as you shop the Huckberry Annual Winter Sale, between the combination of rugged, durable staples, winter style points, functionality and savings — and this dependable, casual sits nicely at the cross-section of those categories, does it not?

The Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket looks like the kind of grab-and-go jacket every guy can use, more capable at repelling wind and rain than a nylon puffer jacket, and every bit as streamlined for casually rugged fashion (Think: Atop blue jeans and a chambray shirt or thermal henley on “balmy” days, and atop a fisherman sweater as temperatures plummet).

Billed by Huckberry itself as a “waxed canvas puffer that’s a city slicker by day and cabin dweller by the weekend,” it’s also finished off internally with recycled Primaloft insulation and useful details like a stand-up collar and welt-snap hip pockets (plus an interior chest pocket) for your ever-critical daily carry.

And while sizes of the Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket are going fast in certain colors, there are more than enough options in highly neutral, easily wearable colors like Grey or Olive. And for the perfect fit, the Flint and Tinder Quilted Waxed York Jacket even features snap wrist cuffs and adjustable side tabs based on how much mobility your next winter adventure calls for. At a prime savings of 40 percent off (marked down to $178 from $298), this handsome waxed jacket is an effortless winter layer packed with performance — trust me on that, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt Puts a Modern Shine on a Tried-and-True Heritage Classic

If it’s respite from the winter weather you seek, at least in terms of the best seasonal menswear — menswear that’ll keep you cozy and stylish all in one fell swoop — then we just might have the perfect prescription in matters of rugged style today here on this Brooklyn menswear blog. It arrives by way of Taylor Stitch, an iconic modern brand with a razor-sharp focus on the classics, all updated for the stylish man of today (that’s you!), as we talk about one of the best shirt jackets for men.

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In addition to its standout roster of expertly crafted Oxford and flannel shirt, plus coastal-inspired sweaters, standout Japanese selvedge denim and even everyday carry accessories to compete with the very best of ’em, Taylor Stitch has a knack for taking throwback outerwear designs and giving them a fresh coat of paint, so to speak.

Taylor Stitch menswear review.

Take the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt, a new arrival via the San Francisco brand, one that hits the market just in time for layering in the cold (perhaps underneath a topcoat or even a rugged waxed parka in this brisk weather these days). The Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt nods to old-school Chief Petty Officer jackets, this time done up in organic herringbone cotton twill-wool blend in a rich Indigo Herringbone Ash fabrication — that’s how the old-school becomes modern, at least in terms of color and design.

There are classic specs and design inspiration aplenty across the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt, including notched flap chest pockets for your EDC, plus a crisp blue-grey color thanks to the use of both cotton twill and wool in the construction process. Taylor Stitch notes the handsome Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt is cut to layer, so feel free to ramp things up with a thermal undershirt or your favorite henley (another menswear essential that Taylor Stitch also does a stellar job at crafting).

And because it’s Taylor Stitch we’re talking about here, the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt features the brand’s signature, face-framing California collar, plus mitered shirt cuffs allowing for a slight dash of improved mobility.

While this handsome overshirt isn’t your only line of defense against the cold, it’s a heritage-minded piece ready to more than pull its weight as a strong mid-layer beneath a topcoat or a waxed field jacket, or perhaps as a finishing touch as you relax in front of the fire, fine dram in hand this season. The classics remain the classics for a reason, and the Taylor Stitch CPO Overshirt is a modern way to look at a menswear iconc.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Flint and Tinder Just Teamed Up With Rancourt & Co. On Some Seriously Rugged New Boots

Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co.

We’re back after a brief hiatus and my latest style and spirits-focused jaunt across the pond, as you might have seen on my Instagram, so let’s get into it today, my friends. In matters of the best winter style essentials, it can sometimes feel like you’ve seen it all — how much better can a pair of rugged winter boots get, after all? Well, in the case of the good folks at Huckberry, a line has been drawn in the sand, or rather, the ante has been upped even further with the iconic modern retailer’s latest standout footwear collaboration.

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Again, that’s a high bar to clear considering the likes of Huckberry x Danner have hit the brand’s digital shelves in recent years, but Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. delivers the goods once again, and then some. If you’ve read this Brooklyn style blog or perused the Huckberry site as of late, you’ll know that Flint and Tinder menswear is Americana through and through, inspired by the open road, the American West and the great outdoors.

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That lineup includes one of the best waxed trucker jackets on the market, plus expertly faded denim and crisp chinos abound, along with perfectly crafted footwear, like the Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots (among other F&T offerings, of course). The just-launched, highly durable and seriously rugged Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots meet the high standards of both Huckberry and Rancourt & Co., the generational Maine-based footwear maker known for serious attention to craft and handsewn, eye-catching and heirloom-quality boots and moccasins.

It’s a family business run the right way, to say the very least, and that lends itself to some iconic and hard-wearing boots and shoes. The Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots are the latest in that long line of enviable boots and shoes, including high-top sneakers that sold out quickly more than a decade ago.

So if you want a piece of the latest and greatest American-made boots for men, take heed:Your new favorite boots won’t be around for very long.

The Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots boast Chicago-sourced pull-up bison leather with rich texture made to take on a handsome patina over time.

These stylish men’s leather boots are built atop a Reltex Ranger outsole that should prove lightweight and yet traction-minded, while the Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots are unlined — grab a pair of your favorite boot socks, cuff your flannel-lined denim and get out there to take on the winter cold. Select sizes are selling fast, so now is as grand a time as any to upgrade your winter boot game.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Gustin Vintage Sweatshirt is the Casual Style Upgrade Your Wardrobe Needs

I’m of the mind that once you start upgrading one area of your menswear rotation, the rest will follow: So, taking an interest in finding a better pair of leather boots or a better pair of indigo denim will lead to upgrades both big and small as you curate a collection of the best winter style essentials. That’s where USA-made menswear from Gustin comes into play.

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Across the past decade-plus, the company has truly gone the extra mile in making utterly classic, rugged and stylish American-made menswear, and that goes for upgrades big and small, as luck would have it — right on down to one of the best crewneck sweatshirts for men.

A casually stylish, sporty staple with tons of heritage, the crewneck sweatshirt is all grown up, in a manner of speaking, as you survey the Gustin Vintage Heavyweight Sweatshirt.

As ready to pair with the company’s durable, handsome selvedge denim as it is with stretch chinos and moc toe leather boots, this American-made sweatshirt gets its cues from — you guessed it — vintage-style crewneck sweatshirts, this time delivered in highly durable, heavyweight 14oz. cotton aided by made-in-Canada construction.

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The right mix of weight and supple fabric, as the company notes, should break in expertly and grow softer with each wear — just like they used to make the best sweatshirts and sweaters for men in days gone by, I’d wager.

This edition of the dependable and ultra-warm Gustin Vintage Heavyweight Sweatshirt features old-school, wider cuffs and a wider collar, like they used to make ’em back in the day, and it comes in a crisp and versatile shade of Natural that can be paired up with just about anything in your wardrobe.

A leather interior patch solidifies the company’s commitment to rugged quality and craftsmanship — I’d wager this is one stylish sweatshirt for men that’ll last — and last, and last. Try out Gustin menswear and let me know how the brand’s wares suit you.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Hunting Jacket is a Rugged Outerwear Upgrade This Winter

Billy Reid Hunting Jacket.

One of the things I love the most as I scour the market for the best winter style essentials? That’d be stumbling upon a piece that calls to mind vintage style inspiration while leaning heavily on rugged, modern fabrication — talk about quite the combination, right?

And one of the best field jackets certainly qualifies as a surefire seasonal style upgrade, and the Billy Reid number shown at the top of the page checks those boxes.

It’s inspired by classic hunting and field jackets as well as a piece sourced from Billy Reid’s 2022 menswear collection — not exactly a massive throwback, to be sure, but one worth your time and hard-earned cash from an acclaimed menswear designer, yes? The Billy Reid Hunting Jacket toasts 20 years of the famed designer’s namesake brand, one I’ve long admired –I have a feeling I’d love the brand just as much even if they didn’t make James Bond’s favorite peacoat, but that pedigree certainly doesn’t hurt.

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The Billy Reid Hunting Jacket boasts a stand-up, moleskin-lined collar for protection from the elements, plus an ultra-sturdy, hard-working Halley Stevensons waxed cotton exterior. Add in the onion fabric liner (in signature Billy Reid colors), and you’ve got a weather-ready jacket built for just about anything — and when it comes to Halley Stevensons, the Scottish company has been delivering some of the toughest fabrication on the market for generations.

Two exterior hip hand-warmer pockets are joined by exterior hip flap patch pockets for your everyday carry essentials, while hits of golden-brown detailing (another Billy Reid signature) cement the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket as both a rugged, modern classic and a highly functional-yet-stylish casual jacket.

Billy Reid seems to suggest pairing the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket with a richly crafted shawl collar sweater and wool trousers, and this sturdy waxed jacket would also wear more than fashionably with dark blue indigo jeans, trusty broken-in leather boots and a thermal henley — casually rugged style at its finest, at least in my experience.

While the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket isn’t nearly as refined as other Billy Reid men’s outerwear — including the brand’s selection of tasteful wool overcoats and the utterly iconic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat — this handsome jacket delivers the sort of go-between, everyday style well-suited for blustery, brisk days aplenty.

And although the Billy Reid Hunting Jacket isn’t cheap (it’ll run you $698), there’s an investment-level quality to this piece — and other Billy Reid menswear selections, of course. If that sounds like something you can get on board with, then you’ve found your new go-to casual winter coat.