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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Bespoke Post and Rancourt Just Teamed Up On Some of the Coolest Summer Shoes

Just when you thought you had your summer footwear rotation all figured out, Bespoke Post enters the fray once more, delivering some of the coolest shoes for men in the process. At least, that’s this writer’s take as one examines the rugged, exceptionally well crafted Bespoke Post x Rancourt Doubleshot Ranger Mocs, a pair of shoes that’s somewhere between a dressy loafer and a more laidback boat shoe, all the while featuring the kind of construction not found in your everyday pair of stylish men’s shoes for summer.

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It’s exactly the sort of collaboration that’s so refreshing to see, for both your wardrobe at large and in the menswear world, as effortlessly cool NYC retailers Bespoke Post scour the market for the coolest gear for guys — and Maine-crafted Rancourt certainly passes muster in that regard.

There’s heritage quality in every stitch of these hand-sewn shoes, featuring Wisconsin leather that’s then crafted into fine form in Maine by the iconic, family-owned company. As Bespoke Post notes in fact, “the Doubleshot’s deep wax infusion builds a rich, glossy patina with wear,” making the handsome Bespoke Post x Rancourt Doubleshot Ranger Mocs a pair of essential shoes for your wardrobe, whether styled with light wash jeans or stretch chino shorts and a knit polo.

Plus, a natural rubber outsole, as Bespoke Post notes, “delivers serious grip and all-day comfort underfoot,” while only 125 limited-edition pairs offer premium quality at a premium (and increasingly rare) price. The Bespoke Post x Rancourt Doubleshot Ranger Mocs also feature antique brass eyelets and contrasting leather laces (not unlike the previous Bespoke Post x Rancourt shoes shown above).

Even the leather itself is weather-resistant and built to last while developing its own rich patina over time, and it’s no doubt in my mind that the Bespoke Post x Rancourt Doubleshot Ranger Moc will more than hold its own against repeat wear and tear, no matter the occasion — from the BBQ to the boardwalk and everywhere in between.

Take heed, though: Bespoke Post made just 125 pairs of these exceedingly stylish and heritage-quality moccasin shoes for men, so amp up your summer footwear rotation accordingly.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Buck Mason Breeze Shirt is A Smooth and Stylish Summer Fashion Move

There are certain style trends that hold as reliable and true as the rising and setting sun, like the idea that a breezy linen shirt can serve you plenty well in the warmer months. Think of the easygoing shirt your father or grandfather wore on summer Sundays around the grill, and channel that vibe with a selection from a modern-meets-classic brand like Buck Mason.

Add in a dash of classic pattern and Mid-Century style inspiration, and you’ve captured the perfect summer shirt for men, or at least, one that’s perfectly well-suited for more laidback style situations.

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The Buck Mason Trail Plaid Breeze Cotton Linen Shirt fits the spirit of the season in expert fashion, with those Mid-Century style notes and an easygoing sense of personality front and center. And since there are times when you simply need to toss on a high-quality buttondown shirt and get on the move (to the brewery, to an outdoor concert, to a backyard BBQ), there are shirts that check off plenty of boxes — including the Buck Mason Trail Plaid Breeze Cotton Linen Shirt.

Whether paired with the brand’s expertly crafted corduroy shorts, stretch chino shorts or leisurely yet luxe linen trousers, this shirt (in both of its earthy, plaid patterned options) is a surefire, versatile winner — that’s something every guy needs to have on hand, yes? In fact, the use of an 86 percent cotton-14 percent linen fabric blend gives this shirt both structure and comfortable softness, particularly when styled with summer-friendly light wash jeans.

Dual chest pockets deliver the sort of utility that can serve you well at the drafting table or behind the grill, while the blend of cotton and linen fabric suits the breezy summer season quite well, at least in my experience.

And it’s those chest pockets that also provide a more shirt jacket-type feel — the sort of shirt jacket that functions well around the bonfire on cool summer nights, rather than brisk fall and winter days. When in doubt, opting for a dependable, throwback-inspired shirt like the Buck Mason Trail Plaid Breeze Cotton Linen Shirt could assuredly upgrade your next #OOTD — that’s a fact in my book, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Jack Shirt is a Vibrant Summer Style Move

Every so often, especially in the breezy and colorful days of summer, a guy’s wardrobe can use a bit of a shake-up: More color, more pattern, more vibrancy and a change of pace from the norm. So while the Oxford shirt is a time-honored staple and certainly suitable for the office and a more formal happy hour or date night, there are ways to change up your rotation in summer-friendly fashion, all the while feeling physically cooler and looking, well, just as cool in general.

The Taylor Stitch Jack Shirt, at least in my experience, is a near-perfect version of the best Oxford shirt for men, with a tailored fit, a flattering collar, a length that makes it perfect to be worn tucked in or untucked, and unmatched versatility to go along with it all.

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Now, take that tried-and-true, best-selling silhouette — the brand was founded to make the perfect dress shirt for men, after all — and retool for summer in terms of length, the short-sleeve shake-up and a series of pattern options that are a breezy blast. A perfect wardrobe addition right now? Very possibly yes, my friends.

The Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Jack Shirt is just about everything you might be looking for in a casual summer shirt that’s primed for beach days, boardwalk strolls, lakeside hangs and cold beer all around. The range of stylish pattern options is just plain fun, particularly the Magnolia print shown above.

Your new favorite short-sleeve shirt is billed by the San Francisco style icon as “a warm-weather take on our signature Jack, finished with a custom print developed by artist David Flynn,” and that’s a conversation piece in and of itself (you know, as you supervise grilling or grab another cold one from the cooler).

Made from a blend of linen and cotton, this shirt should be primed to deliver lightweight comfort and dashing style points all the same. Taylor Stitch kept its signature tailored fit and perfectly untucked length intact, while the buttondown collar remains another winning point for the brand.

In fact, the company probably said it best when they noted that the is “a natural choice for days that call for something with a bit more character.” If that sounds like a slight shake-up your style rotation could use, you’re certainly in luck when you try the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Jack Shirt on for size.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Dry Wax Cruiser Jacket Updates a Classic for Warmer Weather

There’s a fine line to walk when it comes to keeping your favorite gear close at hand, battling the elements and properly meeting the moment — staying cool in the summer heat comes to mind, but how’s a guy to do that out in the field when summer rains and all manner of pitfalls await? Your favorite heritage-minded brands can offer up a few suggestions, specifically through old-school styles they’ve updated to wear in more than one season. And Filson comes to mind right away, I’d wager.

The brand’s trucker jackets and Cruiser Jackets are legendary for their extreme warmth and toughness, but what if I told you the outfitter lightened things up ever so slightly in terms of design, crafting the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket for warmer temperatures?

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Sounds too good to be true, does it not? And yet, that’s just what the famed Pacific Northwest company has done, and this handsome, rugged jacket is here just in time for coastal getaways, early morning forest hikes and lakeside bonfire lounging once the sun goes down.

Again, it might sound too good to be true, but you can be sure Filson has very nearly cracked the case as far as the best jackets for men are concerned.

Filson bills this hard-wearing piece as an update to its Cruiser lineup, specifically a “midweight jacket for mixed weather,” which sounds just about right if you’re in a place where temperatures can swing rapidly throughout the day.

The key with the craftsmanship behind the durable Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket is the use of washable British Millerain waxed cotton, which already boasts exceptional wind and weather-ready capabilities and yet arrives this time in a multi-season 7oz. weight.

That weight is not unlike the flexible nature of another favorite trucker jacket of mine, the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, but that particular piece is made from Martexin sailcloth and lined in blanket flannel.

At least in my experience, that means the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket offers up some equally rugged yet helpful points of distinction, especially if you want to wear this jacket casually over a lightweight tee and light wash jeans across unexpectedly breezy summer days. Throw in a dependable Filson ballcap for men, and your next laidback but work-ready #OOTD is all set.

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Complete with snap front buttons and snap closure pockets, this jacket is also unlined for ease of mobility, with a cut that hits above the hip and leans slightly more classic rather than tailored. Available in goes-with-anything colors like Bourbon and summer-friendly Quail Tan, you can be sure everything from the hardware to the fabrication is up to snuff, thanks to Filson.

As the iconic outfitter notes, “the Dry Wax Short Cruiser leverages our century of experience in manufacturing quality waxed-cotton jackets.” And on that note, I’d say it’s high time you added the Filson Dry Wax Short Cruiser Jacket to your lightweight outerwear rotation this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The GREATS Royale 2.0 Are Some of the Best Leather Sneakers for Men to Buy Now – Bet On It

If you’ve been keeping up with the thoughtfully curated pages of this Brooklyn style blog, perhaps you’ve noticed that we’re all about lacing up some of the best sneakers for summer these days. They’re a crucial component of any guy’s footwear rotation, ready for looks that are both casual & laidback as well slightly more crisp and business casual — if you secure the right pair of the best sneakers for men, that is.

And given my time in Brooklyn across the past dozen or so years, it’s only fitting that it’s a New York City brand (Brooklyn’s own GREATS!) that should catch your eye for the first time — or as a repeat customer.

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The men’s and women’s sneaker and shoe company is one of the more buzzed-about affordable men’s sneaker brands across the past decade-plus, and a brand that’s doing things better than ever with the evolution of the GREATS Royale 2.0.

Of course, if you’ve kept up with the blog, you know GREATS has a knack for expertly crafting styles both on-trend and more classic, like the court sneaker style cues of the original GREATS Royale. And yet, better fabrication and construction makes all the difference, to the tune of more than 300,000-plus pairs of the GREATS Royale sold (yes, it’s true!).

The company even goes so far as to call one of its flagship models “the epitome of effortless cool,” and that’s a hard seniment to argue with — these are fresh and minimal while also proving eye-catching and stylish in their way, especially in a sleek shade of all-white premium leather.

And with handmade craftsmanship hailing from Portugal, it’s certainly worth noting that the GREATS Royale 2.0 are as much of a steal as the original style. But wait, there’s more! In fact, some pairs of the GREATS Royale 2.0 are marked down by as much as 40 percent right now at the company, these fresh kicks could change the way you get dressed this summer.

You can find the GREATS Royale 2.0 in 14 classic and limited-edition color combinations (try the Burnished Cuoio shade or Navy for a look that’s both dressy and on-trend), and each pair is outfitted with the same signature GREATS outsole plus tack stitching for contrast and durability.

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The GREATS Royale 2.0 are also built with a leather-lined removable footbed designed to mold to your foot and offer support and cushioning over time — that’s critical no matter whether you wear your new favorite sneakers with stretch chino shorts and a pocket tee, or with a light blue chambray shirt and olive linen trousers for a high-low mash-up of business casual style.

The next time the occasion calls for you to lace up a pair of fresh kicks, you’ve got an ace up your sleeve with the GREATS Royale 2.0 — they’re back and better than ever.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Go Off-Grid and Into the Great Outdoors with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt This Season

Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt review.

When faced with the great beyond — the great beyond that is a new season or the promise of adventure far afield (or simply, the promise of a new addition to your wardrobe), it helps to retool ever so slightly and think back to the staples you trust in other seasons.

Take the humble, hard-wearing workshirt, often found in a thick and sturdy fabrication for fall and winter. And then, think of one of the best workshirts for spring and summer, one that’s been revamped with much lighter fabric to suit the demands of a warmer climate.

Put it all together, and there you have it: The Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, a newly reimagined take (at least, new in terms of colors and patterns) that’s ready for spring in the same way one of the best flannel shirts is ready for fall and winter, my friends. Without further ado, let’s take a look at what makes the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt so positively essential and utterly compelling for your menswear wardrobe in hotter temperatures, ehh?

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This handsome, durable and rugged shirt for men features the same hallmarks of the historically classic Filson Alaskan Guide Shirt, built for the great outdoors in every way possible.

And yet, with the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, the famed Pacific Northwest outfitter says this old-school-minded staple “is made for year-round comfort and practical functionality in the field,” with a design that actually only dates back to 1986 but feels more in line with Filson’s roster of turn-of-the-century 1900s favorites.

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With the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, that means the use of a 5oz. brushed cotton-flannel fabric — it’s surely no breezy linen shirt or even a chambray-style shirt, but it’s considerably lighter than the beefy fabric Filson brings to the table (and your wardrobe) in the colder months.

Details like oversized gusseted chest pockets offer workshirt utility with storage space for your everyday carry essentials, while the fit of your new favorite workshirt — at least in my experience — leans a touch more relaxed for layering atop a pocket tee or your most trusted henley on cool summer evenings or brisk spring mornings.

There’s even a touch of throwback-cool, effortless style to the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt, whether paired with light wash jeans and moc toe boots or drawstring shorts and white canvas sneakers. Five classic colors and patterns, plus four on-sale style options, should give you all the variety you need as you pack up your weekender bag with dreams of outdoor adventure and casually rugged style in mind — the Filson Lightweight Alaskan Guide Shirt has you covered on both fronts, so go forth (and add to cart) accordingly.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee is a Casual Style Upgrade in a Major Way

In the world of men’s style, at least if you ask this Brooklyn style writer, there are times when it’s wise to splurge and step up your game, and there are times when an affordable classic gets the job done just fine.

Take your standard T-shirt: As a work-from-home writer, I tend to reach for a T-shirt most days of the week, but wearing a finely crafted option just feels… different. In the best way possible, in a way that makes me look forward to dusting off my T-shirt rotation at home and on the road. And my friends, I think I know just where you’re going to want to go to get your new favorite T-shirt.

That certainly seems to be the case with the best T-shirts for men — investing in a quality option is a quick way to add more flair, class and quality to your off-duty style rotation, even if it feels more like a style splurge. Are you still with me? And are you ready to amp things up with the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee?

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It’s a luxe upgrade to your basics rotation, available in a series of vibrant colors and patterns designed to flatter, fit well and feel like anything but an average, everyday T-shirt. Would you expect anything less from one of the country’s best menswear designers, after all?

At least in my experience, the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee does what the designer (from Iowa but trained in New York City at the likes of Old Navy, Ralph Lauren and J. Crew) really knows how to do best — take a tried-and-true staple, give it a fresh coat of paint in finely crafted fabrication, so to speak, and then offer it in a wide array of fashionable but not ostentatious colors and patterns. Yes indeed, how’s that for ranking the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee as one of the best men’s T-shirts, ehh?

The difference, at least in my experience wearing Todd Snyder T-shirts, is clear right off the bat when it comes to the Todd Snyder Premium Jersey Tee. In fact, as the brand says of its reliably designed, stylish and high-quality men’s T-shirt, “it’s crafted from an all-cotton fabric we call “Premium Jersey,” and that detail makes all the difference from the jump. The next time you find yourself reaching for a stylish T-shirt, one where you’re wanting for higher-quality fabric and construction, make it this option from Todd Snyder, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Seersucker Shirt will Keep You Cool In Breezy, Stylish Fashion This Season

Billy Reid menswear review.

It truly takes one to know one, and by that I mean, if you often struggle with the heat in the summer and want to figure out how to stay cool while looking stylish for guys, well, you very well might be in luck today.

While your fall and winter menswear essentials are all about burly, rugged layers aplenty, those spring style essentials you’re searching for are all about breezy, dependable comfort and keeping cool as things heat from up — from the office to a work conference to evening happy hours and summer weddings, I’d wager you’ll find the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt a crisp, reliable companion from one of the best menswear designers in America.

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Of course, you very well know Billy Reid if you keep up with the pages of this blog — that’s because he crafts a bit of everything, from stylish long-sleeve polos to effortless chinos, the peacoat worn by James Bond (yes, it’s true!) and sturdy denim shirts with plenty of heritage.

The designer simply makes it look easy, and with the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, you might say he’s using style inspiration from the deep South (the company is based in Alabama, after all) blended with the need to stay cool in the sweltering heat itself.

And that leads us to the polished but breezy, easygoing but useful and refined Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, which takes the brand’s Cedar Shirt silhouette (normally delivered in seasonally friendly corduroy) and turns it into textural, soft and lightweight seersucker.

The puckered fabric effect of seersucker helps air flow more properly around the garment, making it a prime choice for suiting fabrication in the warmer months. The same can surely be said of the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, which comes in a neutral, fashionable shade of Olive as well as a vibrant, summer-friendly Blue tone.

The spread collar offers a crisp finish that wears as well with chino shorts as with linen trousers and leather loafers for more formal seasonal occasions, while the famed menswear designer finished the shirt with mother-of-pearl buttons and the company’s signature ribbon stripe detailing at the bottom hem.

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Yes, as with other things in the Billy Reid universe, the details have been taken care of fine fashion — to say the very least. With a standard fit and a cut designed to look as stylish untucked as when tucked in beneath a lightweight summer blazer, there are plenty of stylish seasonal takeaways from Billy Reid — and yes, that very much includes the Billy Reid Seersucker Cedar Shirt, my friends. Cheers to the season at hand, and cheers to warm-weather style made easy.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Bob’s Watches Just Might Be the Ultimate Place to Buy a Pre-Owned Luxury Watch

Let’s kick off Thursday by doing things a bit differently today. While we talk often about scouring the market for the best accessories and the best affordable watches and gear to complement your next #OOTD, there are times when it’s nice to live a little, to dig a bit deeper into a passion or a hobby — like the nuanced art of watch collecting or rather, chasing down what you might call a “grail watch” of sorts.

That holds true if the object of your obsession is a legendary watch — that watch could be a long-overdue goal of yours, a gift for a special occasion or perhaps a source of motivation after hitting a major milestone. If you can dream it up, I’d wager the good folks at Bob’s Watches have it in stock for you this spring (and well beyond).

Since 1999, the company has been giving watch lovers the chance to buy and sell some of the coolest watches on the market — that’s no joke when you take a quick glance at the inventory on a given day.

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Ss there a catch? With Bob’s Watches, I’d certainly say that, well, there’s no catch. Other than the drain on your pocket book that accompanies investing in a pre-owned luxury watch, of course, but hey, what are tax refunds for if not lending themselves to the occasional splurge? Perhaps that’s over the top, but a guy can dream — and I’m willing to bet visions of a luxury watch will dance through your head tonight (at least, that’s how I feel when I visit the Bob’s Watches site).

And again: This isn’t a sponsored post, merely an ode to one of the most fun places to shop for a vintage watch online — there’s a crowded market in that regard, and many watches from Bob’s Watches tend to fall more into the “wish list” category compared to affordable watch brands like Timex (which I also love!).

But again, as with the theme of this post … a guy can dream, right? The selection is positively staggering, with a special emphasis on iconic Rolex watches in plentiful variations, complete with the ability to shop with plenty of confidence — these watches are authenticated and certified, and if you delve deep into the current rotation of timepieces at Bob’s Watches, you’ll find numerous heavy hitters from famed watchmakers the world over.

Yessir, at Bob’s Watches, you can find precise information on watch specs, the possibility of picking up a watch with its original box and papers, and in-depth details watch enthusiasts and collectors could pore over for hours (that’s what makes it so fun to shop at Bob’s Watches, at least in my window-shopping experience).

The selection, need I remind you, is vast and utterly impressive, the stuff watch collectors and Rolex fans tend to dream about. If you haven’t yet heard of Bob’s Watches, consider this your introduction to one of the best luxury watch resale sites on the market – and get ready to hear plenty more about them in the future.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: You’re Going to Want to Stock Up on New Mott and Bow Heavyweight Tees This Spring

When we talk about a menswear essential like the best jeans for men, it often follows that the best complementary pieces can prove mighty important as well, right? There’s a reason the “jeans and a T-shirt” pairing has earned its rightful place in the menswear lexicon: It’s casually rugged, it’s comfortable without being sloppy, it’s the choice of rock stars and iconoclast style icons and hard-working fellas the land over.

And when done the right way — when done by a brand that excels in both categories, like Mott and Bow — it can change the way you approach dressing for spring, summer and beyond.

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New York City-based Mott and Bow has, across the past dozen years, done a standout job at how guys (and gals!) shop for and buy denim online, using high-quality denim fabrication, helpful fits and easy exchange policy and a growing roster of supporting menswear staples — like one of the best heavyweight T-shirts for men as shown above.

Yes, you very well might know the brand for its exceptionally well-fitting, affordably priced denim (for the designer-level quality, at least in my experience), and Mott and Bow has expanded across the years into super-soft, durable hoodies, sweatpants, polos, T-shirts, underwear and even travel pants and chinos.

And the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee lineup is the latest marker of quality from the fast-selling direct-to-consumer denim brand (perhaps you’ve even seen their ads on TV and across social media as of late, ehh?).

If you haven’t yet taken the plunge with a pair of Mott and Bow denim, check out my Mott and Bow reviews here on this blog — and of course, consider starting things off simply by picking up the hard-wearing Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee — in my own trials wearing these tees across the past few weeks, I’ve found the fit impeccable and the fabric supple but substantial. Could the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee be my new favorite T-shirt? Ladies and gentlemen, that’s certainly a possibility.

Made from durable yet soft cotton jersey fabric with a heavier-weight construction, this tee takes its cues from workwear, featuring a slightly relaxed but not too oversized fit (a size XL in the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee fits my frame nicely, with room to move rather than a restrictive fit). The hem is cut slightly longer without proving too baggy, while the garment-washed fabric is already getting softer with each wear, at least in my experience.

As with other Mott and Bow menswear staples, you can find the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee in a solo set, a 3-pack trio or a 6-pack offering, giving you stylish, rugged options multiple days of the week in your T-shirt rotation.

Colors like Vintage Pewter and Vintage Taupe, plus shades of grey and charcoal, deliver the ultimate in casual versatility when it comes to the Mott and Bow Heritage Weighted Tee – it’s everything you’ve come to expect in terms of quality Mott and Bow construction, but in T-shirt form. Your next casual #OOTD just got a leg up, thanks to your favorite denim brand.