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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Layering Game with this Billy Reid Henley Sweater

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When you think of layering up for the season at hand, and particularly layering up when casually rugged style is the name of the game, where does your mind wander? Do you think of the fall and winter style staple that is the timeless shawl cardigan, or perhaps the crisp and classic crewneck or V-neck sweater? Do you think of the lounge-ready hoodie?

Or do you think of a piece that falls somewhere in between those categories — a rugged hybrid selection like the henley sweater, especially the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater, might be precisely what you have in mind, yes?

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This piece lives up to its name, and then some, falling on the more laidback side of the equation as far as Billy Reid wardrobe essentials are concerned. The Alabama-based designer lends a casually cool, classic air to pieces that are normally more conservative, be it the Oxford shirt or the denim blue jean — and of course, elevated menswear like one of the best men’s blazers or James Bond’s favorite peacoat remain very much part of the designer’s offerings, year after year.

Billy Reid also strays into sportswear territory, like the heritage-inspired Dover Sweatshirt, which uses handsome elbow patches to class up an already super-soft crewneck sweatshirt. And that’s where the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater starts to work its magic in your menswear rotation.

Garment-dyed cotton gives it a lived-in look and feel, the designer says, while ribbed knit finishing at the cuffs and hem delivers a snug fit and a touch of visual appeal — it turns the henley into a thicker sweater, one you can even layer under a more lightweight cotton crewneck tee or, better still, a lightweight cotton henley for a dash of devil-may-care style attitude.

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Heirloom elbow patches and a timeless band-collar design help the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater achieve the perfect balance between a rugged layering must-have — beneath a waxed field coat might work wonders — and a refined staple you can use to dress down a crisp white dress shirt and tobacco-hued chinos ever so slightly.

Dark horn buttons are an elevated finishing design detail, giving this handsome sweater a wear-with-anything sensibility this winter. When the mood strikes, when you want a departure from the ordinary via your winter layering game, the Billy Reid Garment-Dyed Henley Sweater could be just the ticket, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Take As Much as 60 Percent Off American-Made Menswear for Black Friday and Cyber Monday at Devium USA

Best USA-made flannel shirts for men.

Welcome to a special holiday edition of The Style Guide, everyone’s favorite menswear blog celebrating timeless style classics made modern, whether designed by an high-classic fashion brand or a rugged-and-refined Americana retailer.

It feels as fitting a day as any, with Thanksgiving Day delivering its bounty in the United States, to explore both a stellar holiday discount and a tried-and-true American menswear brand, one you’ve surely read about if you’ve kept up with the digital pages of this Brooklyn menswear blog.

We’re talking, of course, about Devium USA, the Truckee, Ca.-based brand tinged with all-American style and focused on making durable workwear and road-ready gear aplenty, from waxed trucker jackets to pocket tees, camp-collar shirts and the USA-made flannel shirt shown above and below on this page.

And while it’s often a very worthwhile investment to pick up rugged outerwear, durable denim and soft-yet-sturdy T-shirts and flannel shirting made in the States, it’s not all that often that those style staples go on sale — except, of course, if you’re shopping the Devium USA Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale.

Now through Cyber Monday (that’s December 1st!), Devium USA is offering anywhere from 20 percent off to 60 percent off sitewide on its entire array of carefully crafted, hard-working and tough-as-nails gear.

The Devium USA Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale includes, well, everything from the truly small-batch retailer, be it the Boca American-Made Flannel shown here, a seriously limited-edition flannel-lined denim jacket, the famous Devium USA Sidewalk Vintage Tee or some supremely strong canvas work pants.

In my experience wearing a range of Devium USA menswear, including the ultra-soft yet sturdy Devium USA Sidewalk Vintage Tee, this is a range of men’s style essentials made with careful craft and the utmost quality in mind. These are selections I wear with pride, knowing they’re built to last and built to look great in the process.

100 percent American-made menswear is tough to find at the best of times, and seeing that gear delivered at a discount is a further rarity — that’s no longer the case across these next few days when it comes to the Devium USA Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale, so act accordingly and gear up for what lies ahead, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Todd Snyder Updates the Western Shirt in Classic Corduroy

Updating a classic isn’t quite as tricky as it seems, at least in the hands of the right menswear designer, and since the Western shirt (and all things Western) are having a serious moment right now, it only feels fitting to focus on a revamped classic for the season at hand.

And that revamped classic, at least in the case of today’s feature, is the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt, a premium and refined-yet-rugged spin that pairs the classic nature of corduroy with the crisp look and feel of a hard-wearing Western shirt.

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You can count on Snyder to take old favorites and make them feel as stylish and as fresh as ever, be it the classic crewneck sweatshirt, the expertly cut and faded blue jean, the sturdy American-made T-shirt or the crisply designed Oxford shirt.

Of course, Snyder’s lineup also includes sweater polos, dress trousers, expert tailoring and sartorially inspired outerwear for all occasions, but there’s something easy to love about the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt.

The brand says this shirt, particularly in a rich ‘Coppertone’ shade, retains “all the rugged charm of a vintage Western shirt,” but this time uses a soft fine wale corduroy. Mother-of-pearl buttons give the shirt a handsome look and feel, while Western detailing like chest and back yokes adds to its authentic nature.

And there’s also a dressier quality than normal to the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt, which you can pair seamlessly with durable indigo denim or else pair up with light tan or even olive chinos.

Switch out your dark blue jeans for a lightly faded pair, then match up the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt with some Western boots, and you’ve got a look fit for work or play (but especially a date night where you want a bit of a look with some elegant attitude all the same).

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This shirt also comes in a sleek all-black Caviar colorway, but if you ask me, the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt is at its finest in a rich, earthy shade of medium-brown. For classic style that feels decidedly modern, you’re going to want the Todd Snyder Corduroy Western Shirt in your rotation this season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Relwen Quilted Flannel Shirt Jacket is Primed for Layering This Season

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You tend to know right away when a design is so fit for the season at hand: Rugged layers aplenty, especially the best shirt jackets for men — like the kind seen above from our friends at Huckberry — get the job done and then some. And when the best of both worlds collide (like when a hard-wearing flannel shirt meets a durable shirt jacket), well, that’s the sweet spot as far as the best fall menswear is concerned.

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And if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, it should come as no shock that gear from the good folks at Ohio-based Relwen tend to fit the bill quite handsomely.

What with the company’s penchant for durability, dependability and modern updates to Americana designs, staple pieces like the innovative Relwen Quilted Flannel Shirt Jacket deliver as much utility and rugged appeal as a Swiss Army Knife for upstate getaways, lakeside retreats, bonfires, dive bar outings and plenty more.

Huckberry notes that the upstart brand delivers a sense of modern-meets-Americana, and in the best way possible: Technical fabrication meets tried-and-true silhouettes, often with a hearty dose of military style inspiration. And for every outdoor fall and winter adventure you can muster, I’d layer up with the Relwen Quilted Flannel Shirt Jacket (among a host of other reliable Relwen style picks, that is).

The Relwen Quilted Flannel Shirt Jacket meets the moment as far as the good folks at Huckberry are concerned: The retailer notes that “when you wear a Relwen windzip jacket, blazer, or pants, you know they were made with quality, durability, and movement in mind,” and in my experience, I’d certainly have to agree.

Durable cotton flannel twill makes up the exterior of one of the best shirt jackets for men, while the interior is made up of one consistent piece of polyester ripstop insulation for added warmth. It’s also a positive that this durable shirt jacket comes in a series of classic and eye-catching color combinations, most of them based off your favorite classic plaid flannel shirting designs.

Spring snap hardware aids in durability and plenty of layering potential: Wear the Relwen Quilted Flannel Shirt Jacket atop a henley or even a chambray shirt from the good folks at Huckberry, then team it with canvas work pants for outdoor pursuits or inky blue indigo denim for casual evenings around the bonfire, dram of whiskey in hand. There’s no telling where an essential piece like the Relwen Quilted Flannel Shirt Jacket can take you, and that’s a great thing indeed.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Upgrade Your Space with this Tasteful Ranger Station Candle This Season

In the same way that you put careful thought into your ensemble, the way you dress from the ground up with the best boots for men or the right Oxford shirt or pair of jeans, you can (and should!) put the same care and thought into your living space. That can be something as simple as opting in when it comes to a seasonal scent upgrade with one of the best candles for men, a move that makes your space all the more richly crafted, fragrant and even stylish.

And in my experience, there are few fragrance companies doing it better than Ranger Station, the Nashville-based fragrance house with an emphasis on scents that are at once rugged and refined, complete with collaborations with the likes of rising star Noah Kahan and other guitar-driven luminaries.

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It’s an altogether wonderful approach that includes everything from candles to a line of excellent colognes, and selections like the Ranger Station Balsam Fir Candle can certainly bring a heck of a lot to your living room or den this season. A word to the wise: Don’t sleep on the company’s excellent lineup of colognes, with notes of leather, pine an even a whiskey-forward Old Fashioned fragrance on the menu.

What’s more, the Nashville-based company lives up to its rugged roots aplenty, with Ranger Station also offering a mighty useful fragrance quiz to expertly find and curate your signature scent.

The Ranger Station Balsam Fir Candle touches on seasonal classics in its scent notes, including balsam, pine sap and juniper, making for a truly elevated fragrance experience designed to make any room smell like a Christmas tree (or at least, it’ll have things smelling like the heart of the season itself, and that’s never a bad thing, is it?).

It doesn’t hurt that candle selections (and more!) from Ranger Station feature more than 30 hours of burn time, plus a hand-poured production process — and each Ranger Station candle comes complete with a stylish storage box and a crisp, often-playful logo on the side. To light up a candle from Ranger Station is a highly pleasing experience, one you should enjoy early and often this holiday season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Rugged Buck Mason Deck Jacket is a Modern Twist on a Workwear Staple

The demands of the fall style season — from brisk weather to breezy, rainy days and the chance to go far afield on a cabin getaway — call for gear that can pass muster, as you well know if you read this Brooklyn style blog.

Workwear, with its heritage roots and durable design, is an easy choice for the modern man, especially when designed the right way in the hands the Americana style purveyors at Buck Mason.

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The Los Angeles-based brand mines the past for quintessentially tough, sturdy style, and that includes a range of handsome outerwear, not to mention dependable menswear essentials like expertly crafted jeans, chambray shirts, thermal henleys and more. And that brings us to the Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket, a vintage-inspired spin that takes reliable design and performance to another level entirely.

The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket gets its great looks from military style inspiration, of course, while its sturdy construction hails from tightly woven midweight, 14oz. cotton jungle cloth. The details are utterly classic and true to form, including the asymmetrical button placket and the durable corduroy collar for an ideal blend of form and function.

As Buck Mason tells it, your new favorite casual fall style selection is a “modern take on the USN Deck Jacket cut from the same sturdy cloth as original WW2 flight suits without the bulky lining.”

That sounds just about perfect for strong off-duty style, with the sort of design that repels wind and rain with ease. And it doesn’t hurt that the cuffs of the Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket are also lined with corduroy for timeless good looks and added warmth all the while.

The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket is also fashioned in Japan, as great a place to go for truly traditional American-inspired style as any, with a cropped, classic fit that should prove an apt layer over thermal henleys, a Buck Mason fisherman sweater or a hard-working chambray shirt.

The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket pairs up seamlessly with stretch canvas work pants for days in the field, but its rugged, dashing good looks should also style more than admirably with black jeans and tan leather boots for a round of dive bar beers. How does that sound when it comes to your new favorite fall jacket, ehh? The Buck Mason N-1 Deck Jacket, like we said earlier, can certainly pass muster. Happy fall style hunting, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Tivoli Audio Model III Bluetooth Clock Is an Instant Living Room Upgrade

We talk often on this Brooklyn style blog about the right style essentials to upgrade your daily life — on the road with new boots or a rugged weekender bag, out on the town dressed in style in a merino cardigan, or lounging at home in cozy, comfortable jogger pants (to name but a few scenarios).

But just as you consider the beer in your fridge or the whiskey in your bar cart, perhaps you (like me!) appreciate the finer things in life when it comes to high-end audio and hi-fi listening.

And while my Brooklyn apartment (which you can see from time to time on my Instagram!) also features vinyl turntable and two crates of records, the space I share with my lovely Mary has also been outfitted with more than one of the best Bluetooth speakers on the market. The speaker in question comes from under-the-radar, Northeast-based audio pioneers Tivoli Audio, who I’ve covered in the past at Maxim.com, and who I now wholeheartedly recommend through the pages of this very men’s style blog.

And in my experience, the company delivers some of the best, most high-quality and simply crystal-clear, rich and pleasant audio on the market — and it just so happens that the Tivoli Audio Model III Bluetooth Speaker has enough juice and enough of the right specs to make for a wildly pleasing listening experience in your den, your living room, your bedroom or your office this autumn (and well beyond).

Naturally, it makes sense that the good folks at Bespoke Post tracked down this retro alarm clock-meets-modern Bluetooth speaker, given its handsome profile and stunning performance.

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The Tivoli Audio Model III Bluetooth Speaker should check all the right boxes if you value crisp, clean and warm style and sound in one bookshelf-sized package, and it comes complete with USB charging ports, AM/FM radio capabilities, a built-in clock face and a stylish contrasting wooden build. The hardware is premium and delivered in a matte finish, and the entire package comes complete with a tuner for further sound clarity.

As Bespoke Post so sagely notes, “beneath its retro exterior lies modern functionality,” and the Tivoli Audio Model III Bluetooth Speaker is the total package if you value a seriously upgraded, modern listening experience. And the best part? You’ve got plenty of time to add this elegant piece to your space ahead of the holiday season.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Filson’s Draftsman Canvas Pants are as Rugged and Versatile As It Gets For Fall

Best canvas work pants for men.

There are certain essential menswear brands, at least in my experience, one can’t help but admire as far as rugged appeal, functionality and durability is concerned. Add in a dash of timeless style points, and you’re looking at the Filson way over the past century-plus.

Although the brand doesn’t quite make as much of its gear in the U.S. of A as it is used to (always worth noting!), it’s still impressive when an iconic outfitter keeps delivering the goods in durable, hard-working form, from waxed outerwear to cozy thermal base layers, tough everyday carry essentials and other gear fit for the open road and the trail.

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That certainly goes for the Filson Draftsman Canvas Pants, as much as any staple in the company’s new fall collection. And because you’re assuredly going to need a pair of the best work pants for men this autumn (and beyond), I’d say it’s high time we dove in to this pair of pants — along with my other Filson reviews on this Brooklyn style blog, of course.

The Filson Draftsman Canvas Pants take what you thought you knew about the traditional work pant, and then give ’em a fresh coat of paint, so to speak. Available in a range of sizes up to size 42, these pants nod to the classic five-pocket pant or chino, all the while using midweight Panama canvas and a dash of stretch.

These are sturdy pants with a tight weave and 1 percent stretch for comfort — so while you might not quite want to wear them to a day in the construction yard, they’ve got the rugged durability to take you from the drafting table to the factory floor (or from your backyard to a brewery) with relative ease.

There’s an utterly classic appeal to some of the best work pants for men — to me, the Filson Draftsman Canvas Pant, with a straight leg and crisp welt pockets, plus back flap patch pockets, remind me of the sort of pants my great grandfather wore to mow the yard (and enjoy a bourbon on the rocks afterwards).

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The handsome Filson Draftsman Canvas Pant should fit true to size and pair up as easily with a chambray shirt or a thermal henley as with an ultra-warm, thick Filson men’s sweater. In fact, one verified buyer (hey there, Paul!) noted that “what’s great is that they’re tough enough for crawling around in the crawlspace, and they’re refined enough to wear to the office.” That sounds to me like a winning addition to your fall wardrobe — good luck out there this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Cashmere Crewneck is A Luxe Fall Style Essential

Best sweaters for men to wear this fall.

It’s often the little details that make the biggest difference in an #OOTD or a selection of the best menswear essentials — things like the soft touch of the right fabric, or a fit that’s just right. Of course, those can also prove to be the big details, which so often do indeed make a difference as you layer up for the season at hand.

And with award-winning menswear designer Todd Snyder, both details large and small are all carefully thought of with each passing collection — that certainly includes a luxe rotation of the best sweaters for men, which you’d do well to start thinking about as we inch ever closer to fall.

The good news for you and me both is that Todd Snyder’s assortment of the best men’s cashmere sweaters is well-stocked indeed, and that means the Todd Snyder Midweight Cashmere Crewneck Sweater could just become the style splurge your layering rotation needs this fall (and beyond).

The Todd Snyder Midweight Cashmere Crewneck Sweater offers what the designer calls “an elevated take on the essentials,” with a flattering fit, versatile crewneck construction — able to be worn on its own or over a crisp dress shirt — and an array of color options to suit every taste and sense of style. Details like ribbed stitching at the armholes and bottom hem give the handsome cashmere sweater an eye-catching appeal — that makes it visually interesting and appealing to wear on its own alongside dark blue jeans and burnished leather boots.

The Todd Snyder Midweight Cashmere Crewneck Sweater could even serve as a replacement for a traditional dress shirt beneath a charcoal suit at times this fall, particularly in the rich shade of plum (known as “Winestain”) shown here.

And I’d wager you’ll want to get plenty of wear out of the Todd Snyder Midweight Cashmere Crewneck Sweater — it’s a pricier investment at $328, but one you can assuredly make entirely your own this fall and winter.

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Colors like Navy and Heather Grey offer versatility and reliable style with just about any other shade in your rotation of fall’s best pants and outerwear, but colors like Winestain represent the season most readily.

And as with other Todd Snyder menswear, although the Todd Snyder Midweight Cashmere Crewneck Sweater isn’t cheap, it’s most certainly worth the investment if you want a base layer — and indeed, a fashionable men’s sweater — that really isn’t so basic after all.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Lace Up these Rugged Danner Logger Moc Boots from Huckberry for Every Fall Pursuit

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As we inch ever closer to Labor Day weekend and the unofficial closing round of summer, what menswear and gear picks have been on your mind (and perhaps, in your digital shopping cart)? Slightly cooler days and nights lend themselves to preparing for a new season — the right way, as we so often talk about on this Brooklyn style blog.

Naturally, I’ve found the best gear and menswear tends to come from Huckberry, the Americana and adventure retailer that has a penchant for stocking some of the most stylish selections on the market from a host of brands.

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That list certainly includes the good folks at Pacific Northwest footwear maker Danner, a heritage brand that’s taken a modern turn (and not for the worse!) in recent decades.

They’ve carefully curated their lineup to include lightweight hiking boots, tactical boots, handsome leather lifestyle boots and rugged leather boots for men that fall somewhere in between all three of those categories, which is all the better if you love shopping the best boots for men.

And among that crop, the Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX fits the bill quite nicely indeed in terms of rugged throwback good looks and modern performance. The Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX boasts all the hallmarks of classic Danner boots, harkening back to the days when the Portland-based company first made boots for loggers in the 1930s using… you guessed it, GORE-TEX fabrication.

The Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX carries on that lineage in handsome fashion, using a sturdy, thick yet supple leather upper bolstered by a waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX liner. The impressive combination rests atop its namesake Vibram 917 outsole, boasting a small lug rubber outsole design for traction and a wedge sole with added support at the heel.

The two-tone design of the Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX is a handsome touch, particularly when the brand uses contrast stitching across the moccasin upper. In my experience, boots like the Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX tend to wear well with durable classics, like indigo blue selvedge or perhaps light olive chinos or slate grey canvas work pants.

And you can certainly style the Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX in off-duty fashion, but the waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX construction in the liner means you can take these boots off-trail and out into the field if need be.

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Complete with tonal laces to match the lower part of the moccasin upper, every detail has been properly thought out as far as the newly iconic, ultra-comfortable and assuredly hard-wearing Danner Logger Moc 917 GTX is concerned. Slip into a pair this fall season and let me know how they treat you.