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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Filson Foul Weather Jacket Is Ready for Anything This Season

Filson men's jackets.

A brand like Filson just gets it, so to speak — they know how to build some of the toughest gear on the planet, with roots that date back a century and a knowledge of rugged durability. They’ve outfitted explorers and prospectors, and they now stock a full lineup of men’s style essentials built for just about anything these days.

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Filson men’s jackets are surely no different, especially when it comes down to the Filson Foul Weather Jacket. The key is the exterior in terms of toughness, which is built from the company’s famed oil finish Shelter Cloth.

That means it can stand up to wind, rain, snow and just about anything else you throw at it. Plus, the Filson Foul Weather Jacket is lined in the outfitter’s soft-yet-durable Cover Cloth fabric, and it only gets better from there.

You see, the iconic heritage outfitter thought of just about everything, using a seamless shoulder design for maximum ease of movement and even more room for layering without overdoing it. And the Filson Foul Weather Jacket has historical roots, too: The brand based it on an archival rain coat style, then updated it with those modern bells and whistles.

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A snap-close storm flap and oversized removable hood deliver ideal protection, as does a collar latch, sure to come in handy on especially brisk days. Snap-tab sleeve cuffs offer an even further customizable fit and weather-ready protection, and it certainly seems to be the case that the Filson Foul Weather Jacket covers every possible situation and environment. If that sounds like a trusty winter jacket you should keep on hand, do yourself a favor and invest accordingly this winter.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Bespoke Post Flannel Shirt is An Everyday Winter Must-Have

Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt review.

Perhaps through reading this blog and building your perfect wardrobe of menswear essentials, you’re well-acquainted with the reliable power of style classics. Be it the blue jean, one of my favorite henleys or the right pair of rugged leather boots, these are picks that I turn to on the daily, and perhaps you, like me, love it when you find a style that checks all the right boxes.

Take one of the top flannel shirts for men, for instance. The market is crowded with options these days from heritage-minded brands, especially in iconic plaid patterns aplenty, but what about when you want to hit those classic menswear notes in a way that’s a bit more fresh?

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Still with me here? I’m talking about a streamlined, soft-as-can-be, stylish flannel shirt like the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt from my friends at Bespoke Post.

What sets this shirt apart from the best men’s flannel shirts on the market? It comes in two distinct, solid colors with pleasing texture (a Grey Heather and a Sand Heather option), giving it a bit more versatility than a plaid flannel shirt, for instance (although Bespoke Post does a standout job of selling those, too). When you want an elevated flannel shirt, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is a prime move in my book.

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The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, like other items from Bespoke Post’s in-house Line of Trade brand, is also very fairly priced at below $70. In fact, that’s an understatement, as this shirt is a downright steal for its super-soft contrast weave cotton fabric.

It also forgoes the buttondown collar of some other more casual flannel shirts, meaning this option would fit right in beneath a handsome blazer at the office. That’s only the beginning, because this shirt also works especially well with other classics in rugged fashion (like a pair of blue jeans or the aforementioned henley). For a timeless flannel shirt that checks all the right boxes in a new-yet-classic way, head on over to Bespoke Post, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Layer Up for Winter with Buck Mason’s Classic Pima Curved Hem Henley

At times, I’m all about keeping my wardrobe of menswear essentials simple and straightforward — leaning on classics that have rugged, versatile appeal, like one of the best men’s henleys. Especially on frigid winter days, a soft henley can prove a comforting base layer, a reliable style move underneath a rugged waxed jacket or a shawl cardigan, or a cozy piece of loungewear. Yes, one of the best henleys for men can do all of this at once, and that’s where Buck Mason comes into play. Surely, you know this brand well from the blog, but a refresher never hurt anyone, right?

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The Los Angeles-based brand has done quite the business when it comes to perfecting the rugged classic, especially the Buck Mason Pima Curved Hem Henley. It’s ultra-soft, it features a classic extended placket, it comes in a wide range of dusty, versatile and neutral colors, and it’s just flattering as can be. As simple as today’s post might be, and as seemingly simple as a henley might be, it’s a wardrobe essential I can’t recommend highly enough. A reminder is always a good idea, no? We’ll see you out there, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Todd Snyder Lambswool Sweater Is a Rugged and Refined Winter Classic

Todd Snyder men's sweaters.

Most of the time, my favorite men’s style essentials are the pieces that evoke utterly classic, timeless style — the sort of items your father or grandfather might have counted on and worn reliably, be it a stylish pair of jeans, a rugged waxed trucker jacket or the cozy men’s winter sweater from Todd Snyder shown above. Some things never really go out of style, and that includes a thick-knit sweater you can wear consistently on brisk winter days.

And this Todd Snyder sweater is a gem of an offering, with a classically rugged cable knit design that calls to mind old-school fisherman sweaters and frigid winter mornings in front of the fire. The Todd Snyder Lambswool Cable Crewneck (available in a rich Cream color, a sleek black or a crisp Navy option) gets the details right, boasting a classic fit you can layer over your favorite Oxford shirt alongside faded blue jeans or burgundy corduroy pants in equal measure.

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The 100 percent Lambswool construction should also prove warm and sturdy, minus the itch of other similar fibers. And since it’s Todd Snyder we’re talking about here, you can count on quality for your investment. How’s that for checking all the proper boxes as you search for your new favorite winter sweater? Call it a winner in my book, my friends. Happy winter shopping!

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Amp Up Your Winter Outerwear with the Sustainable Outerknown Blanket Trucker Jacket

Outerknown Blanket Trucker review.

It’s one thing to have a wardrobe packed with menswear essentials you can reach for at every turn — lounging at home, hitting the town, dashing out for weekend coffee or heading to the office. It’s another thing entirely to pack that wardrobe with the best sustainable menswear essentials, but my friends, that’s why we’re here today.

The good folks at Outerknown have that noble goal top of mind, and if you’re not familiar with the West Coast brand founded by surfing icon Kelly Slater, then I’d wager that a piece like the Outerknown Blanket Trucker Jacket (prime for winter weather) is an excellent place to start.

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It’s not the most iconic piece from the modern brand — that’d be the wear-with-anything cotton twill shirt and overshirt that is the highly versatile Outerknown Blanket Shirt — but consider it another addition to your wardrobe of (repeat after me) sustainable menswear essentials. And rest assured your new favorite trucker jacket shares plenty of that same style, utility and rugged DNA as its more famous predecessor.

Slater founded the brand with an eye toward using better fabrics, producing less waste and producing stylish menswear more efficiently, and that lends itself nicely to pieces like the famed Outerknown Blanket Shirt, among others.

Take the Outerknown Blanket Trucker Jacket: It’s made with a blend of organic and recycled cotton denim across the exterior, which features classic trucker jacket touches like point flap pockets and “V” stitching from pockets to hips. The lining is also made with 100 percent organic cotton, in keeping with its shared DNA from the acclaimed Outerknown Blanket Shirt.

Handwarmer hip pockets make this trucker jacket an easy move on brisk mornings and nights — while you’ll want to keep one of the best men’s parkas handy for much more inclement winter weather, the Outerknown Blanket Trucker Jacket could be a casually rugged go-between with dark brown chinos, tan corduroy pants or olive chinos.

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As the company sagely notes, it’s “tough on the outside, soft on the inside,” and with its style points, the Outerknown Blanket Trucker Jacket could just change the way you think about sustainable menswear this season (and beyond).

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Buck Mason Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket is A Hard-Wearing Winter Style Classic

Buck Mason Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket.

If rugged durability and timeless style is the name of the game, as it tends to be these days, then it’s hard to go wrong with a brand like Buck Mason. If you’ve perused the pages of this blog to find your new favorite blazer or a classic winter peacoat, you assuredly know this to be true, and the all-American brand just keeps upping the ante with each season and new release.

And today’s release in question? The Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket, an utterly classic piece made with heritage inspiration top of mind.

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Now, the Buck Mason men’s jackets selection runs the gamut from the timeless (like the aforementioned peacoat) to the luxurious (like a luxe wool topcoat), but the Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket lands somewhere in the middle. It’s more casually rugged than those two jackets, to be sure, and built with just as much utility as you might expect from Buck Mason.

The latest and greatest from Buck Mason draws inspiration from, as you might expect, tried-and-true jackets worn on slippery decks and frigid coastlines, and it’s got plenty going for it. That laundry list of features starts with the use of iconic Halley Stevensons waxed canvas for exceptional durability, and a corduroy collar and cuffs add both a dash of warmth and some nice contrasting style.

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For ease of slipping the Buck Mason Dry Waxed Canvas Deck Jacket on and off, its sleeves are lined in Bemberg, so you should have no issue layering it over a Buck Mason henley or a stylish Buck Mason denim shirt. You’ll notice that the storm flap front (atop a zipper front for ease of access) is offset in a nod to vintage deck jackets, allowing for the jacket to be buttoned across the throat in times of extreme weather.

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And above all else, you’ll notice that your new favorite casual jacket just gets the details right in terms of style and heritage. The next time you need dependable winter outerwear for blustery days, this waxed canvas jacket goes the distance.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Wool Blazer From Wills & Huckberry Is a New Style Classic

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A new year is, of course, a stellar opportunity to re-evaluate your menswear wardrobe (among other aspects of your life!) and sometimes, that can mean turning towards stylish updates to classics, pieces that you’ll get a ton of wear out of in the new year.

Take one of the best blazers for men, for instance. The particular blazer in question hails from Huckberry, and from the retailer’s refined Wills clothing brand, known for making some of the best cashmere sweaters and much more.

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It’s part of the Huckberry Smart Casual lineup, a rundown of tasteful, elegant clothing that’s dressy enough for the office but cool enough for date night — all without trying too hard. It’s the right kind of balance to strike heading into a new year, if you ask me — and the Wills Stretch Wool Blazer is endlessly versatile and a perfect example of a go-anywhere jacket.

Your new favorite wool blazer wears easily with dark blue jeans and your favorite Oxford shirt at the office, but it can also pair seamlessly with, say, some of the best corduroy pants for men and a chambray shirt during a dressy date night. Especially in Heather Black, it’s also got some interesting texture and depth to the fabric, making it more appealing than, say, a standard black sportcoat.

Best men's blazer for winter.

And the Wills Stretch Wool Blazer also has another critical component making it ideal for winter: That wool blend fabric for winter warmth, which also pairs nicely with matching suit pants for a casually cool seasonal suit. In terms of other details, it also boasts half-canvas construction, which means the jacket will form nicely to your chest and shoulders while holding its shape over time.

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In my book, this stylish wool blazer is one of the best blazers for men, the sort of jacket you can mix and match for multiple outfits in the same week — that’s reliability in style you can depend on, and that’s just the Huckberry way. Here’s to a new year and an even more stylish wardrobe, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Huckberry ‘See You Out There’ Sale Gives You 45 Percent Off the Best Gear to End the Year

Huckberry Sales 2024.

My friends, welcome back to the blog during this momentous holiday time — and even if it’s a more relaxed holiday week, I hope you’ve been keeping an eye on the best menswear essentials from some of your favorite retailers, like my good friends at Huckberry.

Is it the most wonderful time to shop Huckberry? Potentially, although there’s never really a bad time to shop and save on everything from the best men’s boots to the best waxed jackets and much, much more. And if you wanted to bolster your wardrobe even further this winter, here’s a chance to stock up in style in quick succession.

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The Huckberry ‘See You Out There’ Sale is the last chance to shop some of the year’s best deals — try savings of up to 45 percent, in fact. You’ll find deals on a vast array of the best home goods, menswear, rugged everyday carry essentials and much more within the well-stocked Huckberry Sale section, but these deals are a step up even from the Austin-based retailer’s normally exceptionally selection.

Huckberry See You Out There Sale.

You see, there are stylish, functional selections across the board via the Huckberry ‘See You Out There’ Sale, be it accessories like the ever-useful Huckberry Beanie Cap (now just $19), some of the best moc toe boots for men (nearly 30 percent off!) or heirloom picks slim-fit selvedge jeans for men. There are also cozy zip sweaters, durable chinos and rugged backpacks and EDC selections aplenty — the list truly goes on and on.

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What’s the catch? Well, the only catch might be that the Huckberry ‘See You Out There’ Sale only runs until December 31st, so now is as prime a time as any to shop and save on the best menswear essentials out there. Go to it, refresh your wardrobe and yes, we’ll see you out there in 2024, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater Is a Perfect Everyday Men’s Sweater

Every guy’s wardrobe needs a series of workhorse items that can be relied upon day in and day out, especially as far as the brisk climes of winter are concerned. And that’s where you need one of the best men’s winter sweaters.

Think of the type of cozy knit that can A) Stand up to winter’s worst and B) Function well enough for repeat wear in a variety of style situations. And that, my friends, is where the Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater enters the equation.

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Outerknown, of course, is the famously sustainable fashion brand founded by Kelly Slater, the surfing legend. Slater wanted to invest in fashion made a better way, or rather, nearly the best way.

You can see that pursuit firsthand in the best-selling Outerknown Blanket Shirt (a personal favorite of mine), with its organic fabric and durable construction. And that brings us back to the Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater.

On the surface, it’s a classic crewneck sweater made with ribbed cuffs and a ribbed neckline for a dash of rugged appeal (like the sweaters favored by literary greats decades ago, or fishermen on stormy seas). But what really makes the Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater tick is the fabric itself, which is a recycled Italian yarn crafted from denim for a marled look and feel.

That fabric makes it hardy enough to function as a mid-layer beneath your favorite waxed trucker jacket, or as a standalone piece on a cool spring or fall morning.

Yessir, that’s right: The Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater is a true multi-season sweater, but one that should prove especially useful starting right now this winter. The deep grey Shadow colorway is highly versatile in terms of style as well, but it comes in two other neutral colors perfect for mixing and matching.

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In fact, the Blue Horizon shade of the Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater should prove particularly stylish when worn alongside tobacco chinos or even burgundy corduroys. When you want a reliable winter sweater for days at home and out in the elements, opt for a sustainable approach with the Outerknown Hemisphere Sweater.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Amberjack Just Introduced Its First Lace-Up Boot, And You’ll Want a Pair ASAP

Best new lace-up boots for men.

If you keep a close eye on the pages of this blog, you’ll know that I’m all about finding brands and products you love, and then consistently going back to those same brands and products on the daily. It just makes perfect sense, right?

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Consistency is key, finding items you can wear as often as possible is essential, and it’s an even bigger deal when a brand you love — perhaps, say, a brand that makes some of the best men’s dress shoes — steps up and expands into a new style while staying true to its roots.

That’s certainly what we’re seeing today on the blog from Amberjack, the Brooklyn-based upstart known for making some of the best lace-up dress shoes and the best loafers. I’m a fan of both styles in terms of comfort and quality right out of the box, but the NYC-based shoemaker just upped the ante even further.

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You see, Amberjack just debuted the Amberjack Boot, a new boot addition alongside its wildly successful Amberjack Chelsea Boots (which are some of my personal favorite Chelsea boots). All the while, they’ve done it as they’ve introduced the brand to a new, tech-forward way to look at leather shoes (at least, that seems to be the case from my perspective).

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If you’ve been fortunate enough to try Amberjack (the brand’s dress shoes sell for a highly accessible $195), you’ll know that quality, comfort and innovative technology rise to the forefront. While old-school boots — many of which I love! — are rugged, built with thick, sturdy soles and tough leather, the Amberjack Boot has more DNA in common with modern sneaker-boots, as does the rest of its lineup.

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That doesn’t mean they sacrifice style in the slightest, but technical prowess is precisely what separates the Amberjack Boot from other pairs of the best men’s boots. The Amberjack Boots feature the brand’s signature dual-function athletic outsole for some true spring in your step, and the heat-activated insole molds to your foot over time and feels supremely comfortable right out of the box.

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Like Amberjack dress shoes, the Amberjack Boots are the kind of pair you can slide into and wear properly right away, no break-in time required. They feature captoe detailing for extra reinforcement and a stylish touch, and full-grain leather throughout the upper should both age nicely and last quite a while with the Amberjack Shoe Care Kit, too.

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It’s as if the brand has thought of everything when it comes to the Amberjack Boots, right? And with their relatively streamlined yet versatile toe shape, these boots should more than pass muster alongside a range of style staples, be it your favorite cordury pants or dark blue jeans and a classic henley.

Plus, like the full range of Amberjack dress shoes, you can find some of the best men’s boots in the company’s rich Chestnut leather, plus two dark shades of black and a subtly textured Copper nubuck leather option. Hopefully, this is enough to convince you to take the plunge and secure a pair of the Amberjack Boots — and at the more-than-agreeable price of $205, it sounds like they’re a downright steal and a fine addition to any footwear rotation.