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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater

As frigid weather continues to grip much of the country, perhaps you’re taking stock of your winter style essentials and realizing you need a few more critical, crucial picks with some serious heft to them. That holds true for your menswear rotation from top to bottom, I’d wager: Rugged leather boots, durable denim, flannel shirt jackets and the right base layers are all downright useful in your fight against winter’s worst, and that’s where the good folks at Buck Mason enter your rotation once more.

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The California-based brand drives a hard bargain in matters of form and functionality, especially as far as Buck Mason sweaters are concerned — the lineup draws inspiration from utterly timeless, throwback-style sweaters, particularly preppy staples from the Ivy League. And that’s what makes the Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater so reliable: It’s got the proper construction, the right design and the durable fabrication (plus style points aplenty!) you’ve come to expect from Buck Mason, and then some.

The Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater is crafted from ultra-soft 100 percent cashmere for a truly luxurious feel and finish. And with its classic cable knit stitching, the sweater boasts heritage-quality good looks in a design that would make Hemingway proud. Buck Mason drew design inspiration from the “casual poise of 1960s Ivy League sweaters,” the company said, and finished this handsome piece with yarn-dyed fabric at the cuffs and collar for a lived-in, well-loved feel right out of the box.

In three elegant and dashing colors, including crisp Black and an eye-catching, utterly classic shade of Natural, this refined sweater should prove as wearable with expertly faded blue jeans as with olive corduroy trousers and perhaps even tobacco-hued chinos, depending on the color you select.

There’s a sense of refinement and style to the Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater, which boasts a classic fit for easygoing layering atop an Oxford shirt, a trusty Buck Mason chambray shirt or perhaps a thermal crewneck for casual style on winter weekend days aplenty. When the weather demands something more sturdy and strong in your arsenal, take aim at adverse conditions with the timeless, exceptionally well-crafted Buck Mason California Cashmere Cable Crew Sweater, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Pair This Rugged Tecovas Sweater with Your Favorite Western Boots This Winter

Tecovas menswear review.

As we bundle up with increasing fervor across the frigid winter months, it’s important to remember — at least in my experience — that having a bit of fun in the process of scouring the market for winter style essentials is, well, also important. So, while you might have figured out your outerwear situation and ideally, the best winter boots on your feet, it pays off to have a touch of fun or at least a touch of the unexpected in your layering rotation.

That’s where Tecovas comes in: As fun as it is to step out in a pair of rugged Tecovas work boots or the brand’s ever-popular Western boots, it’s perhaps even cooler to discover something a bit unexpected, like one of the best winter sweaters for men. The Austin-based brand has shot to popularity across the past decade for embodying all things Western in matters of style and substance, and a rugged winter sweater like the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater can add a dash of dependability, flair and style to everything from a waxed trucker jacket to a flannel shirt jacket.

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Helpfully, the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is unexpected, it’s eye-catching and it’s built to last at a relatively fair price ($145 as of press time). Paired up with your favorite pair of handsome, durable Tecovas leather Western boots — of which the brand makes dozens of different styles — and you’ve got a stylish sweater you can layer up in versatile fashion.

Crafted from midweight Merino wool for temperature regulation and plenty of warmth (whether paired with a chambray shirt or straightforward long-sleeve cotton tee), this sweater gains variety from its half-cardigan stitch construction through the body. Pair that with shoulder and back yoke seed stitch detailing, plus rack stitching at the cuffs and hem — this handsome sweater is visually appealing all the way through, especially in Winter White.

Best of all is the attention to detail in constructing the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater — note the cow skull motif emblazoned across the back in bold, rugged fashion. It’s a one-of-a-kind sweater available in two crisp colors and practically made to be paired with expertly crafted light wash or dark blue jeans (which you can also score at Tecovas, as luck would have it!). The next time opportunity comes knocking in the form of a reliable sweater to layer up with during winter’s worst weather, I’d wager the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is about as good as it gets.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop and Save on the Best Winter Menswear with this Bespoke Post Apparel Sale

If you ask me, the new year has brought wave after wave of stellar, rugged, stylish and classic menswear — yes, menswear that checks each of those four tricky boxes certainly hasn’t been in short supply, at least if you ask the writer behind this Brooklyn style blog (that’d be yours truly, of course).

And the hits keep coming, especially if you want downright useful menswear you can rock all winter long — starting right now.

You needn’t wait for the end of the season to score savings on cozy, durable and dependable winter menswear — the Bespoke Post Winter Apparel Sale helps see to that, with automatic savings applied at checkout, no discount code needed. How about that?

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The Bespoke Post Winter Apparel Sale features some of the company’s greatest hits, including discounts on its in-house brand Line of Trade — think textured crewneck sweaters, dependable wool zip jackets and shirt jackets, quilted bomber jackets and a range of garment-dyed and vintage-style knitwear.

The offering is as packed as can be, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg at this simply outstanding winter menswear sale, my friends.

There’s also a range of utterly classic Line of Trade outerwear, often modeled on heritage military styles and featuring period-accurate detailing and design inspiration. That reliable design holds true for the brand’s deck jackets and shirt jackets, along with its workwear chore coats, each of which are up for grabs at a discount via the Bespoke Post Winter Apparel Sale.

And these are savings simply not to be missed — this sale earns you $50 off orders of more than $175 (a solid discount indeed considering how affordable Bespoke Post menswear and gear can be, all without skimping on quality).

Meanwhile, orders of more than $300 earn you $100 — again, those are savings I can get behind via one of the best online menswear shops for guys.

From rugged shirt jackets to cozy plaid flannel shirting, classic chinos, sherpa trucker jackets and vintage-inspired sweaters, the roster is absolutely packed right now via the Bespoke Post Winter Apparel Sale — load up your shopping cart and watch the savings pile on, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Iron and Resin Cruiser Jacket is Perfectly Suited for Each and Every Rugged Adventure This Season

Iron and Resin Cruiser Jacket review.

As we so often talk about on this Brooklyn style blog, it can indeed be mighty refreshing to find a brand crafting rugged menswear the right way — especially if it’s a brand that might have flown under your radar, or a brand you haven’t explored in some time.

As we try to do with our Friday Find series, it seems that when it comes to winter style essentials — and the best waxed jackets — the good folks at Iron and Resin deliver just what the doctor ordered in matters of rugged, durable and dependable quality.

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The newly reintroduced Iron and Resin Raymond Cruiser Jacket fits the bill perfectly in that regard, using a remarkable blend of quality, craftsmanship and tough-as-nails fabrication to get the details just right (and then some).

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The Iron and Resin Raymond Cruiser Jacket starts off with a supple yet sturdy build featuring what the company calls a “beefy 14.75oz Raymond waxed cotton canvas,” amped up on the inside and outside with cozy yet strong features like a lining crafted from the brand’s custom Klamath Flannel pattern blanket fabrication.

The effect is visually pleasing as well as cozy and warm — how much more can you ask for from one of the best waxed jackets for men, ehh? Gusseted shoulders and a fit cut to hit just above the hip drive home the utility of this jacket, for good measure.

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Dependable details truly make the difference when it comes to the Iron and Resin Raymond Cruiser Jacket, including a heavy-duty front zipper and reliable storm closure flap for extra coverage. Front chest pockets and lower hip pockets offer space for your everyday carry essentials, a wise move given that you’ll want to get plenty of wear out of your new favorite waxed jacket.

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If it seems as if the company thought of just about everything as far as the handsome and highly dependable Iron and Resin Raymond Cruiser Jacket is concerned, that’s because, at least in my experience, they certainly did.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take Up to 50 Percent Off the Best Winter Menswear at this Billy Reid Sale

Billy Reid winter menswear.

It’s like I often say here on this Brooklyn menswear blog — when given the chance to shop some of the best winter menswear at a discount, or really, the best menswear in any season, it’s high time you strike while the iron is hot. After all, the chance to score refined, versatile menswear from a top-notch designer — like Billy Reid, as luck would have it –doesn’t come around all that often.

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And the Billy Reid Winter Sale right now is serving up some of the best of the best across the board — it doesn’t hurt that these are selections, from the utterly classic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat to durable-yet-handsome blue jeans, a rugged henley and the brand’s elegant cardigans — that you can actually wear right now, in the midst of the brisk season at hand.

In this neck of the woods, I’m a fan of everything from Billy Reid’s rugged hunting jacket to, of course, the famed peacoat worn by James Bond. And right now, this sale serves up stellar discounts (and a crop of Final Sale items) on long-sleeve polos, textured printed shirts, moleskin trousers and a luxe take on the classic crewneck sweater, among other style staples.

In the right hands, even the laidback hooded sweatshirt gets a luxurious finish, something you can certainly see for yourself when you scour the offerings up for grabs at the Billy Reid Winter Sale.

The famed Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt in a number of plaid designs and rich winter colors also gets marked down in price, and easygoing selections like quarter-zip sweaters are under the gun in terms of discounts — for a limited time! — within the Billy Reid Winter Sale.

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Again, it’s a joy to see so many winter style essentials on offer at prices you don’t tend to find all that often with an ultra-premium, elegant designer like Billy Reid — and yet, with Americana inspiration in every stitch and plenty of dependability and attention to detail, I’m willing to bet that just about anything you score during the Billy Reid Winter Sale will deliver what you seek.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: This Warren Chamois Shirt is a Perfect USA-Made Addition to Your Winter Wardrobe

It’s all too easy for a brand to take shortcuts these days, to outsource production or find a cheaper way of doing things, and while it’s certainly not economical for the menswear lovers like you and me, it tends to make a heck of a lot of difference when you find a brand doing precisely the opposite.

It’s quite the heady topic rolling into a new year, and again, it might not be feasible to stock your entire wardrobe with the best USA-made menswear. And yet, if you want to feel a durable difference in every stitch, packed with style points in each piece to boot, you very well might love what’s happening at New England’s Warren, a brand I’ve enjoyed getting to wear and getting to learn about across the past year or so.

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The brand centers its sourcing and production around New England in a major change of how plenty of other retailers (albeit larger!) are doing things these days, and the gettin’ gets better from there, so to speak.

From a durable-as-can-be rugged chore coat to a vintage-inspired sweatshirt and a stellar, small-batch run of utterly classic chinos, Warren checks off the proper boxes as far as menswear classics and timeless wardrobe building blocks are concerned.

The brand is a new one on the scene, but ranks up near the very top when it comes to my favorite American-made menswear brands — and if I had to wager, I’d say the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt should only strengthen that feeling.

The Warren Walden Chamois Shirt starts with a sturdy 7.05oz. organic cotton twill fabric from American Woolen (the cotton is grown and spun in the American South, the company notes). Followed by brushing and garment-dying in New Hampshire, you’re left with a near-perfect chamois shirt, one that should prove utterly soft yet dependable out of the box, and entirely ready to make your own.

This dependable winter staple draws its inspiration from Maine winters and coastal shirting that’s proven a must-have in fierce Nor’easters aplenty, and Warren duly notes the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt was “inspired by the practical shirts worn across New England’s backwoods and work yards.”

Whether worn with sturdy chinos or cool-as-can-be corduroy trousers, or else with canvas work pants atop a thermal henley when your to-do list calls, you’ve found the perfect shirt for the occasion in the Warren Walden Chamois Shirt.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Astorflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots are a Prime Winter Footwear Upgrade

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Now that we’re well and properly rolling into the new year — and perhaps you’re now properly back in the office and traversing snowy streets — it’s a prime time to take stock of each of your winter style essentials, plus the rugged-meets-refined winter boots you’re lacing up.

Of course, there are a number of winter style considerations to keep in mind, from your cozy winter parka to the wool blazer you’re wearing to the office, but about those winter boots… you simply can’t skimp on them, especially if you’ve got a touch of casually rugged flexibility in your dress code, ehh?

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Enter a new style to start a new year via the good folks at Astorflex and Huckberry — Astorflex runs a family-owned factory carefully crafting some of the finest footwear on the market, namely its handsome and utterly classic chukka boots and sleek leather loafers.

Those shoes have been handmade in Italy since 1820, and many of those same methods remain — the same should hold true for the brand-new Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots, a rugged and distinctive spin on a sturdy classic.

Crafted from rich brown bovine roughout leather, the Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots are even lined in leather for ultra-soft comfort right out of the box, plus a fit that molds to you own foot over time — the memory foam insole helps see to that, of course.

The Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots are then finished with contrasting stitchdown construction atop a lug outsole that adds some durable texture and rugged refinement to the more laidback Astorflex lineup of easygoing silhouettes (the brand’s spring and summer-approved suede chukka boots come to mind).

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The use of leather laces and that contrast moc-toe stitching helps lend the shoes “a heritage-coastal style that sets it apart from other chukkas,” Huckberry sagely notes. The resulting pair of hard-working lug sole chukka boots should wear more than admirably with blue selvedge jeans, with dark brown corduroy trousers or with olive chinos, a chambray shirt and a waxed trucker jacket.

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And yet, when teamed up with wool trousers and a thick-knit cardigan, you very well might be able to get away with wearing the Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots to the office on a casual winter’s Friday. How about it? If I were you, I’d seek out as many chances as possible to wear my new favorite chukka boots — now that you’ve found the Astorflex Jibflex Lug Sole Chukka Boots via Huckberry, of course.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Aether Apparel Down Jacket is Primed for Winter Travel and Adventure in Style

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Right off the bat, let’s hop headlong into our first style dispatch of 2026, shall we?? Cheers to you and yours, my friends. Now, to business as far as the best winter style essentials are concerned.

When adventure calls, be it a winter park stroll, a day on the slopes or an apres-ski imbibing appointment (I recommend a lovely Hugo Spritz!), the right gear is paramount.

Of course, you know this well if you read this Brooklyn style blog on the regular, and you know the need to track down the right winter style essentials if ever you’ve shopped or worn a brand that’s not up to par — the brisk weather assuredly catches up quick out there, does it not?

And yet, on the other side of the coin, there’s Aether Apparel, makers of some of the finest technical and performance menswear on the market.

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True winter style essentials abound from the California brand, which fuses luxury materials with standout performance and streamlined great looks for nearly all occasions that could take you from the city to the country and back. Take the Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket: It’s a minimal, clean and yet stylish take on the traditional down jacket, fused with a sense of adventure and durability in every stitch.

Every detail has been carefully considered in finding the right mix of performance and style, starting with the way the jacket is actually filled with insulation. Called a “masterclass in packable warmth,” the jacket’s highly technical 800-fill power recycled goose down features a main body and sleeve design filled with that reliable, sustainable and warm insulation.

For further ease of movement, the Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket then rounds out its side panels and collar with PrimaLoft Gold insulation for greater ease of movement. It’s an ingenious design that makes the Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket truly one-of-a-kind in terms of lightweight warmth and extreme packability — this rugged down jacket for men can be packed into its own left pocket for an incredible use of on-the-go utility and intelligent design.

It’s also complete with a custom-branded two-way front zipper for the perfect fit on the slopes or off, while a self-fabric wind guard and chin guard offer plenty of additional protection from nature’s worst this season.

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This durable down jacket is a high-minded take on the traditional down jacket, filled with the right amount of insulated, recycled warmth in a remarkably clean design — the kind that wears as well with canvas work pants or snow pants as it does with classic blue denim and a thermal henley for impeccable casual style.

Especially in a rich and versatile color like Forest Green, the dependable Aether Apparel Prospect Down Jacket could just become your new favorite winter jacket.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket – A Heritage-Approved Winter Outerwear Staple

If ever you feel like your rotation of winter style essentials is fully sorted out, be sure to keep your options open — you never know when you might need a timely upgrade in matters of form and function, and that’s where a heritage brand like Barbour can serve you very well.

Known as the premier British countryside outerwear brand for generations, Barbour is now a touch more modern and yet every bit as classically functional — especially now that a retailer like Huckberry sells plenty of Barbour winter jackets and more. Let’s take a closer look at Barbour and its mighty array of winter gear, yes?

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Barbour silhouettes are often instantly recognizable, with heritage and history made to go far afield, whether hunting or taking on a coastal hike or a cabin weekend. Tried-and-true and reliable are apt words that come to mind when shopping Barbour winter jackets, particularly the Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket (a best-seller at Huckberry that’s very much worth your time and money).

Huckberry gets it precisely correct, calling Barbour “a historic name in men’s outdoor apparel,” and that’s a spot-on estimation of a brand with more than 120 years of dependability in the outerwear game.

The Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket draws from classic field coats with a slimmer cut and a fit that hits closer to the hip, along with a stand-up collar and fleece lining for extra protection from the elements and supreme warmth without added bulk.

The Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket also boasts a snap-closure flap front and a two-way zipper design for a customizable fit — both geared to protect you from rain and wind while also offering mobility when riding a motorcycle or traversing extreme terrain.

Note that the handsome Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket features 50 grams of insulation, so it would pair best with additional layers beneath for added warmth (an ultra-thick parka, this is not — although that certainly doesn’t mean the Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket isn’t more than ready for adventures off grid). The Sage color as shown here also boasts maximum versatility — exactly what you want in matters of style in the cold weather.

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The corduroy-lined funnel neck design of the highly durable Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket is a major bonus as far as weather-ready performance is concerned, while you can use back waist tabs for a more snug fit.

And since this jacket is finished with (synthetic) leather details at the collar and cuffs, there’s an added dash of countryside flair as far as this exceptional men’s outdoor jacket as concerned.

As worthwhile a style move with charcoal wool trousers at the pub as with grey canvas work pants or dark blue jeans for a weekend away, the historic quality and reliable performance of the Barbour Powell Quilted Jacket could prove a catalyst for expertly crafted winter style and warmth this season. It’s yours for the taking from Huckberry, my friends.

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.