Huckberry Annual Winter Sale
Like the pre-2016 northsiders of Chicago waiting for a World Series win, basically every gear junkie I know who hasn’t gotten in on a Relwen Windzip keeps perpetually crossed fingers for a sale. Well, here it is gents: The Huckberry Annual Winter Sale. From EDC and boots to said jacket, it’s that magical time of year when the rarely marked-down gets marked the heck down.
The best part about Huckberry’s sale is that it’s the right season for all of this gear. Yes, summer stuff is cheaper during the winter and vice versa, but I don’t think that far ahead. Here are our picks from the lot. The sale ends Sunday, 2/12/23.
Relwen Windzip Jacket
I refer to Relwen Windzips as the expertly-distilled, patiently-aged whiskeys of the outerwear world. Function and style priorities on different plates of the weight scale are perfectly balanced, resulting in warmth with breathability sans overheating, and weather protection with coziness sans bulk.
It’s a mix of strategic partnerships between nylon, spandex, black-oxidized hardware, and engineering. Examples include built-in pockets for a smart silhouette and hunter-vest-like quilting. And we all know why this jacket’s become a new classic. It’s cool-looking. A heritage look with contemporary tech.
$268 $201
Huckberry x Danner Waxed Canvas Danner Light Boots
With only 600 pairs floating around Huckberry’s quarters, the Danner Waxed Canvas Light Boots are a one-two punch of best practices. The waxed canvas comes courtesy of Flint and Tinder, their tough and beautifully-napped sailcloth, while boot masters Danner are generous with the full-grain leather.
Cap that with the Danner Wedge, and you’ve got a time-honored but distinct look and build, submarine water resistance, and a real artisanal quality (American cobblers are artists, after all).
$425 $297
Wellen Seawool Bubble Shirt Jacket
There’s nothing like seriously-built and casually dapper sheaths like the Wellen Seawool Bubble Shirt Jacket. The solid architecture makes its regular fit look as good as any tailoring. Commendably and impressively, the warm construction comes from recycled plastic bottles and upcycled shells of oysters, aka the ocean’s janitors.
You can literally throw this over a suit after work or pair it with hiking books and days without shaving. Either way, you’ll look slick but red-blooded, like a champion ax-thrower who knows his wine pairings.
$188 $122
Greys Insulated Summit Slipper
Why do we give our upper bodies and our hands the luxury of puffy outerwear, but never our feet? As bipeds, our feet do just as much work as the rest of us, perhaps more. Fortunately, Greys Insulated Summit Slipper, with its light and strong quilted nylon exterior and wool lining, basically massages your feet as you walk. Hardly a housebound design though, it also has a stub-proof toe box and rubber outsoles.
$98 $58
Relwen Combat Pants
The way to pull off army pants without looking like you’re dressing as Guile from Street Fighter is to go for tried-and-true, gear-forward designs, like the Relwen Combat Pants. More craft than fashion, they’re based off of the military standard trousers worn during World War II.
All of the tactical qualities are there, from the felled seam construction that fights unraveling while giving a clean look, to the cargo and zip pockets. The slight taper brings it into the 21st century, making it both flattering and useful.
$218 $152
Huckberry x Craighill EDC Kit
The everyday carry artistes over at Craighill team up the streamline-perfected curators at Huckberry for their portable Exclusive EDC Kit. A true pragmatist’s collection, this stylish black-and-gold-clad kit includes a smooth-moving stainless steel pen which attaches to your keyring, as well as the small but secure, dull-resistant Lark Knife.
The anodized key capsule stores pills or gum, while the Offset keyring is a wonder in its efficient simplicity.
$168 $99
Schott The Motif Cardigan Sweater
Destined to bring cardigan lovers and the cardigan-allergic together in agreement, the Schott Motif Cardigan Sweater combines the shawl design loved by the country club set, a desert-like color palette sure to make any cowboy, or Jeff Bridges, feel at home, and a weave composition for pattern-lovers like Scandinavian fisherman and Maine loggers.
I’m telling you, this sweater can go with anything. More importantly, everyone who loves comfort will appreciate the regular fit, and the thick knit blend which is formulated with warm and fresh-feeling yak wool.
$185 $120
Relwen Brushed Mohair Buffalo Plaid Shirt Jacket
If you don’t have mohair in your closet, you need to get on that stat. The Relwen Brushed Mohair Buffalo Plaid Shirt Jacket takes the solid, hard-working design sensibilities of a classic lined flannel, and builds it with a brushed mohair simulant. It’s a champion insulator, even when wet, and feels plush as if each piece of napping on the surface was a thread of silk.
It’s like a piece of workwear that’s low-key luxurious. Also, that versatile fit allows you to wear this jacket open, closed, and with several layers, giving it a useful modularity.
$328 $229
Rhodes Jackson Chelsea Boot
Unlike so many popular Chelsea boot models today, the Rhodes Jackson goes back to its sporting heritage. It has a refined silhouette that any dressage equestrian would fancy, and the deep, workwear lugs useful for loggers, rockers, and everymen.
The handsomely waxy suede uppers are lined with soft leather. Beneath, a practical rubber outsole. Essentially, this effective everyday boot is easy to throw on, weekday or weekend, town or country.
$298 $193
Howler Brothers Rounder Vest
Is it a tech garment or is it a genuine piece of western wear? You know it’s a good piece of clothing when you have to ask that question. This is common among Huckberry offerings, and this Howler Brother Rounder Vest certainly epitomizes that.
Contemporary tech qualities that make this guy a useful wardrobe addition include a water-resistant ripstop shell and insulation that works smarter instead of harder. Synthetic stuffing boasts thermal qualities without any extra layers or weight. Looks-wise, Western-style wing motifs graze the front of the vest, rounded out by a vintage collar.
$135 $87
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