The Luxury Gift Guide for Men, 2026

A unique luxury gift for a man who loves design and quality is one made in limited numbers from the finest cloth. Josh Sirlin's 2026 Black Bear Brand gift guide, from the peacoat to the down vest to the journal.

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Goose Down, and the Seattle Man Who Put It in a Jacket

The quilted down jacket was made in Seattle in 1936, and the oldest one left is still in the city. Josh Sirlin on down, the Himeji leather yoke, and our goose down vest.

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The Down Vest: Warmth Without Weight

Down is the best insulation on earth and the least understood. Josh Sirlin on fill power, cluster size, and the vest built for a Pacific Northwest winter.