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New Arrivals

New For Fall ’14 J. Lindeberg

September 11, 2014

We’re excited to announce the arrival of Swedish power house J. Lindeberg to the GS family. Founded in Stockholm 1996, JL has always been a brand rooted in its strong ability to offer outstanding products for a modern active lifestyle. With an intense design focus, this seasons collection offers well made, ultra wearable pieces tailored to perfect minimalism, often with a bold dash of print or smart detail.

Offering all the fundamentals of a wardrobe essential with a 21st century twist, JL Fall ’14 collection can easily take you from an afternoon brunch to late night cocktails with friends. Undoubtably one of the most versatile lines in our store, JL is the perfect balance between form and function.

Photography by: Ishmil Waterman
Styling by: Sharad Mohan
Model: Jan (Lang Models)

J. Lindeberg Fall ’14

New Arrivals

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J. Lindeberg Mato Ink Sweater: $350 – Available in-store only.

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Style Manual

What Is A Working Cuff aka Surgeons Cuff?

September 8, 2014

Working Cuff (n,): a cuffs that has buttons that can unbutton allowing one to roll up the jacket sleeves.

Historically, there was a time when men wore suits and sport coats everyday and for all occasions, even when delivering babies. This is where the popular term “surgeon’s cuffs” originated from as many surgeons, rightfully so, need the ability to roll up their sleeves while working on various patients. Now granted you probably won’t be rolling up your suit sleeves to deliver a baby anytime soon, but nevertheless this is a detail you’ll want to consider when buying your next suit or jacket.

It is much easier to machine sew the button holes closed, rather than take the time to hand sew up to 4 button holes on the cuff which is why a working cuff is a hallmark detail associated with a custom or high quality suits.

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Press

Gotstyle Makes Toronto Life’s Best Dressed List

September 8, 2014

Toronto’s Best Dressed is an annual list complied by Toronto Life which celebrates this cities most fashion savvy individuals from all walks of life and professions. This years list compiled of 23 Torontonians with inimitable sartorial vision features execs, entrepreneurs, talk show hosts, editors, doctors…and most importantly two of our best and loyal clients Michael Burns and Pierre Jutras. In the featured editorial below, you’ll see Michael outfitted in our classic Gotstyle Private Label Dinner Jacket, Duchamp dress shirt, Paul Betenly trousers and Prime patent leather shoe, while Pierre rocked our amazing Moods of Norway vest and trousers. 

It’s great to see these exceptional individuals being celebrated not only for their impeccable style sense but also for their invaluable contribution to the growth of this city. Pick up the latest issue of Toronto Life to learn more about these extraordinary individuals.

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Style Tips

Get Ready For The Film Festival Red Carpet

September 2, 2014

The red carpet style competition is notoriously stiff. Full time teams dedicated to the “look”, relationships with the most acclaimed designers, back-up attire for every event- it seems impossible for anyone (who isn’t an A-lister) to keep up. Except for us. We have every affair attended to, day to night, power lunches to black tie soirees. Slim fit suiting, creative details, trends and formalwear covered- for slickly understated attire to coolly stand apart from the crowd.

Photography by: Ishmil Waterman
Styling by: Sharad Mohan
Video by: Chris Carter

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STYLE MANUAL

Gotstyle MANual: Notched, Peaked, Shawl

September 2, 2014
Lapel (n,): the part on each side of a coat or jacket immediately below the collar that is folded back on either side of the front opening.

Nothing does more to dictate a suit’s character than the lapel. But with so many varieties to choose from it can be challenging to know which style is right for you. In this GOTstyle MANual we offer you the beginners guide to lapels as we discuss the three basic and most common forms of lapels: notched, peaked and shawl.

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Style Tips

Item Of The Week: LYLE & SCOTT Polka Dot Sweater

August 29, 2014

Lyle & Scott’s Fall 14 collaboration with genius Glaswegian Jonathon Saunders has resulted in vibrant pieces that work on or off the green. Case in point- a carefully crafted Merino wool, crew neck sweater. A muted front complete with golden eagle insignia, gives way to a surprising contrast dot print at back. Balance the motif with simple, slim denim and on-trend sneakers. READ MORE ››

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