Tag Archives: suits

What Suit Suits You? (VIDEO)

November 3, 2011

In the video, I’m talking a lot about half canvas and full canvas suits. What is canvas and why is it so important?

The canvas in a suit is the basis of suit tailoring; it’s the material (usually horse hair canvas) that is between the lining and the cloth of the jacket. Having a canvas jacket respects the true natural of the fabric, allowing it to breathe, move and fall better on the wearer. The more you wear a canvas suit, the more it molds to your body. A fused suit is more rigid and stiff and sits away from the body.

A canvas jacket also maintains its shape after time and repeated cleanings and doesn’t “bubble” like a fused suit does. A canvas jacket also helps to distribute stress points evenly on the suit, which helps to contain the wear and tear of the cloth – helping prolong the life of the suit. If you’re wearing a suit everyday, it’s worth it to pay more and get a suit that will last longer and look better on you.

Another quick note:
Cinque starts at a size 36 but we can do a special order for size 34 (46 and 44 European)
Paul Betenley now starts at size 36 (not 38 as mentioned in video)
Both LAB and TConcept start at size 34 (44 European)

What’s New: Fall Blazers by Cinque, Strellson, and SUIT

October 15, 2011

Cinque navy blazer $695.

All of us at Gotstyle are in love with texture this fall. From corduroy to velvet, leather to tweed, we can’t get enough of it! Here’s some of our favourite fall blazers that’ll add some dimension to your wardrobe.

Gotstyle tweed blazer $595.

Lets start with one of the most classic yet trendy looks for this season the tweed sportcoat. The warm neutral brown pallet matched with a modern fit bring in just the right amount of traditional, while keeping your wardrobe looking new and  current. With a very fine tweed like this, you won’t end up feeling outdated or stuck in a time warp. Match this with a nice pair of black slacks and a crisp shirt and you have a great alternative to your staple all black suit.

  

If you’re not loving corduroy, but want a bit of texture in your wardrobe; this Strellson blazer priced at $650 is perfect. The very fine wales give it a slight texture, but nothing overpowering. The shape of this blazer is great too, by accentuating the shoulders it becomes a very flattering and versatile piece to have in your closet.

For something more casual, Johnny Love makes this great blazer priced at $495. The heavy tweed will keep you warm and is perfect for the guy who likes to keep his weekend look more polished than casual.

 

SUIT blazers: $350 each.

Every fall we see a lot of greens, reds, and earthy colours which brings us to these two amazing green blazers. Depending how casual your office dress code is, these jackets can easily be mixed into both your social and work wardrobes. And if your weekends involve a lot of lunches and outings to museums, galleries etc. then having tweed blazers like these will prove to be a great asset.

Gotstyle plaid blazer with suede elbow patches $595.

 Now for the guy that has a blazer for every possible situation, we recommend going bold by playing with patterns and colours. For pattern the clear winner for this category is plaid. As for colour there are some great combination depending on your occasion. If you are looking for just the right balance we recommend more of a earth tone pallet like you see above. Another great way to step up this look is to get a blaze that has elbow patches. Lets face it you can never go wrong by adding a little British flare to your ensemble.

What’s New: LAB by Pal Zileri

October 4, 2011

One of my favourite sayings is “Look smart, be smart”, great clothes really do make you feel smarter.

Looking smart begins with your outerwear. We’ve all seen the boxy wool coats on Bay Street, and there’s nothing smart about them. This LAB by Pal Zileri wool coat is the essence of looking smart. The clean lines, modern slim fit and incredibly soft wool will have you arriving to work feeling smart, no matter what you did last night.

Pal Zileri is great at combining traditional pieces with a modern fit and look, and their LAB line is no different. With all the modern, contemporary menswear out there now, going back to the traditional patterns, colours and pieces is refreshing.

Wool jacket priced at $750.

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This herringbone and plaid, wool sportscoat from LAB priced at $650 is sure to give you super powers. Unlike a blazer, this sport coat easily be done with black pants for a more professional look or dressed down with jeans on the weekend.

Everyone needs a black suit in their closet for those formal events, but what about a black suit for work or social events? Pal Zileri makes this great tweed suit priced at $995, with a subtle plaid pattern that gives it a more casual look.

What’s New: Ted Baker Suit

September 30, 2011

 
Just because TIFF is over doesn’t mean the holiday season, LG Toronto Fashion Week, weddings and social events have also ended. Every guy needs a black suit on hand for formal or social events. You could do the traditional black suit, or you could have a modern black suit trimmed with satin and velvet. Ted Baker makes this elegant black suit priced at $1095.

The Tiger is Back!

September 30, 2011

After being out of the store for a few seasons, Tiger of Sweden is back at Gotstyle! For fall, we’re carrying their black and grey suits in the slim fit tuxedo pictured above ($849), and the Norden suit ($799) pictured below.

Norden is a great fit for guys who want a trim pant but don’t want to go too slim in the pants. We will also be carrying a new super slim model with an even shorter jacket called Edvin that we will have in stock in a few weeks.

Tiger was one of the first brands that understood the new modern fit for men, they offer clean lines and sophisticated looks with great Swedish style.

Tiger of Sweden Autumn Winter 2011 Fashion Show from Tiger of Sweden on Vimeo.

What’s New: Without Prejudice Suits

September 22, 2011

If you have a job, which we know you do, then you need a grey suit. Why not stand out from the office crowd with the fall version of Georges St-Pierre’s favourite suit?

A charcoal Without Prejudice suit is perfect for work, but it can also be mixed up for dates, dinners or out at night. The medium grey colour and contrasting black trim adds a more formal touch, make this a versatile suit able to go from the office and out after. If you’ve got a lot of bright colours in your wardrobe, a grey suit is the key to wearing them well.

To stay traditional, we’ve got the (above) Without Prejudice suit. The lighter grey colour of this suit makes it more office appropriate and less versatile for more social or formal events. If you’ve already got the basics for work, social and formal wear, this suit would be a great addition for your fall/winter work wear.

Both suits are available for $895.