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5 Men’s Holiday Style Looks

November 29, 2016

5 Men’s Holiday Style looks borrowed from celebrities Donald Glover, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Will Smith and Nick Jonas

Consider the holiday season your time to literally shine. Say yes to metallic dinner jackets, bold AF lapels (if you’re not scarred from the 80’s) and make a statement damn it!

This week we took a look at our favourite red carpet celebrity style moves and re-created them with pieces we’ve got in store.

Donald Glover – Entertainment One Party

Pairing black and navy is no longer unacceptable which makes it a style TKO. If you want this to work you need a smoking slipper. Any dress shoe would destroy the casual element to this look.

Tom Hardy – TIFF Red Carpet

This look is classic in nature but it’s the accessories that say “Don’t f*ck with me.” What else would you expect from Mr. Hardy? Go light on the shirt and reeeally add contrast with the accessories. Finishing with a black chelsea boot is non-negotiable.

NYFS – Plaid Check Vest $250
NYFS – Plaid Check Suit $989
Available in store

Nick Jonas – MVAs

So you’re not really into blazers? Do a bomber jacket instead. You have to tuck in your shirt. If the pleat scares you, opt for a classic fitting style instead of your trim dress pants.

Inimigo – Reversible Camo Jacket $295
Available in store

Idris Elba

So simple. This is such a boys night out look. Velvet smoking jacket and wide as the smile on her face lapels make sure you’re the star of the night. Pair with an equally stylish friend and own the night.

NYFS – Tuxedo Jacket w Contrast Peak Lapel $725
Available in store

Will Smith – Movie Red Carpet

The party suit. It’s bold, it’s check, and sometimes it’s got the vest to match. Tip: If you find a suit that doesn’t have a matching vest put a cardigan of similar colour underneath. And if you’re a frequent reader you already know not to put a dress shirt underneath your suit.

Gotstyle – Contrast Windowpane Suit (on sale) $696.50
Available in store

Hardy Amies – Wool/Cashmere Knit Turtleneck Sweater $685
Available in store

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Introduce Knitwear Into Your Wardrobe

October 11, 2016

How to Introduce Knitwear Into Your Wardrobe

Knitwear is one of those easy pieces so simple that you can forget their style impact. Sportcoats, blazers, and suits can be paired with something other than dress shirts. Start wearing them as true sportswear with sweaters and cardigans. Once you start to wear your blazer more often you’ll understand the versatility of the piece rather than saving them for special occasions.

Quick tip: This merino wool blend turtleneck is lightweight AND machine washable.

Outfit details: Gotstyle Launch – Merino Wool Blend Turtleneck $125, Gotstyle Launch – Basic Plaid Blazer w Elbow Patches $495

Quick tip: Since there’s no tie, use accessories like lapel pins and pocket squares to dress up the outfit for special events.

Outfit details: Hardy Amies – Wool/Cashmere Knit Turtleneck Sweater $685, Oliver Grey – Wool Contrast Check Suit $1295

Quick tip: To avoid too much bulk, go for thinner lightweight fabrics.

Outfit details: Selected Homme – Prince of Wales Check Blazer $250, Tiger of Sweden – Merino Wool Turtleneck Sweater $179

Quick tip: Blazers that have a bolder print might not be suitable for work so dress it down with a sweater so it works for social settings.

Outfit details: Oscar of Sweden – Birds Print Cotton Shirt $245, Sand – Merino Wool Cardigan $250, NYFS – Glen Check Peak Lapel Blazer $700

Quick tip: Another way to keep warm without the bulk is by layering a wool scarf.

Outfit details: +39 Masq – Multi Color Block Crew Neck Sweater $215, Circle of Gentlemen – Check Blazer w Wide Lapel $1000

Quick tip: We liked polo shirts during the summer and knit polo shirts continue the trend into the fall/winter season.

Outfit details: Circolo 1901 – Melange LS Polo $298, Olliver Grey – Super 110s Windowpane Check Suit $1095

Quick tip: You can go wrong with the classic crew neck sweater over a dress shirt.

Outfit details: Sand – Micro Jacquard Heart Cotton Shirt $225, Hardy Amies – Crew Neck Merino Wool Sweater $340, NYFS – Mini Plaid Peak Lapel Wool Blazer $700

Quick tip: Funky prints can either be toned down or enhanced with a solid colour sweater.

Outfit details: Circolo 1901 – Knit Turtleneck $365, Circle of Gentlemen – Velvet Floral Bird Print Blazer $900

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How To Wear A Holiday Sweater At Every Age

December 4, 2014

It doesn’t matter who you are, what you wear or where you live- one fact is certain, you’ll be slipping on a sweater sometime over the next few months. We’re just here to make sure you pick one that’s age appropriate this holiday season.

How To Wear A Holiday Sweater In Your 20’s

Lyle & Scott Polka Dot Sweater: $350 Zanerobe Detroit Hooded Leather Bomber Jacket: $299 John Varvatos Hattan Side Zip Boot: $275 Van Gils Camo Scarf: $135 Zanerobe Black Sureshot Chino: $109

This carefully crafted Merino wool, crew neck sweater by Lyle & Scott is great for the young guy looking to stand out from the crowd without looking like a juvenile delinquent. Pair it with some Zanerobe chino’s, high-tops and bomber for a look that is fresh and sophisticated.

How To Wear A Holiday Sweater In Your 30’s

Johnny Love Pryor Colour Block Crew New Sweater: $179 Blue Industry Varsity Blazer With Quilted Sleeves: $295 The Daily Chino Pants: $95 Quill and Tine Lawrence Touchscreen Gloves: $160

Colour blocking is code for looking sophisticated in the fashion world. This multi-toned crew sweater by Johnny Love is a timeless classic and a great investment piece for that young budding professional. Ideal for layering, pair it with a bold check shirt and quilted blazer for that Queen W. vibe with a Bay St flare.

How To Wear A Holiday Sweater In Your 40’s

Ted Baker Pattern Merino Wool Sweater: $195 Rogue Down Filled Puff Vest: $295 Marco Nils Printed Cotton Chino: $159

Ted Baker, known for marrying heritage pieces with classics cuts offers this great eye-catching tri-coloured, ribbed sweater for the fashionably inclined. Designed for the experienced dresser this piece is great with a pair of coloured chinos, puffer vest and cap-toed shoes.

How To Wear A Holiday Sweater In Your 50’s

Van Gils Fair Isle Sweater: $195 Ted Baker Quilted Jacket: $415 Nudie Grim Tim Jeans: $179 Quill & Tine Richmond Moto Touchscreen Glove: $150

Bring back the classic with this modern take on a traditional Fair Isle sweater by Van Gils. Pair it with a classic oxford shirt, selvedge jeans and quilted blazer because we all know you still run the style game.

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What’s New: Spring Sweaters By Stones, Zanerobe & John Varvatos

March 14, 2013

Spring is one of the trickets times of the year, because on any given day the weather can go from comfortable patio weather to sub-zero. So, how does one prepare for weather so unpredictable?! Aside from owning some great outerwear pieces, sweaters are a definite must-have during this season. For those colder days you can layer them with t-shirts and dress shirts and for those warmer days you can just simply wear them on their own. Nothing is quite as versatile as a great sweater in your wardrobe. Here are some great colourful examples from Stones, Zanerobe and John Varvatos.

Stones: Safi Slim Fit V-Neck Sweater: $178

Stones: Safi Slim Fit V-Neck Sweater (Red): $178

Stones: Safi Slim Fit V-Neck Sweater (Blue): $178

Stones: Safi Slim Fit V-Neck Sweater (Aqua): $178

John Varvatos V-Neck Sweater: $175

Zanerobe Saviour Knit Terracotta Sweater: $125

What’s New: Fall Sweaters from Marshall Artist, Gsus, Horst, and John Varvatos

September 10, 2012

Marshall Artist button-up cardigan $225.

As Canadians, our appreciation for sweaters is strong. We wear them for the majority of the year, so we need variety, details, and quality. The sweater selection for this fall is already looking great with lots of knits and retro details.

This Marshall Artist button-up sweater is my favourite, it’s a jacket in the fall, a sweater in the winter, and the details give it a very rustic Canadian feel.

What’s New: Sweaters from Farah, PYA, and SAND

August 23, 2012

Farah grey sweater $115, Farah striped sweater $120.

The mercury is back in summer temperatures today, but sweater season is still right around the corner. There’s two reasons why the thin knit sweaters need a place in every man’s closet: early fall’s mild temperatures, and layering up in the later fall/winter.

Here’s our first round of thin knits. They won’t break the bank, but they will give you a brighter fall and transition you through to next spring.

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