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MEN OF GOTSTYLE

Men Of Gotstyle: Morgan Jones

October 24, 2014

Men Of Gotstyle is a fashion/style series that champions our amazing clients and friends, their style and extraordinary lives. Meet Morgan Jones, long time customer/friend, mixed media artist, based in Toronto. Morgan, formerly the Director of Sales for a large multi-national consumer electronics manufacturer, left his job of twelve years in August of 2013 to pursue his lifelong passion as a professional artist. Talk about a career change especially when you consider that he’s a self-taught artist.

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Rogue Cotton Snap Button Shirt: $169 Rogue Moto Track Sweat Pants: $150

In the short launch into his full-time career as a professional artist Morgan is blazing trails! With several exhibitions under his belt already at galleries such as Walnut Contemporary and Blueprint, he is no stranger to the arts scene. Morgan has worked on several diverse projects across Toronto from being a guest artist for Plan Canada involved in the launch of their book Every Day is Mala Day to having his works displayed in offices such as The Capitol One building. Jones was commissioned to do lobby art for the Daniels Corporation as a part of their regent park condo development, One Park Place. His work can also be seen in both our Bathurst and Distillery District locations.

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Given Morgan‘s rogue lifestyle and his extended love for heavy duty motorcycles it was an obvious fit to style him in our latest collection from Rogue and Matchless– two iconic/rugged brands perfect for his aesthetic.

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Rogue Down Filled Puff Vest: $295 Rogue Pima Cotton Henley: $110 Rogue Leather Moto Pants: $525

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Rogue Down Filled Puff Vest: $295 Rogue Pima Cotton Henley: $110

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Rogue Wool Moto Quilted Shawl Collar Blazer: $350 Rogue Snap Button Cotton Shirt: $169 Rogue Moto Track Sweat Pants: $150

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Rogue Leather Moto Pants: $525

AVAILABLE AT: Bathurst, Distillery, Online
ITEM OF THE WEEK

Item Of The Week: Axelrad NYC Thorn Bracelet

October 23, 2014

Axelrad NYC’s intertwining vine of thorns lends simple attire a definite hit of edge. Inspired by its city of origins tough and gritty exterior, the hard silver bracelet haphazardly circles the wrist three times. Pair the piece with vintage tees, worn denim and motorcycle boots.

AVAILABLE AT: Bathurst, Distillery, Online
STYLE TIPS

HOW TO MATCH YOUR SHIRT AND TIE

October 15, 2014

“If there is one consistent expression of a man’s sartorial acumen, it’s the way in which he pairs his shirt with his tie.” – Esquire

Colours, prints and patterns can be confusing on a regular day, so when it comes down to mixing them together, you can only imagine the sheer chaos. Learning to successfully match your shirts and ties is an undeniable art, fortunately, it’s one you can easily learn. Getting creative with your shirt and tie combinations is a great way to showcase your personal style and to separate yourself from your peers- especially if you work in an industry that requires you to wear one 5-days a week.

To get you started here are 5 tips and tricks you can employ to help you navigate this realm:

  1. Your tie (typically) should always be darker than your shirt
  2. Match a detail in the tie with the dominant colour of the shirt
  3. Always pair larger patterns with smaller ones. Avoid mixing patterns that have identical proportions
  4. Vary pattern type. Avoid having the same pattern appear in both your shirt and your tie
  5. When outfitting with a suit or blazer- ensure that 2 of the 3 items have the same colour scheme
SHIRT-AND-TIE-STRIPES

Tiger of Sweden Steel Stripe Shirt (Blue & Brown): $159 Stenstroms Fine Stripe Dress Shirt: $249 Seaward & Stern Printed Ties: $150/each

SHIRT-AND-TIE-CASUALS

Johnny Love Cross Check Flannel Shirt: $199 Benson Pattern Shirt: $125 Ted Baker Flannel Shirt: $195 Amanda Christensen Tie: $95/each

SHIRT-AND-TIE-PRINTS

Oscar Of Sweden Floral Print Shirt: $189 Strellson Quentin-C Houndstooth Dress Shirt: $178 Ted Baker Small Floral Print Shirt: $195 Amanda Christensen Tie: $95/each

SHIRT-AND-TIE-SOLIDS

Mastai Ferretti Paolo Verri End-On-End Dress Shirt: $135 Horst Dress Shirt

SHIRT-AND-TIE-CHECKS

Gotstyle Private Label Plaid Check Shirt: $165 Amanda Christensen Tie: 95 Gotstyle Top Twill Grid Check Dress Shirt: $165 Seaward & Stern Tie: $150 Stenstroms Mini Check Dress Shirt: $249

AVAILABLE AT: Bathurst, Distillery, Online
PRESS

WS Stylist Series Ft Gotstyle’s 9 Tips for Selecting Your Wedding Suit

October 14, 2014

Recognizing that men are often seen as a mere accessory to the bride, Wedding Star, a leading online publication specializing in wedding planning decided it was high time they turned their attention on the groom, aka the man of the hour. To ensure that grooms far and wide look nothing but stylish and sharp while in the spotlight with their brides, they reached out to our wedding stylist Mallory Hood to get the scoop on looking your best on the big day. Having dressed a few…hundred grooms over the years we’d say our experience suited us well in coming up with these 9-Tips every man should know when picking his wedding suit. Click here to the the full story.

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ITEM OF THE WEEK

Item Of The Week: Sully Wong KYOJIN Backpack

October 10, 2014

Subtle as David and just as intimidating as Goliath, the KYOJIN, Japanese for “giant” is the true work horse. Sully Wong’s tactile KYOJIN backpack brings unexpected sophistication to a piece that is classically considered outward bound. The minimal design and tonal accents are super sleek. The very straight edges add geometric polish- a triumph of cool practicality. Whether your carrying light or in a tight jam, the KYOJIN handles it with stride.

Product details:

  • Micro woven nylon + faux leather construction.
  • Roll up top side access point. – Cross chest harness adjust.
  • Reinforced bottom w/ faux leather.
  • Main compartment equipped with padded laptop sleeve and pocket w/ zip closure.
  • Side panel nylon gear straps w/ removable fastener.
  • Lower front zip pocket.
  • Padded adjustable straps.
  • Padded contact surface back.
AVAILABLE AT: Bathurst, Distillery, Online
NEW ARRIVAL

Jason Markk: The Ultimate Shoe Cleaner

October 9, 2014

There’s something to be said about a clean pair of shoes.  They take you back to when you first bought them, that distinct sentiment of when they shone on your feet…all fresh and clean.  They are an essential part of any man’s ensemble and some go as far as to declare that the state of one’s shoes, is a reflection of one’s personality.  Now sure, shoes are meant to be worn, but that doesn’t mean they have to look, well-worn!  If you’re an avid collector you probably know about Jason Markk, if not get to know it because there is truly nothing like it on the market. Don’t just give up on your dirty Jordans (or those Lanvin tennis sneakers), breath new life into your old favourites with a touch of JM.

DIRECTIONS
  1. Dip brush into bowl of water
  2. Apply liberal amount of solution to brush
  3. Dip brush back into bowl of water
  4. Scrub shoes creating foaming action
  5. Wipe clean with cloth or towel, repeat steps 1-5 as needed
  6. Air dry

 

Jason Markk Quick Wipes are the perfect way to keep your kicks looking fresh while you’re on the go! Conveniently sized and individually packaged- keep them in your bag, backpack, car or even your pocket- you never know when you might need one! Quick, easy and effective.

AVAILABLE AT: Bathurst, Distillery, Online