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Editorial

Pride Weekend- Show Your Stripes

Sasha Ferkul June 25, 2014

Equality enthusiasts or member of the LGBTTIQQ2SA community, choosing attire for the most sartorially smashing weekend in Toronto’s calendar is a daunting task. Pulled together, appropriately brazen or somewhere in between, set a new standard for celebratory looks. Vivid hues, flashy prints and New Balance kicks are energetic, on-trend and immediately conspicuous- even in a crowd thousands of revellers deep.

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Style Tips

Your Guide To Wear Coloured Trousers This Summer

June 18, 2014

Let’s start by agreeing that whoever said that men shouldn’t or can’t wear colourful trousers was probably colour blind because if you think that coloured pants make you look any less of a man then you’ve seriously got it backwards. From celebrity hotshots, to athletes, to GQ’s best dressed, everyone is embracing this growing trend, correction style, and it’s about time you did too. This isn’t about jumping on a “trend” but rather embracing a style aesthetic that has been around for generations and North American needs to catch up.

Not matter the occasion, formal, business, social or casual, coloured trousers are easy to style and are guaranteed to help you stand out from the pack. Check out these great looks for inspiration on how you can incorporate this style in to your closet.

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New Arrivals

Men’s Summer Essentials: Accessories

June 17, 2014

Women have their purses, shoes, scarves and a million other chachkies that they carry, men on the other hand tend to be a little more refined and carefully curate what they’ll need based on the occasion. Whether you’re sitting pool side, hitting the gym, going on vacation or just heading in to work, each scenario requires a distinct set of accessories that help complete your look. From briefcases to coloured shoe laces, here’s your guide to some key men’s accessories you’ll need this summer, no matter where you’re going.

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Style Tips

7 Ways / 7 Days: Weekend Style Guide

Sasha Ferkul May 22, 2014

Don’t shift to dull when it comes to weekend attire- Gotstyle has fuss-free looks for any event summer slings your way. Our resident tastemaker, Melissa Austria has sought after and sorted the season’s must-haves: coloured chinos, botanical prints, cotton blazers and lightweight knits. Stock your warm weather wardrobe like a pro. 

Photography By: Joel Esposito
Styling By: Shaeleigh Afton

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New Arrivals

Van Gils SS14 New Arrivals

May 19, 2014

No Stitch, No Story is the Van Gils way.  This seasons threads allow all purveyors of fashion to celebrate life while looking good doing it. For Spring 2014, we offer a great range of blazers, shirts and chinos ideal for that seasoned traveler looking to make a statement in all four corners of the globe. Van Gils takes the stuffiness out of dressing up and lets you get back to what’s really important, feeling confident while creating unforgettable memories. Read more to see our latest arrivals for SS ’14.

Photography by: Ishmil Waterman
Styling by: Sharad Mohan

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Style Tips

[Video] Find The Perfect Suit For Your Body

May 13, 2014

Suits are an essential part of any gentlemen’s wardrobe and no one understands that better that Melissa. Which is why she’s made it her mission to carry a wide range of different brands to ensure that we have the right fit for your body.

In this latest episode, Melissa briefly talks about these 10 amazing brands and their unique features to guide you to the one that works best for you. But before you begin, click here to brush up on the key differences between a full canvas, half-canvas and fused suit

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