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Style Tips

White Out: Four [+] Ways To Wrap Yourself In White This Summer

Sasha Ferkul July 8, 2014

One of summer’s most lasting trends can also be impossibly difficult to pull off. The all-white look is tricky (almost as ambitious as the double-breasted blazer), yet done well is a sartorial statement like no other, reading as confident and sleek. Done wrong, and the shame shall haunt you for life- even after years of impeccable attire.

When aspiring to wear the milky hue, follow our simple rules and count the following editorial as a guide. White is a cool, summery shade and should always look effortless. Fit is crucial so slim and well-cut pieces are essential- too roomy equals disheveled (and not in the good way). Don’t over think it, keep it minimal, and refuse to shy away from adding punches of contrast for personality. Lastly, we cannot overestimate the importance of (fabric friendly) bleach. White should always be white.

Photography by: Ishmil Waterman
Stylist: Mallory Hood & Sharad Mohan
Model: Aaron (Sutherland)

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Staff Picks

Must-Have Summer Sport Coats

July 1, 2014

Blazing temperatures instinctively force us to gravitate towards textiles that are lightweight, breathable and relaxed; most people stray away from traditionally heavy garments like sport coats- completely counter intuitive attire in sweltering conditions.

Fortunately, menswear designers have become increasingly seasonally savvy, making it their mission to offer temperature sensitive styles to the everyday man. On offer, an array of new blazers that are unlined, unstructured, and feature informal details like functioning cuffs and patch pockets- making them an ideal choice for warmer weather. Check out our sample-selection of exemplary summer sport coats, hand picked by the GS stylists in an well-edited range of hues, fabrics, fit and price points. On or off-duty, looking sharp in scorching heat now requires no effort at all.

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Style Tips

Best Men’s Shorts 2014: FIFA World Cup Edition

June 30, 2014

Soccer and style go hand-in-hand, especially with fashion-forward kick-stars like Ronaldo, Marchisio, Messi and Pique leading the charge at this year’s FIFA World Cup- here’s our regulation sartorial guidance for die-hard football fans.

Hitting the nearest patio, pub or rooftop party to cheer on your favourites- arrive in style to (hopefully) support your team right through to finals. Featuring a vast (but well-curated) selection of shorts, Gotstyle’s latest editorial illustrates a few of the infinite ways to wear this summer staple- while looking modern and keeping cool. Drop by our Bathurst and Distillery District locations or shop online for stadium, or street ready attire.

Photography by: Ishmil Waterman – Styling by: Sharad Mohan – Model: Nick (Elite Models)

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Style Guide

Guide To Formal Wear: Charity Gala’s and Red Carpet Events

June 6, 2014

Ah, the mysteries of formal wear, to wear a tux or to not wear a tux, that is the question? Before we endeavour to answer that we have to ask a more pertinent question, what is the event?  The key to dressing successfully for any formal event is to identify the occasion, are you attending a high-profile charity gala, TIFF movie premiere, MMVA’s…? Each event comes with it’s own set of rules outlining what is acceptable and what isn’t and knowing those rules is key. Clearly the flexibility in what you’d wear to the MMVA’s is not the same as a black-tie charity dinner where your company has bought a $20,000 table. As such we’ve put together a modern style guide offering everything from a classic shawl-collar tuxedos to dinner jacket combos to help guide you on your style journey. These looks are guaranteed to keep you up to code not matter the formality of your event and remember, “you can never be too overdressed or overeducated” of any occasion.

Upcoming events:
  • Thrill Of Ascot supporting Best Buddies Charity June 7 at Woodbine Race Track 
  • Scrubs In The City in support of Sick Kids hospital present Soiree Under The Stars (Into The Night Dressed In White) June 10 at Evergreen Brick Works
  • MMVA’s June 16 at Much Music Headquarters
Photographer: Ishmil Waterman
Stylist: Sharad Mohan
Model: Carlton (Elmer Olsen)

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STAFF PICK

Staff Picks: Must-Have Summer Suits

May 30, 2014

With a history dating as far back as the 17th century, suits are a ubiquitous feature in most men’s wardrobe.  With so many cuts, patterns and styles to choose from, coupled with our Suit-Trade-In event, there couldn’t better time to update your suit wardrobe. To get you out of the winter rut and into more cheerful Spring/Summer suits we reached out to our stylists for their expertise. In this article each stylist has picked their favourite suit for the season and how they’d wear it. These four looks hand-picked by Neale, Mallory, Nicole and Tia cover take you from linen all the way to 3-piece options.

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New Arrivals

Dress up or down with Without Prejudice SS’14 New Arrivals

May 24, 2014

With the growing popularity of Without Prejudice in our stores, we only thought it fitting to bring in the man himself, Mr. Jason Gerrard, CEO of Without Prejudice to give you a little history on the brand and why it’s one of our fan favourites. As Jason mentions in the video, some of the best things about WP are things you can’t see like the half-canvas lining and sweat guards. It’s pretty much all the “stuff” hiding between the garment you see and it’s colourful lining. However, if what you can see is indication of the level of detail and craftsmanship they offer then you can be quite confident that you’re truly getting a quality product at an unbeatable price.

WP offers that tailored slim-straight look ideal for that athletic guy who’s got that fuller chest, arm and legs. It’s also the only suit brand we carry that offers a Drop 8, which essentially refers to the jacket to pant ratio. Most brands offer a drop 6 or 7 which means that if you’re a 42 jacket you’ll get a 35/36 pant. With a Drop 8 you’d get a 42 jacket with a 34′ pant, giving you that perfect inverted “V” look.

Video By: Christian Carter
Photography By: Ishmil Waterman
Styling By: Sharad Mohan

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