Spring is here gentlemen and it’s time we started dressing like it. Forget those plaids and flannels and opt for lighter, brighter, bolder shirts for the season. Check out Melissa’s latest style tips video where she identifies three key shirts every man needs in his closet for the season. From classic solids to bold botanicals, it’s all about looking your best this seasons and looking your best starts with building a strong seasonal wardrobe.
I Can’t believe it’s been 10 years. When I look back at my first piece of marketing material (with hopeful aspirations that we would be open in the Fall of 2004) it feels like yesterday that I was planning my dream store, that would be “a one-stop shopping oasis for men…with clothes to get them laid in…complete with a men’s only spa…in a bachelor pad environment”. I’m thankful that I was too naive to realize that a 5,000 sq foot, buzz to get in, second floor walk up store, might not have been the best idea (amongst other mistakes) but I knew I hit a core with men in this city, wanting to dress better. 10 years, and lots of stress later, we now have two thriving stores, an on-line business, strong social presence, an amazing team, great customers who continue to support us and the ability to breathe! I can’t wait for the next 10 years…..
Melissa Austria Founder/Owner of Gotstyle
Spring cleaning is something most people talk about but few actually take the time to implement. We can’t stress enough how important “Spring Cleaning” is for the health of your wardrobe and your personal style. Here’s Melissa, Founder of Gotstyle with another style tips video to walk you through some key tips and tricks every guys should know when endeavouring to do a closet clean up.
With the world of menswear changing and evolving on the daily, it is understandable that many guys find it challenging to keep up with all the latest trends and styles. Fortunately, as with most things in menswear there are some basic ground rules that never quite change. This is especially true in the world of mens suiting. Granted today we see more patterns and textures making their way into the market, however the rules that govern them still remain the same. In this latest How To style video, Melissa helps you aim to be the Best Dressed guy in your office with these easy tips on how to match a shirt, tie and suit.
The last thing you want when you’re in your 30’s or 40’s is to look like you’re desperately trying to be in your 20’s. Dressing age appropriate is as important for men as it is for women- which is why in this How To Dress video Melissa (Founder of Gotstyle) offers some simple style tips and tricks that will allow you to update your wardrobe without dating it.
On Remembrance Day, November 11, 2014, the team at Gotstyle, alongside Toronto Maple Leaf left winger Joffrey Lupul was honoured to host a special event in support of the True Patriot Love Foundation where we presented TPL with the largest significant grassroots, social media campaign donation of $25,000.
For those of you unfamiliar, last seasons Melissa Austria, founder of Gotstyle and Joffrey Lupul banded together to create a unique program called #LupulStyle that seamlessly combined the world of fashion and philanthropy. With the power of social media, LupulStyle.com was born to provided readers great style advice while driving awareness towards various causes that are close to both parties. In our inaugural years our charity of choice was True Patriot Love a national charity that honours the sacrifices of members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans and their families in both times of peace and conflict. True Patriot Love accomplishes its mission by funding unique programs and innovative research in the areas of mental health, physical rehabilitation, family support and veteran transition. True Patriot Love also seeks to change the conversation about the challenges facing today’s military community by hosting ambitious expeditions and hosting international symposia.
“I wanted to contribute to True Patriot Love because they make sure our soldiers know that when they return there is support for them and that they feel honoured for the commitment they made to our country”, says Melissa Austria.
Even though, this phase of our initiative through #LupulStyle may have come to a close our commitment to TPL and our veterans hasn’t. In honour of our troops we are proud to announce two limited edition programs: the #heroeswearcamo tees and the exclusive Gotstyle x Sully Wong digital came sneaker. With the purchase of each of those items Gotstyle will be donating proceeds to the True Patriot Love Foundation.
Gotstyle x Sully Wong Digital Camo Hi-Top Sneaker: $250
