Pheasant patterned bow ties $95.
Bow ties may have gotten a reputation for being stuffy, but they aren’t just for tuxedos and black tie galas. A. Christensen has a variety of office, date, and nightlife appropriate bow ties. With colours and fun patterns, there’s nothing stuffy about switching up your tie with a bow tie.
Classic leather black boot $195.
For a newer brand (they opened shop in 1995), Base London really impressed us with their wearability and quality. They make the shoes that every guy needs, from basic black lace ups for work, to a traditional brogue, they never miss a beat when it comes to knowing what guys want.
Left: check shirt $188, Dion knit tie $95. Centre: navy shirt $188. Right: plaid shirt $198, Ted Baker tie $95.
When it comes to shirts, SAND knows what they’re doing: slim fits, great price point, tons of variety in colour, fabric, and pattern. This fall they have something for every man, from the colourful and fashion-forward guy to the solid-colours man.
Tiger shirt $179, Johnny Love plaid shirt $165.
When you pack your summer clothes away, make sure your fall clothes are two things: aesthetically and functionally appropriate. Basic items like shirts will get worn every day, and they need to look right for the season (bye, bye bright summer colours) as well as be made with a heavier fabric. Think plaids, earthy colours, warm tones, and muted shades in a thicker cotton.
Johnny Love grey sportcoat $450, Johnny Love plaid sportcoat $450.
You know we’re big advocates of the sportcoat, so when we see the first sportcoats of fall arrive we can’t wait to get them on the shelves and onto our guys. The fuller tweeds, wools, and velvet details are back for fall, along with this season’s new shorter length, especially seen from Johnny Love.
Left: Lab plaid sport coat $695, shirt $, Hiltl wool pants $250, Altea tie $115. Centre: SAND grey blazer $595, SAND large check shirt $195, Hiltl charcoal wool pant $250, pocket square $, Ohm belt $125. Right: SAND plaid sport coat $650, micro shirt $150, Hiltl navy wool pants $250.
In between suits and casual wear, there’s the stuff you wear to bars, on dates, sometimes to work, or out after work. This brings us back to the sport coat. Don’t worry, we’re not quite into the cool Fall days where you need a sport coat. We just want to make sure you guys are ready to look ready for Fall. Like always, plaids, wools, earthy colours, and neutrals are in this year.
