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Gotstyle On Breakfast Television: Essential Men’s Summer Fashion

July 10, 2014

Fresh off the press, Owner Melissa Austria sits down with Jennifer Valentyne (host of Breakfast Television) to talk about key summer trends/essentials every guy should know, whether he’s dressing for the office, date-night or a casual summer afternoon. Being a born-and-bread Canadian company the episode also highlights some of the amazing Canadian brands that we’re proud to carry at Gotstyle like, LD West holsters, Baffi Collections wooden pocket squares, Hook and Furl lapel pins, Stolen Riches laces and Monte & Coe duffle bags. Press play to see the full episode.

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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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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Our Favourite Street Style Looks at Florence’s Pitti Uomo

June 24, 2014

Anyone who’s spent any legitimate amount of time in the fashion industry can attest to the fact that being around fashion 24/7 can numb you to its beauty, personality and charm which is why every now and then we must take a sartorial pilgrimage. For true fashionistas it doesn’t get any holier that Pitti Uomo, with over 1,165 exhibitors, thousands of international press and buyers crowding the streets its hard not to be inspired. This is where real men come to see real wearable fashion.

What did we learn from these last four days at Pitti? I think Guy Trebay of the New York Times said it best when describing this seasons Pitti Man:

He is everywhere at the Pitti enclave and throughout Florence, wearing snug trousers that show off some ankle, a lightweight cotton blazer so fitted it leaves no margin for Twinkies, shoes with proper hard soles, and most of the ensemble — shoes included — in assertive colors such as cobalt blue.

Oh, and he is probably wearing a waxed mustache, a Gabriele d’Annunzio beard and a straw boater.

The only thing missing on that list would be the iconic double breasted jacket and/or suit. Nothing is more classic, yet powerful than an outfit featuring a double-breasted blazer.

Don’t believe you can pull it off, check out these guys and perhaps you’ll be just as inspired as we were.

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One Suit, Four Ways

May 16, 2014

Guys for the most part are conditioned to be very pragmatic shoppers. They look for things that they obviously need, but also things that give them the most amount of “versatility”. Though we are strong believers in having a diverse wardrobe, segmented for different occasions, we completely understand the need for versatility in ones closet. One of the most common questions we receive when wardrobing men in suits is, “Can these pieces be worn separately?”

To answer that very question we’ve put together this great style guide to demonstrate how you can wear one suit four ways.

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[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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