I have encountered only a few traditional craftspeople in Toronto so whenever I do, it gives me hope for our fair city. I’ve known Steve Gircys for a few months…
I’m pleased to present a new project that is the result of working directly with an artisan. I hesitate to call this a collaboration though because unlike the recent Marol button-down shirt –…
There were a lot of hats at the most recent Pitti Uomo. That’s not unusual. The bi-annual menswear trade show inspires outfits that run the gamut from understated to cosplay. As…
Collaborations are always great to see, especially when they are between people I know and respect. And so I was happy to attend the launch of Maison Patina‘s leathergoods line…
This image is what I think comes to mind for most people when they hear the word “ascot.” Big, bold and over the top. They evoke images of yachts and Thurston…
I am breaking from tradition and offering my first shop profile from outside Canada. But due to Mes Chaussettes Rouges’ strong online presence, you don’t have to leave Toronto to…
Wearing a dress hat in an age when most men don’t means receiving the occasional compliment as well as a fair share of smirks and jeers. But the difficult part of…
After my recent review of their double gusset briefcase, Florence’s The Bridge asked to feature me in their new online journal. The piece includes some general background information about yours truly and my…
The first time I wore my lapel chain to work a rather un-sartorially minded friend asked me, “What’s that supposed to be?” I told him it was a chain historically…
I have visited many fine men’s style shops and spoken with many salespeople. Some are knowledgeable, a few are passionate, many are neither. Some can tell you a bit about…