I am excited to introduce the first Hogtown Rake collaboration, where I work with craftspeople and makers to present products that combine our tastes and values. I am exceptionally proud and…
Last fall, I had the pleasure of spending a week in France and visiting a number of craftspeople and artisans, including Cifonelli, Camps de Luca, Berluti bespoke and Charvet. What…
“I’d love to dress better but I just can’t afford to.” Every Christmas season I hear this familiar lament from young male relatives. And I counter it with an argument…
It is a good time of year for reflection. And when I turn my mind back to how much happened in Toronto’s classic men’s style industry in 2016, there is…
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…
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…
This photo essay is the second in a series of collaborative projects with Casa di Sartoria. We develop the concept together and then CdS art directs and takes the photographs while I write the…
A few months ago I had the pleasure of spending time with Permanent Style’s Simon Crompton when he paid a visit to Toronto’s LeatherFoot Emporium. While walking the streets of the city…
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…