The Best (and Worst) of Men's Fashion Week

My latest for Sharp Magazine. Check out some of the hits (and major misses) that came out of the SS13 menswear shows this year. You can read the full article here. 

I'll Never Part With My...

Cute little story that I was featured in the Toronto Standard today. Here's the intro: 

"Any day now the National Guard will deem my closet (and the surrounding floor) a disaster zone. The door doesn't close anymore and i've been doubling and tripling up on my hangers since 2010. Maybe I have a shopping problem, but the bigger issue is that I refuse to part with anything. Who knows when silk cropped pants will be back in style? Or my purple fur-trimmed belly top? What if I finally find an event to wear my knee-high lace up platform boots to?

I started asking around, and it turns out i'm not the only one who can't clean out my closet properly. A few of Toronto's fashion elite let it slip the pieces they can't bring themselves to toss." 

Read the full article here. 

A Good Day

Considering the fact that it was a Tuesday, I'd say today was a pretty good day. Found out that the shoot I helped style and write for (see here) made it onto a few of today's leading online publications in the industry! Today was a good day. 

Check out the links after the jump.

7 Days of Perfect Shirts & Ties For Summer

Finally! My first story as a contributing stylist is up! Check out these perfect shirt and tie combos for every day of the week. They'll look almost as good on you as they do on her. You can read the article on SHARP magazine's website here. 

10 Tastemakers & What You Can Learn From Them

My buddy Luke wrote a great piece on menswear tastemakers, everyday men, that are consistently bringing their A-game when it comes to style. From editors to shop owners to designers, these guys set the bar on how a man should present himself to the world. 


"There’s no shame in taking style cues from your favourite actors and musicians. It happens. We get it. The more pressing issue is that most of these gentlemen don’t dress themselves, but rather pay stylists to make them look good. (Shocker!) These  top 10 Tastemakers not only have an impeccable sense of style (and dress themselves), but they each bring something different to the table that makes their individual looks unique."


Check out the article on SHARP magazine's website here.

Sneak Peek

A sneak peek into an upcoming @SharpMagazine story.

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H.A.M(.M)

Look what just landed on my desk! April issue of SHARP, featuring John Hamm and our brand spanking new logo! 

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Global Fashion Week Round Up

I gathered my favourite looks from the Fall runways of Paris, Milan, New York and Toronto and compiled them into a little gallery for Sharp Magazine, including practical style tips and analysis to help you wear them well. Take a look here. 

The Best Spring Sunglasses

I wrote an article for SHARP magazine on some great spring/summer sunglasses that you can get your hands on now that warm weather and patio season are just around the corner! Take a look :)

You can read the article here.

West Edmonton Mall's Anna Alfonso

I always love to explore the business aspect of fashion and retailing. I think it covers an aspect of the industry that is just as critical to the success of a brand as the artistic perspective that we are all so accustomed to hearing about. I had the amazing opportunity to interview Anna Alfonso, head of marketing for North America's largest indoor mall (West Edmonton Mall), for the University of Alberta School of Business' monthly publication, Lazy Faire. Enjoy!

SHARP's Style MANual

I was able to contribute to the style section of SHARP's F/W 2011 Book for Men! Throughout the section, we explored menswear essentials, fit, and seasonal trends! Check out my contributions after the jump!

The Well Dressed Man (NOVEMBER 2011)

Check out my style feature "the Well-Dressed Man" (Page 44) in the November issue of SHARP magazine, featuring Johnny Depp!

Le Male

Over the summer, in preparation for the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of the "Book For Men", distributed by SHARP magazine, I had the most wonderful opportunity to interview Francis Kurkdjian. Although certainly not a household name, Kurkdjian has worked with some of the most influential designers and fashion houses in the industry, from Dior and Lanvin to Ferragamo and Gaultier, as a master perfumer. In fact, Kurkdjian is responsible for creating the most commercially successful cologne in the marketplace (Le Male by Jean Paul Gaultier), and was able to do so right out of school, no less. In other words, he's kind of a big deal. Calling into Paris on a sunny morning in Toronto, I was pleased to find out that the man remained polite and charming, despite his reputation and success. We chatted about his triumphs and history, work in the industry, experiences with designers, and the process required to create a scent, from formulation to production. It truly was a fascinating discussion! You can read my article in the F/W 2011 issue of the "Book for Men", by SHARP magazine, or continue below! I've included supplementary material from the interview that we weren't able to fit into the book, so please enjoy!

Ben Sherman

While I was in Toronto, I called into London to talk to Mark Maidment, Creative Director of Ben Sherman, to discuss the brand, Savile Row, and the company's debut in the Canadian marketplace, with the opening of their first stand-alone store along Queen Street in Toronto. He was a really laid-back and great man to interview, easily one of the most comfortable and casual interviews that I have ever conducted. You could tell that the he was very passionate about the brand that he heads, which is evident in the company's new direction and product offerings! Featured in the September issue of SHARP magazine, you can read a small preview inside the issue (out on stands now!), or read the interview in its entirety below! Enjoy :)

Original Gangsters

Featured in the September 2011 issue of SHARP Magazine is a piece called, "Original Gangsters". It basically highlights how the heritage/vintage look is now, and always has been, "in". While this particular aesthetic may be a current trend, dressing smart has always been a classic standard that men can rely on for a great look. To add fuel to effect, I interviewed John Dunn and Lisa Padovani, costume directors of the hit HBO series "Boardwalk Empire", to get their take on this great sartorial philosophy, since much of this aesthetic is displayed throughout the show. You can read the feature in the magazine, out on stands now, or the full interview below!

The September Issue

I finally found/bought a copy (or six) of the newest SHARP Magazine issue today!!! Before you ask, no, I am not a hoarder of men's fashion/lifestyle magazines. This particular issue is of significance to me because it's the very first (legit) publication that my work has been published in!!! Seeing my name on those pages was quite the surreal experience! So naturally, I bought six copies (is that even enough?) It's also quite comforting that my first bit of work would be featured in the Style/September issue of a magazine as well. How fitting :)

OAK + FORT

Check out my latest article for SHARP Magazine in the "Brands You Should Know" series! You can read it on their site here, or below! 

In our ongoing quest to improve mankind, sometimes we come across certain brands that deserve more attention. In Brands You Should Know we provide short profiles of designers, products and people that make the world a sharper place.


There is an ongoing myth in this industry that fashion does not equate with function. For years, sartorial enthusiasts have been relegated to the restrictions and limitations of a nonexistent law ruling that one need be uncomfortable in order to look good. We, and the folks over at OAK +FORT, would like to put that rumor to rest. In fact, comfort is the very foundation that the Edmonton-born brand sits upon.  The fledgling company, with its Gastown (Vancouver) and Whyte Avenue (Edmonton) locations, uses comfort and style as mantras in its overall brand philosophy.

Indochino

I recently conducted an interview for SHARP Magazine with Kyle Vucko, co-founder of mass bespoke retailer, Indochino, to talk about the company's humble beginnings, positioning, and offerings. You can view the interview here, or read below! Unfortunately, due to the nature of the "Brands You Should Know" segment that we feature for the magazine, the interview had to be cut down significantly. But i've included the rest of it below :)

Battle of the Covers

Three of Canada's leading publications in women's fashion have recently released the covers for their August issues, all of which are kind of amazing. From the romantic and whimsical Flare (with Mila Kunis in Lanvin) to the stunning Elle Canada (with Malin Akerman) to the striking Fashion (with Lady Gaga in Gareth Pugh), I think it's safe to say that all three magazines BROUGHT.IT. The colour palettes on the covers are fantastic, and the chosen cover girls/designers are great! I'm so happy that the Canadian fashion industry, from our designers to our publications, is finally starting to see the recognition that it deserves. Regardless of which cover you think is best, these magazines have proven that they are formidable forces to be reckoned with, comparable to that of our neighbors down south and overseas! Way to go, Canada!

*note* Does anyone know who Malin Akerman is wearing?

How to Spruce Up Dad's Look!

Father's Day approaches! If you haven't a clue of what to get your old man for this celebratory day, have no fear! Check out my article for men's fashion and lifestyle magazine, SHARP, outlining sartorial pieces that will help Dad show the world how great he is on the inside and outside! You can view the article on the website here, or below!