Thursday, August 13, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Adeus Gisele
The famous model Gisele Bundchen is retiring from modelling. The Victoria a Secret model who is married to football player Tom Brady said "my body told me it's time to retire". She is the highest paid model raking in a rumoured 48M per year. 
Though we are sad to see this beauty go, we have a feeling that she be alright. At least for the next few years.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Louis Vuitton loafers
Below you can see the full video of how a cobbler makes a pair of Louis Vuitton loafers. This is the reason that these kinds of shoes are so expensive.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Celebrities respond to D&G
Madonna herself, who has used D&G several times for her music tours, has been their muse a few times for their collections and has been their model as recent as Fall/Winter 2010 had this to say about the comments made by the "dynamic duo":
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Buhbye Target
Target Canada will be closing all of their locations starting as soon as March 18th. Most of the stores are located in Ontario with 3 in Alberta, 2 in BC and Quebec and one in Manitoba. This closure will result in 17,000 jobs lost. Target opened in Canada back in 2013 and the corporation said that it will take at least another 2-3 years to turn a profit.
It's really difficult for US companies to come to Canada and think they can turn a profit quickly, especially a corporation like Target. Wal Mart has been in Canada since the mid 90's and Canadians are loyal to them and it would take a lot for Canadians to jump ship over to Target.
In my personal opinion, Target opened too many stores too quickly in Ontario. Marshall's came and they are doing really well and still opening stores throughout Canada.
Elton John-vs-D&G
Dolce & Gabbana did an interview with Italian magazine Panorama and it was made public last week. In it, the former couple says they are against gay marriage and that children born through IVF are "synthetic". Elton John who is also gay and is married to David Furnish and have two children through IVF posted this on his Instagram page today:
This has caused an uproar on social media between people that agree and disagree with either EJ or DG using hashtag BoycottEltonJohn or BoycottDolceGabbana.
Here is a picture of Elton, David and heir boys:
Saturday, March 14, 2015
#JVDETROIT
The legendary rock 'in'roll designer John Varvatos is opening a store in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. The store will be located at 1500 Woodward Avenue. The building has a history of music which JV loves. 
It's Been A While
Sorry that I have been MIA but was having issues with my phone not letting me add pics to the blog so I would have to use my iPad or laptop. Plus I was also in Mexico for my best friends wedding. I'm back now and my phone so still having issues but what can you do, right? When life throws you lemons, keep the rind so you match it with a pair of Sperry boat shoes!
Stay styled,
J.
P.S. We were wearing Tommy Bahamas shits, Perry Ellis linen pants and American Eagle sandals (not pictured)
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Best Dressed Character on Television
There are a lot of well dressed characters in tv land but there is only one that stands out. His name is Nolan Ross from the hit ABC show Reven8e. Whether Nolan is at the beach, on a boat, getting married or it's just casual day at work, he wears it and wears it well. Kenzo, Alexander McQueen, Etro, Sperry, Ted Baker, Burberry, Armani, SAND, Topman, Dolce & Gabbana and John Varvatos just to name a few. Head of the costume department, Demetricus Holloway does a great job each and every week in bringing Noland and his clothes to life.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Men's Style Mistake
Poor-Quality Footwear
Like paying attention to pant length and suit jacket/blazer sizing, a well-made pair of shoes is a sign that a guy really cares about his appearance. One thing to keep in mind is that well-made footwear is often a bit of an investment. But better to save for a quality pair than to waste money on a square-toed version.
Matching Exactly
Specifically when it comes to a tie/pocket square combination. A tell-tale sign of a men’s style amateur is the matching solid color tie and pocket square. Remember, these accessories should be complementary to an outfit, not the focal point. Matching exactly draws undo attention.
Wearing a Tie Bar with a Waistcoat
Welcome to the Department of Redundancy Department. A tie bar is meant to hold your tie in place (be sure to check out our guide on how to wear a tie bar). A waistcoat serves the same purpose. Though I’m not a style rule stickler, this is one I won’t budge on.
Trousers Too Long
Get your trousers hemmed. One of the most inexpensive alterations known to man as well as one of the easiest ways to tell that a guy has put some thought and care into his appearance. The same goes for your jeans. Get them hemmed or roll them up. The frayed jeans dragging on the ground and underfoot was never cool. Not even in college. It just looks sloppy.
Suit Jacket/Blazer Too Small
With the explosion of menswear in the mainstream recently – especially the popularity of the slim suit – a lot more men are getting into this fit. Unfortunately, not every body type was meant to wear a slim-fitting suit. Some body types simply won’t look good in a slim suit. Dress your body type. Also, ‘slim-fitting’ should not be confused with ‘tight.’
Novelty/Ironic T-Shirts
I get it. You’re smart, clever, and feel the need to telegraph that to the world via t-shirts with ironic statements. It’s not a statement a well-dressed man should make. Time to grow up.
Crew Neck T-Shirt Under an Unbuttoned Button-Up
One of my biggest style pet peeves. A dress shirt is meant to frame your face, whether it’s buttoned at the top or not. When it’s unbuttoned, a crew neck t-shirt completely disrupts that line and distracts the eye.
The solution? Don’t wear a t-shirt underneath or wear a v-neck that doesn’t show. We’ve gota video on this coming up tomorrow. Also, never wear a colored t-shirt in this manner. It’s not a style statement, it’s a style tragedy.
Leaving the Stitching in a Suit Jacket or Blazer’s Vents
This is mostly a case of not knowing you had to. These are stitched closed to preserve the shape of the garment while in store or in transit. Remove the stitching from your suit jacket or blazer vents once you get it home. Same goes for the breast and side pockets. Also, please remove the brand tag from the sleeve.
Dress Shirt Untucked With (Or Without) a Blazer
The high-point of bro-couture. It’s the “I’m dressed up but too cool to be dressed up” look and just looks like a mess. Pick a side – casual or dressy – and stick with it. Don’t cross the streams.
Suit Jacket/Blazer Too Big
Quite possibly the most common mistake out there – wearing a suit jacket or blazer one or two sizes too big. What’s the most important thing to get right when choosing a suit jacket/blazer? How it fits your shoulders. While a tailor can fix things like sleeve length, how it fits your torso, and even the length of the jacket, there’s not much that can be done if the shoulders don’t fit properly.
How should the shoulders fit? They should be as wide as your natural shoulder width. The jacket sleeve should meet right where your arm meets your shoulder. The fabric from the seam should immediately drape straight down. A divot or bunching in the arm is a sign that the shoulder doesn’t fit properly.
The above was taken from He Spoke Style from contributing editor Brian.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Best Dressed Man
Without a doubt the best dressed man in my opinion has to be Mr. David Beckham. His street style is cool, hip and modern. While his suits and trenchcoats are unmatchable. Here are some pics to further explain why I give Sir David this title. And as The Notorious B.I.G. said "If you don't know...now ya know!"
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Goodbye Mexx
Mexx Canada has decided to close its doors. All locations are having huge sales right now. Mens, woman's and children's clothes are all on sale. Anywhere ranging from 50-75% off. Just make sure to try it in first as ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
The Hextie
This product is so fashion forward for men, it should have been in Back to the Future. This is called the Hextie and as you can see from the name it's made from joined together hexagons. Please visit the website www.hextie.com to see this version, plus there is a gold and a bow tie version as well.
Monday, January 19, 2015
The Rake
This is a magazine that is new to me. I have never seen it before but it is amazing. It's called "The modern voice of classic elegance". I suggest anyone looking for elegance outside of the regular brand names, take a look at this magazine. In Canada, I found it at Chapters.
Stay styled,
J.
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