Disclaimer: This shirt was provided at no cost to me, in exchange for an honest review. Besnard has a wonderful origin story. A tailoring business that began almost a century and a half ago in the Hague serving court officials. In 2016, Victor Besnard, great-great-grandson of the founder, came across a suit produced back in …
Disclaimer: These ties were provided at no cost to me, in exchange for photography and an honest review. The first thing I noticed about Aklasu ties when I came across them, was that they are based in Canada. Always happy to support a local business, I was excited to see their products. Initially, we spoke …
If you are reading this and wondering, who is Daniel Messana, and why does he want me to find the light? Stop. Open Instagram. Go to @danielmessana and follow him. He is a professional photographer and a fantastic dresser. He’s got a great eye for pairing colours and patterns, and finds the best ways to …
Disclaimer: This watch was provided at no cost to me in exchange for an honest review. There is something immediately likeable about Tuseno watches. Whether it is the font of the numbers and text on the face, the slim but robust looking case, or their selection of straps. Tuseno’s Instagram is full of wonderful photography, …
A couple of months ago, Spier & Mackay launched their online MTO program. I wrote a bit of a walkthrough of the process to help explain what can and can’t be done. When it launched, I placed an order for a sport coat and a pair of trousers, knowing that their off-the-rack fits me quite …
“Blue and green should never be seen, except with something in between.” Like many pieces of advise, or rules, your mileage may vary. This blue and green experiment happened kind of by accident. Per my usual Sunday routine, I was putting together my outfits for the week, when I noticed the first two I’d compiled …
It’s been a while since my last what I wore post. So far, we’ve had a beautiful fall with temperatures staying above freezing. Flannels and tweeds are out, and I haven’t had to wear a coat over top. I have lost the natural morning light, as I shared in my indoor photography post. Daylight savings …
A long time coming for many fans of the brand, September saw a soft launch of Spier & Mackay’s online MTO (Made-to-Order) service. In this post, we’ll talk about some of the things you can and can’t do through this online MTO. Hopefully this will help you decide if it’s right for you. Does Spier …
Fall is a wonderful time of year. The weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing colours, the heavier fabrics come out of storage, and Spier and Mackay releases a collection of pure awesomeness. The sun rises a little later, and sets a little earlier. This means that by the time I need to leave …
