Of course, I have my perennial favourites like Spier & Mackay, Cavour and Kent Wang who continue to offer great value and a broad selection of really cool pieces. In this post, I wanted to explore some of the menswear brands you might not be entirely familiar with, but should be. To build this list, …
Putting together an outfit using red (or burgundy) and brown can be a challenge. Like many challenging things, when you get it right the effort is worth it. There is something about this combination of colours that really resonates with me. It may not feel intuitive pulling off a true red and brown combo – …
I had a lot of fun combing through this season’s new releases and putting together some outfits in this post. Armchair quarterbacking in a way, but for tailored clothing. Since Cavour is a great shop, run by enthusiasts, they’ve curated a broad range of excellent products – Canali, 100 Hands, Edward Green and Ring Jacket …
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links which can generate a commission if you click through and make a purchase. It’s that special time of year when the new arrivals at Spier and Mackay start releasing, and we all panic about securing our own piece of fire from everything they are bringing for the season. Speculation …
It’s been quite a while since I’ve done one of these posts, and since I’ve been reaching for this square a lot lately, it makes sense to have a look at four outfits that include the Amidé Hadelin Rembrandt “The Syndics” pocket square. Using a pocket square with darker colours like this one is surprisingly …
Last year, I wrote about my picks from the F/W19 releases from Rick and co. at Spier and Mackay. As we start to think about warmer weather, especially after getting a dumping of snow, Spier and Mackay are beginning to release pieces from this season. Let’s have a look at what we’ve seen so far. …
The black grenadine tie is often cited as a staple accessory. I know that there are some specific outfits where it is the perfect choice – think navy suit, white shirt… grey suit, white shirt… charcoal suit, white shirt… see the pattern? When I received this new black grenadine fina tie from Aklasu, I wanted …
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 …
“Blue and green should never be seen, except with something in between.” Like many pieces of advise, or rules, surrounding dressing well – 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 …
