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. …
Disclaimer: these socks were provided at no cost to me, in exchange for an honest review. Early on in my menswear journey, I was focused on jackets and trousers, and didn’t care much for shoes. If I didn’t care much for shoes, quality socks were even further down the list. Late last year, I realized …
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 …
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 for suits, sport coats, trousers and waistcoats. 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, …
“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 …
