Ever-enduring and ever-evolving, denim has been a sturdy staple of men’s wardrobes for decades. But, this year, we’ve seen the typically casual material step outside its workwear-coded comfort zone. The Spring/Summer 2024 collections are awash with fresh silhouettes and new twists on traditional denim and, whether it’s by using inventive patterning, experimental finishes, or bold shapes, the fabric’s latest renaissance proves why versatility will always be denim’s greatest strength. Kenzo Drawn Varsity Denim Jacket Learn More From its long sleeves to its button cuffs, the Kenzo Varsity Drawn J ..read more

With Milan Design Week kicking off earlier this week, we look at the growing use of metal in interior design with a renewed interest. We know this might give you flashbacks of eighties bachelor pads with chrome and black leather, or the tech-coldness of brushed steel, but this is a new and richer world of metal mastery. Over the last ten years, we’ve seen a new wave of brass, steel, and copper imbued with life and warmth. Italian design has led the way with a new alchemy-like trend of infusing cold metal with vibrancy and warmth. Here are five great examples of statement pieces that might be t ..read more

Four years ago, when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that “breaking” — or breakdancing, as it’s more commonly known — would make its debut at the 2024 Paris Games, the news raised some eyebrows. After all, ever since its establishment, the IOC has been an organization steeped in bureaucracy and tradition. Breaking, on the other hand, is a sport that could never be accused of stagnancy. It’s an unlikely marriage, then — like a hip-hop producer conducting a symphony orchestra. And yet, for the sport’s top athletes, such as Canada’s own Philip Kim, this summer stands as an opp ..read more

If you’ve been following the evolution of men’s footwear with us, you’ve likely heard of the Dior B57 sneaker: an elegant study in sportswear, complemented by a retro-tinged colour palette and contracting laces. For spring, the Dior B57 Low sheds a layer. Sporting a svelte, low-top silhouette, these sneakers are ready to roll down the windows and soak up the sun. The low-top B57s extend the Dior Fall 2024 collection for springtime. A lighter palette shows off sky blue pastels and creamy off-whites on its dual-toned rubber soles. All over the silhouette, you’ll find contrasting stitches, with ..read more

Since the equinox, spring showers have come out of hiding: budding flowers, dense rainclouds, sprouting green leaves — the whole nine yards. Of course, it was a suspiciously warm winter in Canada to begin with; down jackets and puffers had an easy season. Now that we’ve made it to spring, though, it’s time to tee off with everything from sun-showers to high winds. We’ve searched the men’s aisle to find the best spring jackets in Canada, from windbreakers and raincoats to chore coats and utility jackets. Essential ‘Smart Attire’ Spring Jackets Some seasons are simple: there’s no need for outwea ..read more

SHARP & Valentino How can you make the most of each day? Choosing a fragrance to set the tone is a perfect start. Toronto couple Ruby Benson and Steph Verschuren love a quiet, lingering morning where they can move at their own pace. “We prefer slow mornings where we can sit and chat over a cup of tea and coffee, and nothing is rushed,” said Benson and Verschuren. But the two don’t stay put for long before taking on the day—all that’s needed is the right fragrance to get them out the door. “Perfume or cologne is the last step of our routine when we get ready in the morning,” said Benson ..read more

After a shimmering display of evening-wear last fall, Louis Vuitton Studio Prêt-à-Porter reaffirms its tailoring prowess with the aptly-titled menswear collection, “New Formal.” Considered a follow-up to the Fall-Winter capsule, “New Formal” integrates contemporary accents into classic formal attire without showing a seam. Single-breasted suiting and slim-cut trousers transcend trend cycles, cast in subtle shades of navy, white, and black. This is the type of quality that affords Louis Vuitton its enduring status as a top label for tastemakers — seasonal styles are no match for well-made cloth ..read more

Rok Hwang, high fashion’s favourite child, delivers a brand new collection with the continent-spanning retailer H&M, set to fly off the racks on April 18th, 2024. Stone grey shades pour over trench coat shells and dress trousers, blending with the sandy beige of a sharp-cut blazer; meanwhile, an undercurrent of deep charcoals, blacks, and whites runs through it all, weaving different looks together until the collection comes to a fluid, full-circle finish. Contemporary as the clothes may be, however, the story of Rokh and H&M starts roughly two decades prior — both parties began their ..read more

Workwear has had an outsized influence on modern menswear – from jeans and boots to canvas chinos, most of what we wear was originally conceived with utility in mind. More often than not, there’s a decades-old — or even centuries-old — reason for the number and placement of pockets, for the type of fabric used or for how something is stitched. On the heels of the work shirt’s rise during fall-winter, this spring is set to be characterized by a renaissance for another piece of humble workwear: the chore coat.  The chore coat first emerged in the late 1800s, in France, made from sturdy canv ..read more

The Oscars are never starved for spotlight. Even this year, after a postponed Emmy Awards squeezed between the Golden Globes and Grammys, the Academy got the last word in cinema. Airing last night, the 2024 Oscars went out with a bang: Oppenheimer won big. The atomic thriller was lauded with wins for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, and Best Score, while Christopher Nolan, Cillian Murphy, and Robert Downey Jr. took home gold statues for Best Director, Best Lead Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, respectively. While Oppenheimer came the closest to sweeping, plenty of other f ..read more