We’re back with another one of those myth-busting blogs. You commented. We listened. On our last post, we talked about freeing yourself from outdated men’s fashion myths. After that post, we received incredible feedback and even more fashion myths in need of the Eddie’s treatment. Let’s dive in for another instalment of . . . Hey, Eddie. What’s Up With This Fashion Myth??? MYTH: Mixing patterns is a crime against fashion Eddie: Press the brakes on that hyperbole. Men’s fashion is experiencing a renaissance in terms of patterns. Mixing them is a great way to stand out and get notice ..read more

Alan Nursall, CEO of Telus World of Science, loves shopping at Eddies. He also loves gabbing about static electricity on clothes. And guess where he bought his trademark space shirt? If you said Eddie’s, you couldn’t be more right. Take a gander.  ..read more

Quelle surprise. There’s a lot—and we mean A LOT—of bad advice on the internet. Nowhere is this truer than in the realm of men’s fashion. We’ve collected a few myths some men carry around. Are the myths true? Are they out-dated relics of bygone eras? There’s only one way to find out. Here are the first 5 of many myths we’ll take a closer look at in a series we like to call…  Hey, Eddie. What’s Up With This Fashion Myth??? MYTH: Black and brown don’t mix Eddie: Get out of town. This is an old rule that makes little to no sense in today’s modern world. At some point, people ..read more

How often do you shine your shoes? And do you know the proper steps? Let Earl guide you in this edition of #EddieShowsYouHow! Need more shoes to shine? Come in and browse our selection. Mention EDDIESOCIAL in store before Dec 31, 2020 to get 10% off one purchase ..read more

Three basic knots to tie your outfit together.   Neckties shouldn’t be intimidating. After you read this, they won’t be. Here are three easy-to-learn necktie knots—no muss, no fuss. Now, this isn’t some recipe blog where you have to scroll through a short novel just to find out how to make a pot of coffee. This is Eddie’s, coffee’s already brewing. Let’s tie one (or three) on.  THE HALF-WINDSOR KNOT Reliable in pinch. Easy to learn. Great fit for today’s lapel widths.  Start with the wide end of the tie on your right, extending a foot below the narrow end.  Cross ..read more

Grown men—the world over—struggle with how to iron a shirt. Many were blessed with moms in possession of industrial-grade steam iron skills. Many have partners or dry cleaners who carry that banner now. How did we become so helpless? Today we say, “enough!” No more shall you rely on someone else’s good graces in the face of unwrinkled dishevellry.   This is where you learn how to properly iron a dress shirt:   1. The Right Stuff  Invest in a good iron. Look for one with a well-built sole plate, high heat capacity and effective steam delivery.  Ergonomic ironing b ..read more

We’ve waited a long time to say this: Eddie’s Men’s Wear is back open! As we navigate the post-quarantine world together, let’s do it in style. Since it’s been awhile since our last dispatch, we have some exciting news to share. New Store Hours. New Logo. New Threads. Every step we take out of the COVID fog is tailored for safety. For the time being, these are the new Eddie’s hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Mondays, Sundays and holidays: Closed You may have noticed our updated logo. We’re proud of it. But we’re even prouder to bring you high-value clothing from designers worthy of ..read more