It may be a little weird to say this as a heterosexual man, but among devoted viewers of Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ I am decidedly Team Alfie. This isn’t quite what it sounds like. For those who haven’t watched, the series follows American marketing professional Emily Cooper as she navigates the challenges of life in the City of Lights. While the first two seasons largely focused on the title character’s romance with her neighbor and chef Gabriel, season 2 introduced a British financial services professional named Alfie who has become a pivotal point in this season’s love triangle. You don’t ..read more

Tilley’s iconic hat has always been a symbol and celebration of traveling on Safari-level expeditions, but it’s safe to say Joe Mimran is about to take the brand where it has never gone before. This month, for instance, the creative force who first became known for his work at Club Monaco and Joe Fresh will oversee the opening of a new Tilley retail location on Toronto’s trendy Ossington Ave. Although not too far from a previous outlet at Queen’s Quay Terminal, it represents a seismic shift in terms of the kind of customer Mimran and his team are cultivating. Then there is the product line, w ..read more

When they weren’t watching movies or walking the red carpet, many of the VIPs attending this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) made their way to IT House, an exclusive lounge that was co-hosted by HELLO! Canada and NKPR. There they found a walk-in closet to explore, a tequila bar and – for the male stars – a chance to experience how Starks Gentlemen’s Supply is transforming the grooming experience. Those who live in the greater Toronto area might already be familiar with Starks Barber Company, which first launched almost 10 years ago and has since grown into nine franchise loca ..read more

This is going to sound a little crazy, but I’ve made up my mind: this HyperNatural polo shirt is too good to wear on Zoom calls. Although it would absolutely make me look more professional than almost any of the people I see on the other side of a screen lately, the camera on my laptop wouldn’t do this shirt justice. People wouldn’t realize that the extra-soft Supima cotton is being cooled by the addition of Jade. Without being physically in the same room, they would never suspect this shirt contains crab shells to eliminate odour. Even if they squinted, would they realize the buttons contain ..read more

The divide between blue collar and white collar used to be pretty wide from a footwear perspective. If you were working in manufacturing, construction or as a field technician, you were likely sporting boots or sneakers. Those in so-called knowledge worker jobs probably got around with a wingtip or a loafer. Ed Hennings believes the time is right to bridge the gap between those two walks of life. An an author, coach and entrepreneur based in Lancaster, NY, Hennings recently launched an eponymous online shop with an array of shoes and boots that reimagine what “work shoes” mean for men in a va ..read more

I support Nathaniel Drew in a number of ways. His erudite, thought-provoking and creatively produced videos have made him my absolute favourite YouTuber. So of course I routinely “like” his videos when they’re uploaded. I’ve added comments from time to time to show demonstrate he’s driving an engaged audience. I even subscribe to his channel. You know I’m a true fan, however, because I’ve bought an item from his clothing brand. Earlier this year, the Paris, France-based creator announced the second collection he’s offering to those who enjoy his work and feel a kinship with his ideas about int ..read more

Most men probably have memories of a boyhood spent hanging out at the local swimming pool or playing baseball at the park. Jordan Singer may have some of those memories too, but his childhood also included something less common: running through the clothing racks and stockrooms of his family’s premier menswear business. Today, as president of Edmonton-based Henry Singer Fashion Group, Jordan continues to appreciate the experience of getting to touch and feel luxury clothing. He is overseeing a retail brand that proves men’s fashion in Canada isn’t dictated solely by what comes out of Toronto o ..read more

The last time most men touched clay was probably as little boys, when they played with it to make their first sculptures. The last time they probably thought about it was in school, where they might have heard about the use of clay in buildings, pottery and tablets to record some of the earliest known writing. The next time they encounter clay, however, they might be wearing it – when they try on the latest denim from Mavi Jeans Inc. At its Canadian Spring/Summer press preview in Toronto last week, for example, the Turkish-born brand showed off an entire collection of shirts, jeans and other p ..read more

Plenty of brands would say they want you to feel at home when you come to visit. Step into the new Atelier Munro location in Toronto, however, and you’ll find one of the few spaces that even the most stylish man would gladly call their own. Situated in a slim Victorian in the heart of the fashionable Yorkville area, Amsterdam-based Atelier Munro’s first Canadian flagship contains three storeys’ worth of walk-in-wardrobes, fitting rooms and samples of its tailored clothing. Guests were welcomed to the opening of Atelier Munro House last week with a vibrant blue carpet, food from Alo and wines f ..read more