Aloha! Hawaii is a dream destination for many people. From globetrotters to honeymoon couples, families to big groups, everyone wants to visit Hawaii one day. And once you do, I’m sure you won’t return home without some gifts and souvenirs. While shopping in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, most of the products you see will have the “Made in Hawaii” label on them. However, let me warn you, most of them are not actually made in Hawaii. Be particularly careful about the items sold in the m[...]
As the fashion industry evolves, some fashion staples have become even more environmentally friendly. Discovering eco-friendly fashion items you can style in multiple ways to create numerous looks excites me. Quilted jackets have ruled the ramps in the past few years and this fall will be no exception. I was recently sent a down free jacket from Save the Duck. The Quintessential Quilted Jackets From hitting the gym to grabbing an early morning Starbucks en route to your office, quilted jac[...]
Is your old man not into the traditional Father’s Day gifts? If your Dad is too cool for the usual (think boring striped ties and cufflinks, duh!) stuff that goes with the Father Day celebrations, you need to think out of the box to get him a gift that really means something to him! Draw inspiration from his sophisticated yet stylish personality and go for a contemporary, fashionable present. An Upgraded Uptake on the Classic Dad Gifts He might be your Dad but he is also a cool dude…Why, y[...]
We have an awesome giveaway lined up for you just in time for Father’s Day. I’ve partnered with the luxury men's jewellery and accessory brand William Henry to giveaway an awesome sterling silver bracelet valued at $460 USD. ABOUT WILLIAM HENRY William Henry is a high end American men’s jewellery and accessory brand. Seamless integration of classic natural materials, precious metals & gemstones, and state-of-the-art alloys is a hallmark of William Henry’s work. But what makes t[...]
I initially met Sabine Spare, the designer behind the Toronto based brand Spare Label, during Made Inland 2017. Her design aesthetic resonated with me and I was obsessed with her technique almost immediately. Her entire line consists of marbled designs. Marbling is a century old technique of treating fabric with dyes. It originated in Japan and was later adopted by Asia, Turkey, and the Middle East. The end result is a surface design that resembles patterns found in stone such as marble.[...]
In the past, bow ties have been associated with academics like Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud, signifying a quirky nerd’s badge of honour. The bow tie could also be considered a go-to accent piece for a young man on his way to prom or a wedding trying to emulate the ultimate gentleman. Today the accessory can be worn by both men and women as a badge of courage, signifying a confident, nonconformist person of style. The trend is here to stay. Make no mistake it’s no simple task[...]
Hamilton Watches invited me to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their Ventura watch at the Spoke Club in Toronto. The event coincided with the 60th anniversary of Elvis' first and only Toronto Concert. For those of you that aren't familiar with Hamilton Watches, the Ventura was the world's first electric watch and it was made famous by Elvis Presley in the film Blue Hawaii. read more[...]