RW&CO SS15 LOOK BOOK: MENS - TPGXRW&CO

Tis the season to be stocking up on your spring and summer looks, and might I add a Valentine's Day outfit! RW&CO's SS15 look book is packed with dapper finds that will definitely land you on a few best dressed lists. From light summer plaids to the perfect spring layering pieces, the collection features some of the best menswear styles that need to find their way in to your closet.

TOM* DESIGNER PROFILE + Q&A: HUSSEIN DHALLA OF HD HOMME

HD stands for Hussein Dhalla. A self taught designer, born and raised in Toronto. From a young age he developed a flare for fashion and a desire to customize clothing and accessories to fit his own taste, his appreciation for superior fabrics, impeccable craftsmanship and vision for incomparable designs makes him unique. His passion for men’s fashion initially created for himself. He quickly became recognized as a man of style his creative eye for fashion became prominent during his years styling VIPs, celebrities and corporate professionals. With an elevated demand for customized suits, tuxedos, and dress shirts for his exclusive clientele, and projects accumulating, he decided to develop his own line: HD HOMME. 

CANADIAN MENSWEAR DESIGNERS TO UNVEIL THEIR LATEST COLLECTIONS AT TOM*

David Kubas @ Elmer Olsen

TORONTO, - Toronto Men's Fashion Week (TOM*) has announced that international Canadian menswear designer Christopher Bates flies back from Milan to showcase his Fall/Winter 2015 collection exclusively at TOM*. Bates' collection serves as the grand finale as he closes the final day of runway presentations this season at TOM*.

Along with Bates, notable designers HD Homme and Joao Paulo Guedes, winner of the Emerging Menswear Designer Award (EMDA) from season one, are slated to headline the runway presentations on days one and two.

TPG JOURNALS: PREPARING FOR TOM* FASHION WEEK & RESOLUTIONS UPDATES

Hello Friends! Today's journal entry will be a little bit about my first one on my new year's resolutions and also about some exciting news for Toronto Men's Fashion Week. In my first entry I talked a lot about being a better and healthier person, and so far it is paying off. I've been hitting the gym and taking new classes. My goal was to slim down by 60 lbs, and so far I am down 5 lbs! But it's just the beginning and hopefully I will be able to continue a little faster than I am going now. 

FASHION FACE OFF: IGGY AZALEA VS. STEVE MADDEN

It seems as though the "Fancy" rapper/singer is not happy (allegedly) with the campaign images chosen by Steve Madden for their up coming collaboration. Yesterday, the artist went on a twitter rant to address the poor image choices made by the creatives. Though the tweets have since been removed, the artist has forgotten that with fame comes permanent tweets. 

PREVIEW: HUNTER SS15 CAMPAIGN FILM

Hunter SS15 film produced in collaboration with visual artist Mat Maitland is not only breathtaking, it is proof that Hunter is an amazing fashion & lifestyle brand. The video entails a story formed around the Hunter LFW show, with a unique and funky soundtrack that plays a long with it. Key items in the video include slides, ponchos and of course the iconic Hunter Original boot. I loved the bright and exciting colours used in the collection and it showed as a great summary of their full LFW showcase. Pieces from the video are available via HunterBoots.com & at Hunters Flagship store, which opened in London's Regent St. November 2014. 

Valentine's Day Gift Guide: From Him to Her

Shopping for a special Valentine's Day gift can be excruciating! So I created a list of my top 15 picks to ensure that the lady in your life is pleased. Remember, these gifts are special and one is plenty. Don't forget to provide excellent service; flowers, breakfast in bed, opening the door and more...

TOM* DESIGNER PROFILE + Q&A: CHRISTOPHER BATES

Look Book Photography by Matt Barnes

Christopher Bates has become a design star within Canada. From being trained in Milan at Istituto Marangoni, to selling his collection in some of the world's most recognized stores. The Designer seems to have everyone talking and wearing his designs. In tribute to the Second Season of Toronto Men's Fashion Week, coming this February, I interviewed the designer with a Q&A on his up coming collection, rise to success and where he plans on taking the Christopher Bates brand in the near future.

Filthy Haanz SS15: Bollywood Meets Gossip Girl

On Wednesday January 14th, I had the privilege to watch my first fashion show of the year for Filthy Haanz Gold SS15 Collection titled "Bombay Graffiti". The bold collection featured 26 Bollywood inspired looks designed by their Creative Director and my Friend Wilber Tellez. 

Being from an Asian family, I loved how the brand incorporated the aspects of Indian Fashion such as golden embroidery in a youthful and sexy way. The brand which is aimed towards the Gossip Girl lifestyle, where their client is the young, sophisticated and daring soul - managed to take traditional garment styles and transform it into just that. My favourite looks from the show had to be the finale look featured above, which is a Swarovski Crystal embellished top, with a ombre silk maxi dress - as well as the men's white and gold embroidered suit. Other key features of the collection included the custom printed "Bombay Graffiti" designed by Mr. Tellez himself.

Overall the brand nailed the Bollywood X Gossip Girl theme of the show with their looks. The location of the show was at The Rum Exchange in Downtown Toronto. The music was perfectly suited to set the tone for the vibrant and exciting show, and I was lucky to have some of my close fashion friends there as well.

Best of London Collections: Men - Thomas Pink AW15

       

Thomas Pink's presentation at LCM was preppy and colourful. I loved the several tie and shirt combinations, and appreciated the collection not being runway show so that you could look at the details of the pieces. The rest of the outfits were also very sharp, and it showcased that Thomas Pink is more than just a shirting brand. 

Best of London Collections: Men - Hardy Amies AW15

        

Hardy Amies shines at LC:M with their fresh approach to traditional menswear. The AW15 collection featured a fresh colour palette including mustards, terra cotta, light burgundy and new hues of blues. The show was styled to perfection, and even though the collection featured classic styles which could be quiet boring - they brought a youthful approach in their layering techniques and mixes of non-traditional items within it. Definitely one of the finest collections on LC:M AW15 thus far.

Best of London Collections: Men - Hackett London AW15

       

Hackett London mesmerizes with a dreamy and opulent collection of sharply tailored clothing. The colour palette was neutral and masculine, but the styling was what made the collection stand out. Some of my favourite pieces included the first full suit showcased (checkered), the military inspired head to toe olive green look and the extremely dapper finale outfit!

Best of London Collections: Men - Coach AW15

        

Coach, Inc. showcased on Friday January 9th with luxurious leathers, shearlings and modern lodge style. The brand which is known for it's stylish and affordable luxury goods has grown into a fashion powerhouse and their FW15 collection is nothing short of that. I love the camouflage patterns, fur coats and the casual-lux appeal which takes us on a trip to the most stylish lodge you will ever find. My favourite single piece in the presentation is the white leather sneaker with the shearling details on it - super cool and Très chic!

TPG JOURNALS: New Year Resolutions and Goals

Hello Friends! This is a new segment that I am writing to let you all know a little bit more about myself and where I plan on taking my blogging career this year. For those who didn't know, I started my blog in April of 2013 as a personal style journal, which became public later that year. The idea of the blog was to just talk about things that I liked in fashion, however, in 2014 it became much bigger than that. I started to collaborate with major national and international brands, covered fashion events, designed a limited edition bow-tie for a brand, shared opinion pieces and style advice, to an audience of what is now 100,000+ people per month. Even though it has been doing incredibly well and I am extremely grateful to all my readers for it, in the year of 2015, I want to be doing a lot more. There are so many outlets that I want to work with and be a part of. Some of them include freelancing for magazines on a more consistent basis, providing my tips/thoughts on television/radio and other forums, and also building a proper v-log channel on youtube. I am also committed to bringing better articles/posts/updates for my readers!

The Edit: Picks of the Month - January

Happy New Years my friends! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! It is time to make 2015 the most stylish year ever. This month I have selected my favourite pieces from East Dane & Mr. Porter, two of my favourite online mens stores. You can click on the "shop it" button to see further details and purchase your fave items. Let me know which ones you love the most in the comment section below!

How to: Survive Boxing Day Shopping || TIps & Tricks

Boxing Day may be the most gruelling shopping holiday ever. But nobody can deny a great deal and why shop the retail price when you can save hundreds in one weekend. I created a how to with some tips and tricks that I use myself and some can apply to others as well.

Shaving Made Easy with The RazorCompany.com + Giveaway!

Hello Friends! So I have two awesome things that I want to talk about in this post. The first is about RazorCompany.com and the second part will be about a 6 month shaving supply giveaway. A few weeks ago I was contacted by RazorCompany.com to try out their product and I instantly fell in love with what they had to offer. 

The Toronto Based company was built on the idea that shaving shouldn't be a painful experience from start to finish. Because I can personally say that I have shaved with dull or worn out razors before and it isn't a pretty site and more than half of the time it is because I didn't have the right amount of supplies or a replacement at the right time, and I am sure that there are millions of men and women that face the same issue. 

TPG Rants: Dressing for Myself and Not Others!

Blazer: David C. Wigley SS15, Sweater: RW&CO, Trousers: Won Hundred, Shoes: Cole Haan, Hat: J.Lindeberg

Hello Friends! It's TPG Rant Time! For my first time readers, this is a segment where I address people, hot-topics and other things that I find of interest.

Today's Rant is about people that have assumed that because I am a style blogger, they can share their unsolicited & uneducated opinion on what my personal style should be like.  I feel that at many times for myself or other bloggers, there is an external pressure to try be different and too fall for the perceptions of others, that are not true to our personal styles to appease them (not to be confused with constructive feedback). However if I or another blogger were to listen to their "advice", it would come off as being fake and not being true to ourselves.

Brands to Love: Joseph Abboud Fall/Winter 2014 at Moore's Clothing for Men

In November I had the privilege of meeting the Iconic Menswear Designer, Mr. Joseph Abboud. The event was to highlight the footing of the Joseph Abboud Brand in the Canadian market as well as the launch of both e-commerce and a limited edition collection. The event was nothing short of immaculate, with great people and even better clothing. The detailing, tailoring and the thought that went into the clothing was truly impeccable. I asked Mr. Abboud about his thoughts on trends in the fashion market and whether or not it is difficult to portray them with classic menswear, and his answer was that he keeps it interesting by making clothing that men want and styling them in new ways. The collection featured luxurious italian fabrics, interesting and innovative textures, and most importantly the construction.

Men's Style Essentials 5: The 6 Best Boots of the Season

The search for the perfect boot is always a struggle for all men, including myself. There are so many styles and they all come at so many different price points. However, if there is one thing that I have learned about shopping for boots for myself is that you have to make an investment. The price point will reflect upon the style, comfort and longevity of the shoe, but most importantly the quality.
Guys typically treat boot shopping as a purchase that will last them a couple of years. Though that is a great economic view at purchasing footwear, one needs to also consider the variety of styles and the function that is intended for them. This guide should help you pick out a few different styles that you will need forever.