Parisian Retailer Loding Opens New Toronto Location

Parisian menswear brand Loding has opened a second location in Toronto.  This modern and stylish  men's wear shop offers beautiful workwear and business attire including breathable Egyptian cotton shirts, full-grain leather shoes, cashmere sweaters and silk ties.  Check out the new location at First Canadian Place in Toronto's business district.

A Fresh Start

I started this blog as a first step in my plan to open up my own Men's Wear shop, as well as to develop my own brand in the retail and fashion world.  It's a big world after all, and with the Internet populated with thousands of others trying to do what I want to do, it is hard to stand out.

The start of 2014 brought with it some significant change in my life professionally.  I moved on from my former Retail Management job and into a new career in the Tennis industry.  While still performing retail duties, I moved into the technical side of the industry, working directly with players to help find the right equipment for them, and to maintain that equipment.  It is a rewarding job, and has given me a new perspective on customer service, high end retail, and working as part of a team in a sport based environment.

One drawback has been that my dream I set out towards had been put on the back burner for quite some time.  Those who have looked at my blog in the past would know that I would post frequently, but come March my focus had trailed off.  It was not intentional.  Having so much on my plate that I had to learn on the fly began to take precedence, and my thoughts moved away from my future plans to my current career.

I have made a conscious decision to go for my dream once again.  I feel like there is no better time than now to make a move back into blogging, and to truly start my business plan in order to see my dream move towards reality.  I hope you will come along for this journey, or at least stop by from time to time.  I don't pretend to know everything about the industry, or to be as hip as some of the other blogger's out there, but I will shine a light on the people, places, stores, brands, and icons I respect and love.  I hope you will walk in style with me.

-Mike

Lacoste L!ve - Navy Sweater Style

So with the weather so unpredictable lately, I wanted to come up with a few options that are both warm as well as stylish. We decided to show three different navy sweaters from Lacoste L!ve that can be styled differently, but will give you a sharp, clean look.  We even threw in one for the ladies, because you know, we love our ladies and Lacoste makes some fantastic ladies product.  Check out the full Lacoste L!ve collection online.

Lifetime Collective - Holiday 2013 Uniform Standard Collection

Here is a look at some of my favourtie pieces from Lifetime Collective's Holiday 2013 collection.  The Uniform Standard collection is a return to the brands skate and snowboard roots, with hoodies, tees, and wovens that match the brands rugged esthetic.  Check out their brand new website and pick up some sweet gear at http://lifetimecollective.com/.

Poyz&Pirlz F/W 2013

Paris based streetwear brand Poyz&Pirlz have released their latest lookbook for their fall/winter 2013 offering of streetwear staples.  The collection is made up of hoodies, crew necks, a varsity jacket, and baseball jersey, all designed under a single theme by French illustrator Jean Andre.  Shop online at http://www.poyzandpirlz.com/

Clint Eastwood

Style Icon - Steve McQueen

Layering for Fall - Via StyleStandsAlone

Take a look at this article from our friends over at StyleStandsAlone for some examples of how to properly layer your look during this colder time of year.  Layering was driven into my mind during my time with one major American retailer, there were bust forms with shirt upon shit upon shirt to achieve just the right look; and now is the perfect time for putting this knowledge to use.  Check the article out here