Seeking a deeper appreciation of the world of dead stock, salt washing and denimheads, we went straight to our neighbourhood jeans expert. Matt Robinson, owner and designer of Toronto’s Klaxon Howl (694R Queen St. W., 647 436 6628, klaxonhowl.com), sat down with us to talk about raw denim, selvage and shrinkage. What is raw denim? [...]

Around this time of year I usually need a new pair jeans, because frankly I can’t be bothered to steam out road-salt stains on already frayed hems. And for $39, I don’t feel like too much of a lazy spendthrift when I mosey over to Joe Fresh Style (joe.ca) and nab a pair of their [...]

Finding a tailor—like a good mechanic, or accountant—may not be the easiest task. But a there are a few tips that will set you in the right direction, and into the best fitting suit you’ve ever worn. We spoke with Don Fabien Lee, owner and head tailor at Toronto’s Trend Custom Tailors (306 Sherbourne St., [...]

If you’re planning on spending a lot of time out of doors this spring and summer, you’d best cover your melon. Try this short-brimmed straw fedora from Gap (gapcanada.ca). It’s clean, simple and, at $30, well priced. See more of our fedora picks at fashionmagazine.com/men.

Men’s ultra-casual brand The Smooth Company has its “roots in the ocean sides of Southern California,” and is bring it’s SoCal cool to Holt Renfrew for the first time this spring (at select locations, holtrenfrew.com). Created in the coastal town of Torrance, these clothes are perfect for hanging out at the beach or a summer [...]

Born and raised in Toronto, I don’t exactly know what a full spring season is like. So, as soon as it gets schvitzy in the downtown core, I rid myself of socks, roll up my slacks and chuck on a pair of deck shoes. Which is why I’m all about this pair of navy and [...]

The New Pornographers is a band. Some call it a supergroup, others, a collective. But with a fifth record on the way, are we still calling The New Pornos names? Three years since their last outing and Carl Newman’s indie-rock outfit has moved back into the sweet environs of thoughtful power pop. Re-embracing said sensibilities, [...]

“It’s not a tailor; it’s not ready-made. It’s a bit of both,” says designer Dimitri-Chris Alexiou. By taking the bespoke experience online, the gents at Modasuite (modasuite.com) are able to bring customizable wears, at a click, straight to your doorstep. “Modasuite is for the average young- to middle-aged professional. Men who don’t have time to [...]