cashmere
In a world where pattern and fit get all the credit, it’s easy to forget texture’s power to elevate the sartorial lexicon. Like the right choice of words, texture transforms simple to minimalist, subtle to nuanced. Master it, and the tactile connotations are endless. “Go ahead, touch it,” for instance. … Read More
Dressing for winter is tough in Canada. Suiting up for winter is even tougher. Sure, you could layer up your existing formal wear with sweaters and base layers, but you’d be a hot mess by the time you hit the boardroom. There’s a simpler way—invest in a two-piece tailor-made for … Read More
Founded in 2010, Naadam wants nothing less than to change how the cashmere industry works. Tall order? We couldn’t say, since we’re not experts, but they sound pretty unique. Naadam was founded as a social conscious company. They buy all their cashmere from Mongolian herders, manufacture the garments in-country, and … Read More
If anyone knows men’s style (and can justify spending $180 $90 on socks), it’s former DailyXY editor-in-chief Ben Leszcz. [The Case for Giving Socks via Canadian Business]
A bulky, ill-fitting and scratchy affair tarted up with reindeer, snowflakes or sleds, it’s value as Christmas kitsch inversely proportional to its usefulness in a modern world that enjoys central heating. However unwieldy or unwelcome the seasonal sweater may be, it continues to survive through sheer force of tradition, like fruitcake. … Read More
