Oliver Spencer: British Style in Toronto

Last month, when British label Oliver Spencer opened shop in Toronto, life got a whole lot easier for time-crunched, style-savvy guys. Menswear Row – the short block of Queen West that’s already home to Fred Perry and Ruins (not to mention DailyXY’s de facto HQ, Cloud Espresso Bar) – became … Read More

The Top 10 Scarves for Winter

In summer, scarves are risky; the line between flâneur and douchebag, after all, is fine. Come winter, however, scarves are indispensable – a surefire way to elevate an already elegant look, or add a pop of colour to winter’s darkest days. Here, 10 great winter scarves. 1. Cheap Monday, the … Read More

Toronto: FCUK and DailyXY Shopping Event

The time has come. DailyXY has teamed up with French Connection to create an exclusive event for our readers and friends. This Thursday, November 18, we hope you’ll join us for an evening (5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) of shopping, tunes, prizes and complimentary bottles of Steam Whistle and Fiji … Read More

The Old-Fashioned Shave

There’s a reason the old-fashioned shave is making a comeback. Guys are realizing that shaving need not be a nuisance; rather, with the right products, it can be a meditative pleasure, and a moment of private indulgence. Here, the stuff you need to kick it old-school. Lather: Cyril R Salter … Read More

Michael Bastian’s Guide to Effortless Style

It may seem odd coming from the vaunted champion of classic American menswear, but designer Michael Bastian would like to see the word “preppy” retired. Style, he says, isn’t about playing Ivy League dress-up. It’s about looking like you’re not trying at all. Fresh off the launch of his new … Read More

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