One of the biggest areas men need a little help in is their wardrobe. Here are some sartorial suggestions, with an underlying Vancouver thread, that will help take his to the next level.
Fitting more like a glove than a keyhole, MyPakage Keyhole Comfort Underwear will leave men believing Santa to be an angel. Who owns a brewery. And drives a Tesla. Basically the man. And since YOUR mans hands wont be tied by management issues, theyll be free to give high fives for supporting a Vancouver company. $25; Available at Menu Skateboard Shop (114 Water), Giorgios (1055 W. Georgia), Comor (1980 Burrard) and many more.
These classic European lines will leave people staring in the streets. Made in Florence with vegetable-tanned Tuscan leather, I Medici men's bags available at only one retailer in Vancouver will age as finely as he does. $$430, $330; Pelle Italian Leather (1204 Seymour).
Fall is generally a time when silhouettes fill out with warm and waterproof layers. But given that we only flirt with winters here on the West Coast, theres no need to walk around in anything more than a Norwegian Rain raincoat, and no excuse to be seen in anything less. Tailored, waterproof, to-die-for. $1068; Secret Location (1 Water).
Your sleek, minimalist man will appreciate his aesthetic being reflected in the face of the Classic Sheffield by Daniel Wellington. The entire watch brand is modeled after the life and times of DW, a preppy yet impeccably unpretentious Brit, and offers in a variety of faces and stylish straps. $229; Walrus (3408 Cambie).
If the sartorial world can be divided into ties and bowties, then heres a gift for at least half the people on your list. Founded by some very nice Vancouverites, Cursor & Thread takes natty bowties (made by them, or other people youd like), and packs them into boxes that are equally fun to give. Theyre also 1% For The Planet members. $59; GravityPope (2205 W. 4th), The Block (250 W. Cordova), Walrus (3408 Cambie) and Vincent Park (4278 Main).
Harry Rosen xd with acclaimed Canadian artist Gary Taxali (GQ, Rolling Stone) for this Canadiana-themed pocket square collection, which iconifies Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. Colourful and comical, these highly wearable Italian silk collectors items will inject some playfulness into any suit collection and whisper discretely which hockey team he really roots for. $95; HarryRosen.com.
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