tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64225386687457578372024-02-19T03:17:31.487-07:00styleguy - style | fashion | adviceStyle Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-6869771532319343492014-02-20T22:50:00.001-07:002014-02-20T22:50:25.758-07:00Bienvenue à la Fashion Week de Paris!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last fall I had the pleasure of meeting an enthusiastic young woman who was looking to make her mark in the fashion world. Her and I stayed in touch and I provided some advice and coaching from time to time and now she has an incredible opportunity to be in Paris during fashion week from February 27th to March 5th, 2014. So let me introduce you to Moirae Choquette!<br />
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What better way to integrate yourself into the world of fashion than to be thrown right into it! I am thrilled to announce that <a href="http://www.moiraesofsun.com/" target="_blank">Moirae Choquette</a> will be guest blogging from Paris Fashion Week with us here at Style Guy! This means that Moirae will be sharing her insider stories, experiences and interviews with our fashion insider network, the talented models and agents of Images International Model Management, the folks at SHAVE magazine and of course my colleagues and friends over at CTV Bell Media.<br />
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Here is a quick preview video highlighting some of the shows Moirae will be reporting on so stay tuned to the blog to make sure you don't miss a moment of the excitement!<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-91983275946987119442014-02-18T20:40:00.000-07:002014-02-18T20:58:40.010-07:00Bonobos S/S 2014 Shirts for Men<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every man should have a few good dress shirts in his closet. If you're a gay man, it's probably more like 30, if you're a straight man, it could be 2. Regardless, even if you don't wear a shirt and tie to work every day, there is always an occasion to wear a great shirt.</div>
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As a man who falls into the first category, I am often intrigued by the promise of a great shirt. One that not only fits right in the body, but is long enough in the sleeves and has enough design savvy to not have a buttoned-down collar. (Not that I have anything against buttoned-down collars, they have their time and their place, but that quite honestly, is a whole other blog post!) But, I digress... so naturally when <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> contacted me my reaction was...</div>
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...who the fuck is <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a>?! Let's be honest, you were all thinking it. So I did some research and it turns out, they are pretty hip company based out of New York City with a mission to supply men with great basics from shirts, to pants and everything in between. Now for us in Canada, we would be shopping through their online services, which aren't bad for Canadians and they even do us a solid on the shipping rates!</div>
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That of course brings us to question number two, which is why should you care about <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a>? Especially when you can buy equally stylish, equally preppy, equally smart looking shirts from J.Crew, Frank&Oak or even Club Monaco. And the answer is that I am not entirely sure. You see, I was really hoping for the opportunity to try out one of their shirts prior to writing this piece, but that unfortunately was not possible, so you and I are both left wondering, how good is <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> really? </div>
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1) <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> is all about fit. They have spent months to perfect three perfect fit options, which when you read these seem less impressive, but here we go: Standard, Slim and Tailored Slim. Now again, I know what you're thinking, but let's keep an open mind here.</div>
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2) Standard Fit is for the average guy. It fits a bit more trim than your 'standard' off the rack dress shirt, meaning that they clean up some of the extra fabric in the body to give it a cleaner look.</div>
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3) Slim Fit is for the more slender guy. Tailored body, narrowed sleeves, definitely more of a fitted look.</div>
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4) Tailored Slim Fit is the most fitted, with a definitive taper and is as close to made-to-measure as <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> gets.</div>
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If you've read this far, I suggest giving these guys a go, particularly if you are in the market for a new dress shirt. I'd love to hear your comments on fit, quality, etc. And the new <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> shirt line launches Wednesday February 19th, so be sure to check it out and share your <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/" target="_blank">Bonobos</a> stories with me in the comments below!</div>
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Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-28133561086873815752014-02-11T22:28:00.000-07:002014-02-11T22:29:44.718-07:00Photographer Profile: Curtis TrentThis week I go behind the camera with Canadian photographer Curtis Trent. Curtis is an exceptional photographer who works across multiple industries and always manages to get the best out of his subjects. Curtis and I have collaborated on numerous projects for Avenue Magazine, shooting fashion editorial, Style Q&A's and even Edmonton Oilers Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">CT. Some of my favourite projects are the ones where I have the most freedom to interpret an idea of a story my own way. I am also inspired when there are very specific criteria that include props and production that help establish that narrative. This can sometimes be the most exciting and surprising. I like stories and spending time developing an idea with an ongoing body of work.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">CT. I always knew I would be involved in visual art; as Lady Gaga would say, "I was born that way!" My older brother is a photographer which piqued my interest. I spent my early years apprenticing with some excellent mentors in New York and Toronto, which eventually led to work in editorial, design and advertising.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">CT. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I’m as passionate now as when I began shooting. I get as much as I give as a mentor. The energy and curiosity my students have, is contagious, and vise versa. I also place value on teaching as part of my role</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">in the photographic community. One goal of mine as an educator is to pass on the importance of craft in photography as it can get overlooked amidst the ever changing technology. And to challenge the perception that if you have a camera or smart phone, you are a photographer. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">CT. <span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s very important for me to have people see my work, beyond the specific audience for which it was originally made. It’s also important to have these opportunities to see what my peers are doing and have the chance to celebrate our work together.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-85944539177904586642014-02-02T13:13:00.000-07:002014-02-02T13:14:46.372-07:00Model Life: Lisa Cant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is every agency's dream to find a star, but in the modelling business stars are few and far between. There are so many factors that have to come together, hard work, making the right connections, having the right personality and being in the right place at the right time. Images International Model Management's supermodel, Lisa Cant, who has appeared on multiple Vogue covers as well as in campaigns for Chanel and countless others, recently found a few moments to connect with me and reflect on her career, her personal life and why she has been so successful in the industry.<br />
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<b>SG. What is your idea of perfect happiness?</b><br />
LC. Spending time with my baby, Charlie and his father.<br />
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<b>SG. What is your greatest fear?</b><br />
LC. Not living up to people's expectations of me. Oh, and mice!<br />
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<b>SG. What is your greatest extravagance?</b><br />
LC. I spend a lot on baby gadgets- I love to see Charlie try out new things.<br />
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<b>SG. What is your favourite journey?</b><br />
LC. I love going to France. Paris is magical and the south has such a wonderful lifestyle.<br />
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<b>SG. Why did you decide to go back to school?</b><br />
LC. I wanted to do something totally different from modelling and I wanted the structure that a university can provide. I knew that I wanted to learn more about the world, as my exposure to it had been pretty limited to the fashion industry for so many years.<br />
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<b>SG. What do you love most about what you do for a living?</b><br />
LC. It is exciting to see myself in magazines, even after all this time. I never see the person there as "me"- it is always a vision of the photographer.<br />
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LC. I don't always remember people that I've met from a long time ago, or only worked with once. I try not to let that show however, and pretend that of course I remember them from that one fashion show, 9 years ago!<br />
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LC. I am known for my big eyes...<br />
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<b>SG. What has been your favourite project or work you've done to date?</b><br />
LC. I think my shoots with photographer, Paolo Roversi were some of the most beautiful, but I think shooting with Irving Penn was the most impressive.<br />
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LC. I would love to be able to sing- I am the worst singer ever, but I do sing all the time to my baby, and he loves it! Although I am sure in a few years he may not appreciate those off-key notes as much!<br />
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<b>SG. Who in the industry has had the biggest influence on your career?</b><br />
LC. Steven Meisel really put me on the map with back to back covers of Italian Vogue. I did however work more consistently with Tim Walker, we worked together on many projects.<br />
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<b>SG. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?</b><br />
LC. I would be more outgoing and confident.<br />
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<b>SG. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?</b><br />
LC. A sloth. I enjoy being very, very lazy sometimes.<br />
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<b>SG. What is your most treasured possession?</b><br />
LC. My engagement ring.<br />
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<b>SG. Where would you like to live?</b><br />
LC. I would like to live in England one day.<br />
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<b>SG. What is the quality you most admire in a man?</b><br />
LC. Trustworthiness.<br />
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<b>SG. What do you value most in your friends?</b><br />
LC. Being a good listener.<br />
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<b>SG. Who is your favourite hero of fiction?</b><br />
LC. Harry Potter.<br />
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<b>SG. What are you most looking forward to this year?</b><br />
LC. Hearing Charlie speak for the first time. I can't wait to find out what is going on in that little head.<br />
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<b>SG. What advice would you give to a model just starting in the industry?</b><br />
LC. If you really want it, you need to persevere. If clients aren't booking you then try another market. You need to go into each casting and charm them. Personality DOES matter.<br />
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Thanks so much Lisa for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences. I look forward to celebrating Images 30th Anniversary with you this spring!<br />
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<br />Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-17053549908618441072014-01-27T10:31:00.000-07:002014-01-27T10:32:29.279-07:00Hudson's Bay to Sell Assets in Toronto & Open Sak's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning Hudson's Bay announced it's plans to sell it's flagship store and neighboring head office tower in Toronto to Cadillac Fairview Corp for approximately $650 million CAD. The long-standing Canadian retailer would then lease-back the space opening a 150,000sqft full-line Sak's store in the fall of 2015. Hudson's Bay acquired the luxury retailer in a $2.4 billion deal last year. In addition to the brand, Hudson's Bay also acquired numerous lucrative real estate holdings, including property on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.<br />
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This move comes in response to heavy competition from Seattle based luxury retailer Nordstorm's which is opening it's first store in Calgary, AB this fall with plans to open another 6 Canadian locations by early 2015. Nordstrom's, which has taken over many of the prominent Sears former locations, is known for their exceptional customer service.<br />
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Hudson's Bay CEO Richard Baker says the company will use the money from the sale to reduce debt and invest in growth opportunities. The company roots can be traced back to the early fur trade days in Canada in the 1600's. Hudson's Bay owns and operates The Bay and Home Outfitters in Canada as well as Sak's and Lord & Taylor in the United States.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">with files from Reuters.</span>Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-30616890165748960242014-01-26T12:51:00.000-07:002014-01-26T12:54:01.924-07:00Get Ready February- Images is taking the month by storm!There are so many factors that need to come together when it comes to the world of being a model. First you have to be discovered, which can literally happen anywhere as Cirke Nielsen's mother warned her on their family trip to Disneyland last year- 'don't talk to any strangers- unless they are a model scout' which of course was the perfect foreshadowing for when Images top scout and development guru Brenda Rains scouted her over by the Teacups!<br />
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What happens next though is heavily reliant on the model and it can be a challenging road. From eating healthy, drinking enough water, getting exercise, maintaining your measurements, to practicing your runway walk, learning photo movement and figuring out how to use your entire body to convey an emotion or an attitude. Some push through and make it, many more fail to launch, but for the ones who work hard and do make it, the rewards can be many.<br />
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As we look forward to February, Images has an exciting new crop of models coming into their own. These are no new overnight stories, these girls have been working for quite some time to get to this stage and they are ready to go and show everyone what makes them an Images model!<br />
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<b>CIRKE NIELSEN</b> - discovered in Disneyland, based in Dubai and using the power of social media and other online tools to interact with, train and learn her craft, this young model is undoubtedly one to watch! Cirke was just offered her first Tokyo contract with Satoru Agency!<br />
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<b>JENNIFER BUGERA</b>- is excited to have her braces come off this month and after past experiences walking in regional shows, including for previous Mercedes Benz Start Up finals in both Edmonton and Calgary, Jennifer is heading to Toronto this February for World Mastercard Fashion Week!<br />
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<b>BRITTNEY TYRRELL</b>- will be joining Jennifer in Toronto as she is now being represented by Spot 6 Management!<br />
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<b>IVY MATHESON</b>- after spending time travelling last year, Ivy has hit her stride and is on the cover of Elle Singapore for February 2014!<br />
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Congrats to all of the Images models, including Hannah and Liana who are currently working in Itlay! Not a bad start to the 30th anniversary year for Images!<br />
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My last model update on the lovely Ms. Jenna Earle was back in August of 2012 and as you can probably imagine, quite a bit has changed for this rising star since then! Jenna has continued her hard work and found a few moments to catch up with me over tea during my recent visit to New York City. Always gracious, Jenna agreed to answer a few questions for you all! Enjoy!<br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">
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</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;">JE. You ask some good questions! I had so many great times in 2013! I can't pick just one. From the shows in Paris and New York to my vacation in the mountains... I loved it all.</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;">SG. You have been working a lot in New York over the last year, do you have a favorite </span></span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;">neighborhood</span></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> or restaurant? What are some of your NYC favs?</b>
JE. </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I live in the East Village! There are so many amazing vegan restaurants that I am constantly going to. The Juice Press is great for a quick snack on the go. As for restaurants, I am still narrowing down my favourites </span><span class="emoticon emoticon_smile" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/y-/r/J1wIp6velsV.png); background-position: -187px -770px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #333333; display: inline-block; height: 16px; line-height: 19.933334350585938px; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 16px;" title=":)"></span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 19.933334350585938px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Chelsea Market is always nice to walk around. The whole meatpacking district is fun! (Isn't that ironic- The meatpacking district for a vegan)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>SG. Of the projects you've worked on in the last year, which one was the most memorable for you?</b>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">JE. </span>I've had the pleasure of working with an amazing photographer, Ben Hassett a few times in the past year. He has provided me with some amazing jobs and support in the past 6 months. I am so thankful. He is very personable, and I appreciate that so much more when I am working now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">JE. </span>I am looking forward to graduating!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>SG. I know you successfully completed a raw vegan challenge with your mom, do you have other resolutions for the year?</b>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">JE. </span>I would love to do another raw vegan "challenge" again this year. It's not too much of a challenge for me anymore, but it's fun because there are so many new recipes. I love to cook. You can ask any of my roommates <span class="emoticon emoticon_tongue" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/y-/r/J1wIp6velsV.png); background-position: -238px -770px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: auto; display: inline-block; height: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 16px;" title=":P"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> My other goal is going to Sweden with a friend!
Be sure to check out these photos of Jenna in the Spring 2014 campaign for Anteprima shot by Ben Hassett!
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-7934920823737178952014-01-14T22:44:00.000-07:002014-01-14T22:44:48.171-07:00Picasso BabyThe mark of any great artist is being ahead of the trend and not just ahead, but truly setting it. Back in July of 2012 Jay Z filmed a documentary at the Pace Gallery in New York City for his track 'Picasso Baby' from his album Magna Carta Holy Grail. Before the performance, Jay Z discusses the relationship between rappers and performance artists, noting that, "we're artists; we're alike; we're cousins." He goes on to note his excitement at bringing the art world and the hip hop world back together. <div>
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Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-83440543861269410022014-01-05T19:36:00.000-07:002014-01-05T19:38:30.340-07:00Model Life: Jessica Simons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jessica Simons is a up and coming model represented by Images International Model Management. In honour of Images 30th anniversary this year, I will be featuring several of their models in my model life series. Jessica was recently in Milan was good enough to share some of her experiences with me. Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">JS. I would have to say my favourite part of working in Milan was that the jobs were similar, so I had a basic understanding, but at the same time they were completely different because it was a different culture with different ways of doing things. There were lots of showroom and hair jobs! I was lucky enough to work quite consistently in the wonderful showroom Spazio 38 while there with Bandit Models.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>SG. How do you think your experience has prepared you for other markets you may work in?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">JS. I think this experience has prepared me for other markets because I now have the traveling experience. I don't think anyone is truly prepared until they have their first trip. I am a completely different person now than when I arrived in Milan. Although Milan and Europe in general is very different from Asia or North America; the jobs are similar as well as the model apartments and models. I cannot say that I will now know what to expect in other markets but I can say that I learned how to be independent and how to get around more on my own, and most importantly how to ease myself into the lifestyle of a working model.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><b>SG. What was your biggest learning from your trip?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">JS. The biggest things I've learned from this trip has been to never take things personally, never compare yourself to others and most importantly to know you cannot please everyone. Everyone will have a different idea and expectation of you and you can't meet all of those, you will drive yourself insane trying! Trust me. You need to focus on being the best to your ability. As cliche as that sounds. These things I knew but now having traveled I truly know how it affects you to listen to those pieces of advice. I would be lost without my support team. I also learned to take things for what they are, it was really hard my first week being in a new environment where people spoke little to no English and not knowing what to expect. But things became much more enjoyable and exciting once I learned the ways and how to get around and had developed friendships. Everyday I fell in love with the city a little more!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">JS. As an avid coffee lover, I fell in love with the cappuccino's over in Italy! Starbucks cannot even come close in comparison. Some of my favourite times were going to the small cafes while exploring or in between castings and sipping my coffee at the bar. No take away cups there! Sitting at cafes with friends drinking coffee and talking about anything but castings was relaxing and humbling.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><br /><b>SG. What are you looking forward to most in 2014?</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">JS. What I am looking forward to most in 2014 is graduating high school and then focus on traveling and my career. Hopefully I can visit Milan again and get an Asia trip under my belt! My goals for this year would be building my book so I can focus on Europe, one of the things I realized and learned was that I need more experience for Europe. Since I want to focus on Europe I want to do whatever possible to make that happen, and Asia can help me with that! In general, I hope to continue to grow and mature as a person with all the lessons and experiences I've had this past year.</span></span></div>
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Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-47332520675034692792014-01-04T21:01:00.000-07:002014-01-04T21:01:22.706-07:00An Open Letter to Louis Vuitton...Dear Louis,<br />
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I am sorry to have to do this in such a public way, but we're done.<br />
It's over.<br />
I'm leaving you.<br />
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We have had a good run but you've changed. And by changed I mean really let yourself go.<br />
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Initially you enticed me with your signature good looks, your proud family heritage and your functional (if not over-branded) luggage and bags, but after years together you've lost your lustre. Nearly everyone on the street is packing some ghetto-knocked off version and while I was previously loyal due to your quality and commitment to luxury standards, I now find myself asking, is there really any difference?<br />
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The knock-offs have gotten better and to be honest Louis, you haven't. My coveted Associe GM briefcase was designed with a tragic flaw in the strap, resulting in it falling apart roughly every six months. While you acknowledged the inconvenience and owned up to the design flaw, you were too stubborn and set in your ways to change. Of course you'd order me a new strap but after the third time and waiting for months this cat and mouse game has gotten old. Then there was the hapless customer service representative who asked me how much I had spent with you in the last year before offering any service. Really Louis? Is that what our relationship has become? Am I just a number to you? It wasn't until I escalated this lapse in customer service judgement to the store Director, and she looked up my profile and realized that I do in fact spend ridiculous amounts of money, that I was given reassurances that a new strap would be ordered at once and options for a new bag presented.<br />
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My first new bag, the Mick GM, literally fell apart within the first 3 weeks. 3 WEEKS! While you displayed the appropriate amount of shock and horror and replaced this defective design with another, it wasn't until I pointed out the obvious quality issue with the bag design itself that I was finally offered the classic District MM in damier graphite in hopes this bag would not fall apart.<br />
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Meanwhile it is now month 7 and it seems it is beyond your ability to deliver a new strap for the long since forgotten Associe GM bag that started us down this path to begin with. I understand you're busy (read: don't care) and I mean summer/fall/winter is a busy time for you (read: completely forgot about me), but it is a new year and so today I was hopeful that after months of waiting and broken promises you might pull through... but you didn't.<br />
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I'm sorry Louis, I don't believe in you anymore. I need to end this sham of a relationship.<br />
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And no we can't still be friends. In fact if you really must know, Prada and I have been seeing each other on the side for quite some time now and I think it could be serious.<br />
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So go Louis. Just leave. It's getting embarrassing for you now. And just so we're clear, and I'm quoting Taylor Swift here, we are never EVER getting back together.<br />
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With disappointment,<br />
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<br />Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-5472826698341928882013-10-20T12:40:00.001-06:002013-10-20T15:00:07.033-06:00The Business Behind the Business of Fashion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently asked a group of models, whom I have been working with on their development, to profile a series of fashion designers to increase their knowledge and understanding of the industry they are hoping to work in. Through this exercise, I received overwhelming feedback that the exercise itself was of extreme value and they were keen to learn more.</div>
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My blog post today is exploring the industry on a business level, by reflecting on arguably the largest luxury group worldwide, the Louis Vuitton <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Moët Hennessy group. While some of you may be aware that LVMH owns the Louis Vuitton brand, as well as brands within the wine and spirits realm, their power and reach really extends much deeper into leather goods, perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewelry and selective retailers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">LVMH was formed in 1987 by the merger of the Louis Vuitton fashion house with </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: justify;">Moët Hennessy. Despite having numerous brands within the group, each brand is independently managed and assessed based on it's share within the market. Bernard Arnault, Chairman and majority shareholder of the Christian Dior luxury goods group, is also the Chairman and CEO of LVMH. In 2010, Arnault made a successful bid to buy 20% of the shares of </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hermès, which many believe is Louis Vuitton's largest competitor in the luxury fashion segment.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Some of LVMH's most well known brands include </span></span>Moët et Chandon, Hennessy, Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, Louis Vuitton, Céline, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Christian Dior, Kenzo, Donna Karan, Thomas Pink, Emilio Pucci as well as Acqua di Parma perfume, Christian Dior perfumes, the Sephora cosmetics retail stores and watch and jewelry companies Tag Heuer, Hublot, Zenith and Bulgari.</div>
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Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-23314009490799000572013-05-12T19:58:00.000-06:002013-05-12T19:58:51.574-06:00Made-to-MeasureFor anyone who has ever had difficulty shopping off the rack, it seems as though there is no real solution to your frustration. Whether sleeves or pants are always too long or not long enough, to boxy, unflattering fits, it sometimes seems that designers have mass produced things that don't really fit anyone correctly. The reality is, designers use fit models to base the construction of the pieces that make-up their collection for any given season. That means if you are not the same size as the fit model (enter laughter here!) you probably aren't finding the best fit.<br />
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Now to be fair, some designers do a great job of offering a variety of fits, from slim to more generous to try and accommodate us 'average' folk, but even still finding something that fits you perfectly can be a daunting task.<br />
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I was recently asked by an Edmonton start-up, <a href="http://www.custom-clothing.ca/" target="_blank">Venator Avenue Custom Clothiers</a> if I would be willing to test out their made-to-measure shirts. Made-to-Measure can seem like an ideal solution to end your off-the-rack woes, but it can often be a costly and tricky experience to navigate even if you know what you're looking for. After grilling the guys about their business model and asking why someone would choose them over more established made-to-measure offerings, I was pleasantly surprised and agreed to test our their shirts.<br />
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The first step in the process was meeting with one of their sales consultants, in my case, an eager, knowledgable fellow named Dylan whose passion for style and clothing shined through immediately. He was quick to build rapport with me and engage me in the steps of the process, from taking my measurements, to selecting the perfect fabric, he was adept and skillful without being presumptuous or making me feel uncomfortable. In fact the session flew by rather quickly - another benefit he reminded me of making things easy for gentleman with a lot on the go. As my session concluded, Dylan explained the process and what would happen next, ensuring all of my questions were answered. A few weeks later, as promised, I received a message from Dylan that my shirt was ready for delivery and we scheduled a fitting. A perfect fit. [I am going to digress here for a moment...]<br />
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A PERFECT FIT! Okay, when does that happen?! Never! Trust me, I have been down the made-to-measure road many times before with varying degrees of success, but rarely with a perfect fit, first time out of the gate!<br />
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[...and we're back] Dylan ensured everything fit as it should and reviewed care instructions with me, as well as offering some other handy tips. From a customer service standpoint alone, these guys had already delivered on their promise. Needless to say I was impressed.<br />
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In fact I was so impressed that I am in discussions to host an event to help promote their new brand. For those of you whom are clients and are looking for certain pieces to enhance your wardrobe, this might be the perfect opportunity to do so. More information will be coming about the event which will be in June of this year.<br />
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In the meantime guys, feel free to connect with me if you are interested in hearing more about Venator or if you're interested in a consultation. I am happy to work with you to facilitate you getting what you're looking for in your wardrobes.<br />
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I want to send a HUGE thanks to both Dylan and Stuart from Venator, these guys were so great to deal with. I am looking forward to more made-to-measure pieces being added to my closet.<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-6292516347855164122013-03-26T11:09:00.000-06:002013-03-26T11:09:05.645-06:00Mercedes Benz Start Up - 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is that time of year again, the snow is melting, spring is right around the corner and the teams at Mercedes-Benz, IMG and the Fashion Design Council of Canada are joining forces to search for the next top rising fashion designer in Canada!<br />
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Mercedes-Benz Start Up is an ongoing initiative, now in its' third year that provides a national platform to discover and support emerging Canadian fashion designers. The program connects these up and coming designers with business experts in hopes of taking their collections to the next level of success. Each year the program visits a different mix of cities to try and uncover talent no matter where in the country that talent might be!<br />
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This year the program is visiting the following cities:<br />
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<strong>Calgary</strong> - Tuesday April 23, 2013<br />
<strong>Laval</strong> - Thursday May 23, 2013<br />
<strong>Winnipeg</strong> - Tuesday June 18th, 2013<br />
<strong>Kitchner</strong> - Thursday July 11, 2013<br />
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Eligible designers can get more information on the program and apply by visiting <a href="http://mercedes-benzstartup.com/">mercedes-benzstartup.com</a><br />
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Last year, the eponymous Montreal based line, DUY, created by Duy Nguyen was given the top prize. Known for his sharp tailoring, quality fabrics and sound pattern-making Duy was a favourite with both the crowd and with the judges.<br />
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Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity, this could be your year! Alberta had a particularly strong showing last year sending designers <a href="http://www.malorie.ca/" target="_blank">Malorie Urbanovitch</a>, <a href="http://laurenbagliore.com/" target="_blank">Lauren Bagliore</a> and <a href="http://www.nicole-campre.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Campre</a> to the semi-finals.<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-17315552714025668612012-12-15T00:08:00.001-07:002012-12-15T00:08:46.808-07:00A Few of My Favourite Things 2012It is hard to believe that the holidays are upon us already this year. As you know, each year I put together a list of some of my favourite things, enjoy!<br />
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<strong>Mont Blanc Starwalker Red Gold Fountain Pen</strong> - $1165<br />
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Mont Blanc is known for their luxury watches, writing instruments and leather goods. If you are in the market for a pen that will undoubtedly set you apart from your peers, this limited edition Starwalker might be the right gift for you. I have a friend who purchases a new Mont Blanc pen each year to mark his successes in business. Sounds like a tradition worth taking note of!</div>
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<strong>Denim Jeans by Lee</strong> - $65</div>
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I am always interested in finding that perfect pair of jeans and this year Lee has made a comeback with styles and fits that are current and fashionable. My favourite is the slim straight leg, pictured above. It comes in both a darker wash or a slightly lighter more distressed look.</div>
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<strong>Burberry Cashmere Scarf</strong> - $425</div>
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<strong>Elton John & David Furnish for NEST Fragrances Candle</strong> - $50</div>
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Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-35587371336713624552012-12-04T12:41:00.001-07:002012-12-04T12:43:21.953-07:00The Row & Damien Hirst Sold Out? Or Sell Outs?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It goes without saying that artist/designer collaborations are nothing new. For years we have witnessed various collaborations between brands, artists and designers. Think Alexander McQueen and Puma or Murakami and Louis Vuitton. Both great examples of collaborations that worked and worked out well for both brands. <br />
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The Olsen twins have had tremendous success with their clothing line, <em>The Row</em>, and when they introduced bags to their collection, the Nile Crocodile rucksack sold out almost immediately despite it's $35,000USD price tag. So when online fashion retailer <strong><a href="http://justoneeye.com/" target="_blank">Just One Eye</a></strong> approached the twins about a collaboration with Damien Hirst they answered with a resounding yes. My response however is a resounding NO.<br />
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If the $55,000USD price tag isn't enough to make you throw up a little, then perhaps the fact that Hirst's brilliant (and I use the word loosely) design calls for pills to be featured all over the bag. PILLS - are you kidding me? In a time when we have lost so many talented people to drug and alcohol abuse, you use Pills as a design aesthetic? Maybe Hirst's memory is short. Perhaps the tragedies of legendary jazz musician Chet Baker, comedian Chris Farley or I don't know, Dorothy herself, Judy Garland have escaped him. But surely he might be able to recall the recent long list of stars we continue to mourn: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy and Amy Winehouse to name just a few.<br />
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Upon further research I have learned that some of the proceeds from the sale of this bag will benefit UNICEF, I suppose that explains the $20,000 price increase... Right? Maybe? Oh come on, it's for the children! <br />
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Shame on you Damien Hirst. And Shame on you Flare magazine for endorsing this type of foolishness.<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-90784815394071757492012-12-03T17:51:00.000-07:002012-12-03T17:51:00.711-07:00Fourth Quarter UpdateFor those of you who have been checking back patiently, waiting for me to update, I owe you an apology. A big one. And I really am sorry. <br />
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There have been many exciting events and openings over the last couple of months, Simons opened in Edmonton - you may have heard me interviewed on CBC Morning Radio about all of that hype, fashion events have come and gone and somehow Alexander Wang managed to get appointed at Balenciaga...no really...but I digress. <br />
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Since I am LONG overdue expect several posts over the next few weeks, in fact, I will give you the preview of what's to come:<br />
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Week of December 10th - My Holiday Wish List and Some of my Favourite Things<br />Week of December 17th - The opening of an exciting new format beauty store in Edmonton!<br />
Week of December 24th - How to Pack for Holiday Travel<br />
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And I just might have a few give-a-ways, up my sleeve as well. So check back next week and for those of you who were at the Images International Model Management's Holiday Party last night, it was fabulous to see you all and I look forward to posting profiles of some of the stunning girls that the Images team has been hard at work developing!<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-3178369598115085072012-08-27T16:29:00.000-06:002012-08-27T16:29:22.622-06:00Inside the Industry with Frank Muytjens of J.CrewIt's been several weeks now since the excitement and launch of the new J.Crew store in West Edmonton Mall and while most retailers would be just starting to settle into their new digs, J.Crew is already moving forward and expanding their product offering to include menswear!<br />
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Starting tomorrow, <strong>Tuesday August 28th</strong>, fashion savvy men in Edmonton (and of course those who are visiting) will be able to shop the menswear collection at the West Edmonton Mall location. Personally, I am thrilled by this news, as an avid J.Crew enthusiast and shopper.<br />
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To give us some insight into the J.Crew men's collection, I interviewed Frank Muytjens, Head of Menswear. <br />
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Though originally from Holland, Frank says he has always been drawn to historic Americana, developing a strong appreciation for vintage American work wear. Prior to joining J.Crew Frank spent 8 years as the Design Director for Outerwear <span style="font-family: inherit;">for Polo Ralph Lauren.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What can we expect from the men’s fall collection from J.Crew?</strong><br />FM: I think this is one of our most exciting collections! Expect a lot of textured tweeds in sport coats by Harris Tweed and Abraham Moon, Donegals and Shetlands sweaters and our Ludlow suit in hefty flannel from Fox Brothers. Colours range from an Inky navy and Royal purples to pops of Marigold and Emerald Green.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: If you had to use just one word to “sum-up” the collection, what would it be?</strong><br />FM: Rugged elegance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: When you design, where do you draw your inspiration?</strong><br />FM: It always changes, but often from great movies, nature, art, architecture, vintage finds and people on the street.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">FM: Having a cup of coffee early in the morning on the porch upstate and enjoy the silence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What is your greatest extravagance?</strong><br />FM: Finding the time to have breakfast at my favorite restaurant.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What is your favorite journey?</strong><br />FM: My drive upstate to my house. It’s a 2 1/2 hour drive, but as soon as I’m in the car I feel like I’m on vacation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: Which words or phrases do you most overuse?</strong><br />FM: Amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: Which talent would you most like to have?</strong><br />FM: A singing voice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What do you consider your greatest achievement?</strong><br />FM: What we’re doing here at J. Crew comes pretty close.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What is your most treasured possession?</strong><br />FM: My dog Dutch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What is your favorite thing to do?</strong><br />FM: Cooking. And I Iove getting my hands dirty while gardening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: Who are your favorite writers?</strong><br />FM: Isabel Allende, Donna Tartt and Redmond O’Hanlon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: Who is your favorite hero of fiction?</strong><br />FM: Atticus Finch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>SG: What is your motto?</strong><br />FM: Never look back.</span><br />
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Frank currently resides in Brooklyn, but can often be found at his weekend home in upstate New York. Special thanks to Shauna McMahon and Alexis Coffey for making this interview possible. <br />
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Gentleman, ensure you are amongst the first to check out the menswear collection tomorrow at J.Crew in West Edmonton Mall. Ask for Kenny, he is part of the personal shopping team at the store will do a great job helping you narrow down your choices! Tell him Style Guy Jared sent you!<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-2943720219039853562012-08-12T14:43:00.000-06:002012-08-12T19:34:17.186-06:00Model Update - JENNA EARLEIt was a year ago that fresh faced, 15 year old, Jenna Earle won the NEXT Face of Edmonton Model Search at West Edmonton Mall. What followed after the search has forever changed her life.<br />
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For most new models it takes months, if not longer to gain traction in the industry. It is a long road filled with test shoots, model development sessions, lessons on photo movement and then perhaps some local editorial work or perhaps walking in a local fashion show or two. But for most, that is where the journey ends. Now of course, there are plenty of variations on that journey and many models do make it further, perhaps travelling internationally, or even walking internationally for designers in the large shows in New York, London, Paris or Milan - but again that is not necessarily for everyone and for every model that "makes it" there are hundreds of hopefuls who don't.<br />
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In the industry, for the few that do make it, and I mean really MAKE IT, they are known as stars. And they work just as hard as every other model trying to make it, but they have that quality, that thing, that uniqueness that sets them apart. And when a model has that thing, it becomes very clear, very quickly, that they are in fact a STAR.<br />
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Jenna Earle has that quality. Jenna is a star.<br />
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In the last year Jenna has travelled to Toronto, Paris, Tokyo and New York, she has walked in World Mastercard Fashion Week in Toronto for the Mercedes-Benz Start-Up Program, she has covered magazines, she has shot with world renowned photographers, she has shot an international beauty campaign - and she has kept up her grades, finished all her homework and remained incredibly humble and appreciative about the whole thing.<br />
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It is such a pleasure to write about Jenna, not because of all of her accomplishments to date, but because she is the kind of role model that teen girls need. The kind who loves her family, spends time with her friends and remembers where she came from. For Jenna, London may be calling, but her success isn't going to change who she is.<br />
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For those of you following Jenna, you can see her in two separate stories this month in FLARE, beauty editorial, shot by Chris Nicholls...<br />
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and of course, last but certainly not least, keep your eyes open for an upcoming shoot featuring Jenna with another successful Canadian star Heather Marks, shot by photography legend Patrick Demarchelier. Here is a snap shot of Jenna and Patrick from behind the scenes at the shoot!<br />
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Congrats Jenna!! Keep up the amazing work!<br />
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be a star.<br />
style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-65472040274800367232012-06-08T11:26:00.000-06:002012-06-08T18:47:27.702-06:00Edmonton Welcomes J.Crew - Are You Ready?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you aren't familiar with the J.Crew brand, it could be that you haven't travelled much, or you've somehow managed to ignore their crisp, clean 'All-American' aesthetic, that has roots dating back to 1947. Then of course there is their catalogues, online store and the millions of people who adore and shop their product and stores each year, including First Lady, Michelle Obama.<br />
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This has been an exciting year for the J.Crew group as they have expanded operations opening stores in Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC and now in Edmonton, AB at West Edmonton Mall. The 5,000 square foot shop, upstairs in phase three, of West Edmonton Mall is truly reflective of the brand. While the shop currently only carries their womenswear line, personal shoppers are available and able to assist in the ordering of mens or kids product.<br />
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I have been following the brand as they embarked on this Canadian expansion and was able to chat with J.Crew's head womenswear designer and VP, Tom Mora yesterday from New York.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SG. </b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">J.Crew has recently
begun opening stores in Canada, how does this market vary from other
markets J.Crew has a presence in?<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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We really don’t consider Canada to be a different market. For us it is an
extension of the stores in New York, we believe the customers who seek quality
and know our brand have shopped with us in other cities, in New York and even
online.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">SG. When you think of
the J.Crew brand what word comes to mind?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">TM.
Color.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">SG. How does that
word tie into the J.Crew women's aesthetic?</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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It is very much a part of our DNA. We love to create new ways to wear color.
Color is a big part of what we do.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">SG. What are the three
key pieces you would recommend for spring/summer?</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The School Boy Blazer, it is a simple two-button blazer, but it is such a
versatile piece. And people always say men should always have a blazer in their
wardrobe, well I think women should as well. It is such a great piece to polish
a look, over top of a blouse, or tank, it just gives you more options. Colored
denim. And something with a print, we are really known for our prints.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">SG. The fall 2012
collection that showed in New York had some great trends from print on print,
blazers, cashmere sweaters, chunky knits- what can we expect to see locally in
the store come fall?</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The only store that will receive all of those pieces is our New York store on
66th and Madison, but every store will receive some of the pieces from the
collection. When you walk into a store come fall you will definitely be able to
feel the essence of that collection.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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I love books, I love to read and explore. Sometimes you just come across
something, a photo maybe. I was putting together our run-through for the
showroom and I found this photo of a woman in a dotted dress and I decided to
use that as the wallpaper background, it was beautiful. I love prints. And I love the
people I work with, I work with such amazing people at J.Crew.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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your favorite writers?</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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[laughs] I actually love children’s books. Right now I am reading the Hunger
Games. I like things that are a bit more whimsical, books or authors that can
make you laugh and make you cry.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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happiness look like to you?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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I have two answers for this – the first is walking into a J.Crew store and
seeing people happy, big smiles on their faces. I love seeing them satisfied
with their purchases. Work is such a big part of my life, I know I sound like a
bit of a cheerleader for J.Crew, but it is true. The second would be sitting on
the grass with my 2 dogs at my place in Connecticut.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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you most like to have?</span></b><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><br /></span></span></div>
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TM. I’d love to be able to sing. I can’t sing at all and all my friends love
karaoke and I can’t carry a tune in a bag. Except for ‘Charming Man’ by
Morrissey, but really you don’t need to be able to sing, to sing that song.</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">SG. What do you
consider your greatest achievement?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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The Fall 2012 collection for J. Crew.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1a1a1a;">SG. Isn’t there a
quote about only being as good as your last collection?</span></b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a;">TM. Yes, Halston said that.</span><br />
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you with J.Crew?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">TM.
We are always working to evolve the collection, it is very much an organic
process for us. I like to just throw all the clothes on the floor, like 80
different things and play with them and then put together the new looks. The
most exciting thing is when it just works. When it all comes together, it’s
almost delicious!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Gentleman, if you are looking at adding some great pieces to your summer wardrobe, now is the time! <br />
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Starting this <strong>Thursday May 31st</strong> you can save up to <strong>30%</strong> at the Bay's West End shop in Southgate Centre. The West End Shop features a great selection of designers including Diesel, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss Orange label, Armani, Ted Baker and many more!<br />
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It's no surprise to people that know me well that when it comes to wearing socks, I'd rather go sock-less. Well ahead of the trend on this one, I have been rocking the sock-less loafer/dress shoe look for quite some time. I was even told by a past employer that my sock-less look was noted by the CEO of the company and was cause for discussion. I took that as a compliment.<br />
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With the warm weather now upon us and the trend for spring/summer being for guys to show some ankle, you'd think I'd be in my glory, instead I have moved on. Looking forward to the next trend I am getting back to wearing fun socks that help show your personality. I recently spoke at the Blog West 2012 conference and one of the first things participants commented on was my socks. Bold blue with white stripes, paired with my already patterned Paul Smith suit, green checked shirt and blue checked pocket square - it was clear from the start that Style Guy was indeed 'in the house'.<br />
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I was recently turned on to a fantastic company out of the US called <a href="http://www.stance.com/" target="_blank">STANCE</a>. Stance makes and sells some of the coolest socks I have seen. They have a variety of styles, colours and patterns - but what makes them stand out to me is their quality. I received a few pairs of the socks to test out for myself and I was unexpectedly surprised. Most socks that come with fun designs, seem to lack quality, they don't hold their shape, they don't fit as well, they don't wash as well, but that is not the case with Stance. Not only do they hold up after washing, keeping their shape, they are so comfortable and made from quality fabrics that breathe easily and make them a delight for your feet all day long.<br />
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In Canada the brand goes by inStance - but rest assured these are indeed the same great socks. They can be found at these great retailers across Canada:<br />
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Thanks to everyone who worked on this shoot and especially to Kimberly Murphy-Bradley and Brenda Rains for all of your support!<br />
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Photography: Venturi+Karpa<br />
Art Direction: Susan Meingast<br />
Styling: Style Guy Jared<br />
Style Assistant: Kimberly Murphy-Bradley<br />
Hair: Lauren Hughes, Mousy Browns<br />
Make-up: Nickol Walkemeyer<br />
Models: Adam Bokenfohr, Emma Jardine, Hayley Tomich courtesy of Mode Models; Elizabeth Harris courtesy of Images International Model Management<br />
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And of course thank you to all of the amazing retailers - The Bay at Southgate Centre, Coup {Garment Boutique}, Thread Hill, Identity Clothing and to Cerulean Boutique and Bamboo Ballroom for their ongoing support!<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-37842689666473715692012-03-23T12:45:00.000-06:002012-03-23T12:45:55.751-06:00CTV Special Feature - Runway Looks For LessOne of the questions I most often get asked is how to get a certain look or trend from the runway for an affordable price point and how to make it work on the average person. For those of you who missed my CTV Morning Live segment, you can <a href="http://edmonton.ctv.ca/morning/index.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to watch the feature. And if you are looking for the links to some of the product I featured on the show, you've come to the right place!<br />
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In an effort to support emerging fashion designers, IMG (the world's largest sports, fashion, entertainment agency) has collaborated with Mercedes-Benz and the Fashion Design Council of Canada to bring us the Mercedes-Benz Start Up program!<br />
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This international program is designed to nurture the next generation of fashion designer's by offering them mentorship, guidance and support to build their brand. The first season of the program just came to a close after searching Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver - designers Danielle Martin and Poa Lim were named as winners for their line Martin Lim.<br />
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I am absolutely thrilled to be asked to be a judge for this competition. I think it is a fantastic cause and there are so many deserving designers both locally and across Canada. For this second season of the search, semi-finalists will be chosen from four cities: Edmonton, Ottawa, Halifax and Quebec City. From each city a finalist will be chosen to compete and ultimately win an opportunity to show at World Mastercard Fashion Week in Toronto and be selected as the recipient for the program!<br />
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To learn more about the program and to apply visit <b><a href="http://www.mercedes-benzstartup.com/" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Start Up</a> </b><br />
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You can also learn more about the program by watching my segment from <a href="http://edmonton.ctv.ca/morning/index.html" target="_blank">CTV Morning Live</a> this morning.<br />
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And lastly for those of you familar with Edmonton's superstar NEXT model Jenna Earle - here is a photo of Jenna walking for Martin Lim from fashion week in Toronto!<br />
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style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6422538668745757837.post-43191891371519443572012-03-13T16:25:00.000-06:002012-03-13T16:25:00.118-06:00Exclusive Invite...I am thrilled to be partnering with the Bay at Southgate Centre to bring you an exclusive mens only event, celebrating the best in spring fashion!<br />
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<b>Date: Thursday March 22, 2012</b><br />
<b>Time: 5pm till 7pm</b><br />
<b>Location: The Bay at Southgate Centre (Menswear)</b><br />
<b>Featuring: Personal styling by Style Guy, food, wine, scotch and even a live piano performance!</b><br />
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Space is limited for this exclusive event, so if you'd like to attend please RSVP to <a href="mailto:jared@styleguyjared.com">jared@styleguyjared.com</a> by <b>Thursday March 15th</b>!<br />
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I look forward to seeing you there!<br />
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be fashionable.<br />
style guy.Style Guy Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160047797131082787noreply@blogger.com2