37. The New Master Tailors
Like any craft, making a beautiful suit involves a particular skill-set that can only be acquired through the passing down of knowledge. Master tailors are slowly becoming relics of the past, overcome by fast fashion and the digital age. But among the vestiges of this dying breed is a new generation of tailors who are redefining the art form and helping to usher it into the modern era. You won’t see them cooped up in a stuffy parlour, but rather knocking back a glass of Scotch or taking in a baseball game with a client. The guys who are leading the pack today like to have a little fun and get their hands dirty.And they could not have come at a better time. With the male demographic becoming one of the fastest growing consumer market segments today, men have started to embrace the notion of investing in oneself – clothing included. With one foot in the past and the other in the future, today’s master tailors are showing the rest of the world what menswear is really about.
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Garrison Bespoke
If you’ve ever been in the market for a bulletproof suit, you might want to consider Garrison Bespoke. Arguably one of Canada’s top-tier bespoke talents, this is the place you want to go to if you’re looking for something special. Servicing some of Canada’s most elite businessmen, their bragging rights extend to outfitting every major Toronto sports team, as well as a few famous friends, including Drake and Harvey Specter. Rest assured, they’ll give you the same amount of time and care when you pop in for a visit.
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Gian-Paolo Mazzotta
At the intersection of contemporary menswear and traditional suiting, you’ll find Gian-Paolo Mazzotta. His customer is the unapologetic, intellectual-type who is just as comfortable in a three-piece Harris Tweed as he is in a t-shirt and jeans. Yes, the regular fixings are there if you’re looking to get a beautiful suit made, but what sets Mazzotta apart from the rest is his unique ability to transform traditional elements into streetwear pieces (joggers made of suiting fabric, anyone?) It’s this mix of luxury and street that truly speaks to what the modern man is today.
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Davido Afnani
In Italy, there’s a saying that locals often use to describe a person’s nonchalance. They call it, sprezzatura, the act of making something difficult look effortless. It’s something that Davido Afnani knows a thing or two about. His penchant for bold colours and charismatic patterns are an extension of what his brand represents: a confident and refined man, ready to take on the world. And with a full arsenal in his store that includes everything from bespoke suiting to accessories and even footwear, he has you covered from head to toe, Monday through Sunday.
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Masciangelo Design
