CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED
It’s time for the second instalment of the Notable Life x StyleDemocracy contest series. This time we are teaming up with one of our favourite brands Vitaly! Known for their cutting-edge style and commitment to quality design, Vitaly is quickly becoming one of the most notable Candian fashion brands amassing hundreds of thousands global Instagram followers.
To celebrate the brand we are giving away 10 $100 Gift Cards to be used online.
Contest starts on Sunday, April 1st, 2018
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The world of fashion has been predominantly headlined by American, European, and Asian designers with many Canadians taking a backseat from the spotlight. There has been a shift in recent years where Canadian designers are being recognized for their immense talents and creative pieces of work.
There are countless amazing Canadian men’s fashion designers but a select few have gone above and beyond in order to stand out from the crowd. These individuals that you should keep your eye on in 2018 all have their own brands and they are some of the most popular Canadian male designers on social media as well. Here are our 5 Canadian men’s fashion designers that you should know in 2018:
1. David Kollar of Kollar Clothing
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Using clothing as an art form rather than a piece of cloth that is worn is an incredibly difficult task as the designer’s message and intent can often be lost if it is not perfectly executed. David Kollar has used this thought process in his designs to produce simplistic yet distinctive pieces of clothing. With Kollar Clothing gaining more attention in the men’s fashion world, be sure to keep your eyes on David and his fine work.
2. Sean Brown of NEEDS&WANTS Studios
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If luxury sportswear is what you’re looking for, look no further than the work by Sean Brown at NEEDS&WANTS Studios. Minimalistic and simple designs executed without the feeling of scarcity or emptiness, that is this designer’s strong suit. Sometimes, less is truly more and Sean’s collections are the embodiment of that phrase.
3. Shane Vitaly Foran of Vitaly Design
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Vitaly Design has become one of Canada’s top streetwear brands with their clean aesthetics and variety of designs. Not only do they produce some of the most popular clothing pieces on the market, they also create incredible accessories which have become increasingly popular as well. The man behind the brand is Shane Vitaly Foran, the founder, and with his hard work, we have seen Vitaly’s stockists continue to grow along with their retail shops throughout Canada.
4. Jebril Jalloh of Get Fresh Company
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Get Fresh Company has been a staple in the Toronto streetwear community but they took it to another level in 2017 with their runway show during Toronto’s Men’s Fashion Week for their clothing collection and their collaboration with PUMA. Jebril has been instrumental in the success of Get Fresh Company with his constant hustle and dedication to his craft.
5. Michael Ji of KIRA
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From Toronto to Los Angeles, Michael Ji has quietly been putting out some of the best work by a Canadian men’s fashion designer with his brand KIRA. Last month, he showcased his A/W 2018 collection titled ‘Blu is the Warmest Colour’ at the East Room and it drew high praises from countless individuals due to the quality of work put into all of Michael’s products. From sourcing the best materials to unique design elements, KIRA is the brand that you should keep an eye on this year.
Who is your favourite Canadian Men’s Fashion Designer? Share with us in the comments!
Featured image: Instagram/ @kollarclothing
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Canada’s largest design festival TODO18 is coming to Toronto today and bringing over 120 events, exhibits and installations to the city, as well as engaging discussions focusing on such topics as architecture, graphic design and fashion. If you’re into one of these disciplines, chances are this event will blow you away.
For 8 years the festival has been bringing Toronto’s creative community together to celebrate design in a big way. The main idea behind the concept is to take design out of the studio and into the city and make it accessible to the general public.
The festival kicks off today, January 15, with TODO’s Festival Party taking place in the LightForm showroom and warehouse from 7:00 pm — 11:00 pm, where you will be able to see the first installation by a visual artist Jordan Söderberg Mills. According to the artist, the installation is his vision of String Theory, which revolves around ideas of quantum theory, differences between perceptual and objective realities, and reveals unseen dimensions of light and colour.
To celebrate the opening night TODO invited some of the best Toronto designers, architects, artists and craftspeople recognized both nationally and internationally and even DJ’s, (which means dancing will be involved too.) And the best part about the festival is that you can actually interact with all these people face-to-face and learn lots about their concepts and modern art in general, so don’t miss out!
The festival runs from January 15th to January 21st. To find more about the festival schedule, locations and installations, click here.
Check out some of the installations below:
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Are you going to attend TODO18 festival this week? Let us know in the comments!
Featured image: Instagram/ @toartcity
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Known as one of the best design minds in the world, and the king of all things sleek and black, it’s not surprising to find out that Alexander Wang’s Manhattan crib is f*cking dope.
If you’re interested in seeing how the dude lives, Architectural Digest visited Mr. Wang’s pad where he provided the design magazine with an intimate look at his New York apartment.
Alexander Wang’s apartment is a modern display of haute design, showcasing beautiful art and lust worthy furniture.
Take a look and let us know what you think.