California brandTaylor Stitch give us this blue box check shirt with an English cut spread collar. All the Taylor Stitch features you’d expect from these guys are present: double stitched button holes, french seams, collar bones and a whole host of other bits n’ pieces that elevate these shirts above the usual offerings.

Avoid getting lost in a sea of black topcoats this year with this handsome brown wool jacket by Mabrun. While Mabrun’s holy grail has always been rooted in the leather goods industry, don’t discount them for being clueless when it comes to outerwear. The company puts their decades of experience in producing leather goods and…

Leave it to Brunello Cucinelli to revamp a classic single-breasted flecked jacket and update it in a modern, slim double-breasted option. As with any piece of clothing from his eponymous label, this coat can work its way into your wardrobe in a variety of ways. While Cucinelli pieces are all priced astronomically high, they’re the…

For GANT Rugger’s Holiday 2011 lookbook, designer Christopher Bastin decided to forgo the established photographer route and instead hired up-and-comer Noah Emrich to photograph the shoot. Instead of using the same professional models you’re used to seeing in virtually every lookbook, Bastin decided to give a few bloggers who, you know, actual wear and support…

Aaron Levine continues his reign on Club Monaco’s menswear design for yet another season. This spring you’ll see a return of the slim chino, quilted jackets, and a variety of cardigans and shawl collar sweaters. New this year is a boatload of collaborations with shoe veterans Tricker’s, Clarks and Rancourt. While the Wallabee has always…

Toronto based brand Metsa just launched their fall/winter 2011 collection earlier this week. The garments all share a very distinctive quality about them; they look like they’ve been lived in for years. The rumpled shirts look comfortable enough that you might even find yourself leaving one on once you hop in the sack. The unconstructed…

Give your single-breasted overcoat a much needed rest, and slip on this handsome double-breasted joint by Loro Piana instead. Made from baby cashmere, this jacket is extremely soft to the touch. The double-sided fabric further accentuates the softness and comfort of this particular form of cashmere. The breast pocket is a good opportunity to show…

The ‘shrunken’ blazer is a cut pioneered by Thom Browne, & much derided by sartorialists the world over. Still, it’s a look that’s solid when pulled off correctly, like this one from N.Hoolywood. The pattern makes the jacket even bolder, which is oddly appealing to us.

If you think you can’t pull off this lavender tweed sport coat by Norman Hilton because you’re concerned you may be mistaken for Grimace, don’t worry, you won’t. What you will be remembered for in this jacket is that you’re a gentleman who isn’t afraid to go against the norm and sport something a little…

If you’re loyal to your navy blazer the same way you are to your dog, then this Norman Hilton flannel option might spark your interest to go for the gusto and pull the proverbial trigger. Constructed out of a Italian wool/cashmere fabric, it’s not that difficult to understand why it’s been dubbed as one of…

Cantarelli aim to inspire men to embrace color and patterns this spring with their extensive collection of statement making pieces. If you’re still too shy to be seen in coloured chinos, there’s a number of other ways to interject some panache upstairs. I’m particularly fond of the red check sport coat and white double-breasted blazer.…

Boglioli have been getting a lot of exposure lately for their sport coats and blazers. If you’ve been riding the wave of the Italian tailoring trend that’s been so prevalent in menswear over the past few seasons, you may or may not have had the chance to try one of their garments on for yourself.…

Yes, down vests are the ideal transitional piece of outerwear. And, no, they don’t have to be boring. Mt. Rainer Design have a sharp shawl collar wool down vest that’s slightly more refined than your standard nylon options. Since this piece is very trim with not a lot of bulky padding, you’ll be able to…

Adam Kimmel has created this elegant micro-check shirt that has the added benefit of a detachable collar system, so you can subtly alter your looks without a full costume change. Made in Italy, the shirt features details like pearl buttons & a pleated bib front, & is available at Browns now.

Eton produces this trim fit dress shirt in a nice soft plain white design. A classic shirt, with barrel cuffs and a spread collar, it’s a wonderful, classic shirt, perfect for any occasion. Available online now.

London clothier Alfred Dunhill has really stepped up their already renowned style with the release of their Fall/Winter 2011 lookbook. While still holding firm to refined, classic English style, the label has brought a more contemporary fit to the mix, so while you have classically large tie-knots, the overall suiting maintains a perfectly slim silhouette.

The Ross Topcoat by Isaia is the quintessential big-boy coat that’s big on understated elegance. This single breasted three-button jacket is constructed with a center vent and is cut in a classic fit. If you’re planning on wearing a suit jacket underneath primarily, you should buy your regular size. However, if you plan to wear…

Indochino has just launched their Steve Nash collection online. If you’re looking for an entry-level suit that’ll make you fly like an eagle, this may be a good place to start. You’ll have to pardon the goofy, slapstick poses from the basketball veteran, of course. (Seriously what the hell was he thinking?) The Nailhead suit…

What do you get when you pair mass retailer Club Monaco with menswear juggernaut Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean? A made in the USA collection. Naturally this collaboration for CM is all about preserving hard working, skilled Americans whose jobs rest heavily on whether or not manufacturing is taking place in US. There’s always…

From Junya Watanabe eYe Comme des Garcons comes this beautifully whimsical ‘Patchwork Shirt’. Available in both the blue & white base-colors pictured, the shirt features contrasting plaid pockets, blocked shouders, & elbow patching. Overall, it’s a bold look that few designers – certainly Watanabe among them – can pull off. Available now at Comme des…