He’s not a full-on designer yet, but Ben Mulroney is going to develop a line of, wait for it, pocket squares! He’s partnering with Canadian tie-makers Braemore Neckwear to do it, but why? Well, according to the press release, Mulroney says “most men don’t take advantage of the best way to distinguish themselves: a breast pocket square.” And he seems to mean it—we looked through photos of the eTalk host over the years (see our slide show of Ben’s 10 Best Pocket Square Moments ) and could only find two instances of him in a suit sans pocket square, and that was back in 2003 and 2006. But then, we also found a photo of him wearing this . In Toronto, the line will be carried at Holt Renfrew, Got Style and Ted’s Style Shoppe.
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49970 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) Note how his pocket square subtly co-ordinates with her dress George Christy Luncheon, September 2010 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/104008259.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/104008259.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/104008259.jpg 498 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/104008259/ 104008259 0 0
Note how his pocket square subtly co-ordinates with her dress
49971 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) Pocket squares and Top-Siders—who knew? Ben knew MuchMusic Video Awards, June 2010 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/102260159.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/102260159.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/102260159.jpg 453 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/102260159/ 102260159 0 0
Pocket squares and Top-Siders—who knew? Ben knew
49976 (Image: WireImage/Getty Images) Any interaction with Rachel McAdams automatically requires a pocket square Canada for Haiti Show, January 2010 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/96040202.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/96040202.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/96040202.jpg 624 498 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/96040202/ 96040202 0 0
Any interaction with Rachel McAdams automatically requires a pocket square
49972 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) With wife, Jessica, who knows a thing or two about adding pattern with accessories Holt Renfrew TIFF Party, September 2009 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/90706711.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/90706711.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/90706711.jpg 486 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/90706711/ 90706711 0 0
With wife, Jessica, who knows a thing or two about adding pattern with accessories
49973 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) There's no easier way to look classy than to stand next to a Kardashian... other than wearing a pocket sqaure, of course MuchMusic Video Awards, June 2009 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/88611986.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/88611986.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/88611986.jpg 486 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/88611986/ 88611986 0 0
There’s no easier way to look classy than to stand next to a Kardashian… other than wearing a pocket sqaure, of course
49974 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) Ben could show these guys (Piers Handling Peter Kent and Cameron Bailey) a thing or two about accessorizing. Just look at those socks! TIFF Press Conference, April 2009 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/86261723.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/86261723.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/86261723.jpg 624 337 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/86261723/ 86261723 0 0
Ben could show these guys (Piers Handling Peter Kent and Cameron Bailey) a thing or two about accessorizing. Just look at those socks!
49975 (Image: Eric Charbonneau/WireImage/Getty Images) We're not sure what Sandra Oh is laughing about, but we know it's not at that pocket square ACTRA Awards, January 2009 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/84420147.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/84420147.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/84420147.jpg 449 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/84420147/ 84420147 0 0
We’re not sure what Sandra Oh is laughing about, but we know it’s not at that pocket square
49979 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) Yes, that is a pocket square (and wee Order of Canada flower pin) on Brian. Robert Kennedy opted for a bee-print tie, but we're sure Ben could find a pocket square to take the look to the next level George Christy Luncheon, September 2008 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/83547858.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/83547858.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/83547858.jpg 624 412 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/83547858/ 83547858 0 0
Yes, that is a pocket square (and wee Order of Canada flower pin) on Brian. Robert Kennedy opted for a bee-print tie, but we’re sure Ben could find a pocket square to take the look to the next level
49978 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) See? We told you so Ford Models Party, December 2007 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/78496100.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/78496100.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/78496100.jpg 490 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/78496100/ 78496100 0 0
See? We told you so
49977 (Image: George Pimentel/WireImage/Getty Images) Back in 2007, Ben wore velvet blazers with white pocket squares. We call it his Hugh Hefner phase. (Even Sarah Ferguson seems smitten.) OneXone Party, September 2007 https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/76627631.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/76627631.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/76627631.jpg 474 624 [] https://torontolife.com/shopping/ben-mulroney-fashion-designer/slide/76627631/ 76627631 0 0
Back in 2007, Ben wore velvet blazers with white pocket squares. We call it his Hugh Hefner phase. (Even Sarah Ferguson seems smitten.)
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