6 in 1: an outfit from Uncle Otis that is just dandy (enough)
6 in 1: an outfit from Uncle Otis that is just dandy (enough)
Welcome to the second instalment—er, outfit—of All in One, a new series in which we visit stores around the city and prove that one-stop shopping is possible for the ever-busier consumer. This time we checked out Yorkville’s Uncle Otis (26 Bellair Street), home to neo-traditional style options and an assortment of street- and workwear. We think the sharply dressed man prefers to have longevity in the clothes he buys, so we put together something timeless that could last for years to come. The total cost for our haul was $1500, but check out the individual price breakdown and shots of the individual pieces in a gallery below.
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- New-school dandies looking to add a pop of colour to their summer wardrobes have been buzzing about these Graftons on fashion blogs for months. Follow suit or risk being scolded at the next garden function. $350.<br /> <br /> (Image: Kevin Naulls)
- Generic Man shoes
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- Forego the Kanye shutters and solid black Ray-Bans for once and opt for a classic tortoiseshell shade in a traditional shape this season. Come on, <a href="http://vimeo.com/9720243">Elijah Wood</a> is doing it. $205.<br /> <br /> (Image: Kevin Naulls)
- Oliver People’s Mosley Tribes sunglasses
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- Bespectacled designer Sydney Mamane certainly makes more than just white shirts, but everyone needs one (or seven), and this button-down is fitted and strong, so it can take the strain from an axe-wielding gentleman. $200.<br /> <br /> (Image: Kevin Naulls)
- Kin by Sydney’s white button-down shirt
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- Big John is the original Japanese selvage denim company, and given the rise of the denim geek, this very traditional style fits in today. Uncle Otis is the only store in the city to carry this brand. $220.<br /> <br /> (Image: Kevin Naulls)
- Big John selvage denim jeans
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- We spotted this blazer and dug its jaunty, vaguely safari-inspired pockets and soft grey cotton fabric. It looks like something Vincent Cassel would wear while speeding through the French countryside in an Alfa Romeo with Monica Bellucci by his side. If a blazer could help a gentleman realize a similar fantasy, we’d argue it’s worth the price tag. $415. <br /> <br /> (Image: Kevin Naulls)
- Rag and Bone blazer
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- Two parts naughty schoolboy, three parts debauched ’80s expat, this tie is anything but boring, and thankfully it’s free of Pink Panther and Fred Flintstone prints (adults don’t need to wear novelty ties to appear fun or seem like they have personality). $110.<br /> <br /> (Image: Kevin Naulls)
- Filippa K tie
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Welcome to the second instalment—er, outfit—of All in One, a new series in which we visit stores around the city and prove that one-stop shopping is possible for the ever-busier consumer. This time we checked out Yorkville’s Uncle Otis (26 Bellair Street), home to neo-traditional style options and an assortment of street- and workwear. We think the sharply dressed man prefers to have longevity in the clothes he buys, so we put together something timeless that could last for years to come. The total cost for our haul was $1500, but check out the individual price breakdown and shots of the individual pieces in a gallery below.
See the slideshow »
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Any man who picks up those shoes, knows what’s up!
nice outfit overall – it’s trendy without causing a gag reflex!
Solid investment.
“C’mon, Elijah Wood is doing it”???? That’s soft, son!! I’m not buying anything if the cosign is Frodo.
Hmm… definitely a decent outfit, but I’m thinking I could piece this one together for a hell of a lot less than $1500, with very little effort. $110 for that tie? That is completely unnecessary.
The shoes, however, are glorious as they are.
Those shoes are lady killers! So good!
those shoes scream trying too hard. but hey, some people think plasticine face looks fabulous.
all good except the shoes – in all honesty the brand is so nasty…bought a pair last year and they fell apart in a second – nver again will i be fooled into buying “cool” shoes – better off sticking to brands that know how to make “good” shoes…
Like really, $1,500? How long would it for someone making minimum wage to save that up?