Toronto Men’s Fashion Week is known for bringing adventurous looks to the city’s runways and its sidewalks. This season, though, the guys toned it down slightly, opting for understated-yet-edgy outfits accessorized with their best Blue Steel stares. Here, our favourite pre-show looks from designers, stylists and lots of male models.
Name: Stevo Trann Age: 26 Profession: Post-production sound engineer “My style is really simple, since I usually have to go from recording to whatever else I have to do that day. It also depends on the weather. Today is sunny so I’m wearing a white shirt.”
Name: Oliver Porte Age: 27 Profession: Software developer “I’m a minimalist. I love these shoes because they’ve got a different look than typical high-end sneakers. They have a such a slim silhouette and fit like socks.”
Name: Harby Fayehun Age: 23 Profession: Model “My style’s pretty casual. Nothing too over-the-top.”
Name: Thai Huynh Age: 31 Profession: Dresser manager “I like easy, classic and timeless looks you can wear over and over.”
Name: Damian Romeo Age: 21 Profession: Actor/model “I wear what I feel like wearing. I’m not a trend guy.”
Name: Jordan Rohler Age: 23 Profession: Student “This tote is actually a parachute bag from the Air Force. I borrowed it from my grandfather who lives in Guyana.”
Name: Paul Sampson Age: 31 Profession: Writer “I’m wearing a tie bar that was my grandfather’s. He gave it to me when I was 14. I had no use for it then, but now I wear it all the time.”
Name: Alan Ta Age: 31 Profession: Fashion designer “I do simplicity and elegance.”
Name: Daniel Fortunato Age: 23 Profession: Hairstylist “My look is kinda grungy. Most of my wardrobe is either something I bartered for or from when I was in high school. I love anything that’s distressed.”
Name: Pete Goupil Age: 28 Profession: Barber “I’m really into chic goth looks this year.”
Name: Ranier Croft Age: 23 Profession: Makeup artist and hairstylist “I try to be myself. I’m not afraid to wear anything.”
Name: Jefre Nicholls Age: 30 Profession: Business owner “My look is runway-eclectic dandy.”
Name: Wid Max Prochette Age: 21 Profession: Model “I got the jacket when I was shooting in New York. My style is eclectic and classy.”
Name: Gleb Tretiakov Age: 25 Profession: Model “There’s a funny story behind this shirt—I bought it because it has Russian words on it—but it’s from Washington DC.”
Name: Chi Chen Age: 30 Profession: Photographer “I like to wear pieces from Toronto designers who aren’t that well-known yet. I think the pants are Kollar Clothing.”
Name: Kristian Nielson Age: 24 Profession: Fashion student “I grew up in the country, so I’m inspired by rustic things. But I spice up my looks with lots of colour.”
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