Why not shop Canadian this Holiday Season? You will be pleasantly surprised the fashion and design talent that is coming out of this country. Here are my top ten menswear gift choices from my favourite Canadian menswear designers.

Philip Sparks – I am a sucker for chambray and mixing blues with blacks. This one is 20%

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Phlippe Dubuc – A great blazer with knit collar and cuffs. A great twist on a classic. And it’s on sale.

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Bustle – you all know by now that I love drop crotch pants and this pattern is classic.

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NEEDS/WANTS STUDIO – a great twist on a varsity jacket. Made from wool with one leather sleeve.

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Travis Taddeo – you can never go wrong with Travis’ luxury sportswear, leather shorts are a clear stand out.

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Killigrew – a Thom Browne inspired cardigan is always a safe bet.

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Wings & Horns – what man doesn’t want a pair of leopard pants?

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Krane – this peacoat is one of my hands down favourite peacoats – great collar and great details. And it’s got a hood.

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WANT les essentials de la vie – yes, $1600 is a lot for a bag but this one is worth it. Understated luxury. You will own it for years.

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Quill & Tine – finally some drivers gloves that are lined, they will keep you warm. And they work on smartphones.

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Christian has been a cultural and style junkie since the age of 6; while most kids were swiping cookies, he was swiping his grandfathers' Patek Philippe. Raised to appreciate art, fashion,design and  literature (yeah, this one actually reads) by a single mother fondly called Jackie-O. Christian quickly went from childhood cultural capital thief to academia protégé. Referred to as the cat's meow by some, too clever by half by others, Christian eschewed the academic life and ran away to join the circus -the fashion circus. Several well-appointed positions later and a career on the rise would be most people's dream but it was time to say fuck off and start all over again.

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