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Yigal Azrouël has been a darling of the fashion scene since he launched his womenswear line in 1998. (He branched out into menswear for Fall 2007.) Caitlan Moneta sat down with the Israeli–born, New York–based designer at Toronto’s George C. (21 Hazelton Ave., 416-962-1991), which carries both his lines, to talk men in shorts, artistic collaborations and soapy scents.

You started in womenswear before branching out into men’s. What prompted the move?
“For me, you know, it was kind of a natural evolution. Because I started, like I design for myself, like I do it, I create my own closet. I’m making my own collection for myself so I think what am I going to wear.”

You showed all kinds of shorts for summer for men. What are some of your rules for dressing in shorts?
“You know, it’s summer time. Who said that jackets or suits have to be worn with the pants. You can wear it with a short with cool shoes or sandals. Definitely it’s a modern way of approaching menswear, you know. You can take a risk.

Men’s ultra-casual brand The Smooth Company has its “roots in the ocean sides of Southern California,” and is bring it’s SoCal cool to Holt Renfrew for the first time this spring (at select locations, holtrenfrew.com). Created in the coastal town of Torrance, these clothes are perfect for hanging out at the beach or a summer […]

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Born and raised in Toronto, I don’t exactly know what a full spring season is like. So, as soon as it gets schvitzy in the downtown core, I rid myself of socks, roll up my slacks and chuck on a pair of deck shoes. Which is why I’m all about this pair of navy and […]

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“It’s not a tailor; it’s not ready-made. It’s a bit of both,” says designer Dimitri-Chris Alexiou. By taking the bespoke experience online, the gents at Modasuite (modasuite.com) are able to bring customizable wears, at a click, straight to your doorstep. “Modasuite is for the average young- to middle-aged professional. Men who don’t have time to shop,” says Alexiou, who created the 2010 collection for the new service. “Hence, the web platform.”

Nestling itself somewhere between high-end and mass—dress shirts go for about $80, suits start a $400—Modasuite offers stylish made-to-measure clothes, from business and casual basics to edgier and flashier pieces, such as bold checked shirts with contrasting collar and cuffs. Having built a comprehensive and savvy system for their (web)bespoke tailoring platform, Modasuite works to get you the right fit while you surf from home. It’s this easy:

John Cale of The Velvet Underground said, “We wore sunglasses onstage because we couldn’t stand the sight of the audience.” Whether you’re rocking or hiding, pick up a pair of shades that’s classic and cool. Click the images below to see our picks. Get our full Men’s Spring Style Guide at fashionmagazine.com/men.

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As the weather warms, denim can get a little…uncomfortable. Fear not the heat of the sun, a pair of Dockers’ Supersoft Khakis ($69, at the Bay) will help you adjust to the heat. Lightweight, streamlined and versatile, the slim-fit option is perfect for work days and weekends. Get all our men’s style coverage at fashionmagazine.com/men.

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We’ve rounded up some of the best menswear spots in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Find great hats, slick suits and top-quality denim. Click your city below to check out our handy interactive shopping maps to plan your itinerary. MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER Check out our full Men’s Spring Style Guide at fashionmagazine.com/men

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We caught up with Chris Bosh at the Louis Vuitton store on Bloor Street earlier this spring at an event to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. (He’s the organization’s national spokesperson.) In our latest video, the Raptors forward talks suiting up, funky-looking socks and his mom’s views on cologne. We’ve got more […]

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Sometimes afternoon drinks on a patio can turn into a late night on a patio. A smart and sharp Old Navy linen/cotton blend blazer ($45, oldnavy.ca) is laid back, and ought to give you a bit more comfort on cool spring evenings, while staying breezy during the day. This one comes in natural or black. […]

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The spring issue of Men’s FASHION launches this weekend. (Watch for it in select newspapers.) To celebrate, we’ve got a Men’s Style Guide over at fashionmagazine.com/men and next week we’re hosting Men’s Style Week right here on the Fashion Diaries with guest blogger, Eli Yarhi. We’ll have daily steals, shopping picks and Q&As with designers […]

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Down in the basement of a Toronto car dealership (Audi, specifically), Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong put on one of the strongest shows we’ve seen for their womenswear label, Greta Constantine (and her little menswear brother, Ezra). Simply put, it was a runway full of gorgeous, wearable clothes that women will want to wear. Ka-ching. […]

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Toronto menswear designer Philip Sparks recently presented his Fall 2010 collection in Toronto. We caught the show and went backstage to talk Moby Dick, men’s wardrobe essentials and more with the designer. Our full review and gallery here: Philip Sparks gets nautical at his Fall 2010 show

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