In my day-to-day work life as an image consultant I’m privileged to go through the wardrobes of my trusting clients. Inevitably we come across pieces where we wonder, “Is this working or not? Keep it, or toss it?” There are certainly pieces I can take one look at and think, “Oh, Lord help us, no,” but that might not be as clear to the person who owns it. In these circumstances I take a cue from Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and I start with the end in mind.

Taking some time to write down what your desired outcome is will give you a template for appraising your current wardrobe. It’s not about a particular garment being right or wrong, necessarily, but whether it is right or wrong for you. Is this piece of clothing bringing you closer to, or further from, fulfilling your goals? Is this enhancing your credibility or making you look like a clueless teenager? Once you start asking those questions, it will be much easier to part with the pit-stained Mickey Mouse T-shirt you’ve had since grade nine.

By spending a bit of time with yourself to design and align your look with your intention, you’ll find that you can craft an image that is authentically you, which shines through in every situation, projecting precisely the message you intend. You can start the journey with these three easy steps.

1. Go to you your closet and select your “magic outfit” – the one you go back to time and again when you have a really important meeting or have to dress to impress. If you have more than one magic outfit, or even just magic pieces, bring those out as well.
2. Identify the ingredients that make this your magic outfit. Is it colour? The perfect fit? The feel of the fabric? The confidence you feel wearing it? Or is it the fact you get positive feedback when you wear it? Chances are, it will be a combination of those factors. Evaluate any similarities your magic outfit shares with any other key pieces in your wardrobe.
3. Check yourself in a full-length mirror. Why isn’t every outfit in your closet a magic outfit? Use the image cues you gleaned from your magic outfit to influence further purchases.

If you are going to successfully conquer the world, you’ll need to know the little details that can polish you up and enhance your reputation.

FABULOUS FIT

Garment fit is crucial, because when your clothes work with your body, you’re ready for anything. A good fit equals comfort and confidence, and is flattering no matter the size or shape of your body.

Don’t wear garments that are too big and baggy with long hems, or garments that are too tight. Pay attention to the hip and crotch – beware of the cat whiskers strained into horizontal pleat formations, or, God forbid, vertical pulling at the end of the crotch (you know what I’m talking about, don’t make me say it). Trouser hems that are too short also send a message that you are clueless. The hem should touch your instep in front and cover half of your heel on the back.

The shoulders of a garment must be the first place you fit as they affect the overall fit and cannot be altered. The seam should align with your anatomical shoulder. If the shoulder fits, you can get the bodice of the garment taken in if need be.

Further fit foibles:

• Falling apart at the seams. The garment is either too small or worn out.
• Bumpy zippers. Toss it, or don’t buy it in the first place, because it can’t be fixed.
• Scruffy hems on pants, jeans and wrists.
• Missing buttons. Says, “I’ve lost control and I’m clueless because I’m still wearing this garment.”
• Button-blouse bra, waist and tummy peekaboos. They say, “I’ve put on a few pounds.”
• Tugging at waistbands, bra straps or undergarments. These say, “I’m trying to pull it together, but am obviously not there yet.”

TIP: Budget tailoring costs into your clothing allowance. Don’t force yourself into “ready-to-wear” garments or items that used to work but no longer fit.

CREDIBILITY KILLERS

As a general rule, be aware of what you are exposing or drawing attention to. In a professional work environment, it is especially important to avoid the following:

• Drawing attention to erogenous body parts, tattoos, or underarms
• If you have flabby arms, skip sleeveless tops. Says, “I don’t consider my shortcomings”
• Thong or panty peekaboos
• Too much cleavage
• Short skirts
• Visible panty lines. Men, be sure to wear appropriate underwear for your type of pants. The more slim-cut the pant, the more tighty-whitey your briefs need to be
• Wearing garments with food, oil or coffee stains
• Pet hair on clothing
• Fabric snags, holes or tears. Save them for cleaning the garage
• Pilling on knits
• Underarm stains or fading colour
• An overstuffed handbag. Says, “I’m overloaded;” scuffed and beat-up bags and briefcases
• Scuffed shoes and belts. These say, “I’m tired, I can’t afford anything else”
• Buy quality socks and hosiery – they last longer and make a successful statement. Men, your socks should match your trousers. No athletic socks! What to wear with your jeans? Co-ordinate your socks with your shoes … or just wear blue socks.
• Ladies, beware of jewelry overkill. Too much will overload you and distract from the words coming out of your mouth and your overall message.

TIP: In business dress, if your outfit is simple, choose one or two accessories to be your focal point. This brings drama and power into your overall appearance. If your outfit has a “star” piece, like an unique and interesting jacket, one simple accessory will finish the look without competing for attention.

FABRIC FAULTS

• This is one of those grey areas that can confuse people, and so they often send a mixed message. For example, wearing linen in January is perfectly acceptable in a tropical climate, but for a winter climate, keep the linen in the closet until spring. It works the other way too: wool overcoats in the summertime? They send the style message of, “I’m unsophisticated.”
• Avoid combining linen fabrics with fall or winter fabrics (wool, cashmere, leather, synthetic blends). Acceptable in combination with linen are silk, chiffon, cotton or other sheer, matte, lightweight fabrics, knits and denim.
• Watch out for fabrics that, when worn together, rub each other the wrong way and cause a “riding up” effect.
• Combining light and dark fabrics that leave traces on each other. Has the same effect as pet hair.
• Mixing patterns can be modern and current (Alec Baldwin’s character on 30 Rock refers to this as “power clashing”). However, done poorly, it sends a message of haphazard thinking or being out of touch. Unless you are confident in this technique, it is best to avoid experiments.
• Clingy or slinky fabrics should be avoided in conservative business as the attention will be on your form and people may not hear all you have to say.

TIP: When considering a garment for purchase, rub the fabric on itself to check for pilling. If it starts pilling in the store, leave it there.

BLACK – Everyone’s favourite neutral, a.k.a. are we going to a funeral?

Go to any business event and you’re bound to see it – an ocean of black coming at you. In an environment like that, it lacks personality, creativity and can be extremely depressing. Black has its place, to be sure, but when selecting clothing items, keep in mind that there are FIVE OTHER NEUTRALS that one can use to mix and match with any colour or print. What are they? Grey, brown, beige, white, and navy. I often get quizzical looks when I suggest navy as a go-to neutral, to which I respond, “Do you have any problem pairing any top whatsoever with your jeans? And what colour are your jeans?” So why not experiment with other neutrals as well? They all mix and match with one another and any colour can go with any neutral.

IMAGE 911 – What every closet needs

• Proper hangers. Get rid of the wires. Thick plastic hangers will do the trick; satin padded, velvet and wooden hangers are the cat’s pajamas. At the bare minimum, blazers and suit jackets must be hung on sturdy wooden hangers to keep their shape.
• Space to fold items. Sweaters should be folded and not be hung as they’ll stretch out.
• Pill shaver and lint brush. They can be acquired at most drugstores and can breathe new life into a pilling or fuzzy garment.
• Mesh laundry bags. Perfect for washing dedicates and sweaters with ease in the washing machine.
• Fabric steamer. They save time on ironing and can keep dry clean-only garments fresh for longer.

By looking good and feeling great every day, you will project confidence and give yourself a silent advantage over the majority of people you’ll meet along the way. Having consistency in what you say, wear and present to others instills trust, builds rapport and creates an understanding that is unspoken. Your message is the result of what you say and how you say it, successfully combined with what you don’t say. Now go get ‘em, Tiger!

Wearing colour takes confidence – especially if you lack the braggish confidence of, say, Roger Sterling. Wearing white – OK, technically not a colour – requires nerves of steel. It represents the tipping point of office fashion for men. Until now. Cole Haan goes beyond the pale with creamy while Alexander Olch, a fashion designer who moonlights as a filmmaker, brings a vaguely seaworthy knitted look to the tie. If you need a pep talk, check out GQ’s “Yes You Can Wear White Jeans.” Then find yourself a good drycleaner. U

Showing up at the office in the same style of outfit a colleague is wearing is one thing. Showing up in that colleague’s old clothes is quite another. With the new “swaptorium” Thredup, that’s theoretically possible. Frequently called the fashion world’s answer to Netflix or Zip.ca, this internet start-up offers a kind of dating service for shoppers.

Here’s how it works: you tell Thredup what kinds of shirts you want and also upload details about shirts you no longer wear. The company, which was a semi-finalist in the Harvard Business School’s business plan competition, then matches your clothes with new owners while you’re sent items that meet your fashion criteria, all by pre-paid envelope. Thredup is a “network effects” business. Each new member improves the experience for the existing members, the company explains, by adding their thredup-able closet to the mix.

The only caveats: no bartering, no photos (to keep it simple) and no MC Hammer pants. One more thing: Thredup has a Golden Thredup Rule to send only what you want to receive. U

Style and substance: Soia & Kyo wool coat, Manitobah Mukluks, American Apparel ear muffs and Fossil arm warmers

Soia & Kyo Katrina-C Coat

Rule #1: White puffy jackets and Starbucks gingerbread lattes do not mix. Unless you’re going for the Michelin Man look, avoid the glammed up shiny Moncler numbers that are cropping up everywhere and opt for a professional wool coat with asymetrical tailoring. If you must do down, try out Soia & Kyo’s plaid-print version.

Manitobah Mukluks

You can wear fashion boots and freeze your toes or Sorels and sacrifice your style (unless backcountry boots are your thing). Or you can try on a pair of these shearling-lined mukluks, which are handmade in Winnipeg. The company is owned by Métis entrepreneur Sean McCormick and carried at clothing boutiques like Gravity Pope.

Fossil Arm Warmers

The leg warmer should never find its way into office attire – unless you work at a skating rink – but the arm warmer is an indispensable accessory to help prevent winter-induced carpal tunnel.

American Apparel Ear Muffs

When you pop into American Apparel to stock up on tights, you can now also pick up a pair of ear muffs and transport yourself back to Grade 5. For a higher end look, go with Michael Kors version. C’mon, they’re cute. U

Hard to believe, but there are places where Internet signals are as weak as Heidi Montag’s music career. In fact, as I write this, I am vacationing in a cabin in the Quebec countryside where the only modern conveniences are running water and electric lights. I have no access to email, let alone my favourite blog, thesartorialist.com, by fashion photographer Scott Schuman. Better known as the Sartorialist, Schuman has earned a following for his street verité photography.

Fortunately I have a copy of Schuman’s shiny new book for a fashion fix. The Sartorialist is, essentially, a picture book, which makes “reading” all 512 pages a breeze. It’s surprisingly small, but substantial – like a New York deli sandwich on thick bread with extra meat. On the cover, a fluorescent orange sticker taunts me with a quote from Mario Testino: “The place to be seen!” Testino is one of the great fashion photographers of all time. I am instantly impressed, but a little insecure. Would my last season sundress even be worthy of Schuman’s snaps? Yet as I flip through images of the Sartorialist’s impeccable street fashion, I am inspired.

This is Schuman’s intention. We’re invited to look at his photography as a social study rather than an index on the latest trends like cheeky bowties and brogues. Still, among the hundreds of photos, I can’t keep count of all the sockless men and dark-rimmed glasses shot everywhere from Stockholm to Moscow. It somehow makes the world seem very, very small. Unlike other street fashion bloggers (think the Face Hunter), Schuman shoots a range of people, from slouchy 18-year-olds sauntering down the streets of Paris to dapper silver-haired gentleman in Milan. This isn’t a giant hipster love-in; Schuman, who also shoots for GQ, Fantastic Man and Vogue, hits a higher note of sophistication.

The book’s older Internet sibling also features such beautiful, naturally lit portraits, and viewing them online is easy and simple – but also ephemeral. We scroll through blogs so rapidly that the individual portraits become blurs; this makes the Internet a perfect medium for people Schuman describes as “visually greedy.” The physicality of a book instantly changes how we interact with his photography. Where the blog version is a drive-thru, the paperback is a sit-down dinner, one I can savour. And it’s delicious.

Schuman provides charismatic insights about his subjects as artfully curated as his photos. In one instance, he includes a charming story about a baby-faced kid in $1,200 sneakers. Slightly outside the photographic frame, Schuman writes, the boy’s mother holds his ice cream cone as he strikes a pose worthy of Esquire.

The Sartoralist book leaves me no less visually greedy, and I’m left wanting more. What is the full story behind the gentleman sporting hand-painted wingtips? Or the hat-tilting Hasid in Williamsburg? Perhaps once I’m out of the backwoods and can access WiFi I’ll go to the blog to find out. I still need my daily fix.

Meet some of your nutritional beauty needs with these grooming products. Dairy? Check. Fruits and vegetables? Check. Grains? You got it. These beauty and grooming products will keep your face and the rest of your physical assets in perfect health.

MILK AND ALTERNATIVES
Recommended daily servings: 3

Rocky Mountain Soap Co. Goat’s Milk Soap.
Goat’s milk is good for dry skin and is an anti-inflammatory.

L’Occitane Amande Firming & Smoothing Milk Concentrate

Body Shop Deep Sleep Comforting Milk Bath Float
With jujube, hops and hydrolyzed milk protein. Just don’t drink it.

MEAT AND ALTERNATIVES
Recommended daily servings: 2

Kiehl’s Facial Fuel SPF 15
Men and vegetarians will love this soy-based face cream.

Burt’s Bees Cocoa Macadamia Nut Body Butter
Fact: The Queen bee lives 40 times longer than her servant worker bees. Maybe she kept herself looking youthful with the moisturizing fatty oils of the macadamia nut.

Care by Stella McCartney Nourishing Elixir
Sounds magical! This hair products is beefed up with petrochemical-free soybeans and omega 3.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Recommended daily servings: 6-7

The Body Shop Wild Cherry Body Butter
The Body Shop competes with Julia Child as the top supporter of butter. The latter went to France, the former went all the way to Verona, Italy, to find the cherries it extracts for this blend.

Ojon Tawaka Satin Body Polish Mist
This wild-crafted antioxidant-rich body mist is gets its juice from avocado and bamboo stem extract.

Deserving Thyme Mango Melon Bath Salts

Rocky Mountain Soap Co.’s Awake Therapeutic Roll-On
Spice it up with black pepper and grapefruit extract.

Lush’s Prince Triple Orange Blossom Shaving Cream

Deserving Thyme Carrot and Honey Soap

Lush’s Breath of Fresh Air Toner
With seaweed and fresh seawater for normal to dry skin.

GRAINS
Recommended daily servings: 6-7

Ojon’s Tawaka Ancient Tribal Revitalizing Cleanser
With hydrolyzed wheat protein and broccoli seed oil.

Kiehl’s Rice & Wheat Volumizing Shampoo

Deserving Thyme Crisp Apple Pure Nourishment Massage Bar
Polish them apples.

Kiehl’s Deluxe Hand & Body Lotion with Aloe Vera & Oatmeal

+ AND THE FIFTH FOOD GROUP: CAFFEINE
Recommended daily servings: unlimited

Revaléskin’s Organiceutical line
For people who think that caffeine is a necessity to good health, Revaléskin offers this line with coffee-berry extract, which is reportedly an antioxidant.

+ AND FOR YOUR INNER BEAUTY
Canada’s Food Guide

Lately, I’ve focused on several pressing social issues: the future of democracy, creating a strong cultural community, fostering a business support for the local arts scene. These are vital concerns, to be sure. I’ve realized, though, that an important cultural institution is fading away right under our noses.

The Wall Street Journal ran a kind of obituary for the tie calling it a fashion victim of changing trends. It coincided with the death of its greatest cheerleader, the Men’s Dress Furnishings Association (MDFA), which represents tie makers in the U.S.

But the Wall Street Journal was wrong. The MDFA may be shoved to the back of the closet with those 1990s zoot suits, but the tie has longevity. Over its almost 400-year lifespan, it has experienced highs (1960’s skinny “Mad Men” ties) and lows (the clip-on, the piano key), but it remains a rite of passage, a statement of masculinity and – above all – a tool of empowerment for today’s Man.

Bottega Veneta's fall collection brings back the bow-tie

Ties, like the bras that women burned during the Women’s Rights Movement of the 1960s, have become symbols of oppression, the noose through which working men stuck their heads every day as they headed out the door to serve the Boss Man. No surprise that oppressive language shows clearly in the taxonomy of the tie; (a four-in-hand knot, for instance, got its name from the four-in-hand carriage).

To shed these shackles of social control, generations of young men abandoned the tie. However, their lack of interest in ties is not a statement of independence but a manifestation of the apathy and laziness overtaking our youth. Things that require skills and real knowledge are always the most valuable, and learning to tie a dimpled small knot is not easy. It’s takes practice and hard work, and like so many other things that take practice and hard work, the youth aren’t willing to spend the time to become skilled at it. Yes, they’ll immediately learn the latest social media technology, but I’d bet my favourite Ted Baker that no one has ever twittered the phrase, “Just executed my first half-Windsor with a dimple!!!”

As Men, we need to understand that our peers judge our fashion choices as signs of our character. Are we a go-getter or a groupie? Are we strong or weak? Profit from this clothing chauvinism and take back the tie. You would be surprised at the power of an expertly tied Alexander Olch, held in place by a slim, wooden tie clip. When we own the tie, when we prove that we have the skill to pick (and execute) the right knot, we demonstrate our ability to take control. In fact, it’s the misperception that ties are repressive that makes this powerful accessory our greatest weapon. It is time, Men, to take the reins of your wardrobe.

Going tieless was once considered snubbing authority – hence the “air tie” look. Thanks to the value that society has placed on casual attire, a generation of men has grown up without learning how to wear a tie. Those of us that realize the potential of this historic accessory (see: Justin Timberlake) have the opportunity to make an important fashion statement. Of course, there are exceptions; any tie you have to wear can be the noose that hangs your self-confidence. But now that we can dress more casually at work – future Donald Trumps and C-suite heir apparents excluded – a man has the luxury of choosing to wear a tie. This is a choice that we make for ourselves!

William Rast designer Justin Timberlake (with partner Trace Ayala, right) rocks the skinny tie

It’s sad to see another part of our culture wither and die. As with other times when society drops the ball, there will be a small group of dedicated followers that keep alive vital art-forms, like the proper use of a tie. Cravat mavericks like Jesse Langsdorf, Ralph Lauren, Scott Sternberg of Band of Outsiders and Alexander Olch have advanced the cause. And others, though not Tie Men per se, have done their part; if it hadn’t been for iconic artist Salvador Dali’s memorable moustache, we would have been celebrating him for his ties!

Ties aren’t dead. By being the territory of fewer, more sophisticated, they are more valuable than ever. Like the ability to sail, the ability to select, pair, knot and accessorize a tie has become the mark of the man the truly cultured, successful Man.

Which begs the question, should women wear ties? I think not. Until men can successfully pull off a bracelet and necklace, women should not be allowed to hijack our only real accessory. If we allow the tie to be usurped by women, we are allowing ourselves to be forever relegated to fashion’s second-tier, where nothing is our own, and we are not in control of our own fashion future. Men, stand up for yourselves – demand equal–opportunity dressing! Own the tie! U

Layer it Up: Elie Tahari's lightweight wool suit (on her) and Philip Sparks' cotton twill number (on him)

#1: Don’t grin and bare it
Transparency is good when you’re balancing the books. Not so much when you’re picking an outfit. Going sleeveless is fine (invest in a nice linen jacket), but flip-flop-type sandals (along with mandals and man-dresses) are off limits. Anything by Billabong or MEC should only come out for the company picnic – and possibly not even then.
For her: Alexander Wang Tropical Jacket. $875 from Gravity Pope. Or the Paul Smith One-Button Cropped Blazer. $735 from Gravity Pope.
For him: Grey and white corded striped blazer. $98 from the Gap

#2: Go short
We’re all for the shortened workweek in summer. What about the abbreviated wardrobe? Cropped pants with a smart jacket are a timeless staple that will take you from a breakfast meeting to drinks with colleagues. Avoid denim, plaid and anything from Old Navy.
For her: Banana Republic’s Martin striped cropped pant. US$69.99.
For him: Nom de Guerre’s new cadet-cut suiting short (men, we dare you!). $395 from Gravity Pope.

#3: Dress for the man-made weather
If you can’t regulate the AC in your office and it’s as cool as a meatlocker, then some layering will be required. To avoid the bundled-up-for-a-blizzard look, keep it simple: stick to a basic colour palette (e.g., black on black), minimalist shapes (no frills, assymetrical lines) and buy quality (cashmere and lightweight wool instead of cotton). Tailored layers keep it simple.
For her: Elie Tahari’s new lightweight seasonless three-button wool jacket and flared pant. $518 for the jacket and $268 for the pants, from Holt Renfrew.
For him: Toronto designer Philip Sparks’ suit – a grey cotton twill blazer and vest with black India tape trim and trousers. $850 for the blazer, $350 for the vest and $340 for the trousers from Philip Sparks.

#4: T-shirts have a time and a place
If you work with executives, the T-shirt and jeans look probably won’t cut it. But if your office has casual Fridays – not to mention casual Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – then a crisp T-shirt paired with a nice jacket is fine. Leave the logos and concert shirts for weekends.
For her: Donna Karan, Luella Bartley are part of a line of philanthropic T-shirts. Proceeds support charities around the world. $45-65 from TonicGen.com.
For him: The Gap Short-sleeved Henley. Approximately $25.

SHOOT:
Talent: Kelsey Sirucek
Styling: Zaneta Bartosova
Hair and makeup: Caley / Artists Within
Photography assistants: Stephanie Noritz + Bryce Meyer
Model management: Mode Models International
Location: Calgary

Optimist, n.
A proponent of the doctrine that black is white.
+Ambrose Bierce

Kay Park double-breasted short-sleeve coat, worn as a dress from Mealan (403.457.4020).
Chrome Hearts black-rim glasses from Brass Monocle (brassmonocle.com ).

It doesn’t matter whether a cat is black or white; as long as it can catch mice, it’s a good cat.
+Chinese proverb

PHI cropped jacket and black lace pants;
Zimmerli of Switzerland tank top, all from Ooh La La (403.245.6900).

The world is not black and white. More like black and grey.
+Graham Greene

Sandra Angelozzi white collar shirt with French cuff from Femme de carrière (femmedecarriere.com ).
Development by Erica Davies black skinny trousers from Mealan.

White shall not neutralize the black, nor good, Compensate bad in man, absolve him so: Life’s business being just the terrible choice.
+Robert Browning

Susana Monaco white ruffle-collar shift dress from Mealan.

Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportions.
+Coco Chanel

Kay Park black boyfriend blazer and
Susana Monaco white pants, both from Mealan.

On Kalen: Lux and Luster sleeveless tree print dress, from Pink Sugar Boutique (pinksugarboutique.com). Ophile hat, from ZsaZsa’s Hat Salon (zsazsashats.com) . Holt Renfrew Private Brand gloves (holtrenfrew.com). Claudia Accessories bead necklace, from Pink Sugar Boutique. Lanvin spider broach, from Holt Renfrew.
On Chris: Tiger of Sweden grey pin stitch suit and skinny tie, Brixton herringbone fedora and J.Lindeberg belt, all from Leo Boutique (leoboutique.com or 403-410-9236). Idol Radec shirt from Worth Clothing (astorecalledworth.com). Vintage case.

On Luba: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent sleeveless pin-tuck dress with velvet belt from Primitive Culture (403-244-4404). Lida Baday wool cape coat, Diane von Furstenberg scarf and Michael Kors zebra print pony skin gloves, all from Holt Renfrew. Gold estate necklace, from Pink Sugar Boutique. Joe Fresh fishnet stockings, from Real Canadian Superstore (joe.ca ). Model’s own shoes. Vintage case.
On Chris (in background): Fibre and Fellow wool herringbone banker’s coat and Idol Radec Indigo Glen plaid shirt and navy cotton vest, all from Worth Clothing. J.Lindeberg belt and Tiger of Sweden grey pants (from a suit) and skinny tie, all from Leo Boutique.

On Luba: Beth Bowley cropped suede jacket and wooden twist cuff, from Worth Clothing. Madison Marcus silk cowl neck top and Mint wool and silk jumpsuit, from Coco + Violet (cocoandviolet.com). Marni acrylic floral necklace, from Holt Renfrew.

On Luba: Beth Bowley cropped suede jacket, and wooden twist cuff, Punk leather motorcycle jacket and Schmoove crinkle patent leather shoes, all from Leo Boutique. H&M leather belt (hm.com). Stylist’s own hat.

On Luba: Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent sleeveless pin-tuck dress with velvet belt from Primitive Culture (403-244-4404). Lida Baday wool cape coat, Diane von Furstenberg scarf and Michael Kors zebra print pony skin gloves, all from Holt Renfrew. Gold estate necklace, from Pink Sugar Boutique. Joe Fresh fishnet stockings, from Real Canadian Superstore (joe.ca). Model’s own shoes. Vintage case.
On Chris: Fibre and Fellow wool herringbone banker’s coat and Idol Radec Indigo Glen plaid shirt and navy cotton vest, all from Worth Clothing. J.Lindeberg belt and Tiger of Sweden grey pants (from a suit) and skinny tie, all from Leo Boutique.

On Kalen: Tory Burch dress, Elie Tahari silk coat, Cole Haan belt, Tod’s shoes and Gucci sunglasses, all from Holt Renfrew. Leather handbag, from Worth Clothing.

Credits /
¬ Talent: Luba Kozak [Images Models], Chris Mathe
[Hi-Fi Models] and Kalen McNair [Images Models]
¬ Styling: Lincoln Phillip
¬ Hair and Makeup: Adrianne Thomson [Hi-Fi Models]
¬ Photography Assistants: Jason Eng and Chris Sattlegger
¬ Model Management: Fiona McNair [Hi-Fi Models]
¬ Location: Bluebird Motel, Innisfail, Alberta  U