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CONTENTS STROKED EGO MUST-HAVES
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FASHION 10 DOUBLES
Think you’re seeing Double? Twins Chris & Alex show us how to dress up casual style.
26 TALENTED MR. RIPLEY Looking good, even if you’re on the run.
66 TO DRESS OR IMPRESS Less is more? You be the judge. Casual to suit & tie. This is how do it.
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Photographer: Jason T. Jaskot Model: Quentin Hubert. Major Models Jeans: Travers by Rufskin,Top: Zara Men f ave
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Meet Quentin, the rising star from Paris, France.
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Feathers, hats and flowers. Who needs more than that?
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from the editor faveMEN started as an addendum to fave Magazine just over a year ago. Our readers expressed great interest in looking at and reading about men’s fashion, products and stories, so we began to introduce more of this requested content, and faveMEN took off! After such an incredible reception with the first few issues, we decided to shift gears and take faveMEN to a whole new level in 2014. I don’t want to talk too much about what’s new, changing or coming up for faveMEN. I’ll let you see that for yourselves. You’ll certainly get a little taste of that with our first full faveMEN’s issue of New Year. What I do want to talk about it is the shift in men’s fashion and concerning male models. We all know the fashion industry is constantly changing, recycling and reinventing eras and trends. The same goes for the beautiful people that wear these fashions and bring these trends to fruition. We can certainly see these model cycles in terms of decades – especially with female models. If you think of the 90s (the era of the Supermodel), names like Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, to name a few, were the “It girls”. A new group of “It girls” are now at the forefront, and have become the faces of a new era. This wasn’t necessarily the case with male models. Sure, there were a few that were more prominent in the fashion world than others, but they never got the same attention or salary of their female counterparts. For me, things began to change with models like Marcus Schenkenberg, who in his time really turned the spotlight toward male models. Today, models like Sean O’Pry - one of our all-time favorite models - has played an important role in changing the male model industry and became the world’s highest paid model of 2013. Nowadays, one can easily name several male models that are at the top of their game. Simon Nessman, Garret Neff, Edward Wilding and Marlon Teixeira are a few of the current contenders. And although new faces are making waves in the industry, let’s not forget the men that came before them. David Gandy, Jon Kortajarena, Noah Mills, Tyson Ballou and Andres Velencoso - just like the female supermodels of their time - continue to be as strong as ever. In this issue of faveMEN we want to celebrate male models from all different genres around the world. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you! Alcides Munoz Jr. Creative Director & Editor
Special thanks to guest contributors: Felix Dasilva, Marcos Domingo Sánchez, Jason Jaskot, Sonny Tong, Christopher Correia and Diogo Ferreira.
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Charlotte Healey, Style Contributor A true artist with a worldly and unique fashion sense. Her talent and garment alterations techniques make her ideal for our new DYI feature.
Geneviève Peeke, Fashion Blogger Keeping us up-todate on all things fashion and beauty, Gen is one of the most energetic and passionate people you will meet.
Lee Mousseau, Photographer Lee is one our faves around here. Kind, personable and has mad skills behind the camera. Keep an eye out for Lee at fashion events.
Rossa Jurenas, Hairstylist There isn’t enough space to list all of her awards, but let’s just say that when it comes to hairstyling, she’s won them all many times over.
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Ashley Sleeth, Contributor Wearing many hats for fave, she brings a an essential and different point of view to her product and fashion reviews.
Bianca Wahab, Stylist/Contributor
Colin Gaudet, Photographer Colin is not just a pretty face. This male model has incredible talent in front and behind the camera.
Emily McDonell, Makeup Artist
Erica Wark, Fashion Journalist/Stylist Erica brings our readers the latest in fashion in our must-read feature FASHIONW@RKS. on every issue of fave Magzine.
Jennifer Lecompte, Copy Editor/Writer A lover of language and style, she’s a perfect match for fave. She’s a graduate of Media and Communications, and,translates beauty and fashion into words.
Julie Katona, Makeup Artist, Fairly new to the city, Julie has shown us a new level of dedication and commitment. Her work is consistent and amazing.
Mahlet Seifu, Stylist, Is multi talented: model, entrepreneur and designer. Mahlet graced our cover last year and continues to be part of fave by sharing her many talents. Sienna Vittoria Contributor, Her drive and passion for the fashion industry make her a well rounded contributor; assisting, styling, writing features and more.
A true makeup enthusiast, with a focus on Eco friendly beauty products. Emily shares her talent with us in our beauty and fashion spreads.
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Stylist, Michael’s artistic touch and fantastic fashion sense is a perfect fit for fave. He is our eyes for beauty and fashion in the city of Toronto.
Alyssa Wilson, Beauty and Style Contributor, anything Alyssa touches is gold. Beauty fashion, lifestyle she does it all with the perfect balance of class, elegance and style, in any genre.
Bianca brings us an unique vision of style. A fashion design graduate and stylist with a wonderful presence. Who could ask for more?!
Kevin Schnobb, Style Contributor, A lover of the fashion industry with a keen eye for style. He brings the perfect mix to the Le$$ Trendy feature and more.
Natalie Peachy Makeup Artist Natatlie’s passion for her craft is contagious. She was the first guest contributor to be feautured in a cover for a reason. Talent + Passion make Natalie a star.
Tran Le, Hairstylist Obsessed with hair and fashion makes her a perfect fit for fave. We believe her when she says that hair is the best accessory. See her work on the cover and fashion stories.
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Models: Chris &Alex Li - www.maggieagency.com Photos: Christopher Correia www.cjc-photography.com Alex (Left) - Bow Tie: C and A; Suit: Tommy Hilfiger Shirt: Express Chris (Right) - Tie: Calvin Klein, Suit Jacket: Zara Shirt: Express
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Sweater: Kenneth Cole Reaction, Shirt: Kenneth Cole, Bow Tie: C and A
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The fave Q&A:
KEVIN MARTIN Talking men’s fashion, products and more. Get to know Kevin Martin from Stroked Ego www.strokedego.ca
Interview by: Alcides Munoz
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FM: Let’s talk Stroked Ego. How did Stroked Ego come about?
rewarding. The BIA asked me to approach The/ Le Village and serve as a liaison between the two groups so we could work together on common KM: My business partner Mike Mainville and I goals. I discovered that they both actually were were having a discussion about the difficulties in working towards the same thing and the partnerfinding certain men’s clothing articles and acces- ship between the two groups continues to move sories in Ottawa. We were both personally trav- forward. The BIA has also been working a lot elling to Montreal or Toronto to do our shopping more closely with the Capital Pride Festival - with and since we thought we were fairly normal guys, a very positive result as well. It’s my hope that there must be others who were looking for items I can give back a little to the communities that to fill this void. That began the conversation have been so kind and supportive to us. Bank and business planning processes and ultimately Street can become a vibrant, diverse, eclectic Stroked Ego. and great place to be. This is advantageous to the residents, the business owners and the city as a whole. FM: You’ve worked in management for a retail store in the past, but have also held management FM: Let’s talk men’s fashion. Can you describe roles in other industries. What made you take this the Stroked Ego client? new direction that lead to Stroked Ego? KM: Our clients have been very diverse. We KM: I have worked in sales all my professional have a lot of regulars that work in the area that career. I started as a stock boy at a small town like to drop in and see what we have, and we’ve department store, and worked my way up to been very lucky to have built up a rapport with General Manager of a global big box retailer. I a lot of amazing people. We receive many of have enjoyed each of my jobs and they have all our products/brand ideas from them, and also taught me a great deal. I have always wanted to get very good feedback on items that are new or own my own business and I very much enjoy the that we’re unsure of, which really helps. Many face to face time with my clients and being able of our clients blog about us, promote us on their to “steer the ship” to their needs. social media pages or at their places of employment, and generally help us succeed, which we truly appreciate! We always say that the store FM: You are very involved in the business com- is for the modern male and for those who love munity, both as director for the Bank Street Prom- them. This has expanded to women who like our enade (BIA) and The/Le Village. Can you share products for themselves, and women who want with us why this is so important to you, the city to “make over” the man in their lives as well. and the retail industry? KM: One of the main reasons Mike and I chose Bank Street as our location for our first store was because we felt that it was an up and coming neighbourhood. It has lots of professional traffic during the day, it’s the designated Village and has more and more residents every year. The BIA position was actually something that I never considered, but the Chair of the Board is a former coworker of mine and he approached me to join. I have a lot of experience in marketing and branding so when a marketing sub-committee was established to rebrand the street and provide some direction, I jumped at the opportunity. It’s a lot of work, but it’s something I really enjoy, and to hear all of the positive feedback so far received is very
FM: What is the most popular brand/item in your store? Why do you think that is? KM: That’s a great question. I can answer that in a number of ways! From a sales dollar standpoint, our Underwear/Swimwear department brings in the most. We are also known for our great collection of novelty accessories such as cuff links, bow ties and especially colourful, fun socks. Our skincare and shaving lines are also doing quite well, which I’m personally very proud of since it’s something I pushed for from the beginning.
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FM: What is the biggest misconception you feel men have about fashion? KM: Men can have as much fun and personality with their fashion as women can. Even in situations where a more “conservative” wardrobe is required, small touches of personality can be included. I always use the example of a job interview. You are trying to sell yourself and make the interview memorable. If the interviewers can remember you as “the candidate with the colourful socks” or “the Lego cufflinks” then your wardrobe can help sell you and make you more memorable than another candidate. FM: Stroked Ego carries a great variety of accessories. When it comes to men’s fashion, what do you think is the ultimate accessory? KM: It all starts from the foundation. You need to wear comfortable underwear that fits well, provides support and allows you to not have to even think about it. Why men sacrifice comfort for the ability to save a few dollars still confuses me. From an accessory standpoint, I always recommend our power stays. These are flat, stainless steel pieces that are inserted into your dress shirt collar. They really finish the dress shirt off with a crisp look. It’s all about the details. FM: Our readers love everything we’ve featured from Stroked Ego. What exciting new things are you planning to bring?
FM: If you could recommend two products from you skincare lines, which ones would they be and why? KM: That’s a hard one! We were very selective and did a lot of research and testing before we chose our lines. We do our best to avoid alcohol, parabens and even phthalates in them. Many of them are certified Organic. If I had to choose from the ones I use, I would recommend EShave’s White Tea Shaving Cream and Jack Black’s Ultra Calming Face Cream. The shaving cream has a great, subtle scent and is good for my sensitive skin. The face cream contains moisturizing and sensitive skin calming ingredients. It also helps with anti-aging which I seem to need a little more of.
FM: I know everyone asks this question, but what’s next for Stroked Ego? We really want to know. What are your plans? What can we expect to see from Stroked Ego over the next few years? KM: We do get that one quite a bit. We’re currently exploring franchising. We have been contacted by a couple of different parties in two other Canadian cities who are interested in discussing potential. Mike and I have been discussing potential additional locations that we own in Ottawa and in other cities as well. Of course, we want to be very certain that whatever we decide is the best possible decision for the brand. Until then, we will definitely be investigating other product lines, community partnerships and will continue to get to know our clients as best as we can!
KM: I’m very excited about our spring lines. Stroked Ego has been gradually expanding its clothing range, and there are a couple of fantastic ones that will be appearing shortly. We have really planned to have lots of choice in both prod- For more information visit: www.strokedego.ca ucts and price points so we can appeal to many. Our underwear, swimwear and sock selections will be growing, and we will also be bringing in another skincare/shaving line or two.
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TALENTED Mr. RIPLEY Photographer: Felix Dasilva Styled by : Thiago Leao Hair and make up by Gisele Diaz Model: Adam Asztalos at Splendid Models Berlin Assistant photographer: Gabriella Gacsalyi Dress shirt by H&M Belt by American Eagle Trousers by Yves Saint Laurent Shoes by Prada
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FIGHT CLUB Photos: Jason T. Jaskot Make-up: Beatrice Sniper Models: Matt and Brady - Major Models, Derek - AIG Models Shorts: Sweat Collection Wraps: TKO
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Jeans: Rufskin Underwear: Emporio Armani
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MUST-HAVES By Genevieve Peeke
Winter is here, and although it may be time for the usual scarves, gloves and hats, we have some fun must-haves that will keep you looking dapper all season long.
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Bracelet Boy Chain link, beaded and nautical-inspired bracelets are in style right now and they’re perfect for the guy who likes a little arm candy.
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Two-Toned Shoes Colour-blocked shoes are unique and add an extra little kick of colour to an otherwise ordinary shoe. You can also find ones made with cool features, like a metal cap on the toe.
Loafer Love Loafers are back and we can’t get enough of them! There are so many different details, and you can get them in a variety of colours. The possibilities are endless.
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BRAIDED WRAP BRACELET www.forever21.com
ICON BRAND ‘SURPRISE ENDING’ BRACELET www.topman.com f ave
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TITANIUM BRACELET www.titaniumstyle.com
WEST COAST JEWELRY BLACK LEATHER DOMED BUCKLE BRACELET www.overstock.com
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Versace Pour Homme Oud Noir Guys, this is the latest from Versace. It is an oriental floral fragrance that is masculine and sensual, with notes of oud, saffron and patchouli. The smoked glass bottle is DDG! Get Sidified with Versace!
Yours in Fragrance, Sid (Aristocrat of Scent)
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J.Crew t-shirt A.P.C. denim Oak brass bracelet Stylist own nautical knot and gold chain Red Wing vintage boots
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J.Crew sportscoat, white oxford, polkadot pocket square and bracelets Levis’ denim jacket Vintage watch A.P.C denim Bottega Veneta desert boot
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Marni overcoat Bottega Veneta sports coat Ralph Lauren shirt and tie Saturdays khakis Wigwam socks Vintage Red Wing boots
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Photographer: Diogo Ferreira Model: Francisco Faria (Karacter) Fashion Designer: IĂšRI Make Up & Hair: Felipe Moreira Video/Design: Mafalda Manaia
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Galactic Provocateur by Jennifer Lecompte
David Bowie is made its Canadian debut this fall at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. The first international exhibition devoted to the British-born artist invites museumgoers to become intimate with a life and career spanning over five decades. A spectacular journey through the depths of Bowie’s mind, is explores the catalysts behind some of his most famous performances, art, stagewear and songs. Experimenter with creative boundaries, he dazzled and entranced audiences with his take on Surrealism, German Expressionism, Music Hall, mime and Japanese Kabuki. As a right-brain dominant, I’ve always had an appreciation for (and am consistently in awe of) artistic dynamism and prowess. Walking through the AGO exhibition myself, my imagination was asked to join the movement of dancing around life’s perceived limitations. While mouthing parts of 1969’s Space Oddity, “And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear…”, I felt strongly compelled to take a closer look at some of the fashionably iconic shells David Bowie left behind, and in turn, left earth awhile. Taking in the genius found in the most-notable seams, I became aware that we’re all capable of remarkable reinvention while on a mission to create our own beautiful, complex and bizarre realities. I returned with a full understanding that what is at his core is ever-transcendent and truly fascinating. David Bowie certainly is, was, and will be. The multimedia show continues its world tour with scheduled stops in Sao Paulo, Chicago, Paris and Groningen.
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Ziggy Stardust Ziggy may have played guitar, but his style was louder than any note emitted from his acoustic. Taking the stage with his Spiders from Mars, the singer’s short, red hair and eclectic, patterned bodysuits – most designed by Kansai Yamamoto - ignited a cult following. His character was heavily influenced by mime and dance, with a frequent indulgence in active sexual expression and had a major penchant for glam-rock style. Androgynous and avant-garde, the world had never seen anything or anyone like him before.
Aladdin Sane A continuation of the star’s ambiguity and a pun on ‘A lad insane’, this character was the epitome of his bona fide rock star status. The lightning bolt down the middle of his face hinted at the mental conflict implied by the character’s name. It also reflects the internal struggle Bowie often had while trying to separate from his onstage personas. He experienced a dangerously intense commitment to his art, and felt a deep merging with all of his composites.
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The Thin White Duke Exuding an elegant elitist quality, Bowie entered a black and white phase in his reinvention that added a little mystery and glamour - albeit reflective of the dark shadows he lived with during turbulent years of drug use. His slicked-back hair, crisp shirts and tailored trousers by costume designer Ola Hudson, gave him a flawless look - only enhanced by his cutting cheekbones.
McQueen: Fit for a King In the late 90s, with the help of Alexander McQueen, Bowie dove into a punk renaissance that catered to opulence with an edge. Some of the most striking pieces from this period included a revolutionary war-style Union Jack coat that graced the Earthling album cover. A knee-length gold brocade jacket designed for the accompanying tour was worn over ruffled shirts with delicate, lace cuffs. A series of distressed frock coats with the same aesthetic were also created for the Outside tour.
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CUFFLINKS MODERN SWIMWEAR TIES
BOW TIES STYLE
If women can have shops just for them,
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why can’t men? LEATHER GOODS EYE GLASSES CLOTHING
With the largest collection of men’s accessories, high end clothing, skincare, shaving, underwear and more we are the one stop shop for the modern man and those who love them.
RINGS MALE UMBRELLAS CASES
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NOVELTY GIFTS 224 Bank St Ottawa Ontario StrokedEgo.ca
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