How I Suit Up

On the podcast this week, we speak with Mats Wallin (@when_in_stockholm), a creative director at an advertising agency based in Stockholm, Sweden.    I discovered Mats while pursuing Instagram for great men’s style and found a couple outfits on his brad new account. His stark white hair and Mad Men inspired aesthetic instantly attracted me to his page and I wanted to learn more about the man behind the gram.    Today on the show I chat with Mats about his initial interest in clothes, his thoughts on a well curated wardrobe, and what inspired him to start posting his outfits on Instagram.

Our first guest of season 2 of the How I Suit Up podcast is Matt Hranek, founder and editor of Wm Brown Magazine (@wmbrownproject). Matt is a multifaceted individual, having been a published author, editor, part-time photographer, and occasional television host.    As you may have guessed, Matt is one stylish guy. A glance at his Instagram page often features him wearing an exceptionally tailored suit, a classic car, a piece of meat, and of course, a negroni. Both his feed and magazine are an aspirational vision board for life; and what I admire most about Matt is how he transports his audience into his well-curated universe.    Today on the show I chat with Matt about his earliest interest in clothes, his thoughts on the future of menswear, and why he needs people to stop asking him what to wear.    

On this week's episode, I chat with Nick Wooster (@NickWooster). Nick is a self proclaimed Free Agent and one of the unintentional forefathers of the hashtag menswear movement. Nick is a 35+ year fashion executive that has worked for the likes of Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Thom Browne just to name a few.  It wasn’t until he caught the attention of street style photographers that Nick gained global notoriety. His distinctive style, steel grey hair, and colourful tattoos have amassed Nick with just under 1 million Instagram followers as well as thousands of brands begging for the Wooster signature of approval. Today on the show I chat with Nick about his earliest interest in clothes, his thoughts on the future of menswear, and some tips on expressing your creativity through uniformity

On this week's episode, I speak with Chayanne Muñoz (@ChayanneMunoz). Chayanne is a custom menswear professional based in Miami, Florida. His job is to guide men looking for suits while improving their style and personal appearance.    Chayanne rocks pleats like no one else, mixing modern menswear with classic style, leaving a look to admire. What I love most about Chayanne's style is how impeccably everything drapes off his 6 foot 4 physique. Today on the show I chat with Chayanne about his approach to dressing a client, his thoughts on the future of menswear, and some tips on adding some tailoring to your wardrobe.

On this week's episode, I speak with Lalle Johnson (@lallijohn). Lalle is a senior menswear advisor where he guides brands from concept to creation while focusing on great design and exceptional craftsmanship. Born and raised in Sweden, Lalle initially found himself dabbling in the menswear industry as a male model in the 1970’s. Soon after that, he started a styling agency which ultimately led him into the lead tailoring role at a little-known company called J. Lindenberg. His most recent project is a Youtube channel called Style & Stories Studio which he gives a quick and engaging menswear history lesson. Today on the show I chat with Lalle about his design philosophy, a couple of pieces all guys should have, and some of his personal style icons.

My guest this week is Ailrick Young Jr. (@Ailrick.jr), a creative and graphic designer living in Los Angles. Ailrick is obsessed with design and you can tell by how it permeates everything he touches.   Whether it's the beautiful colour palette of his Instagram feed featuring candid snapshots of his life or the attention to detail he puts into every piece he carefully creates for clients, Ailrick sees the world differently. This artistic direction also extends to what he wears. Today on the show I chat with Ailrick about his humble beginnings, What he’s been wearing recently, and our thoughts on a well-curated life.

On this week's podcast, I speak with Henrik Wilberg(@HWilberg). Henrik is a university professor and literary scholar. Originally from Oslo, Norway, Henrik is a well traveled, well dressed, and well versed in a variety of subject matter.    Unlike other guys on Instagram, Henrik has an innate sense of style that far from manufactured.  His fresh take on classic Americana has made his page one of my current favourites to explore. So how did this self described “geriatric millennial” go from German Philology to men’s style maverick?   Today on the show I chat with Henrik about a post-Covid world, the philosophy of getting dressed, and his thoughts on the future of menswear.

On this week's episode, I interview Sam Shuter (@SamShuter). Sam is an artist and painter that is best known for her work featuring tailored menswear. Shuter signature pieces can be seen in the TV show Suits, at Art Basel, and hanging in Rockefeller centre.   For Sam, the men’s suit provides a sturdy architectural template from which to explore formal concepts of line, colour, and geometric structure.  Today on the show, I chat with Sam about what inspired her to pick up a paint brush, Her fascination with menswear, and the art of creating

On this week's episiode, I speak with Ian MacMillan (@IanJMacMillan). Ian is a bespoke tailor and lead fitter at the London Bespoke Club.    Ian is meticulous when it comes to his craft. I had the opportunity to hire Ian when I needed some guidance while starting up my made-to-measure menswear operation. His attention to detail and broad span of practical skill in my opinion makes him one of the foremost experts in British tailoring in the city.    Today on the show I chat with Ian about men's style in Toronto, The return of style tribes, and a step-by-step guide of what does through a tailor's head when getting fitted.

On this week's podcast, I speak with Jamie Ferguson (@JKF_Man),  Canadian born menswear and lifestyle photographer now living in the UK. He has shot for the likes of The Rake, Robb Report, WM Brown Magazine, MR PORTER, Polo Ralph Lauren, Drake’s, and many more.    To add to his resume, Jamie is also a published author. His book This Guy - Portraits of Modern Men’s Style was published in 2019 and is available in a variety of menswear stores around the globe.   Today on the show, I chat with Jamie about how menswear inspired him to pick up a camera, how he describes his style, and his approach to capturing a great street style shot.

On this week's episode, I interview men's fashion stylist Patricia Trepanier (@StylistPatricia). Since 2008, Patricia has been the best kept secret to countless men who want to look good but don’t have the time to shop. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, you could say she was destined to be in fashion. Her mother was a seamstress and instead of following in her footsteps she decided to take the unusual path into menswear.   Today on the show I chat with Patricia about what initially intrigued her about menswear, what style may look like in a post-Covid world, and her approach to dressing a client.

On this week's episode of the How I Suit Up podcast, I speak with Fabio Attanasio (@FabioAttanasio). To put it simply, Fabio is many skills. He’s a craftsmanship lover, author, entrepreneur, motorcycle rider, speaker, and vintage watch enthusiast among other things. His latest work comes in the form of a book titled the Scent of Tailoring.    So how did this former law school student end up becoming one of the worlds premier authorities on tailoring? Well it all started with a blog called the Bespoke Dudes. Today on the show I chat with Fabio about what initially intrigued him about menswear, what style may look like in a post-Covid world, and of course, his advice on tailoring and working on a custom commission. --

My guest this week is Greg Ntore (@GregNtore). Greg is a stylist and digital content creator based in Montreal. Greg’s style is truly his own as he blends tailoring and streetwear so effortlessly. Greg is one of those guys who is pushing men's fashion forward. I speak with Greg about what initially intrigued him about men's fashion in first place, what inspired him to pursue a career in styling, and how he approaches getting dressed everyday.

On this week of the How I Suit Up podcast, I speak with Pedro Mendes (@TheHogtownRake). Pedro is a classic menswear aficionado. On top of that he’s also an author, podcaster, writer, and documentary host that celebrates traditional sartorial craftsmanship in Canada and around the world.    His latest work is a book titled 10 Garments Every Man Should Own: A Practical Guide to Building a Permanent Wardrobe.    Today on the show, I ask Pedro what initially intrigued him about classic style in the first place, what inspired him to write his new book, and some tips for visiting a tailor for a custom commission.

My guest this week is Quin Lewis (Fashion_powr). Quin is from Washington DC and works for the white house as a Foreign Affairs Professional.    Quin is not your typical suit and tie kind of guy; a true partisan of fashion. When he's not in the Nation's Capital, you can often find him in the seats of Paris, Milan, and New York Fashion week.     So how does Quin seem to live this double life? Today on the show I ask Quin what initially intrigued him about fashion in the first place, why he just started wearing shorts, and how he became one of the most photographed people at Paris Fashion week.

On this week's episode of the How I Suit Up podcast, we speak with Jislain Duval (@JislainDuval). Coming out of a small town outside of Montreal, Jislain actually started out as a plumber and was soon discovered by a modelling agency in the surrounding area. 17 years later and Jislain is now a NYC native and has had the opportunity to explore the globe while working for with some of the world’s biggest brands.    Unlike many male models, Jislain has impeccable style and always looks effortlessly put together. Today on the show Jislain chats with me about his passion for exploring small tailoring houses, some of his menswear essentials, and where he gets his style inspiration. 

On this week's episode, we chat with Karl-Edwin Guerre (@Guerreisms). Guerre is a fashion consultant and the creative director of recently resurrected NoChaser Magazine. Like many of the obsessed, I combed through photos coming out of Piti Uomo and became familiar with a stylish fellow who often wore a wide brimmed hat with a camera strapped to his hand. I spoke with Guerre about what we inspired him to start shooting street style in the first place, what factors he believes makes someone truly stylish, and what people may be wearing in a post-Covid world.

On this week's episode, we speak with content creator and co-founder of Platform Media & Management, Daniel Ocean (@mr.danielocean). Daniel is the type of guy who loves to curate his life, think American Psycho without all the blood shed. Since the pandemic, life has changed for the dog dad of 3 french bulldogs as he's taken off to Montreal for a new challenge. Today, we chat about how life has been in la belle province, what he's wearing nowadays, and his recent re-design of his new space.

On this week's episode, we chat with Reza, but you know him as Hot Needle Burning Thread on Instagram and Youtube. Reza is a Savile row trained tailor and the founder of AKEILĀ. What I love most about Reza is his dedication to his craft and his passion for learning and more notably, teaching. Join us in our discussion with Reza about his Saville Row experience, the state of menswear industry, and why he’s giving away his tailoring secrets for free on his Youtube channel.   

On this week's podcast, we bring in Matthew Miller, who you may know as Sunflowerman (@Sunflowerman). Matt is a Dallas based menswear artist with impeccable taste. GRowing up in the #menswear movement, Matt developed his style the way meny of us did; lurking the web for street style shots of effortlessly dress men. Matt's Instagram page shows the results of his research and the man behind the paint brush. WE chat about his process in choosing a subject to paint, our mutual love of espresso, and some essentials he can't live without.