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I used to watch the Grammys religiously as a child. My favourite awards show of all the awards shows. But I aged out a few years ago, and now I’m lucky if I recognize half of the artists. So, now I watch for the fashion. I was surprised by how many guys wore bell-bottoms, plus a lot of velvet and oversized suiting. No one was a 10/10 for me, but I liked the faux scarf and detailing on Jeff Goldblum’s shirt and Skepta’s perfectly tailored suit jacket paired with oversized pants.

Paris Fashion Week flooded my feed last week. One major standout was Louis Vuitton’s Fall-Winter 2026 collection, designed by Pharrell Williams. One of the best uses of a celebrity partnership, in my opinion. Set to a live string orchestra, the show featured long coats, knitwear, expert layering, and relaxed suiting that captures this year’s trend. PSA: we’re moving away from skinny and the overcorrection to baggy. Think relaxed and flowy. Very 80s vibes.

Speaking of celebrity partnerships, Jaden Smith was named Christian Louboutin's first-ever men's creative director back in September. His debut collection launched at Paris Fashion Week last week. I know I’m not alone in thinking this is an example of how not to do a celebrity partnership. Known for its iconic red-sole footwear, Louboutin tapped Will Smith’s Gen Z son to attract a younger audience and shake things up. Instead, the shoes are oddly hard to even find online (I had to watch videos like this to see them), and the whole collection, from the presentation to the actual designs, feels like costume clothing. It’s designed for design’s sake, and not something a normal person would ever wear.

It might still be snow and slush outside, but spring collections are here. I got a sneak peek at RW&Co’s spring collection, which should be in stores now, and I’ll be honest, nothing super groundbreaking. RW&Co is known for its slim-fit suits in fresh colours, and spring did not disappoint. Wear this to your friend’s summer wedding. I’m also into these not-so-basic colour options for quarter zips.

Ever since Kristin Juszczyk (wife of Kyle Juszczyk of the 49ers) launched her brand, Off Season, I’ve been waiting for a Toronto Raptors drop. I’ve been tempted to start cheering for a random team just to justify buying one of the bombers. In the meantime, I’ll settle for recommending the brand to all of you. With the Super Bowl this weekend, I’m highlighting this bomber, this puffer vest, and this long puffer coat. But honestly, browse the site. There are lots of great Valentine’s Day gift options, for you or for her.

Butter yellow is going to be the colour of the year. Sadly, it hasn’t fully hit stores yet, but it’s already all over the runways and on it-guy celebs. We’ll likely see more of it this spring, especially paired with other soft pastels. If you can get your hands on a butter-yellow dress shirt or a light sweater, I promise you’ll wear it a ton this year.

An easy colour combo for any pastel. Whether it’s yellow, baby blue, or pink, pair it with white or cream for a light, bright look. Save this combo for March if you’re more into pastels in spring, but I’m a fan of a crisp white outfit any time of year.

An unexpected combo, tbh, but as soon as I saw it on Michael B. Jordan at the Golden Globes, I thought “obviously.” Now, maybe it’s because MBJ looks good in everything, but it’s also because the creamy undertones of butter yellow and chocolate brown make the pairing work so well. I’d prefer this outfit without the black tie, though. It would give the yellow more centre-stage attention.

Sometimes it’s just that simple. Pair butter yellow with a classic blue denim (not a dark or light wash). Finish with a dark brown belt, and you just elevated a basic dress shirt and jeans outfit without trying too hard.

Lots of great sweaters on sale at Banana Republic, up to 40% off, including this sweater polo I’m loving for the transition from winter to spring.

Check out RW&Co’s end-of-season sale even though it feels far from the end of the season. These pants look good on almost everyone who tries them, and I’m surprised this cardigan is on sale.

Not a lot of sizes left, but Sporting Life’s Winter Blowout Sale is up to 50% off. Check out this Moose Knuckles bomber and this Nobis jacket.

“Where can I get a quality t-shirt?”

Unbound - let’s start with a Canadian brand. Unbound Merino wool tees are high-quality and feel great on the skin. Ideal for travel: they dry quickly and resist odour. Very pricey for a T-shirt, but have thousands of 5-star reviews.

Zara - I love their knit T-shirts. They’re malleable and easy to tuck, and they have that relaxed, slightly oversized fit. They do start to lose quality after a few washes, but the price point is good, and the colour options are modern and on-trend.

True Classic - a recent client swears by these tees. They’re known for fitting a variety of body types and come in multi-packs. But they ship from the U.S. 

Buck Mason - soft, heavyweight tees made in the U.S. They’re on the pricey side for an everyday basic, but reviews say they’re durable and less prone to stretching or fading over time.

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