Winter Performance Coats for Guys Who Say No to Furry Marshmallows

We respect the ultra-warm, ultra-puffy, fur-collared parka and anorak. However, we are are not always big fans of the look. We could understand if a guy had no other choice if he wanted to keep warm in the urban landscape… but we know better. These are five performance coats to keep you warm without stealing […]

The 6 Fall/Winter Rules for Wearing Plaid Responsibly

A man has absolutely no reason to fear plaid, provided his direction is clear, honest, and well guided. We like floral prints during the warmer months, but they need to be handled like liquid nitrogen, as too much can light the night on fire (and not in a good way). Plaids, on the other hand, […]

Urbasm’s Style Notes On Wearing Layers

Back in the ’80s, one’s coolness factor was often measured by the number of popped collar’s he could fit over the top of his swelled head. Today, layering has opened up to all sorts of ‘rules’ to fabrics, textures, and colors. As we head into the transition of Summer to Fall, layering can take on […]

3 Men’s Fall/Winter Blazers For Any Occasion

The blazer is an unsung hero among men. It can provide warmth, attitude, a sense of class and charm, the presence of peace and serenity, and the acknowledgment of modern fashion. What makes a blazer so versatile is its independence. A blazer is not directly matched to any pair of pants, so it can literally […]

Tough Boots for Stylish Men

Can tough and stylish ever find common ground for a man in a modern world? Absolutely, and you’ll find such a partnership in brands such as Kith and Ugg. Moncler X by Kith Kith collaborated with Ronnie Fieg this holiday season and the results are these Moncler X Peak Boots. These bad boys feature tumbled […]

Down Filled Urban Coats for the Man About Town

The down jacket is equivalent to the leather bomber for any man who lives in an urban dwelling fit for a polar bear. We’re talking about cold; really cold. The kind of weather that may make you worry less about style, and more about salvaging your frozen limbs so that they can make it through another […]

Men’s Winter Jackets for Double Duty

Winter jackets traditionally have one expectation – to keep you warm. But this is a modern world where we expect our smart devices to be weather stations, fashion gurus, food critics, and companions, so why should we settle for a jacket that can only accomplish one thing? We shouldn’t, and these three jackets will excel […]

Canada Approved – RYU Full Zip Hoodie

Canadians know how to stay warm, and RYU has the technology to get the job done as fashionably and minimally as possible. This Core Full Zip Hoodie is easy to put on, easy to layer, and extremely difficult to destroy. It has been forged from the depths of 350 gsm weight fleece, which means it […]

Essential Winter Gear – Cable Knit Fisherman’s Sweater

The other day as I was wandering through the doldrums of a post-holiday urban city landscape, I was reminded of one savior during this slow time of the year – the fisherman’s sweater. The classic, rugged, and practical look of a fisherman’s sweater is essential to man’s winter gear for many reasons. It is breathable enough […]

3 High Tech, Heavy Duty, Year Round Jackets for Men

A man doesn’t have time to be cold, and he doesn’t have time to thumb through a wardrobe of dozens of jackets just to find the right one for the job. So if you’re a man of function rather than collection you’ve probably been searching for a jacket that has the capability to take you from a […]