Looking for inspiration for your personal style? You're in the right place. King & Bay – Toronto's premium mens custom clothier – offers stories, ideas and trends through this blog.
Our Master Clothiers will aid you in crafting a custom garment from the styling to design – and with our unique custom lining option you can create a sentimental piece that your loved one will cherish.
As Chinese New Year approaches on February 12 we look forward to creating new outfits for 2021 to bring good fortune to our valued King & Bay clients during the year of the ox.
A healthy wardrobe takes time to build, especially when it comes to custom clothing – and you want to ensure that your investment lasts. Following a few easy care tips will help extend the life of your custom suits and jackets.
In the custom clothing industry, we are often asked the question, "How do I start to build the basics for wardrobe that works?"
While many people measure the lifespan of their suits by how long they have it or amount of wears, the truth is that they have a hand in their garment's lifespan. By taking charge and caring properly for your garments, you can extend that lifespan.
As February arrives, we experience a surge in business due to Chinese New Year upcoming. Chinese New Year is a time for fresh starts and renewed spirit.
We were honoured to be profiled in Eligible Magazine – a lifestyle magazine for urban men and women who want the best from their dating life, their relationships and themselves.
The holiday season is here. Christmas lights and decorations are up in the office, malls and hotels. Here are a few tips to help you arrive in style to both business and personal holiday events.
The King & Bay team will be front and centre at the Gentlemen's Expo in Toronto this weekend. It's a great event and we hope to see you there!
The key to a well put together outfit is to complete your profile with a pair of dress shoes. Here are a few essential styles of men's footwear, and the details that come with them.
Shirt collars have a large influence on the profile of your outfit, and can often make or break your look. Here are 6 collar types to keep in mind for various dress codes.
It's important to look good and create your own personal sense of style. Stand out by finding a personal style that works with your personality, lifestyle, taste and preference.
With the sudden drop in temperature lately, many men are starting to feel the initial effects of the fall weather. This is the perfect reason to invest in a custom overcoat.
A topic that is continuously talked about in men's clothing is the constant changing trends of tie widths. One minute, ultra skinny ties may be the the rage, and the next minute, wider ties are what garner fashion's attention.
When it comes to work attire, many men find themselves trapped wearing the same two solid navy and solid grey suits.
In the clothing industry, fall is a transitional period – the time to start selecting and ordering your fall garments. Here are a few tips to consider when you are looking at seasonal fabrics.
While 'all season' suits are essentials in every man's wardrobe, seasonal garments, such as a custom made fall suit, are a great way to stretch your closet.
By the end of July, custom clothiers start receiving their new fall fabric books and encourage clients to plan ahead and think about their wardrobe for the fall season.
With these three basic ways of folding pocket squares, you now have the basis of complementing your suit or jacket and completing an outfit.
Undoubtedly, deciding what to wear to a summer wedding can be a challenge for many men. Here are a few suggestions on how to balance the need for comfort and coolness with the desire to look great and show respect to the bride and groom.
King & Bay is proud to support Dress For Success Toronto, a charity that takes donated suits and shirts and gives them to men in need of appropriate clothing for interviews and job-related meetings.
The word sartorial is used by many menswear enthusiasts as a term to describe a lifestyle relating to a love for classic, timeless garments.
Though made to measure, custom, and bespoke tailoring are all vastly different, the terms are often used interchangeably. Luckily, we can help you sort out these terms and get a whole new handle on the world of tailoring.
There's more to being well dressed than just looking good – it can have a positive impact on your state of mind as well.
When spring arrives, it's time to ask yourself what missing in your wardrobe or how one more great piece can give you a fresh new look.
As summer comes upon us, the King & Bay team has narrowed down a few key looks for warmer temperatures.
Summer is the season to be out and about, and having a few easy-to-put-together pieces for the evening helps you transition from your daytime look.
Wearing a business suit in the heat can be almost unbearable. Here are a few tips on how to stay cool in your suit this summer.
From Wall Street's Gordon Gekko, to Suits' Harvey Specter, strong men all have one thing in common – the power suit.
Taking control of your wardrobe can be a bit of a process, but it's well worth the work in the end, when you open your closet to find an easy-to-navigate selection of beautiful items that all work well together.
In today's competitive business world, more emphasis is being placed on men's appearances, in both work and casual settings. This means that investing in a custom suit that fits you like a glove can give you a serious edge.
Changing your style isn’t as difficult as you may have been led to believe; improving your style often comes down to changing a few key elements that aren’t working for you. Here are seven ways you can instantly upgrade your style!
While a suit is defined as a garment consisting of a jacket and trouser in the same fabric, a Sport Jacket is a jacket made with the sole purpose of being worn with multiple pairs of trousers, offering great versatility.
Many men who are new to the custom clothing process have asked us what to expect. Coming from ready to wear, it's difficult for men to imagine creating something from scratch, exclusively designed and fitted for themselves.
When it comes to men’s suits, the most important thing is the fit. While many companies focus on customizations and unique styling details like louder linings, coloured stitching and different coloured buttons, if you don't start with the fit, those other details are irrelevant.
CHCH TV recently invited King & Bay Kingsmen Aaron Ignacio and Aashif Jamani – to talk wedding fashion specifically for the groom and guests.
Changing your style isn’t as difficult as you may have been led to believe; improving your style often comes down to changing a few key elements that aren’t working for you. Here are seven ways you can instantly upgrade your style!
Fashion trends seem to be constantly changing; each season brings with it new must-have items or things to avoid, and by the next season they’ve changed again.
Silk jacquard is one of the most luxurious patterns available, as it combines the utmost elegance of silk with the ornate detail of jacquard patterning.
Rogers TV invited Aaron Ignacio, one of our King & Bay Clothing Specialists, to talk about why custom suits are so popular with men.
