Today’s episode is going to be a little different. This week fellow podcaster Jeremy West (@JeremyWest__)will be taking the mic as he graciously asked me to be on his show the 6 AM Mindset Podcast. I chat about the early beginnings of Mr. Cavaliere, How clothes affect the way you feel, and how dressing with intention can change your life.…

We wanted to jump on to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season. Producer Peter is officially a dad and we thought what better time to wrap up this season than now! I want to thank you all for listening to a show about clothes, during a time where wearing pants have been optional. This show celebrates style and the people who take the time to dress wi…

Today I chat with Shawn McKenzie (@ShawnMcKenzie89), host and reporter at Sportsnet. Based in Toronto, Shawn is often globetrotting following the Toronto Maple Leafs to various cities covering the sights at sounds rink side. I believe Shawn is one of the most stylish guys around the NHL community. His TV outfits are often the talk of social media a…

This week's guest is Peter Zottolo (@urbancomposition) . Peter is an Electrician by trade and the US Director of Plaza Uomo. Based in San Francisco, Peter is a true menswear enthusiast as his style can’t be put in a box. You can often find Peter in American-made denim on the job site. But with that said, he is no stranger to a suit. Just one look a…

On this week's episode, we chat with Andrew Coelho (@MrAndrewCoelho). Andrew is the host of the Andrew Coelho show and the designer behind Monte & Co. Andrew is passionate about making and investing in better things. Expert craftsmanship, affordable luxury, and ethically made are some of the words behind the way Andrew shops and designs. Today on t…

On this week's episode, we speak with Jesse Thorn, (@JesseThorn). Jesse is a media entrepreneur and podcast host based out of Los Angeles, California. He is the owner and founder of the Maximum Fun podcast network, and the host and producer of the podcasts Judge John Hodgman, Jordan, Jesse, Go! as well as the radio show and podcast Bullseye. That s…

This week’s episode will be a little different. I’ve had a couple of you direct message me on Instagram asking how and why I started the Mr. Cavaliere menswear brand. So I thought what better way to answer this than to go into the archive and pull out a conversation I had with Andrew Coelho (@mrandrewcoelho) Andrew is the host of the Andrew Coelho …

This week's guest is Bruce Pask (@BrucePask), the Men’s Fashion Director of Bergdorf Goodman & Neiman Marcus. Bruce also curates a shop called the B. Shop, which features some of his favourite menswear essentials and some exclusive collaborations. I discovered Bruce during the hashtag menswear movement where I often saw street-style photographs of …

On this week's episode, I interview Bo Yang (@BYang09). Bo is a hedge fund manager and the proprietor of of Marol 1959 an Italian bespoke shirtmaker. Bo is a tailoring aficionado. Just one glance at his Instagram and you’ll see countless expertly crafted bespoke garments from some of the worlds most prestigious master tailors. You’ll also find snap…

This week's podcast guest is Jeremy Kirkland (@thekirkland), the host of Blamo!, a podcast exploring the world of fashion with the people who shape it. I have been an avid listener of the Blamo! podcast for a few years. Jeremy’s approach to the show is easy on the ears and his guest selection is what keeps me coming back for more. On top of his gre…

On this week's episode, I speak with The Style Professor (@The.Style.Professor). His Instagram page is a collage of different outfits he’s worn for various occasions and settings often with drink in hand and rarely without cufflinks. He is also the curator of another popular Instagram page called Ralph Lauren Style (@Ralph.Lauren.Style) which acts …

My guest this week is Ethan M. Wong (@EthanMWong). Ethan is a photographer, podcaster, video game professional, and above all a menswear enthusiast. Ethan’s Instagram is filled with photos of himself always looking effortlessly sophisticated coupled with snapshots of his stylish friends having a good time. Today on the show I chat with Ethan about …

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…

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 …

This week I wanted to chat you with you about the future of the show. For the month of August, we will be taking some time to recharge, refresh, and refuel before we resume in September for season two of the show. On top of that I will be designing the Mr. Cavaliere Fall/Winter 2021 Lookbook collection and need some time to explore cloth and put my…

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. I…

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 l…

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, h…

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 …

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 o…

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 forma…

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 pract…

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 …

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 f…

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 d…

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, …

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 …

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…

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 g…

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…

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 n…

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 Ro…

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 r…

On today's episode of the How I Suit Up podcast, we speak with Efe Efeturi (@efe.efeturi), a London based freelance Director of Photography and colourist that specializes in fashion films. He is also a content creator who celebrates the idea that with a bit of intention, you can look great no matter your age. Today we take a behind the curtain look…

On today's episode, we chat with Timothy Hanchett, a self proclaimed anarchist, teetotaler, and tailor. Tim is also the founder of Induere Football Club, a brand that he has been carefully perfecting for years. He is meticulous on how a garment should fit, but when it comes to styling, often pushing the boundaries of what tailoring could be. Today,…

On today's episode of the How I Suit Up podcast, we chat with CEO of the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival, Roger Gingerich (@RogerHGingerich). Roger is a seasoned fashion industry professional with over 35 years of experience under his belt. He currently holds a seat on the board of directors for the Commonwealth Fashion Council and pla…

On this week's episode of the How I Suit Up podcast, we're joined by founder and editor-in-Chief of Bond Official, Igee Okafor (@IgeeOkafor). Igee has a beautifully curated Instagram page that looks like stills from a vintage Hollywood movie and creates a compelling story. Today, I took a look behind the curtain to look at what goes throguh Igee's …

On today's episode of How I Suit Up, we speak with classical menswear enthusiast, Zane Lim (@Thezanification). He's very well known on Instagram where he shows off his assortment of beautifully cut high waisted trousers, with in depth technicalities of tailoring. Describing his own style as "professional but not corporate", we discuss how to adopt …

On today's episode, we bring on men's lifestyle content creator Abdulla Khatib (@absdulla) to settle the debate on which city has better style, Toronto or Vancouver. As a former Torontonian, Abdulla recently made the move to scenic Vancouver and has brought his insights to the discussion. With a utilitarian approach to fashion, he continues to look…

On this week's episode, we welcome on social fashion influencer Brian Chan (@BChanism). This brand new dad and California native is one of the most stylish guys on the platform. He makes wearing traditional menswear look fresh, from wearing a suit to a pair of jeans. We chatted about his journey into menswear, sartorial pet peeves, and the essentia…

Happy New Year to you all! We've made it into 2021 and look forward to a hopeful future. On today's episode, we bring on stylist Debra Berman. Since 2008, Debra has been the leading stylistic mind behind personalities on Hockey Night in Canada, Sportsnet, Cityline, Breakfast Television, and City News. On top of that, she is also the head of Berman …

On today's episode, we welcome on Rikesh Chauhan, the mind behind The Rake Magazine's social media pages. Rikesh (or RKZ) is an established menswear writer, singer, and photographer. In our conversation, RKZ discusses his unique fashion sense, what style is like in London, and his process to creating digital content that we all love to consume!…

On today's episode, Jonathan speaks with Tim Gallant, Vice-President of Siren Communications. Tim's position has allowed him the opportunity to wear a suit and sneakers while globetrotting around some of the wanderlust locales of the world that some of us can only dream of. This discussion explores Tim's past, his thoughts on the future of menswear…

On today's episode, we tracked down Canadian TV personality Glen Baxter to discuss his COVID wardrobe. Glen's experience spans over 25 years, with appearances on shows such as Canada's Next Top Model, The Marilyn Dennis Show, and Breakfast Television. Most notably, Glen was the host of INFASHION where he was able to interview figures like Tommy Hil…

On today's episode, we bring on custom suit clothier Natasha Espinoza! Contrary to the traditional men's custom suit experience, Natasha brings a fresh perspective to the industry. We discuss her process to designing garments, how she was introduced and what drew her intrigue into men's wear, and her expert advice on what men should be wearing.…

Do Brit's have a better sense of style? On today's episode, with chat with Earl Rich. As an executive style consultant that specializes in helping folks bring out their personal brand through attire, Earl has made a name for himself on shows such like CityLine. Join us in diving deep into Earl's upbringing in Manchester, how church inspired his sty…

On our first episode, we speak with Dragon's Den star Vincenzo Guzzo. As the son of Italian immigrants, Vince's style is a representation of his own personality: bold and emphatic. Join us as Vince discusses his upbringing, inspirations, and pet peeves.

Introducing the How I Suit Up podcast, a show dedicated to those with a knack for style. We'll be interviewing some of the world's most stylish people, discussing their upbringings, motivation, and inspirations to their own style.