Sydney Mamane, Designer and owner of KIN started out as a stylist, and within a couple of years moved into the film industry working in the wardrobe department where he taught himself elementary skills in sewing, cutting, draping, and pattern drafting.

After 6 solid years in film he took a position apprenticing with an experienced tailor, which solidified his expertise in tailoring, cutting, and draping. Upon leaving his apprenticeship he started a custom bespoke denim and suiting business run out of a small Toronto based studio.

In 2005 Sydney opened a retail store on Toronto’s Queen Street West.  He spent the last 4 years meticulously perfecting and developing his own label and is now set to launch Kin in Autumn 2010 with a complete menswear collection.

Complete collection below…

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Christopher Lee Sauve has just released his latest styles - taking on high-fashion and pop-hollywood with 6 new tee-shirt designs. Taking aim at Lohan, Britt and even Tom Ford - Sauve’s designs are funny, witty, a provide a comical take on modern day pop culture. With his newly launched website and e-shop, you can now grab these tee’s for yourself.

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Sung Choi, Creative Director of CLAE, creates an array of evolving classic shoes for the modern man. Breathing new life into traditional footwear, the man in charge is Choi - taking the creative lead and developing CLAE into one of the most sought-after shoe brands around today. He blurs the lines between the comfort of athletic footwear and the visual aesthetic of dress-inspired styling, creating unique and stylish creations. Here, THE MALCOLM sits down with the man in charge - Mr. Sung Choi himself.

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THE JAMES NEW YORK, A Modern Vision of Classic Hospitality, to OPEN IN SOHO Summer 2010

A symbol of Canadian childhood, Club Monaco’s legendary Crest Sweatshirt has been re-immortalized by Club Monaco’s international headquarters. A former wardrobe staple, this model halted production more than 10 years ago when the company took a turn to a more sophisticated urban look. Back specifically for Canada (where CM was born and raised), the design team has perfected the perfect wash and fit – and created a 2010-hooded sweatshirt. They are available as of today in limited qualities – so for those who want to re-live their youth – RUN.

Marcelo Burlon is the man behind Marcelo Burlon Enterprise - an assemblage of creative wit, innovation, entrepreneurship and vision - all pertaining to the business of fashion. While he served as the Editor-In-Chief of Rodeo Magazine, the now defunct title has been laid to rest and Burlon has been kept busy launching his latest editorial, THE SCENE. Fresh off the heels of the Milan and Paris men’s collections - Burlon spoke to us about Patagonia, Yoga, and why he sees himself as a “spaceship”.

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