F As In Frank hosts Taz Arnold in Toronto

For the first time ever in Canada, Taz Arnold aka TI$A will be appearing at F as in Frank this Saturday Jan 28th! For those of you unfamiliar with TI$A, perhaps this iconic picture may jog your memory? He’s the guy in the leopard tights and clearly a member of Kanye’s The Fly Group.

In addition, to being a fashion icon he also has his own vintage brand called TI$A where you can purchase some crazy home brands and exclusive vintage like my favourite the Gucci loafers. If that wasn’t enough he is also 1/3 member of a group called Sa-Ra.

 

F As In Frank has not only set up a meet and greet with TI$A at their 418 Queen St W. location but will also be having TI$A merchandise on deck.

Event starts 5pm. *All ages, no tix required*
The store will be closing at 4:30 for set up so make sure you’ve got your toques on.

As with any special guest that arrives in this city you know there’s going to be an after party.

TheLegendsLeague: Pre-Season Online Sale

Starting TODAY Jan 27th Legends League/ Ideall Clothing are having their pre-season online sale.

$20 Tees
$30 Hats
$80-$100 Sweaters

The sale is on until the very day that they launch their new collection which maybe be dropping as early as February 29th.

Click here to shop online: Ideall Clothing

You can also check them out on:

Facebook: Legends League 

Twitter: @legendsleague  @ideallclothing #LLseason

Buckler: Sunday Fun-Day Silent Auction

Buckler Toronto is always doing something innovative to engage its customers and this event is no different. On January 29th between the hours of 4pm – 6pm Buckler Toronto located at 700 Queen St. West is having their first ever SILENT AUCTION otherwise known as “Sunday Fun-day” where they will be featuring select complete looks from FW 2011 collection. They are quite literally auctioning off some of the most coveted looks of the season with bids starting as low as $190.

For those of you who’ve been to a Buckler party you know it wouldn’t be a Buckler party without some complimentary beverages. Suffice it to say they will be serving up some afternoon cocktails thanks to their friends at Belvedere Vodka.

Make sure you RSVP to Toronto@andrewbuckler.com.

Recession-Proof Pricing:

This weekend Friday Jan 13th to Sunday Jan 15th Gotstyle is taking 20% off their already reduced prices!

Sale items are now 50-70% off!
They also have dress shirts in the social section for $50!

My Toronto

A picture says 1000 words. In this age of hustle and bustle, we tend to forget that our city has amazing visuals that tell our story. We may pass by an intersection, a road, a building, a person, a shop many times without appreciating its beauty. Every week we want to give you a unique perspective from a local Toronto photographer through their eyes.

What they capture may tell an untold story.

Flatiron Building by Danelle Jane Tran

Community 54 Launches in Toronto!

Community 54 is a place like no other. Located in Parkdale at 1275 Queen St. West, it’s not the typical shop you would stumble upon during your downtown rounds. However, it’s worth going the distance, one of those places you`ll be begging your friends to check out. When you first enter, your eyes shift directly to the arcade games, the artwork displayed on the walls, and as you go deeper into the store; the vintage sewing machine, the old board games, the button ups and you just don’t know what to call this place…possibly your new favourite shop?

Of course, before any boutique labels are thrown, Community 54 is first and foremost a creative space, going beyond the product and presenting a lifestyle. The shop isn’t just there to offer its contents of wonderfully picked vintage items from snapbacks to Polo shirts, but it offers itself as a space for designers, artists and other curators of the city to connect and create. You can catch some live art on Saturdays and other upcoming events featured on their site, or simply walk in and chat with the man who makes it all happen, store owner  Daymon Green.

What makes things more interesting is the store’s collaboration with ThinkContra, an online-based lifestyle magazine whose workspace is within the shop. Sharing similar aesthetics in fashion, branding and art in general, it’s a match made in heaven. This was translated at the Toronto store launch in December where they worked together and hosted a meet and greet for fans of Rich Hil, who then performed at Wrongbar later on. Here are a few words from that night with ThinkContra’s Editor-in-Chief, Trung Hoang speaking about the collaboration and Community 54’s Founding Partner, Daymon Green speaking on the shop coming from U.S to Canada.

Make sure to check out the space and experience it for yourself.

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THE PAYBACK *Appreciation Fundraiser*

New Years Jams

Are you still deciding what you’ll be doing for New Years or better yet what party you’ll be attending? Well, don’t fret we’ve done some leg work and narrowed down the selection to just 3 major parties in the city. No matter what your scene is one of these parties is bound to fulfill your New Years celebration needs.

You are cordially invite you to ring in NEW YEAR’S EVE 2012 at the extravagant Vogue Supperclub in the heart of Liberty Village.
This year we’ve combined some of the best dj’s in the city providing the soundtrack and vibe you’d expect at most house parties and packaged it within an elegant 2 floor venue in Liberty Village! Start your evening off with a delectable dinner and dance the night away to the very best in HIP HOP, R&B, REGGAE, HOUSE, ELECTRO AND TOP 40.

Music by: DJ Wristpect x JB Allen on percussion, DJ Illiment & DJ Feelinz

Hosted By: Sir Lancelot, Bozack Morris & TRIXX

Dresscode: Semi-Formal/Formal

** Complimentary champagne & hors d’oeuvres

Tickets: $40 in advance or you can purchase tickets at the door. For the full dinner and dance package its $80

You’ve made many accomplishments in the past year and have so much more planned for the future. Ring in 2012 with beautiful people in an upscale manner: not just because its the best thing to do, but because you deserve it. This event was designed with you in mind.

Complimentary champagne toast | Drink until 3, party until 4
An unparalleled VIP experience | An upscale venue in a central location

DJ Spoonz | Infinity Sound | DJ Rych Kydd | Jig of Team1Hundred

Semi-formal attire: be red carpet ready! Mandatory collared shirts for gentlemen. No sneakers, jeans, t-shirts, hoodies or anything baggy. No exceptions.

Online Tickets - http://nuyearseve.eventbrite.com/

For the first time ever, Shuffle will be on a Saturday… Dec. 31st NEW YEARS EVE!!! Unlike most shuffle parties, this will be an ADVANCE TICKET event. So if you haven’t thought of what you’re doing, start thinking… we would love to have you party with us!!!

Mixed by JEDI & DJ D-LUX

Hosted by T-RexXx

LOCATION: 6 Degrees – 2335 Yonge St. (North of Eglinton)

DOORS: 9pm

BONUS: A Complimentary drink will be served at midnight.

DRESS CODE: Fashion Forward, Denim, Tie, Dress, Heels, Black & White, Clean.
(no hats allowed)

New Year’s Giveaway x Gotstyle

The people at Gotstyle are giving away 3 pairs of tickets to the Thompson New Years Eve party! Click here to find out how you can enter to WIN!!

Holiday Giveaway: Day 5 (Final Day)

Dear Readers,

I would like to start by saying ‘Thank You’! Thank You, for having supported me and my blog for over 2 years. Without your support and constants words of encouragement I don’t think I would have made it this far. Now I know  that during the holidays the number one thing bloggers and retailers alike try to sell is this whole notion of “gift guides”, I know this because not too long ago I was trying to orchestrate one of my own. That’s when it hit me. While the world is telling you what you should buy someone else I figured I’d flip the script, which is why starting TODAY I will be giving away a ton of  FREE SWAG till Christmas. Think of this as my way of saying thank you for standing behind the Freshly.Educated.Men brand and me.

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Sincerest regards,

Sharad

(Founder & Editor-in-Chief)

How do you get your hands on all of this amazing swag?

Twitter: Follow frshlyedumen then tweet “Hey @frshlyedumen I want to win the @torontobuckler & @Rdio Gift pack! http://wp.me/pxoas-5EN #holiday #gift #giveaway”

Facebook: Give us a “like” and write on our wall ”Hey Freshly.Educated.Men I want to win the @torontobuckler & @Rdio Gift pack! http://wp.me/pxoas-5EN #holiday #gift #giveaway”

 

**NOTE: Freshly.Educated.Men is a Toronto centric blog and as such to be eligible to win you must be a resident of Toronto.

 

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Approximate Value: $195

We are down to our final gift! Keeping in theme with the Buckler Friday, we are giving away this exclusive mitten scarf, yup you read correctly. This piece is not only a scarf but it also has a build in mitten to keep you wonderfully warm is winter. As usually we are also throwing in a box of Sexy Bastard socks and a 1-month subscription to Rdio. Enjoy!!

 

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Approximate Value: $135

Gift item #4 and this time we have a classic Buckler braided wax coated belt along with a pack of Sexy Bastard socks and a 1 month subscription to Rdio the ground-breaking digital music service that is reinventing the way people discover, listen to, and share music.

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Approximate Value: $125

Today is all about gifts from Buckler and Rdio. Enter for a chance to win a embossed Buckler T-shirt, the ever cheeky Sexy Bastard socks and a 1-month subscription to Rdio.

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Approximate Value: $115

Today is all about gifts from Buckler and Rdio. As such we have swapped out the genuine leather sleeve holders for this gorgeous cashmere/cotton blend tie. You still get the ever cheeky Sexy Bastard socks and a 1-month subscription to Rdio.

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Approximate Value: $110

If you love Buckler as much as we do you are going to love todays giveaways. To start off, we are continuing with the 1 month subscription to Rdio. Couple that with a pair of argyle Sexy Bastard socks and genuine leather “sleeve holders”. For those of you wondering what sleeve holder are, they are what people in the 60′s used to keep the sleeves of their shirts from rolling down. Much like having a tie or money clip having a sleeve holder in your arsenal only epitomizes your place as a true gentleman.