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Holiday Decorating At West Elm
While there’s never a bad time to stop by West Elm in Griffintown and browse through their crave-worthy wares, Christmas at West Elm is extra special. We look forward to great decorating ideas, new additions to our Christmas decor and much more. Every year they come up with concepts and collections that sparkle as brightly…
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Hair Nourishment For Men
Guys, we’re doing good things for ourselves, or at least we should. We exercise regularly, we try to eat as well as we can, being careful about what we are putting into our bodies, but what about the rest? I know many of you are using those 3-in-1 shampoo/body wash/face wash in the shower but…
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A Tropical Event Heats Up Montreal This Winter
Brighten up your life this winter – Come check out Salt & Papaya, a unique Tropical Holiday shopping experience happening one day only in December. Salt & Papaya adds some Caribbean heat to your holiday shopping this year, featuring clothing, art and accessories all designed and made in the Caribbean. Featuring a number of designer…
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Christmas X West Elm
The Christmas spirit comes in all forms and getting into that spirit has never been more inspiring. While Christmas is a heavily nostalgic time for many, we continue cultivating that perfect decor by adding something new to our holiday decorations every year. There are also those of us who plan out a different theme every…
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Boss Bottled
A man’s cologne is as personal and subjective as any piece of clothing he owns. When actor Chris Hemsworth (Star Trek, Marvel’s Thor, Marvel’s Avengers), the new ambassador for Boss Bottled by Hugo Boss, took on the role of promoting the classic fragrance he did it not just because it comes from a prestigious brand…
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Sir Edwards
There’s nothing quite like spending a relaxing weekend at home. Getting up early, putting on a pot of coffee and taking your time to soak up each, well-earned, moment of peace that you’ve worked hard for all week. Lazing around, watching TV, in our underwear until you absolutely have to get dressed is part of…
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CW Beggs & Sons
A couple of weeks ago I attended the launch of a couple of new products from CW Beggs & Sons. We gathered downtown at Cloakroom for cocktails and canapés to learn about the new offerings and to sample them first hand, on the spot. You’ve probably come across these products in drug stores across the…
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CHANEL Haute Couture F/W 2017/18
Chanel doesn’t do anything half way. When in Paris… And here’s a very cool behind the scenes look at the show and the very fomo worthy celebrity guest list. What did you think of this spectacle?
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West Elm Montreal
Next to book shopping, furniture and home décor shopping is one of my favorite ways to spend a few hours of the weekend. I can easily take half a day to search through a store to find that perfect chair, a new candle or even just dream about redoing my whole home from top to…
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Suitsupply
Guys, your style inspiration in Montreal just got a new destination. Suitsupply recently opened their second Canadian location right here in the 514. Montreal is a city that prides itself on being one of North America’s best cities for envelope-pushing fashion for women but for guys it isn’t always easy to find the threads that…
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Structube
Our homes are our sanctuaries, a space where we begin and end our days, where we curl up with a good book or sit around the table with friends enjoying great food and wine. Our homes are as unique as the people that inhabit them and there’s nothing like find that great piece of furniture…
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La Petite Garçonne and Chapitre 2
Three years ago La Petite Garçonne was born. Boutique 1861 had gotten so popular with shoppers from around the world that the dainty and aesthetically pleasing clothing couldn’t be contained in one or two simple stores. La Petite Garçonne offered a generation of woman a French inspired collection of clothing an accessories. When the store…
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NICO S/S 2017
NICO is one of Montreal’s most colourful labels and last week Montreal was treated to a look at the hotly anticipated new spring/summer 2017 collection. We gathered at the trendy W Hotel’s Plateau Lounge for a front-row look the Mediterranean inspired collection of delightfully patterned tunics, colour blocked shirts and seductive swimwear. Featured below are…
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Main And Local
The thing about Montreal is that whether you were born here, you moved here or just spend a weekend from time to time, there’s something special about our city that sticks with you. Montreal is creative, it’s vibrant and it moves to the beat of something different for those who love it. I started DJNL…
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Five To Follow
Follow these acounts to fill your Instagram with things other than cats and brunch. @bestofyul A photo posted by Best of YUL (@bestofyul) on Dec 14, 2015 at 6:58am PST “Exploring Montreal’s most established institutions” is his tagline but this highly addictive and completely hilarious Instagram account reviews anything but. He spends his days…
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PK Subban
Montreal Festival Mode&Design promotes local brands and helps fashion enthusiasts discover new artists and designers. From August 15th to the 20th, Montrealers attending the festival had the possibility to participate in conferences, visit on site pop-up shops, fashion shows and of course, the VIP private events! Tuesday, August 16th, the famous hockey player, PK Subban invited…
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A Scent Of Luxury
I was first introduced to the Karl Winters luxury fragrance company while getting pampered at the W Hotel earlier this year. The company caught my eye (and my nose) with their beautifully presented collections of home fragrances, soaps and more. I’ve always been a big fan of perfumes, colognes and candles that have the ability…
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Men’s Care Trends
When it comes to taking care of our personal well-being and our appearance, men are lightyears behind women. We have however been taking baby-steps out of the mud-covered man cave over the last 15 years and leading cosmetic companies like L’Oreal, Khiels and Biotherm have taken notice. There are now almost as many skincare lines…
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NICO Design
Montreal is one of North America’s most naturally fashion forward cities. We are lucky to have so many talented designers that keep pushing fashion beyond its limits while daring us to step outside our comfort zone. Nico Bilodeau isn’t new to Montreal’s fashion scene but his new collection is finally ready for us covet. Last…
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Frank & Oak SC
Montreal based menswear retailer, Frank & Oak continues to push the boundaries of style with their latest collection, Frank & Oak SC. This is the second release from their State Concepts line of street inspired clothing, a perfect fit for the guy who likes to think outside the corporate box. The collection includes 54 pieces…
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SIDIM Design Show
The SIDIM Design Show is Canada’s largest gathering of design professionals and enthusiasts and one of North America’s most elegant and advanced design shows. Details of this year’s design show were unveiled at an exclusive media brunch held at Griffintown’s fashion forward restaurant, Le Richmond and featured this year’s spokesperson, Mitsou Gélinas. Running from Thursday,…
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Walk The Line
Holt Renfrew is Canada’s cutting edge leader in high fashion for men and women. Their stores cater to those who push the style envelope beyond the confines of their comfort zones into a place that dazzles the imagination. In Montreal, Holts menswear lines are unrivalled when it comes to quality, workmanship and tailoring. Featuring a…
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Noize Original
Canada is known for many things but besides the natural beauty of our rugged land and our hot new Prime Minister, the Great White North is world renowned for our shiver-inducing winters. While many people shudder at the thoughts of plummeting temperatures, Canadians embrace the cold with cautiously-optimistic open arms. We were built for this…
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GIVE/RECEIVE
Here we are again folks, the holidays are closing in and like a pair of Aretha Franklin’s high-heels, you’re feeling the pressure. As we head into the final stretch of the busiest shopping season of the year, take a moment and breathe deep because we are here to help. For those of you who are…
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OTH X VANS RELAUNCH
Having gotten their start in 1999, Off The Hook boutique has positioned itself as one of Canada’s most unique retailers of premium street inspired designer clothing, accessories and footwear. For the last 5 years, OTH has collaborated with one of the most popular and visible street wear brands in North America, Vans. To celebrate the…
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Downtown Style
Montreal’s men’s fashion scene got a much needed shot in the arm last week when Frank & Oak opened their latest flagship store on Stanley Street, just up from St-Catherine. The retail giant may have gotten their start online but with the massive success they’ve had, online was clearly just the beginning. Founded in Montreal…
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Standing Statement
The clothes we wear says a lot about the type of people we are. We express how we are feel, our sense of style, our strengths, our weaknesses and our views by simply putting on the clothes that help us dress these things up. We are each a walking billboard of personal expression and our…
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Bowvember 2015
Even though the biggest Bowvember events are still a couple of months away, late last month this year’s Bowvember bowtie design was unveiled at a special ceremony, right here in Montreal. Co-designed by father-daughter team, Penelope and Winston McQuade along side local designer Luko Marion, this year’s bowtie is a black, white and grey tartan,…
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Best Foot Forward
The line between art and fashion has once again been blurred as Browns launches an exclusive line of Stan Smiths designed by local Montreal pop artist, TAVA. At a blowout launch late in August, Browns unveiled the colourful sneakers to a gaggle of Montreal’s most fashionable social media and personalities. Offering 10 creative designs, the…
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DJNL Summer Survival
Guys, summer may have gotten off to a rocky start here in Montreal but the heat is finally here and we have your guide to the ultimate summer survival. This time of year is all about grabbing a good book, lathering on a little sunscreen and sinking into the sand with a drink in hand. DJNL’s…
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#DJNL STYLE SCOOP
Streetwear continues to dominate all walks of fashion and style and Atelier New Regime is a thriving example of knowing when to throw your stylish snapback in the ring. Atelier New Regime is a Montreal based streetwear brand with a menswear influence and is redefining the customer experience through the superb quality of their product,…
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Best Foot Forward
Scarpa, a locally owned shoe store in Westmount, has undergone quite the transformation. Thanks to the handy work of emerging (and very talented) interior designer, Nina Azoulay, the store’s new look blends amazing finds with decorative lighting, textured fabrics, carpets and warm wood finishes that completes a very polished look. The attention to detail is…
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#DJNL Fashion Report
DJNL got an exclusive first look at what the ladies will be wearing this coming season from renowned local distributor, Show and Tell. From dark denims to light as a feather blouses, scarves and more, we dove deep into the new collections they proudly presented for Spring/Summer 2015. From their beautiful showroom in TMR, the…
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For Your Home
There are furniture stores, like Bois et Cuir, that leave you charmed by what they offer and inspired to add a little of that charm to your own home. Recently opened at 6304 St. Hubert (and on St. Joseph in Quebec City) along the outdoor promenade, Bois et Cuir offers an exciting array of rustic…
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See and be Seen
Despite the cold, Montreal’s most fashionable media and other guests descended upon the Galerie Antoine Ertaskirzan for the preview launch of Bon Look’s first men’s eyewear collection. Founded in Montreal in 2011, Bon Look provides a fashionable yet accessible alternative to higher priced prescription brands. With their remarkable designs, they also offer something that’s uniquely…
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No Optical Illusions
A little over a year ago, Corey Shapiro, the creative mastermind behind the Vintage Frames Company, turned up the heat on Montreal’s hair-styling scene with Notorious, his very well known, pimped up barber shop in St. Henri. Now, he’s taken a turn towards eyewear with L’Archive, Vintage Frames new flagship store. If his other ventures…
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Boto Swimwear
Being on the cusp of winter, shorts may be the last thing on our minds – or maybe not. As the leaves and temperatures fall, our desire to escape the Canadian cold gets quickly fired up. Boto shorts are the most stylish way for guys to look their best as we trade in the cold…
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Rigor Lux
Canadian based designer, Miranda Murray has been making waves in the fashion industry for quite some time. As the emerging luxury brand’s head designer and creative director, she is taking aim at our tough winters by proving that buttoning up against the elements doesn’t have to mean compromising our style. At a premiere launch event…
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JoshuaDAVID
It was a fashionable night out a couple of weeks ago as JoshuaDAVID celebrated their 5 years of success with a blowout party at their Sherbrooke West store. Having carved out a niche for themselves with top-notch service and brands in their beautiful store, the lavish party was a salute to their past and a…
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Apple + U2
On September 9th, Apple held the splashy, seat-wetting unveiling of their latest polarizing products, the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6 plus and the brand spanking new Apple Watch. Apple fans and technophiles have been buzzing about the iPhone 6 since the launch of their last gadgets but it was Apple’s “gift” of U2’s latest album,…
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Christian-Rex
This past June Toronto’s magnificent Storys building on Duncan Street was the setting for a formal chic, black tie affair. Famed Spanish jewelry line, Christian-Rex, made its grand North American debut in our country’s largest metropolis at a star-studded launch. Having already taken Europe by storm and coveted by a vast array of celebs including…
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The Ritz Grand Prix
Have an exclusive look at how our night out for the Grand Prix at the Ritz Carlton went down. Decadence at it’s best! All dressed up for the party of the year. The free flowing bubbly we enjoyed all night. One of the many decadent food tables found throughout the party. Arriving into the beautiful…
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Birks 135
Early last week Birks kicked off their celebration of the 135th anniversary of Canada’s premier jewelry destination with a VIP cocktail at their Philips Square flagship store. Billed as the beginning of a yearlong anniversary celebration of a true Canadian institution, Birks will be rolling out more fun events as the year progresses. During they…
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Holt Renfrew
For 175 years, Holt Renfrew has been setting the standard for style in Canada and as the celebrations roll on, DJNL looks at the iconic department store’s beginings, brands and impact.
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Coccolily
From Africa to Montreal, Tennachie Yankey is one of Montreal’s globetrotting fashion designers. DJNL nabbed her from a hectic schedule to discuss fashion and what’s coming up next for her and Coccolily.