FOR THE GUYS WITH DESIGNER TASTE - CANALI HAS IT

THE CANALI KEI BLAZER - KNOWN FOR IT'S "TOP" FINISHING AND DETAILINGI've been working in the world of designer fashion for over 20 years.  I have always told shoppers the first thing you should ask yourself when you look at any piece of clothing or accessory - Where is this made?.   Once you know the country of origin, you can appreciate the price point of that item.  The reason being - the standards and practices of work environments varies greatly from country to country.  In addition to the ethical standards, there is a legacy of luxury for very few countries in terms of savoir faire or "know how" when it comes to hand crafted designer goods.  MADE IN ITALY, is second to none when it comes to the finest of materials, craftsmanship, and work place standards in the manufacturing world.

In Italy, there are just a handful of companies that have a true legacy of luxury. LUXURIOUS COTTON SHIRTING, MADE IN ITALY For any man that knows designer goods, the name CANALI is one that represents the finest quality in Italian fashion.  What started long ago with fine-tailoring and suiting, has grown and grown over the years.  Today, Canali offers all categories from Shoes, to Shirting, to Casual sportswear, outerwear, accessories and more.  A family run business from 1934, now run by the third generation, Canali has represented Italian Craftsmanship with pride for decades and decades.

Regardless if you are required to wear a suit every day, or if you do so as a personal passion, a tailored suit from the SU MISURA  / MADE TO MEASURE custom program at Canali would be a highlight of any wardrobe.  A RANGE OF BACKPACKS AND BAGS - FROM BUSINESS CASUAL TO ALL BUSINESSThe fit of a custom suit is unparalleled, and that suit is yours for years and years to come.  Every man needs at least one finely tailored suit in their closet.  Two is better, and three better still.  Once you have several you can start to have seasonal options and special occasion choices.

The most fun?  When you can cherry pick the collection from several categories.  With 4 or 5 go-to items that you can count on - you can put together a great wardrobe... be it on Summer Vacation.. or a Winter getaway .

One of the coolest items I found recently when shopping the brands website?  A limited edition set of headphones.. HANDMADE.  Each set has a luxe Canali leather strap connecting the handmade headphones by PRYMA, with Sonus Faber Audio technology.  These are an EXCLUSIVE to CANALI.COM in celebration of their excellent US web-store.  CLICK OVER NOW - as these are limited edition.   I can't think of a cooler Father's Day Gift for ANY guy that loves beats. HEAD TO TOE - CANALI HAS YOU COVERED 

SHOP CANALI in your favorite department store or high-end haberdashery shop near you.  Over 1000 stores in over 100 countries carry these fine garments.  If you are lucky, you live near one of the almost 200 company owned stores.. Click CANALI BOUTIQUES to find the one nearest to you. PRYMA FOR CANALI LIMITED EDITION HEADPHONES, WITH SONUS FABER AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

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TOMS SHOES 2.0 at NORDSTROM

TOMS SHOES EVER EVOLVING STYLES - CLICK TO SHOP AT NORDSTROMI spend most of my professional life ( ok, a good portion of my personal life too)TOM'S FLAG - CHARITY FOR PROFIT - A NEW BUSINESS MODEL surrounded by designer fashion, accessories, and home furnishings that cost a small fortune.  Handcrafted luxury goods have to be very expensive because there is no other way to create items in Europe and America.  

Rarely do I get excited enough about every day pieces to want to write about them, but Tom's Shoes are in a class all on their own.  The company, founded by Blake Mycoskie was created to sell shoes that would provide a pair for poor children for every pair that was sold.  #OneForOne was the concept, and it quickly became a phenomenon.  A PATRIOTIC PAIR OF TOM'S FOR MEN - NEW FOR SPRING - $53.95 Since 2006, the company has provided over 35 million shoes to kids in need.   The eye-wear collection was started in 2011, and has restored sight to over 275,000 children. TOM'S DELRAY SNEAKER - $78.95 The Coffee roasting division was started in 2014 and has provided over 67,000 weeks of clean water to families in developing countries.  The new bag collection launching in 2015 will provide birth kits and training to those that deliver babies in the poorest of countries.DELREY TOE DETAIL    Add to all of this amazing charitable work the fact that the company makes cool shoes you want to wear.  More amazing, they don't cost a fortune, are easy to travel in, and have become one of the trendiest shoes to be seen wearing. TOM'S MEN'S CLASSIC SLIP ON - $43.95-$47.95 - SHOWN IN NAVY (AVAILABLE IN RANGE OF COLORS

The iconic department store Nordstrom has built a strong following with it's reputation of wonderful customer service.  For over 100 years the store has provided impeccable service, quality products, in pristine retail settings.  Now with over 100 full service department stores, and almost 200 off-price stores the chain has a unique position.TOM'S POLARIZED AVIATORS - $149.00 - MORE STYLES AVAILABLE   It caters to a wide range of clients who might feel just as comfortable at Macy's or Neiman Marcus.  Somehow, Nordstrom serves all price points. BABY TOM'S - CUTEST GIFT EVER? - $31.95 - SHOWN IN RED - (AVAILABLE IN RANGE OF COLORS)

Starting with simple canvas slip-ons, the brand has evolved to sneakers, suede lace ups, woven leather, and more.   There are men's & women's, children's, and now baby shoes!

You should buy the shoes to be charitable, but you'll buy them because you like them.  Once you wear them, you will love them.  If you travel, you must own a pair. TOM'S HUARACHE TOE DETAIL In fact, I can't believe you already don't have at least one pair.   I might have 10.. no joke.   Having started as a shoe store in Seattle, it's no wonder that Nordstrom has an impressive shoe department in every store today.  While women's shoe departments have become trendy in the last 10 years, Nordstrom has be doing double duty with amazing Men's and Women's shoe departments for decades.TOM'S HUARACHE FLAT - $78.95

Shop these and so many more Tom's styles at Nordstrom now.  There are more in-store, but you can click images to buy dozens of options now.  TOM'S VIAJE SNEAKER - $78.99 They make a great Father's Day gift for the cool dad in your life! #FathersDayGift  - Click any of the links or images to shop for shoes now! JUST A FEW OF MY FAVORITE LOOKS FROM TOM'S - I DARE YOU TO BUY JUST ONE! - PH JASON JOBSON