The Perfect...Lace

Coloured Shoelaces by Hook + Albert

I have been looking for coloured laces for over a year. Thanks to August issue of GQ Manual I can look no further.  If you are a bit shy but want to take a step outside your comfort zone try replacing your tired and boring brown or black laces with Hook + Albert's rainbow of colours. The waxed cotton laces come in bundles of 4, 5 or 9 and look perfect on a favourite pair of wingtips or brogues. Starting at $32 hookandalbert.com

The Perfect...Denim Jacket

The Levi's Trucker Jacket

Fitted, dark and masculine enough for your Grandfather, Levi's Made in the USA line offers the essential in denim jackets.  This classic will never go out of style and is handcrafted at the White Oak Denim Mill in Millsboro, NC.  I'm wearing mine right now. $210 us.levi.com 

The Perfect...Summer Suede

The Tom Semi Brogue by Grenson

 

I love a good pair of blue suede shoes. If you are looking to invest in a pair of shoes go with Grenson. After all, they were an official shoe and boot maker for British Soldiers during the second World War. I bought my first pair three year's ago and never looked back. This Tom Semi Brogue is soft and unlined making it an easy choice for the office or the bar. $280 at grenson.co.uk

The Perfect...Charge

The GreenZero Charger by Bracketron

 

 

I'm adding this to my travel gear. The Mushroom GreenZero Wall Travel Charger features exclusive GreenZero Technology -- the most eco-friendly way to charge mobile devices while totally eliminating the wasteful stand-by consumption (Zero idle power) that other chargers consume when left plugged in. So when your iPhone or iPod is done charging it shuts off automatically. $35 at bracketron.com

The Perfect...Commute

The Brompton Oratory Jacket

The design team behind the iconic, award-winning Brompton bicycle has unveiled the Brompton Oratory Jacket – an innovation in cycling apparel that can be worn throughout the day straight from bike, to boardroom, to bar. Designed with a host of concealed features it has the functionality of performance clothing but presented with classic British sartorial elegance. It is made from Epic cotton, which provides total protection from the elements whilst also offering sufficient poise for more formal occasions. Check out Will Carleysmith, Head of Design, as he talks through the features of the new jacket. $390 at  shop.brompton.co.uk

The Perfect...Skin

The Capilene 2 Lightweight Crew by Patagonia

Taking on old man winter can be daunting, especially when you live in an erratic climate.  I find the Patagonia Light Weight Crew is perfect for almost any activity, especially on the slopes. Its open-knit construction breathes, wicks moisture and clocks the fastest dry time of all Patagonia's performance baselayer fabrics, preventing you from freezing on the lift. $45 patagonia.com 

The Perfect...Post Shave

 Morocan Neroli Post-Shave Lotion by Aesop

I have been using Aesop products for about 6 months now. Great packaging and intoxicating scents aside, they produce real results.  My fav is the post-shave lotion. It spreads effortlessly and acts quickly on dry and aggravated skin of the face and neck. Extracts of Neroli Blossom, Sandalwood and Bisabol calm and soothe without clogging. It's not easy to find this Aussie line in Canada but you can try ordering from the UK or visit one of two new shops in N.Y.C.  $50  aesop.com