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Boots on the Ground: The Canadian Military Journalism Course
Ten days I spent in a place I have never been, doing something I never thought I would be doing. In May, 11 journalism students, recent graduates and I were sponsored to attend the Canadian Military...
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The Dinner Date: Less is More
One of man’s greatest challenges: mastering the dinner date. For every stage of your relationship, a certain amount of effort is expected of you. Early on, too little effort and you’re in the dog...
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First in Line: Versace for H&M
Versace and H&M are making a collaborative effort to launch a joint clothing line for men and women, finally hitting Canadian shores this upcoming Saturday. You may know this by now, especially...
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For Real? — Versace for H&M Review
Just earlier today, hundreds of Torontonians were lined up in the bitter cold outside the city’s three H&M stores, ready for the Versace for H&M launch. Some, like the people holed up in a tent...
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Brushing the dust off
It’s been a damn long time since I’ve last posted. Though I’ve kept alive The Gentleman Journalist’s persona on Twitter (and in daily life, of course), I’ve definitely allowed this blog to languish....
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When personal branding hurts good journalism
For today’s journalists, personal branding has become an industry must for when you want to get noticed by – and write serious content for – an accredited publication. The easiest way for publications...
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The Vine social media revolution and what it means for fashion journalism
It’s been just a few weeks since Vine — the Twitter-owned social media service that allows users to share six-second, tweet-like video clips — launched. As was the case when Twitter first came out,...
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DKNY ‘inadvertently’ steals photographer’s work, social media justice quickly...
In an example of social media bolstering corporate accountability within the fashion industry, Donna Karan New York (DKNY), an American fashion label, has made a $25,000 donation after allegedly...
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Redefining custom style: 3D printing and the fashion industry
Dita Von Teese models a 3D-printed gown, Asher Levine’s 3D-printed sunglasses The future of 3D printing is looking good. Real good. While guys may not be as keen to get our hands on a replica couture...
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Why is the NRA taking aim at journalists, Jim Porter?
Dear Mr. James Porter, future president of the NRA: I’m a proud firearms license holder who has grown up and lived most of his life in Northville, Mich. There, no citizens are required to pass a gun...
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Liveblog from the Front Lines
Last night, Global News started their first-ever liveblog with soldiers from Afghanistan. Global and its viewers generated a discussion lasting about an hour covering various topics. Apparently, one of...
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Style is War: The Winged Hussars
Fashion, much like art, can count war among its driving forces. Some of the most stylish men in the world were history’s greatest warriors. But not all of them were born to be trend-setters as much as...
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Learning to accept your Thing in journalism
Being tapped to take on the challenges of a new column on Toronto Life’s website made me realize that if you’re a journalist, you might have a Thing and not even know it. The column is Sale of the...
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Toronto’s Jade Raymond on being a businesswoman and a mom in the gaming industry
By: Nicholas Mizera (Cross-posted to IGN blogs) For Jade Raymond, balancing her personal and professional lives comes with the territory of being a pioneering female executive in the male-dominated...
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Wherein I taste three distinct ales
A certain bespectacled (therefore: wise) and tie-loving professor would encourage his journalism students at the University of Western Ontario to “pour a cold one” while writing. I decided to take his...
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Want your boyfriend to dress better? Here’s a guy’s perspective
It’s not uncommon for friends to come to me for style advice. That’s fine by me, as long as you’re asking on your own behalf. Things get a little more complicated when I’m asked to upgrade an...
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How I survived covering my first NBA playoffs
Having written news across several beats, I’ve grown accustomed to dealing with unfamiliar subjects. Most recently, I’ve had the opportunity to cover the first few NBA playoffs games between the...
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Menswear inspiration: Russell Westbrook (and his new Barneys NYC collection)
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook just inked a collaboration with Barneys NYC, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Not only am I sure his XO Exclusively Ours collection will be everything...
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Weekend look: Faded memories
Does this jacket make me look tough? I certainly thought it did when I bought it roughly 10 years ago, one of my first big purchases. Today, I rolled out of bed unwilling to shave and reluctant to...
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Why men should take selfies
There are many articles and memes that suggest men should steer clear of taking selfies. Nobody wants to see a dude in a photo, they never look good. Guys who post selfies are full of themselves. Up...
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