FIRST PLACE
BAG: PHILIP SPARKS $575; MONEY CLIP: MARK LASH $150
“I thought it might be fun to explore the world of men’s gifts,” says Beker, eyeing the “man bags” and money clips before her. “This one is a very chic leather bag, with beautiful caramel colouring,” says Beker, choosing a Philip Sparks “murse” as her favourite of the bunch. Moving on to money clips, Jeanne selects a funky Mark Lash piece (shown above). “I like the whimsy of this little ‘paper clip’ for your money,” explains Beker. “You could even engrave your loved one’s name on it.”
Where to get them: (bag) Philip Sparks, 639 Queen St. W.; (money clip) Mark Lash, 938 Eglinton Ave. W
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FOR THE FLY GUYRED CANOE $149.99“This is a super bag, and you can fit a lot of stuff in it. You can carry it to the gym, or use it for an overnight. If you work in an artsy, creative field, this bag will suit you just fine.” Where to get it: Red Canoe, 1356 Dundas St. W. |
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GONE FISHING
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OFFICERS’ CLUBWILL LEATHER GOODS $275“Now this bag is a great tote bag for someone with that army kind of penchant. A bit trendy; there’s nice leather trim to it.” Where to get it: Over the Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave. |
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GOOD SPORTFRED PERRY $295“This is definitely a well-made bag, lots of attention to detailing, great quality — a nice cream, canvas bag. It’s very sporty, and very sophisticated.” Where to get it: Harry Rosen, Yorkdale Shopping Centre |
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BACK IN THE SADDLE
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ROMAN HOLIDAYGUCCI $625“I do know some guys who would welcome a bag of this nature. It’s got that tote thing to it. You may have a man it’s perfect for. ” Where to get it: Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St.W. |
CLIP ARTCLIPS FROM $20 TO $225“These are some wonderful little money clips,” says Beker. “Very swish. Things that guys like to stash their money in, and shove in their pockets!” Beker explains that classic money clips are “almost like pieces of jewellery: nice keepsakes.” She calls the clip from Tiffany and Co. “timeless,” and says it “speaks to a kind of finesse, elegance.” The Green Shag designs are “fun for sports fans,” and the “enamel designs make them look a little jazzier.” Beker also warns that money clips are “very personal things. Keepsakes a man will hold near and dear to him.” Where to get them: Tiffany, available at Tiffany & Co., $150; CUSTOM, available at Magic Pony, $20; Green Shag, available at Green Shag, $50; David Yurman, available at Holt Renfrew, $225; Hand stamped sterling double-sided clip by Donna O Designs on Etsy.com, $130 USD |
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Jeanne Beker is the host and segment producer of Canada’s leading fashion series FashionTelevision. Catch her Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. ET on CTV or visit www.FashionTelevision.com