There’s a show named for this piece of clothing. Justin Timberlake named half of his last album after it. It even has its own catch-phrase, courtesy of Barney Stinson on the show How I Met Your Mother. The suit has garnered this much attention for a reason. So suit up at these Edmonton menswear havens.
Their awesome collection of suits is actually really reasonably priced, so they make good party suits (spill something the dry cleaner won’t be able to get out? No problem!). The price range goes from about $180 to $800 and the looks are just as varied – beautiful Italian wool suits from Tiger of Sweden, a two-tone pique suit from Calvin Klein, wool and silk flannel suits from DKNY. Imagine your dream suit, then come find it here, for less than your monthly rent.
When I asked my gentlemen friends where they prefer to buy their suits in Edmonton. One of them simply said: “You have money to burn? The Helm.” Their suits, while exquisite, will cost you a pretty penny. Ralph Lauren Black Label and Corneliani suits do not come cheap. But, there is the occasional suit from the Helm collection or Luigi Bianchi that costs under a grand. Decide your budget beforehand, because once you’re there and put on a beautiful suit, you won’t want to leave without it.
Once you get over your excitement at the huge pool table, homemade treats and fresh coffee available here, you’ll turn your attention to the suits. Canadian brands, like Montreal brands Samuelsohn and Jack Victor, take the lead here top quality Italian and British brands. Casually shrug on a cashmere suit, or one made from camel hair and enjoy how it feels against your body. Vow to never take it off.