Even without the usual -15 winter weather; down parkas are ubiquitous, hot items. They’re the puffy jackets from your childhood, but way cooler.

“Every day, we get at least two inquires over the phone for Moose Knuckles’ coats,” says Melissa, while discussed the popularity of Moose Knuckles with the Toronto Star.

Which down-filled jacket is keeping you warm today?

We’ll be closed from January 22 to 25th for some small renovations and updates.

However, alterations can still be picked up and if you’ve already booked an appointment with Pamela in the barber shop on Wednesday, you’ll still be able to see her.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, we will return to normal business hours on Thursday, January 26th.

Melissa will be stopping by CTV News this morning to talk about some menswear trends. Tune into  CTV News Morning Express (channel 62) at 11:15 AM today (January 19th) to see what’s hot for 2012 menswear!

Our lovely Janette is looking for a new place to live, I selfishly want her to find a place close to work so she can walk (and I can call her for in for fashion emergencies!).

She is looking to spend $1,000 – $1,300, no basement apartments and no parking spot is needed. If you can help her (and therefore, help me) there is a Gotstyle gift certificate in it for you! Janet can be reached at janette@gsmen.com or call her at the store 416-260-9696.

Not only did our customers Lindsay and Jamie win a Moose Knuckle parka and open a ton of great gifts from Gotstyle on Christmas morning, but they also got married last year. On their wedding day, Jamie wore a Gotstyle Made to Measure shirt and Ted Baker shoes also from Gotstyle. You can check out all of their pictures in the new issue of WedLux or online here.

We hope 2012 brings you both an amazing first year of marriage, and more Gotstyle trips!

After a full calendar year at our new location, we would love to thank all of you for being an essential part of the Gotstyle family. We would be nowhere without you.

A special thanks to all who read, follow, shop, party and live the Gotstyle concept. Here’s to another good year ahead!

- Your friends and family at Gotstyle

Raj Manocha
Eric Dillane
Mihn Tran
Peter Palarchio

Tickets can be picked up at the store tonight and Saturday until 5pm. Congrats and enjoy your night at The Thompson!!

2o11 was a great year at Gotstyle, thanks to our amazing customers! We’d like to wish you all Happy Holidays, and hope you’re all able to spend time with family and friends over the next week.

Let’s keep those pants trimmed and the ties efficiently knotted into the new year.

Sincerely,
Melissa, Charlotte, Neale, Max, Janette, Armando, Vylan, Pamela, Patricia, Lindsay, and Reggie.

Here are some great last minute ideas from a females perspective:

1. You can never go wrong with shoes, but think sexy not comfort (no woman wants to be given comfortable shoes).

2. Love of Mine Boutique on Queen St is my go-to to buy amazing jewelry for women. Doesn’t break the bank, but looks like you spend time trying to find her something special! Also check out Elle Hardware on Queen.

3. Quality time is what most women want from their guy, so do a special night in package:
• Get some popcorn, high-end hot chocolate, two mugs and her favorite chick flick movie in a gift basket for a movie night in.
• Bubble bath, scented candle, massage oil and a bottle of champagne wrapped with a fuzzy towel or cozy robe.

4. Date night out:
• Plan a date around the city: buy her a scarf and go skating at the Harbourfront. Buy her a book by her favorite painter and have an afternoon and lunch at the AGO. Or buy her a BLO certificate to get her hair done, then dinner out.
• Plan different activities around certain neighbourhoods in the city that you never go to (I never leaved the King/Queen West hood). Yorkville: Drinks at Panorama, VIP movie at the Bloor Cinema then dinner at Caren’s Wine and Cheese bar. East-end: Visit St. Lawrence Market, then cook what you bought.

Do you have any tips for the guys in panic mode this week?

Lindsay from HRM Photography was there to capture Jess and Dan’s special day at the The Ward’s Island Association Club House. If you’re inspired by this wedding, pick up January’s Wedding Co. magazine – it’s the featured story!

Dan is wearing a three piece chambray suit from Drykorn, bought from Gotstyle. Read more about this wedding here on HRM Photography’s blog.