The beating heart of fashion
Marquis of Fashion AKA: Mark St. James
I am a Canadian born, international fashion blogger. There is nothing more invigorating than taking fashion lovers behind the scenes and sharing the world, my world of fashion with my readership. My blogging style is not unlike my life: robust, fun, sassy, and multifaceted. I'm a professional and published blogger, major in English and backed by several years experience in the fashion industry. There is nothing quite like fashion is there? When else do you have the opportunity to connect and rejoice in a world that is driven, creative and filled with constant art in motion. Sites:
The Fashion Blog and Toronto Fashion Blog.
The Cartier Love Bracelet Who is Cartier? Louis-François Cartier (1819-1904) is one of the oldest (1847) and most prestigious French jewellery and watch making design houses in the world. They are known for their intricately jewelled panther pieces that can be worn as a brooch, a ring, cuff, or earrings. Of course they make sought after watches like… Continue Reading »
5 Colors That Will Make You Feel More Organic When thinking of an eco-friendly look many people jump to material and silhouette but tend to skip over color. One of the things our brains register first in a piece of clothing is its color, it takes us on a destination way before the garment is… Continue Reading »
Green is the new Black! Environmentally friendly fashion hits the stage: The three environmental R’s have never been so chic! While many of us grew up with the mantra of “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” amidst Saturday morning cartoons, the idea of Eco-friendly production is taking the fashion industry by storm. Droves of designers and brands are hopping on the… Continue Reading »
8 Steps to the Perfect Cravat I find beauty in the gentle folds and silken splendor of a well tied cravat on a man. It is intensely different than the boring old necktie and infinitely more interesting than the bow tie. Cravats come in many different fabrics such as silk, satin, linen, wool, and cotton to name a few…. Continue Reading »
Marquis Monday Tackles Affordable Custom Suits Nothing urks me more than a terrible fitting suit. It really just bothers me from the inside out. Picture eating a scoop of peanut butter that fell under the sofa and was all janked up with cat hair… And you’re allergic to cats and peanuts! That’s the feeling I… Continue Reading »
Bow Ties in Feathers, Crystals, and Other Interesting Materials When attending a wedding or other function where a bow tie is required, it is important not to blend into the crowd with an average black neck accessory or other similarly boring shirt accent. To avoid the most common mistake of picking up the safe choice… Continue Reading »
Rocking an Embroidered Vintage Dries van Noten Shirt I have to tell you a story about the shirt I decided to wear for this week’s Marquis Monday images. I picked up this Dries van Noten shirt in Toronto where designer menswear has a sizeable market and an embroidered silk and cotton shirt on a man is more than… Continue Reading »
Why I’m Excited for First Contact Okay, so you may have guessed from the title that I have been following rabbit holes on You Tube about alien encounters and you’d be right. But watching all the phoney and some not-so-phoney looking vids about aliens and other interesting things has sparked an exciting train of thoughts… Continue Reading »
What Bath Salts and the New McQueen Promo Video have in Common When walking into an Alexander McQueen store and admiring all the amazing new Fall fashions, it is common to drool a little and even get exited about the clothing for the opposite sex as they are pieces of beautiful art that acts as… Continue Reading »
The Coolest Kitchen Accessories and Appliances that the Fashion World Had a Hand In When shopping for your kitchen, most people think of the standard brands that are tried tested and true and typically I would agree with you for appliances like a fridge, stove, dishwasher etc. but when it comes to kitchen gadgets and… Continue Reading »
