The Profile Show

Day 1 at the Profile Show

Preview of Fall 2010

Check out some of the looks that we will be using for our Fall 2010 look book.

More images from Spring 2010 collection

First images from Spring 2010 collection

Here is a preview of some of the images we shot for Spring 2010 yesterday. The Model in this photo is Jason Howlett (http://www.jasonhowlett.com/) and the photography was produced by Gabe Toth Photograhy (http://www.gabetoth.com/).

Jason was selected from a short list of 30 male models in Toronto for this shoot for his classic rugged looks and free-spirited character. He nailed the image of what we wanted for Haight & Ashbury.

The Chelsea Shirt

The Chelsea shirt is a good 'classic' shirt with a slim silhouette for all the guys out there who stay in shape and wants something a bit more trim through the torso.

The collar is a cut-away style with a wider band to lengthen your neck when buttoned up and offers structure when worn open. What's great about pairing this shirt with a jacket is that is that the collar stay tucked under the lapels for a more polished look.

One of the signs of a well-tailored shirt are dart stitches on the back. Darts create a streamlined silhouette and creates the illusion of a slim torso while amplifying your lats.

Simple barrel cuffs with a single button give a classic finish to the shirt while the angled cut on the corner is a complimentary nod to the cut-away collar.

Fall 2010 Samples are in!

Fall 2010 samples are in and the showroom is coming together nicely. I am excited about showing all the great fashion and investiment pieces. Eco has done an outstanding job.

Still short-listing models for our look book and website next week... stay tuned to see who will be the new face of Haight & Ashbury.

The Figo Shirt

The first shirt in our shirt program is called Figo which is slim cut with the option of button-down collar.
One of the design features of this shirt is an armhole panel which extends around to the back shoulder enhancing fit around the arms, shoulders and chest.









Dart stitching at the back of the shirt creates a slimming silhouette and helps from bunching underneath your jacket.










Button detail on sleeve placket as well as an additional hole between buttons to insert cuff-links

The Shirts

Okay... so I've only started working with Haight and Ashbury for a couple weeks, but I am honestly impressed by our shirts. I feel that it fits a certain niche that isn't being supplied at better menswear stores. I am realizing that these shirts are for the 28 yr old lawyer who isn't ready to shop at Brooks Brothers, takes care of his body, has sophisticated taste, but is also a $mart shopper.

Over the next few days, I am going to post each style of shirt we offer and what makes each one so special.

Haight & Ashbury... First Blog!

Thanks to all of you who have been buying Haight & Ashbury since it's conception a few years ago. I am excited to annouce that we have opened our new headquarters in Toronto amidst the Dufferin and Wingold district and are expanding the label to offer Spring and Fall collections in addition to our basic wovens and suiting separates.

This blog is a great tool for current and prospective retailers and customers to stay in touch with us to see what's new with Haight & Ashbury. It's also your opportunity offer your feedback about how we are doing or what you would like to see in the line.

Stay tuned for more exciting news and pictures... and you just never know when we might give away free stuff for participation.