About Andy

For about a decade, I hated shopping for clothes.

I was a hockey goalie for close to fifteen years including a brief stint in college. Like many hockey players, I had large a butt and legs. This always made pants shopping very difficult. After I hung up the skates, I discovered CrossFit and have been doing it for nearly 14 years. CrossFit is great, but it quickly made shopping for pants even more challenging and properly fitting tops just as if not more difficult. My frustration eventually boiled over one day while shopping in a department store.

After trying on several pairs of pants that I could barely pull up past mid-thigh, the salesperson looked at me and commented, “Your body is odd. Maybe you should workout less and you’d have an easier time fitting in clothes.” Their comment flipped a switch in me. My frustration with menswear and hatred of shopping for clothe became a challenge. No way was I going to regulate my body’s shape or stop doing something I enjoyed just to fit into clothes. I became determined to find clothes that did not just fit well, but also reflected how I wanted to present and express myself.

Over the course of nearly a decade studying and researching menswear, building my own wardrobe, and finally feeling comfortable and confident in my clothes, I felt a responsibility to help other guys too. No matter someone’s shape, style, or budget, I wanted as many guys out there to know they can still dress authentically.

1) There is power in what we wear

There is just a bit of you sticking out at the collar and cuff, and the rest of what everyone sees is what you drape on your frame. Clothes offer physical comfort and protection, and can simultaneously help you blend in or stand out, demonstrate respect or thoughtfulness towards others, and express who you are without you saying a word.

2) Style is grown through play, and at its best when leaned into

Draw inspiration from different places and embrace play and experimentation. Don’t just shop online. Physically try on clothes in stores without intending to buy them to play, stretch your imagination, and “make mistakes” without literally having to pay for them. In doing so, confidence and knowledge of self will come. Once you possess that confidence and knowledge, dress for your body, your life, your home, and your interests. Naturally, your look will be unique because you’re the only you.

3) Curate carefully, wear care-freely

Own fewer, better made things and put them through the ringer. With proper upkeep, clothes should age gracefully, take on a life of their own, and collect your life’s unique stories. Owning less and owning well-made clothes also incentivizes proper upkeep and makes it easier. Your life is the plot, clothes are the sub-plot. Wear what balances and enhances your body the way you desire.

I help clients methodically curate a cohesive wardrobe rather than a random assortment of clothes. I look at the big picture to help clients shop smarter and define when they have enough. In a way, think of me as a financial advisor for your wardrobe.

Each client can expect a personalized approach catered exclusively for them and their needs, resulting in a wardrobe that is entirely authentic. While I have connections in the menswear space, I do not receive a commission from any brands. Therefore, you no longer have to deal with pushy salespeople and have an expert in your corner who can work with any budget.

I strive to educate my clients during the process so they become competent and confident when shopping for and styling themselves in the future. I do not believe in gatekeeping knowledge. Honestly, I hope my clients never need my help again after working with me once because I have taught them everything I know.

I have never liked the connotation of the word “stylist”. To me, it implies, “You don’t have any style, but I do and can help give you some.” On the contrary, I try to help guys define and elevate their authentic style rather than me pushing what I like on them. As a men’s wardrobe specialist, I take a macro approach and help guys develop a cohesive wardrobe rather than a random assortment of clothes. Some “stylists” may pick out an outfit without considering what a client already owns and how that outfit will be utilized for years to come. With me, those factors and several others all come into consideration to build a more thoughtful, authentic wardrobe.