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'I am positioned right in the middle of a menswear revolution...'

Submitted by Steve Calder
instagram @stevecalder

'Starting out my menswear journey at the tender age of fifteen, working at a small local Melbourne Gentleman's Outfitter my sense of style was nil. After life's many twists and turns (and many jobs later) my keen interest and hard work landed a position in one of the worlds most influential Italian Fashion Houses and Manufacturers of Menswear.

Noticing my keen interest in the subject, my employer flew me to many different countries to broaden my scope of style and culture. Now here I am, still smack-bang in the middle of my Menswear journey. Soft-shouldered, collar-popped and ready to tackle my dreams. Oh, and don't forget the deftly-positioned Rubinacci pocket square.

As a seemingly regular kid from the outer suburbs of Melbourne, I didn't realize menswear was my passion until my father made friends with the owner of a small menswear boutique in a shopping precinct on our side of town. I ended up traveling an hour just to work three-to-four hour shifts after school, but I didn't care. I was hooked. Not only did I have access to education on simple styling and rules of fit, I was helping dudes look good and feel great.

As my knowledge grew with age and experience, I decided that if I was to be successful, I'd have to aim a little higher. After five years in the Menswear game, I landed my first position in a luxury fashion house. Although opening my eyes to a whole new world full of words like "Fashion Show" and "Cashmere," I found that this brand did not give me the spark that I had before. Fate lands me another position, this time in a Menswear-only Luxury brand. Noticing my knack for styling and service, they flew me to Malaysia, Singapore, Italy and Switzerland to further my knowledge.

Now I am positioned right in the middle of a menswear revolution, a patch-pocket full of knowledge and love for the industry, and still as driven as I was as a boy starting out on my journey. There's no stopping me now.'

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'fashion became a big part of my life...'

Submitted by Rubby Lopez
instagram @rubbilynn

'Growing up in a Christian house hold, and being told I'm not pretty enough, or I can't "rock" a certain style because I'm too modest did bring me down to many levels. As I grew, fashion became a big part of my life, seeing church's girls look modest and pretty at the same time simply made me realize that modest isn't bad after all. I loved combing what I feel comfortable with and actually rock my own style. Now it has brought me up to be more confident about my fashion.'

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'I decided to step up & change my style to something more presentable...'

Submitted by Wilfrid Griffin III
instagram @handsomestyle

'I became interested in men's fashion when I first attended college at Grambling State University. I've come a long way from big shirts & baggy jeans. Let's say I reinvented myself. I gained a wider outlook on life from going to one environment to another. Going to college was the best thing for me.

Growing up in a poverty area of New Orleans, it was rare seeing guys in suits & ties. I always was around the rough & tough guys that wore hats & jerseys. My first experience of changing my style of dressing is when I attended a frat party where the dress code was enforced with no t-shirts or sneakers. Therefore, I decided to step up & change my style to something more presentable. Starting at the beginners stage, I reached out for help from friends & classmates that already knew more about fashion & better knowledge of looking dapper for formal events.

My first try was not that bad, I received a few compliments to say I was just learning, I wore a white long sleeve button up from Walmart, a friends Calvin Klein tie, straight leg Levi pants, and Stacy Adams dress shoes. It came out pretty ok. As of today I'm more experienced and now I help others to coordinate outfits for different functions & events.'