"Made in Canada" via China?

There are a lot of Canadian companies but are any of their products actually made in Canada?

If we look at Molson they actually have more breweries in the USA than in Canada. How about Roots? Their website screams Canadian, however in reality only 40% of their goods are actually made in Canada (the other 60% are made in China, Peru and India).

The article, Not Made in Canada shows that Canadian brands, who have their headquarters in Canada, are not primarily selling products made in Canada. For example: Le Chateau (40% made in Canada), Jacob (20%), Reitmans (0%), and Lululemon (undisclosed).

To tie this in with underwear, La Senza does not disclose the percentage of lingerie they make in Canada but most of their labels say Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. When researching men’s underwear on Google the first brand to come up is Dylan Ribkoff which is made completely in Canada.

As the global marketplace is becoming even more competitive, companies are producing products for cheaper by outsourcing labour and using foreign resources. However, does this come at a price? In my opinion, consumer perception and quality are affected when Canadian companies have products that are not made in Canada. At the end of the day, it’s all about trust in the sense that consumers are willing to pay more for a brand they trust.

What are your views on products that are actually made in Canada? Do you care where your clothing is made? Do you agree the idea in the image below?

- Michelle

Fashion Weeks

With many Fashion Weeks around the world come and gone, designers of men’s underwear have been extra busy showing off their collections of underwear. From Tokyo to Milan to New York City, male models have been walking down the catwalk on countless days with so many different types of underwear. From traditional underwear to more untraditional undies, we have seen them all.

            As a result of a growing trend in male skivvies, we have seen more designers from around the fashion world create male underwear and showing them off at the Fashion Weeks. It has become more and more competitive with the rise of more designers, who have entered the field. Hence, the increase in competition, can only be beneficial for the men. The men will have a better selection in underwear.

As we can see, men’s underwear is becoming as important as women’s underwear. After all, the men deserve it! Don’t you think?

- Carlo

Sex and Your Underwear!

Have you ever wondered how what you wear under your slacks affects your love life?

If you’re a man that believes that when you go on a date, your underwear's don’t matter because your lady will only see your undies once who have reached your end game. 

Unfortunately, you're completely wrong! You couldn't even begin to imagine the affect that men's underwear may have on women.

Luckily, Isabel Pen; writer of Men’s Fitness has given us some helpful tips for all the men out there who want to pick up their game.

TIP #1: Get Rid of Girl Repellent: We want to attract the ladies after a successful night out, not scare them away.

TIP #2: Enforce Quality Control: Just like you wouldn’t wear a ripped up suit to go to work, don’t leave the house with hoses in your skivvies.

TIP #3 Lose the Funny Stuff: You’re a grown man, not a kid anymore. Let it be emphasized by your wardrobe; as well as your underwear.

TIP #4 Consider The Material: Looking good is always important, but you also got to consider comfort for time to time. Get yourself the perfect fit!

TIP #5 Ditch the Tighty Whities
: Rejuvenate yourselves, don’t go for old men shivvies. Keep it young and fresh!

TIP #6 Don't Overcompensate: Don’t make the brand of the undies steal the show; leave that up to your junk. Avoid the tacky brands.

TIP #7 Avoid Being Flamboyant: At the end of the day, the goal is to impress the women. Just keep it simple and avoid anything to kinky.

Hence, a good place to start shopping for the perfect men's underwear is at Dylan Ribkoff. Find different pairs of underwear for any occasion. If it's to impressing the ladies or just for a night out on the town, Dylan Ribkoff's fresh and fashionable shivvies got you covered. 

- Carlo