Harley of Scotland in Canada: Heritage Knitwear Meets Modern Style at Mr.Derk
Harley of Scotland has been crafting sweaters on Scotland’s rugged northeast coast since 1929. Blending traditional craftsmanship with seamless modern knitting, these heritage pieces bring timeless style and sustainable comfort to Canada, exclusively at Mr. Derk.
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Loafers: Penny, Tassel and Woven, and How They Should Fit
A loafer has no laces, so it either holds your heel or it does not. The Norwegian origin, the three shapes, and the fifty-four pairs on the floor from Barbour, Doucal’s and Alden.
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Tagliatore at Mr. Derk – where timeless Italian craftsmanship meets modern style.
Tagliatore from Martina Franca in Puglia, carried at Mr. Derk for over a decade. Soft Italian tailoring and how it wears.
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Dehen Clothing: American Craftsmanship and Timeless Quality at Mr. Derk
Dehen 1920 and Portland knitwear. What three years of carrying the line taught us about how it is made and how it holds up.
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Molecule 01 and Escentric Molecules in Canada: What It Smells Like and Which One to Buy
Molecule 01 is Iso E Super on its own, and it smells a little different on everyone who wears it. What it smells like, why some people cannot smell it on themselves, how it differs from Escentric 01, and the Molecule+ bottles we keep on the shelf in Edmonton and ship across Canada.
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Introducing Informale: Exclusive to Mr. Derk in Canada
Discover the elegance of Informale, now exclusively available at Mr. Derk in Canada. Known for its ethical production, sustainable materials, and timeless designs, Informale redefines casual menswear with effortless sophistication. Explore the collection in-store or online and elevate your wardrobe with handcrafted pieces that balance comfort and style seamlessly.
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How to Wash Your Denim
How to wash jeans without wrecking them. Step by step for hand washing and the machine, and when to do neither.
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What to Expect in a Custom Suit (Made-to-Measure)
What made to measure actually means. How an existing pattern is adjusted to your measurements, and what happens at each fitting.
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