Fitzgerald, DiCaprio and Luhrmann – The Great Gatsby is Coming! (In 3D!!)

Few film events excite the sartorially inclined for reasons solely of style and clothing. But when they do… Bammo!

The buzz about Baz Luhrmann‘s 3D film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s The Great Gatsby has been steadily growing among the dandy set since the project was announced and is expected to only grow until it’s release. Starring as the titular Gatsby is Leonardo DiCaprio, along side Carey MulliganIsla Fisher and Tobey Maguire among others.

American Dandy, Author and Poster Boy for the Lost Generation - F. Scott Fitzgerald

American Dandy, Author and Poster Boy for the Lost Generation – F. Scott Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald’s story is many things, and in Luhrmann’s lush, ocular hands, is expected to be the style experience of the season. The few photos from the production that have been released teasingly promise a treasure trove of well dressed gentlemen in fine dandy style.

Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby Looking Sharp as He Walks Past a Duesenberg

Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby Looking Sharp as He Walks Past a Duesenberg

There is also a full length trailer that is even more alluring, much like the stories of Fitzgerald himself.

And keep in mind you’ll be able to experience all this gentlemen dress and style in 3D. I’m off to mix a batch of mint juleps in anticipation! I suspect the only thing that could make this movie even more amazing would be a surprise cameo by Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling as Imagined in a Surprise Cameo in The Great Gatsby

Ryan Gosling as Imagined in a Surprise Cameo in The Great Gatsby

Kingpin Music – Electro Swing in Toronto, Friday April 13th at the Gladstone Hotel

Electro Swing in Toronto, Friday April 13th at the Gladstone Hotel

Electro Swing in Toronto, Friday April 13th at the Gladstone Hotel

Electro Swing Club is a global network, operating sold-out events in London, Paris, Turin, Vancouver and beyond. It is coming to Toronto as the one and only monthly event dedicated to the genre. The launch event is this Friday, April 13, 2012 at the Gladstone Hotel on Queen West in Toronto.

Electro Swing Club Canada Party Guests

Electro Swing Club Canada Party Guests


The electro swing sound is a fusion of old and new, combining traditional swing with electronic music such as house, electro, dubstep, drum & bass and hip hop. I would consider it a solid branch of the victrolacore music tree.


This event will feature DJs, live acts, burlesque performers, visuals and décor and, together with a vintage dress code, will evoke the sounds, spirit and fashion of the 1920s – 40s, giving them a modern edge.

You can check out their website at www.electroswing.ca

Sale of Note – Up To 50% Off at Winter Clearance Sale in the Kingpin’s Hideaway

From Thursday March 15th through to, and including, Monday March 19 Kingpin’s Hideaway is holding their Winter Clearance Sale with select items up to 50% off. Current stock includes dinner suits (tuxedos), Burberry and Aquascutum trench coats, Harris Tweed blazers, and Hugo Boss suits.

Humour and the Dandy – CBC Radio Program, ‘The Debaters’

Paul Tomkins as a Dandy on the CBC's The Debaters

Paul Tomkins as a Dandy on the CBC's The Debaters

This past Saturday the CBC Radio humour program, “The Debaters” featured a great debate – Do the Clothes Make the Man? The online version can be found on the CBC Radio website for the Debaters.

CBC Radio

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you can also listen to a sample here!

http://www.cbc.ca/video/swf/UberPlayer.swf?state=shareaudio&clipId=2188813128&width=512&height=126

and you can now watch The Debaters on television.

Vintage Clothing Show – Toronto Vintage Clothing and Textile Show & Sale, March 3rd, 2012

Toronto Vintage Clothing and Texile Show & Sale

Toronto Vintage Clothing and Texile Show & Sale

Kingpin’s Hideaway is very happy to participate in the 21st annual Toronto Vintage Clothing and Textile Show & Sale that raises money for cancer research with partial proceeds being donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The 21st Annual Toronto Vintage Clothing and Textile Show & Sale is the premier annual vintage textiles and clothing show in Toronto, featuring vintage clothing and accessories and vintage designer fashions.

The show, in the CNIB Centre at 1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario.

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Kingpin’s Hideaway will be bringing lots of interesting and rare vintage clothing items to the show, including a German Victorian leather hat box; a rare Atelier Versace painted silk shirt; Edwardian linen detachable collars & collar studs, ‘Mad Men‘ 60′s two piece suits and even an Italian ‘Rat Pack’ tuxedo.

And in case you think mens vintage clothing will make you look old-fashioned and stodgy, check out the coolest guys in modern history, the ‘Rat Pack’ of 1960′s Vegas, Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop:

60s Rat Packin Tuxedoes - Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop

60s Rat Pack in Tuxedos - Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop

and sporting the same debonair, sexy look – Ryan Gosling:

Ryan Gosling Dressing Like a Grownup and Rocking the Classic 'Rat Pack' Italian Tuxedo (Salvatore Ferragamo) in Slate Blue

Ryan Gosling Dressing Like a Grownup and Rocking the Classic 'Rat Pack' Italian Tuxedo (Salvatore Ferragamo) in Slate Blue

If you’re in the area stop by for a chat about what you love about men who dress like a grownup!