Written by James Webb When it comes to building a great wardrobe, the most important pieces are the ones you reach for again and again. Clean, comfortable, reliable items that make putting together an outfit effortless. These are the foundations of a guy’s closet — especially on a university campus where versatility is everything. Here’s a curated list of the best basics for men: high-quality, easy to style, and built to last. Once you own them, you’ll start grabbing them all

Written by James Webb Even with a pretty full wardrobe, I always find myself reaching for the same core pieces over and over. These are the items that make getting dressed easy — reliable, versatile, and comfortable no matter the day. If I had to rebuild my closet from scratch, these would be the first things I’d buy again. Tops Arc'teryx Cerium Hoody The ultimate lightweight puffer. Warm, packable, and surprisingly sleek — this is the jacket I grab for early mornings, travel

Pants: Lululemon - ABC Joggers - Black Sweater: Lululemon - Steady State Pullover Hoodie - Heathered Core Ultra Light Grey T-Shirt: Kith - Quinn Tee - Machine Shoes: ON - The Roger Advantage - White Bag: Arcteryx - Granville 16 Water Bottle: Yeti - Rambler 769ML - Black Headphones: Apple - AirPods 4

Sweatshirt: Zero Zero Two - The Rally Crewneck Sweatshirt Shorts: Lululemon - Pace Breaker 5" - Black Shoes: ON - Cloudsurfer Max - Ivory Salmon Water Bottle: Yeti - 769ML Rambler Bottle - Black Watch: Garmin - Forerunner 225 - Slate Grey Hat: Goorin Bro - Original Adjustable Snapback Trucker Hat - Grey Racket: Head - Radical Pro Pickleball Paddle

Hat : Reigning Champ Outfield Strapback Cap Overshirt: Uniqlo Knitted Overshirt Jacket Shirt: Uniqlo AIRism Cotton Oversized Crew Neck Half Sleeve T-Shirt Pants:   Levi’s 555™ Relaxed Straight Men's Jeans Shoes:   Adidas Samba OG

Every guy on campus needs one pair of white sneakers that works for everything — class, coffee runs, parties, and even the occasional networking event. The right pair is clean, versatile, and comfortable enough to wear from morning lectures to late-night study sessions. Here’s a breakdown of five of the best white sneakers that fit different budgets and styles — f rom heritage icons to modern comfort staples. 1. Adidas Samba OG Price:  $130 CAD Build:  Leather upper, suede T-

By James Webb In my first few weeks at university, I quickly realized that only wearing sweatpants won’t cut it. Whether it’s for a group dinner, going to class, or a night downtown, jeans are a staple that every man needs. Finding the right ones can feel like a chore, but once you get your fit, you’ll wonder how you ever went without them. Step 1: Know Your Fit Jeans are built around fit , not necessarily the price tag: Slim Fit:  A go-to for most body types, tapers nicely w

Sweater: Ralph Lauren - Wool Quarter-Zip Sweater - Hunter Navy Shirt: Banana Republic - Slim-Fit Wrinkle-Resistant Dress Shirt - White Pants: Lulelemon - Commission Classic-Fit  Pant - Iron Blue Belt: Banana Republic - Leather Dress Belt - Cognac Brown Shoes: Steve Madden - Gianno Tan Leather

Shirt:   Zara - 100% Linen Shirt - White Pants:   Lululemon - Commission Classic -Fit Pant - Iron Blue Shoes:   Running Room - On - The Roger Advantage D Width Lifestyle Shoe - White Watch : Fossil - Minimalist Three-Hand Brown Leather Watch

Hat:   47 - Clean Up MLB Toronto Grand Stand Adjustable Cap - White/Blue Jersey:   Baseball Town - Toronto Blue Jays Alt. 3 Jersey - Powder Blue Shorts:   Lululemon - Pace Breaker Linerless Short 7” - Sequoia Socks:   Simons - Solid Organic Cotton Blend Socks - White Shoes:   Foot Locker - ASICS - Gel-1130 - White/Cloud Grey

Shirt:   Lululemon - Metal Vent Tech Short-Sleeve Shirt - Atmospheric Purple/Nightmoth Shorts:   Lululemon - Pace Breaker Short Linerless 7”  - Solar Grey Shoes: ASICS - Novablast 5 Running Shoes - White/Piedmont Grey Socks:   Simons - Solid Organic Cotton Blend Socks 3-Pack - White Headphones:   Apple - AirPods Pro 3

Sweater: Lululemon - Steady State Pullover  - True Navy Shirt: Uniqlo - AIRism Cotton Oversized Crew Neck Half Sleeve T-Shirt - White Pants:   Levi’s - 555™ Relaxed Straight Men's Jeans - Baby Blue Essentials - Light Wash - Non-Stretch Shoes:   New Balance - 550  Sneakers - White/Black Backpack:   Lululemon - Everywhere Backpack 22L Tech Canvas - Black

Sweatshirt:   Reigning Champ - Midweight Terry Standard Hoodie - Black Shirt:   Uniqlo - AIRism Cotton Oversized Crew Neck Half Sleeve T-Shirt - White Pants:   Lululemon - Surge Jogger - Black Socks: Simons - Solid Organic Cotton Blend Socks - White Shoes: ASICS - Gel-1130 - White/Cloud Grey