Toronto Brand Strategist Shayne Stephens’s Spring Essentials
Toronto’s trend-savvy strategist, Shayne Stephens, shares the sophisticated pieces and standout escapes that define his season.
This Toronto brand strategist has an eye for trends and a taste for the unexpected. His spring must-haves? Luxe writing tools, golfing getaways and delightfully eccentric home decor.
Below, discover Shayne Stephens’s spring favourites.
Ralph Lauren Jeans
“Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of incredible straight-leg jeans, and these are the gold standard. Woven in Japan on vintage shuttle looms and hand- finished with care, they deliver that effortless ‘worn forever’ look.”
18 Rounds of Golf and a Night in a Cottage
“March is when every golfer starts itching to get back on the links. A visit to Cabot—replete with towering sand pines and perfect fairways—means you can get a heavenly season warm-up in Florida while supporting a Canadian company.”
Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen
“The Lamy 2000 is peak Bauhaus minimalism. With a matte Makrolon body wrapped around a blade-like 14-karat-gold nib, it delivers an incredibly smooth pen-to-paper flow. What makes it even better: The piston filling system ensures no inky fingertips.”
A drink from Hennessy
“Richard Hennessy houses some of the rarest eaux-de-vie on earth in vessels of stunning, architectural Baccarat crystal. It’s a sculptural focal point for your home and the ultimate tasting experience to gift your guests.”
Flos Snoopy Table Lamp
“With its glossy green cap perched on a tilted hunk of marble, the iconic Snoopy lamp is so weird it’s good. If you have a room that’s missing something, this makes for a whimsical finishing touch.”
On the Street: Five Decades of Iconic Photography by Bill Cunningham
“I genuinely love this coffee-table book—and not just because Bill Cunningham once stopped me on the street to chat and snap my photo for his New York Times column. (It remains one of my favourite fashion memories.) It captures the spirit of the man who invented street-style photography as we know it.”
Baracuta Jacket
“Baracuta’s G9 Harrington Jacket was reportedly the go-to outerwear choice of James Dean, Steve McQueen, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Paul Newman. Need I say more?”
Doxa Sub 200T Professional Watch
“Doxa isn’t a microbrand or a mainstream giant; it’s a dive specialist with real pedigree. The Sub 200T’s iconic orange dial, slimmed-down profile and tool-watch credibility make it one of the best under-the-radar picks for spring.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Baccarat Rouge 540
“I’ve worn Baccarat Rouge 540 for a decade now, and despite being slightly annoyed by its newfound popularity, I can’t find anything I like as much. That balance of saffron, amber and soft vanilla just hits different.”
Chris Reeve Knives
“The Sebenza 31 is Chris Reeve’s calling card: a fixed-blade workhorse built with precision from premium materials. It’s sturdy, dependable and engineered to outlast you—put one in your pocket and you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.”
This article first appeared in FASHION’s March 2026 issue. Read more stories from FASHION’s March 2026 issue here and subscribe to the print issue here.
Additional text by Hadiqah Khalil
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