Fashion & Lifestyle
Wear A Luxury Suit And Make A Change At The Same Time With The Nathon Kong Experience
Very Inspiring
More Than A Luxury Suit
Last week, I’ve met an entrepreneur/designer with a simple but bold idea : turn a luxury suit into a masterpiece that will change the world. This entrepreneur/designer is Nathon Kong, a man with the far-from-your-average-story. A man with a message, a mission and most of all a burning desire to make a change.
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If I had to sum up The Nathon Kong experience all I could say is : welcome to a new world. Once you get inside the building where its headquarters are located, you still don’t have the clue about what you got yourself into (in a positive way of course).
You know those vintage buildings with a hundred offices, the cracking wood floors and the never-coming-elevators. I now believe that Nathon Kong choose that building on purpose for the contrast of what he has to offer. Listen, once you get inside his realm, you just feel like you left the wildness and chaos of the city for the refinement and prestige of a long lost era.
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When you become a client of Nathon Kong, you have a secret to keep with you to the grave: how to get inside the shop. This might be the only time in my career where I have to keep something secret to ya’ll but believe me,;the HOW to get in will leave you stunned.
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Before we get to WHY this designer is changing the game for the luxury suit business, let’s get into WHO is Nathon Kong.
Born and partially raised in Thailand. Before thinking about fits and patterns, young Nathon started in the most unusual field for a designer: science. With a background in medical science, a MBA and years in the pharmaceutical industry; Nathon found himself driven by a new calling: making suits.
This business existed before you and I but the creative saw an opportunity to reinvent the rules, simplify the process make the experience enjoyable. Starting the initiative with ”Taylor2Go” the young startup got a lot of attention from investors, buyers and would eventually become the foundation for this new Nathon Kong experience.
Fast forward today, this creative made the custom made luxury suit a great shopping experience, a walking art piece and a way to give back to the community.
Dimmed lights, pleasing scents flying in the air, a retro & luxurious decor which adds to the”cherry on top” customer service to make you feel at ease. You’re now entering a new world in which you’re the ruler. You can choose the fabric, colors, details of the cut and most all you can insert an art piece inside the vest.
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What would usually takes hours of measurements and ”Finding Nemo” for your luxury suit now takes an hour and a half at first and roughly 30 minutes on the next visits. Technology plays a great part here, since the shop is equipped with body scanners to help clients with their measurements.
To me, his scientific background is on full display when it comes to his attention to details. Every part of the process is scrutinized, he knows what to ask, what to answer and even what you want before you even want it (for real!). Bottle service and an experience where peace of mind and taking care of you are put to the forefront.
NK could’ve remain a custom luxury suit maker but he had bigger plans. He wanted to make a difference but also teach people how THEY can make a difference too. With a partnership with ”Les Impatients”, an organization that helps hospital patients or patients who suffer from mental illness to find a personal therapy through art. The designer includes their work inside the vest and shares those patients stories with the clients.
You now feel connected to the artist whenever you wear the suit. You feel like you’re walking with a piece of someone else’s story and therefore you want to take action.
Indeed, the names of the artist are always included inside the vest, with a number and the name of the piece.
Nathon Kong even give out 10% of the proceeds to the artists. If you haven,t figured out yet, this system comes in full circle and rapidly become a vehicle of change by itself (and a little help from Mr. Kong).
We’ve seen fashion taking a step towards social change and we can now include Nathon Kong as one of the leaders of this new wave of designers.
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Sports Experts Might Be Your Go To For Your Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
A Different Kind Of Valentine’s Day
Sports Experts’ Valentine’s Day Guide Is Your Life Saver This Year
Whether you believe in it or not, Valentine’s Day is your occasion to show appreciation for your significant other. Perhaps, when you’ve went through tons of flowers and chocolate; looking at Sports Experts as a potential place for a nice gift is not that farfetched.
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To make it easy for you to navigate through their wide selection. They’ve put together a guide that brings together some of ideas for him and her.
To make it even easier for our readers, we’ve handpicked our favorite items that should make it to whatever you have planned on February 14th.
#1 Fitbit Versa
Cc: Sports Experts
Price : 199,99$
If I’m with you, I want you be happy, fulfilled and most of all H-E-A-L-T-H-Y . That’s exactly what you get with the Fitbit versa, a slick design and all the functionalities to take your fitness to the next level. It doesn’t hurt that the watch is currently on discount either.
#2 Skates
cC: Sports Experts
Price Range: 41,99$- 159,99$
There’s something about outdoor activities during the winter time. You won’t miss by getting yourself his/hers pairs of skates. There are plenty skate rinks sprinkled around the city just waiting for you.
#3 Adidas Matching Outfits
Cc: Sports Experts
Price Range: 54,99$- 104,99$
It’s a ”To Each His Own” moment but if that’s what you’re into or if you just want to spice things up your way to your date, this might be a good surprise.
#4 A Gopro
Cc: Sports Experts
Price: 529,99 $
First off, it was a shocker to me that Sports Experts actually has Gopros but if you want to capture moments with your significant other and let him or her explore their creativity, this is the one!
#5 A Yoga Matte
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Price: 69,99$
Let’s try something different for 2021, how about trading your usual dinner at home with candles for a nice and serene yoga session. You have to switch things up sometimes ladies and gents.
For more ideas and suggestions, go check their guide on the Sports Experts website.
Fashion & Lifestyle
The End Of An Era And A New Start: Dress To Kill Magazine Goes Digital
A New World Order
I hate to break it down to you so abruptly but the world is changing, the world as we knew it, the way we consume, the way we think and even that good old Dress To Kill magazine is going through it.
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As a young and inexperienced blogger back in 2016, I felt deep in my earth that paper was a dying medium and that the internet was about to carry the torch.
a hundreds of blog posts later, multiple attempts at building an online presence and literally trying to digitize the aesthetics & creativity I saw in magazines growing up.
I must admit 2 things: 1. what it takes to make fashion or information enjoyable is very hard to put together and 2 building an audience on or offline is a GREAT feat.
I grew to admire and respect my peers in traditional media because they made the most out of nothing at a time where Facebook and all those outlets were not a thing.
In case you didn’t know, Dress To Kill magazine is not your average magazine by any shape or form.
Promoting Canadian art and fashion from province to province was something seemingly unthinkable but they got it done.
From iconic covers with Lenny Kravitz and more iconic nights at le Mount Stephen to bring the whole industry under the same roof, DTK got it done.
Don’t take what I’m saying as a farewell note because today actually mark a rebirth for the publication.
Indeed, while the world was going all over the place, they went on a well thought out rebrand.
As you might have guessed, the biggest take away from this is the stoppage of the paper version of the magazine.
The focus is now digital but as I told you earlier, DTK doesn’t go halfway.
Their new platform will include an online boutique which once again is going to focus on shedding light on Canadian creators for men and women.
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Do you think more magazines are going to make a full transition to digital?
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We Ask A Personal Development Coach How To Overcome The Ins and Outs Of The Crisis
It’s all about your point of view
Everything You Need to Know Through The Lens Of A Personal Development Coach
I’m always amazed at how people like to stigmatize the role or relevance of a personal development coach. They’re quick to label it a scam, a fad, something based on nothing but little they did know, they’re coaches around the world who impacts millions and millions of people in a life changing way. I was looking for the equivalent of a Tony Robbins in Quebec, my research undoubtedly came back to the same name: Marc Dumaine.
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Mr Dumaine is more than a personal development coach, he’s a man with a story.
Not your average story either. From overcoming alcohol and drug abuse to obtaining a MBA to running campaigns for some of the biggest corporations in this province. Here’s a man of many battles.
Honorable mention too, these days Marc is focused on creating an international platform to impact as many people he possibly can.
The bottom line is this. This personal development coach is not unfamiliar with trials and tribulations, changes and transitions.
That’s why to me, in a time like this where everything is doing a 180 degree, I had to pick his brain and ask him how can you and I get over.
In this Q&A, we indeed ask Marc Dumaine about several things such as how to bounce back from the crisis, his keys to success and much more.
QUESTIONS FOR MARC DUMAINE
#1 How did you figure yourself out as a future entrepreneur and what was the key factor that made you take that route?I was always an artist at heart and found that I didn’t it in any mole. After completing my MBA, I realized that my biggest assets were my differences. I decided at that moment to stop following what people expected from me and launched my own business. To me being an entrepreneur is an art form in itself. I have never regretted that choice since I launched Asana Coaching 10 years ago. #2 How can someone go from being self-employed to an entrepreneur making money without physically being there?The internet is booming with opportunities right now ! Even with the COVID-19, there is a redefinition of the way people consume products and services ! It is a TIME for being creative and look into endless opportunities ! Get out of our comfort zone and start being inspired by people who are already doing it ! Then, build yourself a right game plan with an amazing branding, and you are all set for the best adventure of your life.
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If you’re interested in seeing him in action, he’s doing a Facebook live tonight at 7:30 pm and if you’re looking for some light in these dark times, that’s the place to be.
To know more about Marc Dumaine and his journey as a personal developement coach follow him here
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