Mike Moroz – Don’t call him Junior
The new kid at Garvey’s has certainly been around the fashion block. Mike Moroz grew up in menswear showrooms. His father, also named Mike, recently celebrated 40 years as a sales rep at Coppley. He’d routinely take his son to Toronto for a baseball game and stop off at a few retailers on the way. Little Mike would wait q...
Andrea Lenfesty-It’s All About The Connection
When you meet Andrea Lenfesty, you’d never know she grew up at motorcycle rallies, surrounded by the tattooed and the topless. Her father, Garvey’s owner Harold Lenfesty, spent 25 years as an employee, senior executive, President and management shareholder at Deeley/Harley-Davidson, Canada's exclusive Harley-Davidson imp...
Bill Wade—Always Ready for Some Fancy Footwork
Next time you pop into Garvey’s, don’t forget to look down. At Bill Wade’s feet, that is. Bill has a bit of a thing for shoes, and the footwear selection at the store is a result of Bill’s desire to help others look their best—from head to toe. Bill fell into a career in menswear in the early 70s—a happy accid...
Joe Pilla—Gentleman’s Tailor
Back when Joe Pilla was responsible for keeping the big charcoal irons hot in the master tailor’s shop in Santa Croce di Magliano, it was a different world from today. Suits were cut and sewn by hand. The tailor, considered the highest status professional after the big Italian business executives, was addressed by everyone in to...
Bill Townsend—Fashion Forecaster
Bill Townsend’s passion for fashion began at an early age. He discovered his first designer at the age of 12 in an outlet mall in Myrtle Beach. “I found this cool multi-coloured sports shirt and my mom and dad bought it for me. Turns out it was Polo, from before Ralph Lauren was Ralph Lauren.” The shirt has become a symbo...
Wear This Not That
Wear Flat Front Trousers Not Pleated Ones. Trying to convince a guy that is still wearing pleats to even try on a pair of flat front trousers can be a daunting task. Why so many men resist change is hard to know, but like everything in life, we learn that things change – including pants. And the truth is most men look bette...
Midnight Madness
Friday July 15th Celebrating 35 years of madness! Go Banana’s with Garvey’s at Downtown Oakville’s largest retail event of the year. Experience live music, sales, and don’t forget to get your complimentary banana at Garvey’s....
Downtown Oakville Sidewalk Sale
Thursday June 16th – Sunday June 19th In its 37th year, this Oakville tradition brings the downtown to life as we head to the street offering the best buys of the season....
Dress for your Body Type
When I first started in menswear the most fascinating revelation to me was the fact that men (many men) had body image issues. Men are no different in that age hits us all and the things that weren’t issues in our youth become issues as we age. Some men have flat bottoms, some men have big thighs and some men are tummy challenge...
Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival
Friday August 5th – Sunday August 7th Experience the Taste of Bourbon Street…in Downtown Oakville! Celebrating 20 years of great Jazz, incredible shopping and fantastic summer dining, be sure to make a visit to Downtown Oakville on this epic weekend....
