When I first conceptualized Muse Closet, I wanted to showcase individuals who optimized personal style. Personal style, to me,  is achieved when you know who you are, and utilize fashion to express yourself.  One of those people, who I believe, has great personal style is Daniel Maynard. I first meet Daniel a couple of years back when I was wandering the streets of Gastown in Vancouver. I walked into his studio, Young & Affluent, and found an instant connection with him. I use to be a buyer, and I love connecting with people in the fashion business. Daniel was genuine, funny, and smart. Therefore when I started Muse Closet, I really wanted to interview him about his style.

Daniel: Denim vest (hand done himself) and Plaid shirt with khaki pants

Daniel: Vest Details

Daniel: Accessories

Daniel: Boots

With school aways in my backdrop, I forgot about my interview list when I first created my blog, then at lunch with a friend from school, I spotted the coolest dressed guy across the street, it was Daniel! His look reminded me about why I wanted to discover people whose style worked seamlessly with their personality.

Showroom Gear

Personality Ride

I contacted him, and he was more than happy to let me follow him around for a week and document his style for you all. Daniel is a fashion distributor and clothing representative. He tells us a little about how his company, Noble Gentlemen Trading and Young & Affluent showroom, which also showcase his style talent. The looks that are showcased in this post, I like because, he shows us how to punch casual into fashion stardom, his eclectic style is street fashion at its best.

Daniel: Dapper!! (Man bag is a must!)

Daniel: Details

Daniel: Dapper!! (Man bag is a must!)

Daniel: Details

One of the amazing things about Daniel is that he works side-by-side with his bother, Liam, who was more than happy to give me some dirt on Daniel. What I enjoyed most about talking to Daniel was his high energy and laid-back style. Most guys never want to push the envelope with their style, but I think Daniel does this with confidence, masculinity, and flare.

Daniel: Street meets Neat ("That old school way")

Daniel: Street meets Neat ("That old school way")

Daniel: Details

What we learn from Daniel is how to take your inspirations and turn them into great style, and even a career. His “Street meets neat,” philosophy is a wonderful concept to think about when defining your own style. I recommend everyone give themselves a tagline. I am wonder what Daniel thinks about in the morning when he gets dressed, “Should I be street or neat?” Well he does give me the answer to these questions. Check out my video interview with Daniel.

Daniel: Hard at Work

Daniel: Details

Daniel: Denim on Denim (don't be afraid, it rocks!)

Daniel: Denim on Denim (don't be afraid, it rocks!)

Daniel: Denim on Denim (don't be afraid, it rocks!)

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