Dapper & Debonair finds fresh new artists and works to create original ways to help them achieve the recognition they deserve. Our purpose is to create meaningful methods of assisted discovery for emerging artists. We provide powerful connections, opportunities to showcase work, online content and limited edition product collaborations only for passionate individuals who are dedicated to their work. We are a leading creative incubator for up-and-coming artists.
Rebus & New Era Present: The Nest

Rebus & New Era Present: The Nest

Toronto Fashion label Rebus along with New Era present The Nest: January 31st 2012
UP-AND-COMING: Charlotte Bibby [Photographer]

UP-AND-COMING: Charlotte Bibby [Photographer]

Charlotte Bibby is a London-based photographer/student who has some large ambitions. We recently had the chance to connect with Charlotte and chat about photography, motivation and the power of non-verbal communication.
Darsan O'Connor by Tim Navis

Darsan O’Connor by Tim Navis

Editorial shoot by one of my favourite photographers, Tim Navis. Get more at NavisPhotography.com
Up-And-Coming: Matt Dyck

Up-And-Coming: Matt Dyck

Matt Dyck is a 31 year old illustration, tattoo and T-shirt artist who took the time to do an interview with us.
UP-AND-COMING: Linas Justice (Photographer)

UP-AND-COMING: Linas Justice (Photographer)

Linas Justice is a photographer based out of London, England. He recently took the time to answer some questions on photography, inspiration, dinner parties and the importance of whiskey.
Up-And-Coming:  Henrique Plantikow (Photographer)

Up-And-Coming: Henrique Plantikow (Photographer)

Henrique Plantikow is a photographer and graphic designer, originally from a small town in Brazil. He is currently living and working in New Hampshire. Dapper & Debonair recently sat down with Henrique to discuss photography, inspiration and life on the street.
Up-And-Coming: Brooke Weeber

Up-And-Coming: Brooke Weeber

Interview with Portland-based illustrator Brooke Weeber on her work, inspirations, vices and thoughts on the internet.
Unibroue 17 - Official Launch

Unibroue 17 – Official Launch

Wednesday was the official launch for Unibroue 17 "Grand Reserve" at the Beer Bistro at King and Young in Toronto. Boasting "Toronto's Most Diverse Beer Menu", the Beer Bistro was the perfect place to launch Unibroue's newest creation.
Toronto Art Saves Video Recap

Toronto Art Saves Video Recap

The official recap video of the Toronto Art Saves Event at the Gladstone Hotel on September 9th, 2011.
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Photo Of The Week 104 - Earth

Photo Of The Week 104 – Earth

NASA recently released what they call the 'most amazing high definition image of earth'. Check it out here.
Patterning and People

Patterning and People

Dapper fam — it’s been way too long — which is completely my fault.  Working 2 jobs and being a fulltime student is getting a little hectic, but just to update you — Dan and Graham and I sat down a few weeks ago for some prelim TASIII planning.  So artists, be on the lookout...
Beginning of the Night

Beginning of the Night

just one of those nights…you know?
Visionary: Tom Ford Documentary

Visionary: Tom Ford Documentary

"If it's not fun, I'm not doing it." - Excellent documentary on creative visionary Tom Ford.
"Metropolis" by John Kilar Photography

“Metropolis” by John Kilar Photography

John Kilar is a 25-year-old, self-taught photographer and artist based in Venice, California. "Metropolis" is a photo collection that John took with a Yashica T4 (compact, 35mm point-and-shoot) during "Burning Man".
Azad Right - Better Days

Azad Right – Better Days

My favourite up-and-coming rapper, Azad Right, has just released a brand new track "Better Days". Produced by Jonathan Marquez (who produced a fair amount of Right's last album, The Time is Right), the track is nothing short of excellent.
#Listography: Top 10 Films of 2011

#Listography: Top 10 Films of 2011

We’re a few days deep into 2012 and we can now look back into the cinematic events of 2011. This list combines truly profound cinematic works and must-see works for the sake of conversation. While we’re at it, I’d love to hear your own best of lists for the year we just walked away from....
Photo Of The Week 103

Photo Of The Week 103

This weeks photo features a colourful sunset shot taken by mrspedigrew (blogger on A DSLR Fairytale)
Julia Pelish Photography

Julia Pelish Photography

Julia is the visuals editor for Vacay.ca and has been running her own photography business for 15 years. Her work has been exhibited in several cities in North America and has been prominently featured in the Toronto Star and other publications.
Photo Of The Week 102 - Justin Vogel

Photo Of The Week 102 – Justin Vogel

Justin Vogel is a talented street photographer that is affiliated with the international group of photographers known as "Strangers".
The Reactable

The Reactable

The Reactable is a revolutionary new electronic musical instrument designed to create and perform the music of today and tomorrow.
Genius New Gadget: Twine

Genius New Gadget: Twine

Twine is the simplest possible way to get the objects in your life texting, tweeting or emailing. A durable 2.5" square provides WiFi connectivity, internal and external sensors, and two AAA batteries that keep it running for months.