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Yale Breslin X Oroton

Journalist.  New York

There’s nothing like seeing a fellow Canadian make it as a little fish in that big, scary pond called N.Y.C. Yale Breslin may have been born and bred north of the border, but he hit the East Village pavement running—in his custom NIKEiD kicks, no less—and turned that concrete jungle into his playground, sweeping the cultural scene by storm.

You’ve probably seen Breslin’s byline somewhere: V, ELLE, GQ, Esquire, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, GOOP (yeah, with Gwyneth!) and MR. PORTER. Speaking of Jay-Z, no surprise the rap mogul’s Roc Nation poached him to handle the style/culture content of Life+Times. Talk about 99 Problems!

As the best dressed boy with his finger on the pulse of culture, it seemed only fitting for us to tap him for our collaboration with Oroton. We caught up with Breslin, who brought along a bunch of his favorite items to greet us with at The Ace Hotel: Nikes (his “version of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers,”) monogrammed New Balances (the only excuse to cheat on his beloved Nikes), Aesop and, of course, his famous “YALE” T-shirt. How rad is it to have a University named after you? (Well, technically vice versa, but you get the point!) He even had a few surprises in tow, including Terrapin Stationers bespoke stationary (insert expletives here) and Jonathan Adler trinkets. In true TC fashion, we took to the streets, stopping traffic with Breslin’s ‘professionally good-looking’ attributes (when do we ever miss a Zoolander op?). Oh, and we made a pit stop at The Breslin, the hipster bar downstairs fittingly named as is our man of the hour.

Then we got the 411 on Breslin’s beauty obsession of the moment: “I’m scent obsessed; a bit OCD about it actually,” he confessed. “Some of my favorites are Le Labo Santal 33, Commes des Garçons 2 MAN, and Terre d'Hermès. I also use The Laundress laundry detergent; it’s genius.”

It’s safe to say this is one kid who’s made a name for himself…and one you should probably keep on your radar.

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I’m monogrammed obsessed! Here’s a Jonathan Adler pillow that I love. I’m upset it’s on the ground, but I’ll deal with that later.

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Hi Boys! These are a few of my favorites again. As you can tell, I like colourful shoes; pair them with a suit or a grey cashmere sweater and out the door I go.

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I’ve always loved skate style. I try to emulate it… and this is what I come up with.

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My friend Jared stole these Oroton sunglasses from me. I want them back.

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See those pants? They’re Levi’s. I went to their San Francisco headquarters and one of the design directors was wearing the same style. I told him I needed to get my hands on them and he said they were only a sample and they didn’t go into production. I was sad… and on a mission. Next thing I knew, said guy sent a package to my apartment with a spare pair he found. Claps to Levi’s.

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Anyone who knows me well, knows that I’m a Nike freak. I swear by their kicks and I’m always in running shoes. Here’s one of my favorite pair of reds. I guess it’s my version of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers?

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Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Custom; Pants, Levi's; Napsack, Oroton

All, The Hudson's Bay Company

Blazer, Vintage; T-Shirt, Warriors of Radness

I also love my Superga’s. See the camel blazer? It was recently stolen at The Soho House in New York. If you have it, please give it back? Blazer, Vintage; T-Shirt, Warriors of Radness; Shoes, Superga

These are a few of my favorite things. Comme des Garçons colognes are out of control amazing and Aesop makes some of the sickest products I’ve used. Oh, and see the little ‘Fuck You’ card? They’re made by Terrapin Stationers and Ted, the main guy in charge, sent me a package of them; I’ve never handed one out, but I’ve always wanted to. Wallets, Clockwise: Oroton, Oroton, Louis Vuitton, Oroton

I’ve had this red Moncler vest for years. I like pulling it out every winter and wearing it. Plus, it comes with a little pouch that you can squeeze the entire thing into. The blue and white shirt is by GANT. It’s their Yale Co-Op collection. I tell people they named it after me… but here’s the truth – THEY DIDN’T. Vest, Moncler; Shirt, GANT

Shoes, New Balance

I’m monogrammed obsessed! Here’s a Jonathan Adler pillow that I love. I’m upset it’s on the ground, but I’ll deal with that later. Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Custom; Pants, Levi's; Shoes, Nike; Knapsack, Oroton

I love this Oroton piece. I still don’t know exactly what I should be using it for, but it’s convenient –especially in airports. Check out all the little Jonathan Adler trinkets surrounding the leather beauty? Looks like a fan club. Wallet, Oroton

I’m a man of utility and comfort. I always carry a knapsack with me at all times. Perfect for throwing in items 1 through 4 listed above….and then some. Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Custom; Pants, Levi's; Shoes, Nike; Napsack, Oroton

I love this carryall. Perfect weekender bag–not too sure where I’m going… but when I go; I’ll bring this bad boy with me. Bag, Oroton

I’ve always loved skate style. I try to emulate it… and this is what I come up with. Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Vintage; Tee Shirt, James Perse; Pants, Levi's

Bed jumping monkey! Vest, Moncler; Shirt, GANT

I’m a man of utility and comfort. I always carry a knapsack with me at all times. Perfect for throwing in items 1 through 4 listed above….and then some. Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Vintage; Tee Shirt, James Perse; Pants, Levi's

Shoes, Superga and Nike; Wallet, Oroton

Glasses, MOSCOT

Blazer, Vintage; T-Shirt, Warriors of Radness

Hi Boys! These are a few of my favorites again. As you can tell, I like colourful shoes; pair them with a suit or a grey cashmere sweater and out the door I go. Shoes, Nike; Bag, Oroton

I’ve always loved skate style. I try to emulate it… and this is what I come up with. Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Vintage; Tee Shirt, James Perse; Pants, Levi's

My friend Jared stole these Oroton sunglasses from me. I want them back. Socks, Happy Socks; Sunglasses, Oroton

Wallet, Oroton

See those pants? They’re Levi’s. I went to their San Francisco headquarters and one of the design directors was wearing the same style. I told him I needed to get my hands on them and he said they were only a sample and they didn’t go into production. I was sad… and on a mission. Next thing I knew, said guy sent a package to my apartment with a spare pair he found. Claps to Levi’s. Sunglasses, Oroton; Sweatshirt, Custom; Pants, Levi's; Shoes, Nike; Napsack, Oroton

Anyone who knows me well, knows that I’m a Nike freak. I swear by their kicks and I’m always in running shoes. Here’s one of my favorite pair of reds. I guess it’s my version of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers? Shoes, Nikes; Briefcase, Oroton

Happy Socks, an Oroton iPad case and a record player. Here’s to another Friday night. Ha. Socks, Happy Socks

Blazer, Vintage; T-Shirt, Warriors of Radness

I have a thing for little animals and my mother and sister bought me this little bear from The Bay. How cute is he? Plus, he’s wearing a necklace that Jennifer Fisher made for me. It has my favourite number, 18, in gold. Necklace, Jennifer Fisher; Wallet, Oroton; Bear, The Hudson's Bay Company; POP Phone

I’m scent obsessed. A bit OCD about it actually. Some of my favorites are Le Labo Santal, Comme des Garcons Standard and MAN 2, Terre d’Hermes. I also use The Laundress laundry detergent – it’s genius. Briefcase, Oroton

Cufflinks, Oroton