The Season Ahead Begins Now
Inside Landmark Clothiers in Kelowna, the answer is hanging neatly before you — textured sport coats in refined summer tones, crisp shirts aligned with precision, polished leather shoes catching the natural light that filters across rich wood shelving and warm interiors. The space feels established and grounded, a reflection of a business built on consistency and trust. This is traditional men’s wear, elevated through detail, fabric, and fit.
When Dale Gehring first opened Dale’s in downtown Kelowna in the late 1980s, he had a vision — to provide fashion-forward men with high-quality European-styled clothing and accessories. That vision earned loyalty and a reputation for distinctive style. After a brief hiatus, Dale reignited that commitment in 2002 with Landmark Clothiers in the Landmark Centre, initially focused on business suits and sportswear for executives who wanted something sharper than ordinary. By 2005, demand led to a second location in the lobby of the Delta Grand Hotel. The philosophy remained consistent: refined European styling, traditional foundations, and personal service.
It is June, and the season is fully open before you. But the most considered wardrobes are not built in the moment — they are planned with the months ahead in mind. Summer dressing calls for lightness: unstructured jackets that offer polish without weight, lightweight knits that breathe, and crisp shirts that hold their presence in the heat.
A sport coat over a long-sleeve button shirt and tailored slacks handles business casual effortlessly. On more relaxed days, chinos maintain structure without rigidity. When temperatures peak, a polo paired with a sport coat and clean denim keeps you composed without effort.
The pieces worth investing in now are the ones that will carry you past the long weekend and into September without missing a step. A well-chosen sport coat in a mid-weight fabric reads as effortlessly summer today and earns its place again when the mornings begin to cool. Layering becomes less about necessity and more about intention — a tonal knit beneath a structured jacket, or a refined shirt that anchors both a summer lunch and an autumn dinner with equal confidence.
Choose a tailored fit over excess fabric, keep every piece crisp and intentional rather than creased and careless, and let true craftsmanship speak for itself.
Footwear follows the same logic. A dress boot that complements a business suit now will transition seamlessly into dark denim come fall. Diversify your colours. Play with texture. Prioritize function without sacrificing style — because the right shoe in June is still the right shoe in October.
Outerwear deserves consideration even now. A tailored topcoat or textured overcoat selected in summer is a wardrobe decision made without pressure, with full attention on fit, fabric, and versatility. A single-breasted overcoat worn open allows your shirt and tie to show through the transitional months. A double-breasted version adds structure and presence. Pair a topcoat with a t-shirt and classic sneakers and you have elevated a casual weekend look without trying.
If you open your closet and cannot pull out a suit that makes you look like a million right now, it may be time to invest. Landmark’s Made-To-Measure Jack Victor suits are crafted to your exact measurements — chosen by you, professionally measured in-store, and tailored specifically for how you move, work, and celebrate. Summer weddings and events are well underway, and lead times will extend quickly. If a fall or winter occasion is already on your calendar, now is precisely the right moment to begin the process.
With Dale Gehring, alongside trusted sales associates Constanze and Sheila, you are not navigating any of this alone. Two locations — the Landmark 2 Building and the Delta Grand Hotel — offer the same promise: knowledgeable guidance, attentive service, and clothing designed to make you look and feel your best.
June is not too early to think about fall. For the man who dresses with intention, it is exactly the right time.